HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2026-14 - Amending Section 12.32.300 re: Airport Lease Provision and RestrictionsORDINANCE NO. Ao ,Z(o — ) Li
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION
12.32.300 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES INCREASING
THE MAXIMUM LEASE TERM LENGTH; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Charter grants the City Council the authority to review and update
certain chapters in the Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Executive Airport is a recipient of Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) grant funding; and
WHEREAS, the FAA requires grant recipients to maintain and operate their facilities
safely and efficiently; and
WHEREAS, the FAA requires grant recipients to also maintain and operate their facilities
in a manner that is as self-sustaining as possible; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Georgetown Executive Airport's ability to
maintain and operate its facilities safely, efficiently, and in a self-sustaining manner is supported
by increasing the lease term maximum length from thirty (30) years to the maximum lease length
allowed by FAA and the Texas Department of Transportation.
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore finds it to be in the best interest of the Georgetown
Executive Airport and the public to amend Chapter 12.32 of the Code of Ordinances a set out
herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was conducted in
compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 3. Section 12.32.300 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as shown in
Exhibit A.
Ordinance Number: W-XCo ILl Page 1 of 2
Description: Amending Section 12.32.300 of the Code of Ordinances
Date Approved: Pope, � 1 y 1 V26
Section 4. All ordinances or resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
are hereby repealed, and all other ordinances or resolutions of the City not in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. If any provision of this ordinance, or application thereof, to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to
attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect ten (10) days after
publication in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 2q*k Of 2026.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the #^ of 2026.
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CITY10F GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
ATTEST:
Robyn D nsmore, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Skye I asson, City Attorney
Ordinance Number: 2p-4(p Page 2 of 2
Description: Amending Section 1:!.32._ 00 of the Code of Ordinances
Date Approved: 461 I% Z02-4o
EXHIBIT A
Sec. 12.32.300. - Lease provision and restrictions.
The following provision/restrictions shall apply to all leased Airport property.
A. No leases shall exceed the maximum duration allowed by the FAA or TxDOT. Lease
duration shall be determined by the City in accordance with the Airport Leasing Policy.
B. Any private structure or hangar not in use for aviation purposes for a period in excess of
three months, or not available for rent or sublease for aviation purposes, unless so
authorized by the City, must be removed after due notice is given in writing. If not
removed, the City will consider such structures or hangars abandoned and title will pass
to the City.
C. Leased land from which any building, hangar, or structure is removed after due notice
will be cleaned and returned to good condition by the owner of said building, hangar, or
structure. Portable and temporary building will not be allowed on airport grounds, unless
they are necessary for construction projects.
D. Leased property on the airport may be subleased by the lessee only with approval by the
Airport Manager, or the City Council if appropriate.
E. No structures may be erected beyond the building restriction line or in conflict with the
approved Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan.
F. All construction must be authorized by the City Council and must be a compatible
standard capable of withstanding winds of 80 miles per hour, with doors open or closed.
G. All structures must comply with all applicable regulations including building codes
adopted by the City of Georgetown, the City Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code, and Airport Planned Unit Development Guidelines.
H. Storage of non -aviation vehicles or equipment in a private hangar, or conducting non -
aviation business in any structure is prohibited unless approved by the Airport Manager.
Under no circumstances, whether approved or not, will the City be liable for damage or
destruction of any vehicles or equipment.
I. All tenants must comply with applicable requirements of the airport's Minimum
Standards.
J. All commercial operations or activities of any kind which are conducted on Airport are
required to comply with the approved Minimum Standards for airport operators.
K. Non-commercial leases are prohibited from being used to engage in commercial activity
on Airport.
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