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Council to authorize annual payment to Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC for airport operations
Summary
The Committee reviewed a one‑year payment under the five‑year franchise agreement for the airport fixed‑base operator, Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC: $98,748 for June 1, 2026–May 31, 2027, paid monthly at $8,229 (a 5% increase). Council agreed to suspend and call the ordinance.
Assistant Public Service Director Mike Testa explained that Ordinance 26-070 authorizes payment to Flight Services of Wadsworth LLC, the private fixed base operator (FBO) that operates airport services on behalf of the city. The contract term runs June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027; the annual payment is $98,748, paid in monthly installments of $8,229, reflecting a 5% increase over the prior year.
Testa clarified that the legal term for the arrangement is a franchise agreement granting a private operator authority to provide services on public property. Council Member Mike Reese agreed to sponsor and suspend and call to allow timely continuation of airport services.
