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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR94-210 terms for airport car rental agency license and agreementCommissioner (Q moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 94- 0
IN RE THE MATTER OF ADOPTING THE FORM AND
TERMS FOR ON- AND OFF - AIRPORT CAR RENTAL AGENCY LICENSE
AND USE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE AIRPORT MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO SUCH AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 30- 11- 107(1) (j) and 41 -4 -106 of
the Colorado Revised Statutes the Board of County Commissioners of
the County of Eagle, S of Colorado (hereinafter "Board "), has
the power and jurisdiction to regulate and to enter into contracts
with respect to the operations of the Eagl <s County Regional Airport
and facilities thereof, including with respect to ground transpor-
tation within the Airport and /or serving the customers of the
Airport; and
WHEREAS, car rental agencies desire to operate at the Airport,
either with off - airport facilities performing only customer pick -up
at the Airport or with on- airport customer solicitation/ service
facilitiess; and
WHEREAS, to assure compliance with Airport Rules and Regula-
tions and proper service to the customers of the Airport is
desirable to enter into Airport License And Use Agreements with car
rental agencies operating at the Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Manager has caused to be prepared Airport
License And Use Agreements for the purposes of granting Airport
privileges to on- and off - Airport car rental agencies, as set forth
in Exhibits " A " and "B" attached hereto.
Whereas, car rental agency services are essential to the
proper accommodation of general and commercial aviation at the
Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO:
1. The Airport License And Use Agreements attached hereto
are approved, and the Airport Manager is authorized and delegated
to enter into such agreement with on- and off - Airport car rental
agencies on behalf of the Board.
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MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
oh the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, this lQqA— day of
1994.
ATTEST:
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, By and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER
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By:
ohnnette Philips, Thai 'ias
Commissioner seconded adoption of the
foregoing resolut on. The roll having been called, the vote was as
follows:
Commissioner Johnnette Phillips
Commissioner George A. Gates
Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr.
This Resolution passed by V — 0 vote of the Board of
County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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County Commissioners
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AIRPORT LICENSE AND USE AGREEMENT
FOR ON- AIRPORT CAR RENTAL AGENCY
BETWEEN COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
AND
This Airport License And Use Agreement ( "Agreement ") entered into
this day of , 1994, by and between the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, a body politic and corporate, acting
by and through its Airport Manager ( "County "), and
( "Concessionaire ").
WHEREAS, the County now owns, controls and operates the Eagle
County Regional Airport (the "Airport ") located between the towns
of Eagle and Gypsum in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, the County is duly authorized by law to administer and
govern the Airport, including businesses and services conducted
thereat; and
WHEREAS, Concessionaire desires to operate an airport car rental
agency for travelers utilizing the Airport; and
WHEREAS, Concessionaire has entered into an agreement granting it
certain space and facilities within the Car Maintenance Facility
for soliciting and for serving customers with the operator
thereof for the purposes of operating its car rental agency
business; and
WHEREAS, aviation related services are essential to the proper
accommodation of general and commercial aviation at the Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties hereby agree
as follows:
ARTICLE ONE
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
The County hereby grants to Concessionaire a non - exclusive,
revocable license to operate its motor vehicles upon the property
of the Airport in the conduct of its on- airport car rental agency
business and to pick up and discharge its customers at the
terminal building and /or the Car Maintenance Facility at the
Eagle County Airport for the term and subject to the conditions
set forth in this Agreement and in the Airport Ground Transporta-
tion Rules and Regulations.
As a condition precedent to this Agreement, Concessionaire
shall enter into an agreement with the operator(s) of the Car
Maintenance Facility for the use of therof for customer service
facilities, and, at Concessionaire's option, also for vehicle
cleaning and maintenance, fueling, and related services as are
reasonably necessary for the exercise of its privileges under
this Agreement.
Concessionaire agrees that neither it nor its drivers,
agents and employees shall solicit customers on Airport premises
nor engage in any activities at the Airport intended to persuade
members of the public to utilize its vehicles and /or services
except within the Car Maintenance Facility as provided by and
subject to the restrictions in the agreement for use of the Car
Maintenance Facility described above.
This Agreement does not authorize Concessionaire to park
motor vehicles on Airport property. Any commercial activity not
expressly authorized under the terms hereof is expressly prohib-
ited.
ARTICLE TWO
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be effective as of December
1, 1994 and continuing through the 30th day of November, 1995
(the "Termination Date "), unless earlier terminated under the
provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE THREE
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Concessionaire shall comply with all applicable Federal,
state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
Concessionaire, and its employees, contractors and agents,
shall observe the Eagle County Airport Rules and Regulations,
including but not limited to the Ground Transportation Rules and
Regulations, and the Minimum Standards And Requirements For The
Conduct Of Commercial Aeronautical Services And Activities
( "Minimum Standards "), as they exist on the date hereof and as
they may be modified from time -to -time. The Ground Transporta-
tion Rules and Regulations in force at the time of the signing of
this Agreement are attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A," and
incorporated herein by this reference. The Minimum Standards in
force at the time of signing of this Agreement are attached
hereto, marked "Exhibit B," and incorporated herein by this
reference.
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County reserves the right to amend the Airport Rules and
Regulations and the Minimum Standards in its sole discretion, and
all such amendments shall be effective with respect to Conces-
sionaire upon their adoption whether or not Concessionaire has
received actual notice.
ARTICLE FOUR
REVENUE AND CHARGES
A. Concessionaire Revenues: Concessionaire shall be per-
mitted to charge reasonable prices for its services. A report of
all charges, past and present, and any changes thereto, shall be
available for the County's inspection at all reasonable times.
B. County Charges: Concessionaire shall pay to the County
a sum equal to six percent of Adjusted Gross Receipts in accor-
dance with the Rules and Regulations for Ground Transportation.
The fee shall be paid to County by the 15th day of the month for
the preceding calendar month.
C. Concessionaire Accounting: For the purpose of ascer-
taining the amount payable as herein provided, Concessionaire
shall keep an accurate account of all daily sales and revenues
made by Concessionaire in, on, or from the Airport, the same to
be entered into a book of a permanent nature which shall be
available to the County for its inspection upon its demand.
D. Delinquency Charge: A delinquency charge of two (2)
percent per month shall be added to payments required herein -
above, which are rendered more than ten days delinquent in
addition to any other remedy provided for herein.
E. Place of Payment: All payments due the County from
Concessionaire shall be delivered to the Airport Manager's Office
or to such other place in Eagle County designated in writing by
the County.
F. Annual Statement. Within sixty (60) days after the end
of each calendar year, Concessionaire shall furnish to County an
annual statement of its Adjusted Gross Receipts generated during
the preceding calendar year, the accuracy and completeness of
which statement shall be attested under oath under penalty of
perjury by an officer of Concessionaire. The County reserves the
right to audit said statement and Concessionaire's books and re-
cords, including examination of the general ledger and all other
supporting material, including tax returns, at any reasonable
time during business hours, verifying the Adjusted Gross Re-
ceipts. If the audit establishes that Concessionaire has under-
stated or overstated the Adjusted Gross Receipts by $500.00 or
more, the entire expense of said audit shall be borne by Conces-
sionaire. Any additional payment due from Concessionaire shall
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forthwith be paid to the County, with interest thereon at 1 -1/2
percent per month from the date such amount originally became
payable to the County. Any overpayment by Concessionaire shall
be credited against further payments due to the County.
G. Disputes. In the event that any dispute may arise as
to the Adjusted Gross Receipts collected, the amount claimed due
by Concessionaire shall be paid forthwith and the dispute shall
be submitted to a certified public accountant, agreeable to both
parties, who shall determine the rights of the parties hereunder
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The
fees due said accountant for such service shall be paid by the
unsuccessful party, or in the event the determination is partial-
ly in favor of each party, the fee shall be borne equally by the
parties.
ARTICLE FIVE
GENERAL OPERATING PR
A. Reservations of the County. For the purposes of this
Agreement, "Public Aircraft Facilities" shall mean (1) Runways;
(2) Taxiways; (3) Passenger Ramp and Apron Areas; and (4) Any
extensions or additions to the above and any other space or
facilities provided by the County at the Airport for public and
common use by aircraft operators in connection with the landing
and taking off of aircraft, or in connection with operations
hereinafter authorized to be performed by aircraft operators upon
the aforesaid runways, taxiways, and public passenger ramp and
apron areas; but only as and to the extent that they are from
time to time provided by the County at the Airport for public and
common use by aircraft operators.
The County reserves the right to further develop or improve
the Airport as it sees fit, regardless of the desires or views of
Concessionaire, and without interference or hindrance, except
that the County may not arbitrarily violate or unreasonably
diminish Concessionaire's rights as provided elsewhere in this
Agreement except on a temporary basis, or diminish its ability to
perform the obligations undertaken by it hereunder; provided,
however, that any general or partial closure of any Public
Aircraft Facilities for the purpose and duration of construction
or repair shall not be considered a violation or diminishing of
Concessionaire's rights or ability to perform.
The County reserves the right to maintain and keep in repair
the Public Aircraft Facilities of the Airport and all publicly
owned facilities of the Airport, together with the right to
direct and control all activities of Concessionaire in this
regard.
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The County reserves the right to take any action it consid-
ers necessary to protect the aerial approaches of the Airport
against obstruction.
During the time of war or national emergency, the County
shall have the right to lease the Airport or any part thereof to
the United States Government for military or naval use, and, if
such lease is executed, the provisions of this Agreement insofar
as they are inconsistent with the provisions of the lease to the
Government, shall be suspended.
The County reserves the right to direct and control all
activities of Concessionaire at the Airport in the event of an
emergency or if Concessionaire's operations are interfering with
the use of the Airport by others.
Non - compliance with this subsection shall
breach or default of this Agreement and in the
compliance, the County shall have the right to
Agreement, or at the election of the County or
or both of said governments, shall have the ril
judicially this subsection.
constitute a
event of such non -
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the United States,
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B. No Exclusive Rights Granted. It is understood and
agreed that nothing herein contained shall be construed to grant
or authorize the granting of an exclusive right within the
meaning of Section 308 of the Federal Aviation Act. The County
reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to grant others
certain rights and privileges upon the Airport which are identi-
cal in part or in whole to those granted to Concessionaire. The
County reserves the right, but shall not be obligated, to permit
other rental car companies, with whom the airport has not execut-
ed an Airport License and Use Agreement, to enter upon the Air-
port in general, and the Air Carrier Terminal in particular, to
pick up and drop off customers, to purchase advertising space on
the Airport and within the Air - Carrier Terminal, and to establish
a courtesy phone system on the Airport and within the Air Carrier
Terminal, all subject to fees and charges in common with other
users of that classification.
C. Subordination of Agreement. This Agreement and the
rights and privileges thereunder are subject and subordinate to
the terms, reservations, restrictions and conditions of any
existing or future agreements between the County and the United
States, the execution of which has been or may be required as a
condition precedent to the transfer of federal rights or property
to the County for Airport purposes or the expenditure of federal
funds for the extension, expansion or development of the Airport.
D. Signs. Concessionaire shall not erect, maintain or
display at the Airport any external signs or other advertising
without first obtaining the written approval of the County.
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Concessionaire shall remove, at its expense, all lettering,
signs, and placards erected on the Airport at the expiration of
the term of this Agreement.
ARTICLE SIX
Concessionaire shall obtain and maintain in effect during
the term of this Agreement comprehensive public liability and
property damage insurance covering all of Concessionaire's
activities, operations and facilities on or at the Airport. Said
insurance shall name the County and Concessionaire with no less
than the minimum coverage as provided in the Rules and Regula-
tions for Ground Transportation and relating to all activities
Concessionaire chooses to undertake. Such insurance shall be
maintained with a company or companies approved by the County. A
Certified copy of each insurance policy obtained hereunder or a
certificate evidencing the existence of such insurance shall be
delivered to the County within ten (10) days after execution of
this Agreement. Each such copy or certificate shall contain an
endorsement by the insurer obligating the carrier of such insur-
ance to furnish the County with thirty (30) days' notice of any
intended cancellation, termination or modification of such
insurance. Concessionaire further agrees to notify the County in
writing as to any amendment or cancellation of such policies.
The expense of such insurance shall be paid by Concessionaire.
Concessionaire agrees to comply with all of the applicable
provisions of the laws of the State of Colorado and of the United
States of America pertaining to Employer's Liability Insurance,
and further agrees that it will insure and keep insured all
liability for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act
of the State of Colorado.
ARTICLE SEVEN
AND NON - LIABILITY
Concessionaire shall indemnify and hold harmless the County,
its Board of County Commissioners and the individual members
thereof, its commissions, agencies, departments, officers,
agents, employees or servants, and its successors from any and
all demands, losses, liabilities, claims or judgments, together
with all costs and expenses incident thereto which may accrue
against, be charged to, or be recoverable from the County, its
Board of County Commissioners, and its individual members there-
of, its commissions, agencies, departments, officers, agents,
employees or servants and its successors, as a result of the acts
or omissions of Concessionaire, its employees or agents, in
connection with Concessionaire's use of the Airport premises or
in any manner whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of
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Concessionaire's exercise of its privileges or performance of its
obligations under this Agreement. The County shall give to Con-
cessionaire prompt notice of any claim made or suit instituted
which in any way, directly or indirectly, affects or might affect
Concessionaire and Concessionaire shall have the right to compro-
mise or participate in the defense of any such action to the
extent of its own interests. Concessionaire shall likewise give
prompt notice to the County of any claim or suit which directly
affect: of might directly affect Concessionaire's ability to
operate hereunder or which in any way affects or might affect the
County or the general operations of the Airport.
Except as otherwise expressly provided within this Agree-
ment, the parties mutually agree that nothing con'Cained in this
Agreement, nor the operations hereunder, shall in any way be con-
strued to constitute the parties hereto as partners or be con-
strued that Concessionaire is an employee, agent or servant of
the County, and in no event shall the County become liable for
any loss which may result from the operations of Concessionaire,
nor for any indebtedness incurred by Concessionaire in the
operations of its business.
ARTICLE EIGHT
It is mutually understood by the respective parties hereto
that during the term of this Agreement, Concessionaire may riot
assign this Agreement without the written consent of the County,
which consent shall be exercised in County's sole and absolute
discretion.
ARTICLE NINE
COOPERATION
Concessionaire agrees that so long as it is operating as an
pursuant to this Agreement, it shall cooperate in a fair and
reasonable way with all other persons and entities operating on
the Airport with the permission and approval of the County.
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ARTICLE TEN
NOTICES
Any notices provided for herein shall be in writing and
shall be delivered in person or mailed by certified or registered
mail, return receipt requested, postage pre -paid, to the party
for whom intended at the address set forth below:
telephone
fax
The Board of County Commissioners
County of Eagle, State of Colorado
P.O. Box 850
Eagle, Colorado 81631
Attn: County Attorney
telephone: 303 - 328 -8685
fax: 303 -328 -5219
Either party may change its address by written notice to the
other party. Notices are deemed to have been given effective as
of the date of delivery if personally delivered, and as of the
third day after mailing, if mailed.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
A. Termination by Concessionaire. This Agreement shall be
subject to termination by Concessionaire in the event of any one
or more of the following events:
1. The abandonment of the Airport as an airport or
airfield for any type, class or category of aircraft.
2. The default by County in the performance of any of
the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement,
and the failure of the County to remedy or undertake to
remedy, to Concessionaire's satisfaction, such default
for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of
notice from Concessionaire to remedy the same.
3. Damage to or destruction of all or a material part
of the Airport facilities necessary to the operation of
Concessionaire's business.
4. The lawful assumption by the United States, or any
authorized agency thereof, of the operation, control or
use of the Airport, or any substantial part or parts
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thereof, in such a manner as to restrict substantially
Concessionaire from conducting business operations for
a period in excess of 180 days.
B. Termination by the County. This Agreement shall be
subject to termination by the County in the event of any one or
more of the following events:
1. The default by Concessionaire i:, the performance of
any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this
Agreement, and the failure of Concessionaire to remedy,
or undertake to remedy, to County's satisfaction, such
default for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt
of notice from County to remedy the same.
2. Concessionaire files voluntary petition in bank-
ruptcy, including a reorganization plai., makes a gener-
al or other assignment for the benefit of creditors, is
adjudicated as bankrupt or if a receiver is appointed
for the property or affairs of Concessionaire and such
receivership is not vacated within forty -five (45) days
after the appointment of such receiver.
C. Exercise of the rights of termination set forth in
Paragraphs A and B above, shall be by notice to the other party
within thirty (30) days following the event giving rise to the
termination.
D. Causes of Breach; Waiver.
1. Neither party shall be held to be in breach of this
Agreement because of any failure to perform any of its
obligations hereunder if said failure is due to any
cause for which it is not responsible and over which
it has no control; provided, however, that the forego-
ing provision shall not apply to failures by Conces-
sionaire to pay fees or other charges to the County.
2. The waiver of any breach, violation or default in
or with respect to the performance or observance of the
covenants and conditions contained herein shall not be
taken to constitute a waiver of any such subsequent
breach, violation or default in or with respect to the
same or any other covenants or condition hereof.
ARTICLE TWELVE
DUTY TO OBTAIN REQUIRED PERMITS
Concessionaire shall, at its sole expense, obtain and
maintain in good standing all proper and necessary permits,
including the permits described in the Ground Transportation
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Rules and Regulations, and licenses necessary to carry out and
perform its privileges and obligations under this Agreement.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
OPERATING STANDART
In providing any of the required and /or authorized services
or activities specified in this Agreement, Concessionaire shall
operate for the use and benefit of the public and shall meet or
exceed the following standards:
A. Concessionaire shall furnish service on a fair, reason-
able and non - discriminatory basis to all users of the Airport.
Concessionaire shall furnish gcod, prompt and efficient service
adequate to meet all reasonable demands for its services at the
Airport. Concessionaire shall charge fair, reasonable, and non-
discriminatory prices for each unit of sale or service; provided
however, that Concessionaire may be allowed to make reasonable
and non - discriminatory discounts, rebates or other similar types
of price reductions to volume purchasers. Concessionaire specif-
ically covenants that no person on the grounds of race, color,
sex or national origin shall be excluded from participation in,
denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimina-
tion in the participation in or use of Concessionaire's services.
B. Concessionaire shall not discriminate against any
person or class of persons by reason of race, color, sex, creed,
religion, handicap or national origin in providing any services
or in the use of any facilities provided for the public in any
manner prohibited by Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part
21, and shall comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado
Anti - Discrimination Act of 1957, as amended, and any other laws
and regulations respecting discrimination in unfair employment
practices, and shall comply with such enforcement procedures as
any governmental authority might demand that the County take for
the purpose of complying with any such laws and regulations.
C. Concessionaire assures that it will undertake an affir-
mative action program, as required by 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart
E, to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, creed,
color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participating in
any employment, contracting, or leasing activities covered in 14
CFR Part 152, Subpart E. Concessionaire assures that no person
shall be excluded, on these grounds, from participating in or
receiving the services or benefits of any program or activity
covered by this subpart. The County assures that it will require
that its covered organizations provide assurance to the Conces-
sionaire that they similarly will undertake affirmative action
programs and that they will require assurances from their
suborganization, as required by 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart E, to
the same effect.
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D. Concessionaire agrees to comply with any affirmative
action plan or steps for equal employment opportunity required by
14 CFR, Part 152, Subpart E, as part of the affirmative action
program or by any Federal, state or local agency or court,
including those resulting from a conciliation agreement, a
consent decree, court order, or similar mechanism.
E. Concessionaire agrees that a state or local affirmative
action plan will be used in lieu of any affirmative action plan
or steps required by 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart E, only when they
fully meet the standards set forth in 14 CFR 152.409.
F. Concessionaire shall provide, at its sole expense, a
sufficient number of employees to provide effectively and effi-
ciently the services required or authorized in this Agreement.
G. Concessionaire shall control the conduct, demeanor and
appearance of its employees, who shall be trained by Concession-
aire and who shall possess such technical qualifications and hold
such certificates of qualification as may be required in carrying
out assigned duties. It shall be the responsibility of Conces-
sionaire to maintain close supervision over its employees to
assure a high standard of service to customers of Concessionaire.
H. Concessionaire shall meet all expenses and payments in
connection with the rights and privileges herein granted, includ-
ing taxes, permit fees, license fees and assessments lawfully
levied or assessed upon Concessionaire. Concessionaire may;
however, at its sole expense and cost, contest any tax, fee or
assessment.
I. Concessionaire shall comply with all Federal, state and
local laws, rules and regulations which may apply to the conduct
of the business contemplated, including rules and regulations
promulgated by the County, and Concessionaire shall keep in
effect and post in a prominent place all necessary and /or re-
quired licenses or permits.
J. It is expressly understood and agreed that, in provid-
ing required and authorized services pursuant to this Agreement,
Concessionaire shall have the right to choose, in its sole
discretion, its vendors and suppliers.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The parties both recognize that it is in the public interest
and to their mutual benefit that a satisfactory range of fixed
base air operation services be made available to the public in a
prompt, efficient and courteous manner. To that end, Concession-
aire and the County shall meet together from time to time, upon
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the written request of either, for the purpose of addressing any
complaints which may have been received by either and reviewing
in general the aviation related services being furnished by
Concessionaire from the Premises. Each party agrees to promptly
undertake such action as may be reasonable and appropriate to
remedy the situation giving rise to any such complaints and /or
any operational deficiencies or hindrances thereto.
ARTICLE FIFTEEN
RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS
Concessionaire shall have at all times the full and free
right of ingress to and egress from the Airport. such right
shall also extend to its employees, customers, passengers,
guests, suppliers.
ARTICLE SI %TEEN
NO PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION
The rights herein contracted for shall inure solely to the
benefit of the parties to this Agreement, and nothing herein
shall be construed to grant a cause of action to non - parties
claiming as third party beneficiaries or otherwise.
ARTICLE SEVENTEEN
ADDITIONAL CONDITIa
A. All the covenants, conditions, and provisions in this
Agreement shall extend to and bind the legal representatives,
successors, and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
B. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
State of Colorado. Any covenant, condition, or provision herein
contained that is held to be invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction shall be considered deleted from this Agreement, but
such deletion shall in no way affect any other covenant, condi-
tion or provision herein contained so long as such deletion does
not materially prejudice the County or Concessionaire in their
respective rights and obligations contained in the valid cove-
nants, conditions, or provisions of this Agreement.
C. All amendments to this Agreement must be made in
writing by mutual agreement of the parties, and no oral amend-
ments shall be of any force or effect whatsoever.
D. The clause headings appearing in this Agreement have
been inserted for the purpose of convenience and ready reference.
They do not purport to, and shall not be deemed to, define, limit
or extend the scope or intent of the clauses to which they appertain.
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E. This Agreement supersedes all previous communications,
negotiations and /or contracts between the respective parties
hereto, either verbal or written, and the same not expressly
contained herein are hereby withdrawn and annulled. This is an
integrated agreement and there are no representations about any
of the subject matter hereof except as expressly set forth
herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement on the year and date first above written.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO,
By:
Dan Reynolds
Airport Manager
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STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Eagle )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of , 1994, by
My commission expires
Notary Public
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AIRPORT LICENSE AND USE AGREEMENT
FOR OFF - AIRPORT CAR RENTAL AGENCY
BETWEEN COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
AND
This Airport License And Use Agreement ( "Agreement ") entered into
this day of , 1994, by and between the County
of Eagle, State of Colorado, a body politic and corporate, acting
by and through its Airport Manager ( "County "), and
( "Concessionaire ").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the County now owns, controls and operates the Eagle
County Regional Airport (the "Airport ") located between the towns
of Eagle and Gypsum in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado;
and
WHEREAS, the County is duly authorized by law to administer and
govern the Airport, including businesses and services conducted
thereat; and
WHEREAS, Concessionaire desires to operate an off - airport car
rental agency for travelers utilizing the Airport which business
will be located off the Airport; and
WHEREAS, aviation related services are essential to the proper
accommodation of general and commercial aviation at the Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the
mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, the parties hereby
agree as follows:
ARTICLE ONE
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
The County hereby grants to Concessionaire a non - exclusive,
revocable license to operate its motor vehicles upon the property
of the Airport in the conduct of its off- airport car rental
agency business and to pick up and discharge its pre- booked
customers at the terminal building at the Eagle County Airport
for the term and subject to the conditions set forth in this
Agreement and in the Airport Ground Transportation Rules and
Regulations.
This Agreement does not authorize Concessionaire to park
motor vehicles on Airport property. Any commercial activity not
expressly authorized under the terms hereof is expressly prohib-
ited.
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LEXHIBIT
Concessionaire agrees that neither it nor its drivers,
agents and employees shall solicit customers on Airport premises
nor engage in any activities at the Airport intended to persuade
members of the public to utilize its vehicles and /or services.
Concessionaire may enter into any lawful agreement(s) with
the operator(s) of the Airport terminal or of the Airport Car
Maintenance Facility for the use of those facilities for vehicle
cleaning and maintenance, fueling, and related services, as are
reasonably necessary for the exercise of its privileges under
this Agreement.
ARTICLE TWO
TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be effective as of December
1, 1994 and continuing through the 30th day of November, 1995
(the "Termination Date "), unless earlier terminated under the
provisions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE THREE
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Concessionaire shall comply with all applicable Federal,
state and local laws, ordinances and regulations.
Concessionaire, and its employees, contractors and agents,
shall observe the Eagle County Airport Rules and Regulations,
including but not limited to the Ground Transportation Rules and
Regulations, as they exist on the date hereof and as they may be
modified from time -to -time. The Ground Transportation Rules and
Regulations in force at the time of the signing of this Agreement
are attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A," and incorporated herein
by this reference.
County reserves the right to amend the Airport Rules and
Regulations in its sole discretion, and they shall be effective
with respect to Concessionaire upon their adoption whether or not
Concessionaire has received actual notice.
ARTICLE FOUR
REVENUE AND CHARGES
A. Concessionaire Revenues: Concessionaire shall be per-
mitted to charge reasonable prices for its services. A report of
all charges, past and present, and any changes thereto, shall be
available for the County's inspection at all reasonable times.
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B. County Charges: Concessionaire shall pay to the County
a sum equal to six percent of Adjusted Gross Receipts in accor-
dance with the Rules and Regulations for Ground Transportation.
The fee shall be paid to County by the 15th day of the month for
the preceding calendar month.
C. Concessionaire Accounting: For the purpose of ascer-
taining the amount payable as herein provided, Concessionaire
shall keep an accurate account of all daily sales and revenues
made by Concessionaire in, on, or from the Airport, the same to
be entered into a book of a permanent nature which shall be
available to the County for its inspection upon its demand.
D. Delinquency Charge: A delinquency charge of two (2)
percent per month shall be added to payments required herein -
above, which are rendered more than ten days delinquent in
addition to any other remedy provided for herein.
E. Place of Payment: All payments due the County from
Concessionaire shall be delivered to the Airport Manager's Office
or to such other place in Eagle County designated in writing by
the County.
F. Annual Statement. Within sixty (60) days after the end
of each calendar year, Concessionaire shall furnish to County an
annual statement of its Adjusted Gross Receipts generated during
the preceding calendar year, the accuracy and completeness of
which statement shall be attested under oath under penalty of
perjury by an officer of Concessionaire. The County reserves the
right to audit said statement and Concessionaire's books and re-
cords, including examination of the general ledger and all other
supporting material, including tax returns, at any reasonable
time during business hours, verifying the Adjusted Gross Re-
ceipts. If the audit establishes that Concessionaire has under-
stated or overstated the Adjusted Gross Receipts by $500.00 or
more, the entire expense of said audit shall be borne by Conces-
sionaire. Any additional payment due from Concessionaire shall
forthwith be paid to the County, with interest thereon at 1 -1/2
percent per month from the date such amount originally became
payable to the County. Any overpayment by Concessionaire shall
be credited against further payments due to the County.
G. Disputes. In the event that any dispute may arise as
to the Adjusted Gross Receipts collected, the amount claimed due
by Concessionaire shall be paid forthwith and the dispute shall
be submitted to a certified public accountant, agreeable to both
parties, who shall determine the rights of the parties hereunder
in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The
fees due said accountant for such service shall be paid by the
unsuccessful party, or in the event the determination is partial-
ly in favor of each party, the fee shall be borne equally by the
parties.
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ARTICLE FIVE
GENERAL OPERATING PROVISIONS
A. Reservations of the County. For the purposes of this
Agreement, "Public Aircraft Facilities" shall mean (1) Runways;
(2) Taxiways; (3) Passenger Ramp and Apron Areas; and (4) Any
extensions or additions to the above and any other space or
facilities provided by the County at the Airport for public and
common use by aircraft operators in connection with the landing
and taking off of aircraft, or in connection with operations
Hereinafter authorized to be performed by aircraft operators upon
the aforesaid runways, taxiways, and public passenger ramp and
apron areas; but only as and to the ctent that they are from
time to time provided by the County at the Airport for public and
common use by aircraft operators.
The County reserves the right to further develop or improve
the Airport as it sees fit, regardless of the desires or views of
Concessionaire, and without interference or hindrance, except
that the County may not arbitrarily violate or unreasonably
diminish Concessionaire's rights as provided elsewhere in this
Agreement except on a temporary basis, or diminish its ability to
perform the obligations undertaken by it hereunder; provided,
however, that any general or partial closure of any Public
Aircraft Facilities for the purpose and duration of construction
or repair shall not be considered a violation or diminishing of
Concessionaire's rights or ability to perform.
The County reserves the right to maintain and keep in repair
the Public Aircraft Facilities of the Airport and all publicly
owned facilities of the Airport, together with the right to
direct and control all activities of Concessionaire in this
regard.
The County reserves the right to take any action it consid-
ers necessary to protect the aerial approaches of the Airport
against obstruction.
During the time of war or national emergency, the County
shall have the right to lease the Airport or any part thereof to
the United States Government for military or naval use, and, if
such lease is executed, the provisions of this Agreement insofar
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as they are inconsistent with the provisions of the lease to the
Government, shall be suspended.
The County reserves the right to direct and control all
activities of Concessionaire at the Airport in the event of an
emergency or if Concessionaire's operations are interfering with
the use of the Airport by others.
Non - compliance with this subsection shall
breach or default of this Agreement and in the
compliance, the County shall have the right to
Agreement, or at the election of the County or
or both of said governments, shall have the rii
judicially this subsection.
constitute a
event of such non -
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the United States,
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B. No Exclusive Rights Granted. It is understood and
agreed that nothing herein contained shall be construed to grant
or authorize the granting of an exclusive right within the
meaning of Section 308 of the Federal Aviation Act. The County
reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to grant others
certain rights and privileges upon the Airport which are identi-
cal in part or in whole to those granted to Concessionaire. The
County reserves the right, but shall not be obligated, to permit
other rental car companies, with whom the airport has not execut-
ed an Airport License and Use Agreement, to enter upon the Air-
port in general, and the Air Carrier Terminal in particular, to
pick up and drop off customers, to purchase advertising space on
the Airport and within the Air - Carrier Terminal, and to establish
a courtesy phone system on the Airport and within the Air Carrier
Terminal, all subject to fees and charges in common with other
users of that classification.
C. Subordination of Agreement. This Agreement and the
rights and privileges thereunder are subject and subordinate to
the terms, reservations, restrictions and conditions of any
existing or future agreements between the County and the United
States, the execution of which has been or may be required as a
condition precedent to the transfer of federal rights or property
to the County for Airport purposes or the expenditure of federal
funds for the extension, expansion or development of the Airport.
D. Signs. Concessionaire shall not erect, maintain or
display at the Airport any external signs or other advertising
without first obtaining the written approval of the County.
Concessionaire shall remove, at its expense, all lettering,
signs, and placards erected on the Airport at the expiration of
the term of this Agreement.
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Concessionaire shall obtain and maintain in effect during
the term of this Agreement comprehensive public liability and
property damage insurance covering all of Concessionaire's
activities, operations and facilities on or at the Airport. Said
insurance shall name the County and Concessionaire with no less
than the minimum coverage as provided in the Rules and Regula-
tions for Ground Transportation and relating to all activities
Concessionaire chooses to undertake. Such insurance shall be
maintained with a company or companies approved by the County. A
Certified copy of each insurance policy obtained hereunder or a
certificate evidencing the existence of such insurance shall be
delivered to the County within. ten (10) days after execution of
this Agreement. Each such copy or certificate shall contain an
endorsement by the insurer obligating the carrier of such insur-
ance to furnish the County with thirty ,_30) days' notice of any
intended cancellation, termination or modification of such
insurance. Concessionaire further agrees to notify the County in
writing as to any amendment or cancellation of such policies.
The expense of such insurance shall be paid by Concessionaire.
Concessionaire agrees to comply with all of the applicable
provisions of the laws of the State of Colorado and of the United
States of America pertaining to Employer's Liability Insurance,
and further agrees that it will insure and keep insured all
liability for compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act
of the State of Colorado.
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INDEMNIFICATIONS AND NON - LIABILITY
Concessionaire shall indemnify and hold harmless the County,
its Board of County Commissioners and the individual members
thereof, its commissions, agencies, departments, officers,
agents, employees or servants, and its successors from any and
all demands, losses, liabilities, claims or judgments, together
with all costs and expenses incident thereto which may accrue
against, be charged to, or be recoverable from the County, its
Board of County Commissioners, and its individual members there-
of, its commissions, agencies, departments, officers, agents,
employees or servants and its successors, as a result of the acts
or omissions of Concessionaire, its employees or agents, in
connection with Concessionaire's use of the Airport premises or
in any manner whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of
Concessionaire's exercise of its privileges or performance of its
obligations under this Agreement. The County shall give to Con-
cessionaire prompt notice of any claim made or suit instituted
which in any way, directly or indirectly, affects or might affect
Concessionaire and Concessionaire shall have the right to compro-
mise or participate in the defense of any such action to the
extent of its own interests. Concessionaire shall likewise give
prompt notice to the County of any claim or suit which directly
affects or might directly affect Concessionaire's ability to
operate hereunder or which in any way affects or might affect the
County or the general operations of the Airport.
Except as otherwise expressly provided within this Agree-
ment, the parties mutually agree that nothing contained in this
Agreement, nor the operations hereunder, shall in any way be con-
strued to constitute the parties hereto as partners or be con-
strued that Concessionaire is an employee, agent or servant of
the County, and in no event shall the County become liable for
any loss which may result from the operations of Concessionaire,
nor for any indebtedness incurred by Concessionaire in the
operations of its business.
ARTICLE EIGHT
ASSIGNMENT
It is mutually understood by the respective parties hereto
that during the term of this Agreement, Concessionaire may not
assign this Agreement without the written consent of the County,
which consent shall be exercised in County's sole and absolute
discretion.
ARTICLE NINE
COOPERATION
Concessionaire agrees that so long as it is operating as an
pursuant to this Agreement, it shall cooperate in a fair and
reasonable way with all other persons and entities operating on
the Airport with the permission and approval of the County.
ARTICLE TEN
NOTICES
Any notices provided for herein shall be in writing and
shall be delivered in person or mailed by certified or registered
mail, return receipt requested, postage pre -paid, to the party
for whom intended at the address set forth below:
telephone
fax
The Board of County Commissioners
County of Eagle, State of Colorado
P.O. Box 850
Eagle, Colorado 81631
WA
Attn: County Attorney
telephone: 303 - 328 -8685
fax: 303 - 328 -5219
Either party may change its address by written notice to the
other party. Notices are deemed to have been given effective as
of the date of delivery if personally delivered, and as of the
third day after mailing, if mailed.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
A. Termination by Concessionaire. This Agreement shall be
subject to termination by Concessionaire in the event of any one
or more of the following events:
1. The abandonment of the Airport as an airport or
airfield for any type, class or category of aircraft.
2. The default by County in the performance of any of
the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement,
and the failure of the County to remedy or undertake to
remedy, to Concessionaire's satisfaction, such default
for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of
notice from Concessionaire to remedy the same.
3. Damage to or destruction of all or a material part
of the Airport facilities necessary to the operation of
Concessionaire's business.
4. The lawful assumption by the United States, or any
authorized agency thereof, of the operation, control or
use of the Airport, or any substantial part or parts
thereof, in such a manner as to restrict substantially
Concessionaire from conducting business operations for
a period in excess of 180 days.
B. Termination by the County. This Agreement shall be
subject to termination by the County in the event of any one or
more of the following events:
1. The default by Concessionaire in the performance of
any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this
Agreement, and the failure of Concessionaire to remedy,
or undertake to remedy, to County's satisfaction, such
default for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt
of notice from County to remedy the same.
2. Concessionaire files voluntary petition in bank-
ruptcy, including a reorganization plan, makes a gener-
al or other assignment for the benefit of creditors, is
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adjudicated as bankrupt or if a receiver is appointed
for the property or affairs of Concessionaire and such
receivership is not vacated within forty -five (45) days
after the appointment of such receiver.
C. Exercise of the rights of termination set forth in
Paragraphs A and B above, shall be by notice to the other party
within thirty (30) days following the event giving rise to the
termination.
D. Causes of Breach; Waiver.
1. Neither party shall be held to be in breach of this
Agreement because of any failure to perform any of its
obligations hereunder if said failure is due to any
cause for which it is not responsible and over which
it has no control; provided, however, that the forego-
ing provision shall not apply to failures by Conces-
sionaire to pay fees or other charges to the County.
2. The waiver of any breach, violation or default in
or with respect to the performance or observance of the
covenants and conditions contained herein shall not be
taken to constitute a waiver of any such subsequent
breach, violation or default in or with respect to the
same or any other covenants or condition hereof.
ARTICLE TWELVE
DUTY TO OBTAIN REQUIRED PERMITS
Concessionaire shall, at its sole expense, obtain and
maintain in good standing all proper and necessary permits,
including the permits described in the Ground Transportation
Rules and Regulations, and licenses necessary to carry out and
perform its privileges and obligations under this Agreement.
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ARTICLE THIRTEEN
OPERATING STANDARI
In providing any of the required and /or authorized services
or activities specified in this Agreement, Concessionaire shall
operate for the use and benefit of the public and shall meet or
exceed the following standards:
A. Concessionaire shall furnish service on a fair, reason-
able and non - discriminatory basis to all users of the Airport.
Concessionaire shall furnish good, prompt and efficient service
adequate to meet all reasonable demands for its services at the
Airport. Concessionaire shall charge fair, reasonable, and non-
discriminatory prices for each unit of sale or service; provided
however, that Concessionaire may be allowed to make reasonable
and non - discriminatory discounts, rebates or other similar types
of price reductions to volume purchasers. Concessionaire specif-
ically covenants that no person on the grounds of race, color,
sex or national origin shall be excluded from participation in,
denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimina-
tion in the participation in or use of Concessionaire's services.
B. Concessionaire shall not discriminate against any
person or class of persons by reason of race, color, sex, creed,
religion, handicap or national origin in providing any services
or in the use of any facilities provided for the public in any
manner prohibited by Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part
21, and shall comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado
Anti - Discrimination Act of 1957, as amended, and any other laws
and regulations respecting discrimination in unfair employment
practices, and shall comply with such enforcement procedures as
any governmental authority might demand that the County take for
the purpose of complying with any such laws and regulations.
C. Concessionaire assures that it will undertake an affir-
mative action program, as required by 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart
E, to ensure that no person shall, on the ground of race, creed,
color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participating in
any employment, contracting, or leasing activities covered in 14
CFR Part 152, Subpart E. Concessionaire assures that no person
shall be excluded, on these grounds, from participating in or
receiving the services or benefits of any program or activity
covered by this subpart. The County assures that it will require
that its covered organizations provide assurance to the Conces-
sionaire that they similarly will undertake affirmative action
programs and that they will require assurances from their
suborganization, as required by 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart E, to
the same effect.
D. Concessionaire agrees to comply with any affirmative
action plan or steps for equal employment opportunity required by
14 CFR, Part 152, Subpart E, as part of the affirmative action
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program or by any Federal, state or local agency or court,
including those resulting from a conciliation agreement, a
consent decree, court order, or similar mechanism.
E. Concessionaire agrees that a state or local affirmative
action plan will be used in lieu of any affirmative action plan
or steps required by 14 CFR Part 152, Subpart E, only when they
fully meet the standards set forth in 14 CFR 152.409.
F. Concessionaire shall provide, at its sole expense, a
sufficient number of employees to provide effectively and effi-
ciently the services required or authorized in this Agreement.
G. Concessionaire shall control the conduct, demeanor and
appearance of its employees, who shall be trained by Concession-
aire and who shall possess such technical qualifications and hold
such certificates of qualification as may be required in carrying
out assigned duties. It shall be the responsibility of Conces-
sionaire to maintain close supervision over its employees to
assure a high standard of service to customers of Concessionaire.
H. Concessionaire shall meet all expenses and payments in
connection with the rights and privileges herein granted, includ-
ing taxes, permit fees, license fees and assessments lawfully
levied or assessed upon Concessionaire. Concessionaire may,
however, at its sole expense and cost, contest any tax, fee or
assessment.
I. Concessionaire shall comply with all Federal, state and
local laws, rules and regulations which may apply to the conduct
of the business contemplated, including rules and regulations
promulgated by the County, and Concessionaire shall keep in
effect and post in a prominent place all necessary and /or re-
quired licenses or permits.
J. It is expressly understood and agreed that, in provid-
ing required and authorized services pursuant to this Agreement,
Concessionaire shall have the right to choose, in its sole
discretion, its vendors and suppliers.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
The parties both recognize that it is in the public interest
and to their mutual benefit that a satisfactory range of fixed
base air operation services be made available to the public in a
prompt, efficient and courteous manner. To that end, Concession-
aire and the County shall meet together from time to time, upon
the written request of either, for the purpose of addressing any
complaints which may have been received by either and reviewing
in general the aviation related services being furnished by
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Concessionaire from the Premises. Each party agrees to promptly
undertake such action as may be reasonable and appropriate to
remedy the situation giving rise to any such complaints and /or
any operational deficiencies or hindrances thereto.
ARTICLE FIFTEEN
RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS
Concessionaire shall have at all times the full and free
right of ingress to and egress from the Airport. Such right
shall also extend to its employees, customers, passengers,
guests, suppliers.
ARTICLE SISTFEN
NO PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION
The rights herein contracted for shall inure solely to the
benefit of the parties to this Agreement, and nothing herein
shall be construed to grant a cause of action to non - parties
claiming as third party beneficiaries or otherwise.
ARTICLE SEVENTEEN
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
A. All the covenants, conditions, and provisions in this
Agreement shall extend to and bind the legal representatives,
successors, and assigns of the respective parties hereto.
B. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
State of Colorado. Any covenant, condition, or provision herein
contained that is held to be invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction shall be considered deleted from this Agreement, but
such deletion shall in no way affect any other covenant, condi-
tion or provision herein contained so long as such deletion does
not materially prejudice the County or Concessionaire in their
respective rights and obligations contained in the valid cove-
nants, conditions, or provisions of this Agreement.
C. All amendments to this Agreement must be made in
writing by mutual agreement of the parties, and no oral amend-
ments shall be of any force or effect whatsoever.
D. The clause headings appearing in this Agreement have
been inserted for the purpose of convenience and ready reference.
They do not purport to, and shall not be deemed to, define, limit
or extend the scope or intent of the clauses to which they
appertain.
E. This Agreement supersedes all previous communications,
negotiations and /or contracts between the respective parties
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hereto, either verbal or written, and the same not expressly
contained herein are hereby withdrawn and annulled. This is an
integrated agreement and there are no representations about any
of the subject matter hereof except as expressly set forth
herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement on the year and date first above written.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO
By:
Dan Reynolds
Airport Manager
By:
STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Eagle )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this
day of , 1994, by
My commission expires
Notary Public
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