Submitted By: Jenn Marvin
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Presentation By: Matt Grow
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Department: Aviation
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Award ITN #AIR240448 to GLJ Aviation LLC and Approve Ground Lease Agreement
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence, Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
On March 28, 2024, the City advertised an opportunity to engage with parties qualified, capable, and willing to fund, design, develop, and operate a facility or enterprise that will serve or support operations at the Ocala International Airport in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration policies and Airport standards.
The ITN stated it was the City's intent to enter negotiations with a Developer culminating in a long-term forty-year lease of the subject property and addressing the parties' rights and obligations with respect to the development of the subject City-owned property.
The solicitation closed on May 7, 2025. One response was received from GLJ Aviation LLC (the Developer). After review of the Developer's ITN response, the internal selection committee voted to recommend award to GLJ Aviation LLC.
Using the lease agreement included in the ITN as the basis for negotiations, staff met with the Developer and agreed upon the terms of the proposed long-term lease agreement.
The "Hexaport", a hangar that was constructed in the early 1980's and leased to numerous entities over the years recently had its 40-year ground lease expire. The property is currently on a month-to-month arrangement with the City and is wholly within the Option parcel identified in the proposed GLJ lease agreement. The City has long desired to redevelop the property, as the existing building configuration and operational use are not compatible with the larger aircraft activity surrounding the site. Staff has worked closely with the Hexaport occupants to facilitate an orderly and equitable transition. The GLJ lease allows for a 120-day due diligence tim...
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