ON-AIRPORT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTON -AIRPORT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)
Between
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
And
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
FAA CONTRACT NO: 69435Z -25-L-00059
ATJD/FACILITI' TYPE: CLWAIOA
LOCATION: CLEARWATER. FLORIDA
I . Preamble (09/2021) 6.1.1 This Memorandum of Agreement for real property is hereby entered into
by and between CITY OF CLEARWATER. FLORIDA hereinafter referred to as the Airport and the
United States of America. acting by and through the Federal Aviation Administration, hereinafter
referred to as the FAA.
2. Definitions (09/2021) 6.1.1-1 For purposes of this document. the following definitions apply:
Contract- refers to this legal instrument used to acquire an interest in real property for the direct
benefit or use by the FAA. As used herein, contract denotes the document (for example- lease.
easement. memorandum of agreement, or other legally binding agreement) used to implement an
agreement between a customer (buyer) and a seller (supplier).
Contractor- refers to the party(ies) receiving a direct procurement contract from the FAA and who
is(are) responsible for performance of contract requirements. For purposes of this document. the
contractor may also he called the Lessor, Permittor, Licensor. Grantor. Airport. or Offeror depending
on the type of contract or the provision within the contract.
Government- refers to the United States of America acting by and through the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA). For purposes of this document. Government and FAA are interchangeable.
Real Estate Contracting Officer (RECO) - is a trained and warranted official who contracts for real
property on behalf of the FAA. For purposes of this agreement. RECO is interchangeable with
Contracting Officer (CO).
3. Succeeding Contract (09/2021) 6.1.2 This contract succeeds DTFASO-06-L-00040 and all other
previous agreements between the parties for the property described in this document.
4. Witnesseth (MOA) (09/2021) 6.1.3-1 Whereas. the parties listed above have entered into an Airport
Improvement Grant Agreement: and
Whereas. the parties listed above have entered into an agreement providing for the construction.
operation, and maintenance of FAA owned navigation. communication and weather aids for the
support of Air Traffic Operations: and
Whereas. both parties agree the establishment. operation. and maintenance of systems for air traffic
control. navigation, communication. and weather reporting is in the primary interest of safety and
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direct support of the ongoing operation of the Clearwater Executive Airport: and
Whereas. the parties consider it desirable to work in cooperation with each other in the technical
installation and operation of air navigational aids.
Now. therefore. the parties mutually agree as follows:
5. Purpose (09/2021) 6.1.5 It is understood and agreed that the use of the herein described premises
shall be related to FAA's activities in support of the National Airspace System (NAS).
6. Legal Authority (09/2021) 6.2.1 This contract is entered into under the authority of 49 U.S.C.
106(1)(6) and (n). which authorizes the Administrator of the FAA to enter into contracts. acquisitions
of interests in real property. agreements. and other transactions on such terms and conditions as the
Administrator determines necessary.
7. Term (No Cost) (07/2022) 6.2.3-1 To have and to hold. for the term commencing on October 1.
2025 and continuing through September 30. 2045
8. Consideration (No Cost) (09/2021) 6.2.4-4 The Government shall pay the contractor no monetary
consideration. It is mutually agreed that the rights extended to the Government herein are in
consideration of the obligations assumed by the Government in its establishment. operation and
maintenance of facilities upon the premises.
9. Termination (01/2023) 6.2.5 The Government may terminate this contract at any time. in whole or
in part. if the Real Estate Contracting Officer (RECO) determines that a termination is in the best
interest of the Government. The RECO shall terminate this contract by delivering a written notice
specifying the effective date of the termination. The termination notice shall be delivered at least 30
days before the effective termination date. No costs shall accrue as of the effective date of
termination.
10. Binding Effect (09/2021) 6.2.6 The provisions of this contract and the conditions herein shall be
binding upon, and for the benefit of. the parties and their successors and assigns. In the event of any
sale or transfer of ownership of the property or any portion thereof. the Government will be deemed
to have attorned to any purchaser. successor. assign. or transferee. The succeeding owner will be
deemed to have assumed all rights and obligations of the contractor under this contract establishing
direct privity of estate and contract between the Government and said succeeding owner. with the
same force. effect. and relative priority in time and right as if the contract had initially been entered
into between such succeeding owner and the Government.
1 I. FAA Facilities for MOA (09/2021) 6.2.7 The Airport will allow the FAA to construct. operate. and
maintain FAA owned navigation. communication and weather aid facilities in areas on the Airport
that have been mutually determined and agreed upon. The FAA facilities covered by this agreement
are identified on the most current approved Airport Layout Plan (ALP) and/or other pertinent
drawings that are made part of this Agreement by reference and shown on the attached FAA "List of
Facilities."
A. Together with a right-of-way for ingress to and egress from the premises: a right-of-way for
establishing and maintaining pole lines or underground lines for extending electrical power and/or
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telecommunications lines to the premises: including a right-of-way for subsurface power.
communication and/or water lines to the premises; all rights-of-way to be over the area referred to as
Clearwater Executive Airport to be routed reasonably determined to he the most convenient to the
FAA and as not to interfere with Airport operations. The Airport shall have the right to review and
comment on plans covering access and utility rights-of-way under this paragraph.
B. This contract includes the right to grading, conditioning, and installing drainage facilities. seeding
the soil of the premises, and removing all obstructions from the premises that may constitute a
hindrance to the establishment and maintenance of navigational aid systems. The Airport shall have
the right to review and comment on plans covering work permitted under this paragraph.
C. The Government shall have the rights to make alterations. attach fixtures. and erect additions,
structures or signs, in direct support of the Airport. The Airport shall have the right to review and
comment on plans covering work permitted undcr this paragraph.
D. The Government shall also have the right to park. without cost, all official and privately owned
vehicles used for the maintenance and operation of the air navigational facilities. Parking shall be
provided adjacent to the navigational aid facility or as near as possible without interfering with the
operation of the Airport.
12. RE Clauses Incorporated by Reference (09/2021) 6.3.0 This solicitation or contract, as applicable.
incorporates by reference the provisions or clauses listed below with the same force and effect as if
they were given in full text. Upon request, the RECO will make the full text available. or the full text
may be obtained via internet at https://fast.faa.gov/RPF_Real_Property'_Clauses.cfm.
A. Officials Not To Benefit (09/2021) 6.3.0-2
B. Contracting Officer's Representative (09/2021) 6.3.0-4
C. Contingent Fees (09/2021) 6.3.0-5
13. Title to Improvements (09/2021) 6.3.5 Title to the improvements constructed for use by the
Government during the life of this Agreement shall be in the name of the Government.
14. Funding Responsibility' for FAA Facilities (09/2021) 6.3.6 The Contractor agrees that all
Contractor requested relocation(s). replacement(s), or modification(s) of any existing or future FAA
navigational aid or communication system(s) necessitated by Contractor improvements or changes
will be at the expense of the Contractor. In the event that the Contractor requested changes or
improvements interferes with the technical and/or operational characteristics of the FAA's facility,
the Contractor will immediately correct the interference issues at the Contractor's expense. Any
FAA requested relocation. replacement, or modifications shall be at the FAA's expense. In the event
such relocations. replacements. or modifications are necessary due to causes not attributable to either
the Contractor or the FAA. funding responsibility shall be determined by mutual agreement between
the parties. and memorialized in a Supplemental Agreement.
15. Changes, Modifications (01/2022) 6.3.8-1 The RECO may at any time, by written order via
Supplemental Agreement. make changes to this contract. The modification shall cite the subject
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contract, and shall state the exact nature of the modification. No oral statement by any person shall
be interpreted as modifying or otherwise affecting the terms of this contract.
16. No Waiver (09/2021) 6.3.17 No failure by the Government to insist upon strict performance of any
provision of this Contract or failure to exercise any right. or remedy consequent to a breach thereof.
will constitute a waiver of any such breach in the future.
17. Non -Restoration (09/2021) 6.3.18 It is hereby agreed between the parties that, upon termination of
its occupancy, including any holdover period. the Government shall have no obligation to restore
and/or rehabilitate. either wholly or partially. the property that is the subject of this contract. It is
further agreed that the Government may abandon in place any or all of the structures and equipment
installed in or located upon said property by the Government during its tenure. Such abandoned
equipment shall become the property of the contractor.
18. Quiet Enjoyment (09/2021) 6.3.25 The Contractor warrants that they have good and valid title to
the premises. and rights of ingress and egress. and warrants and covenants to defend the
Government's use and enjoyment of said premises against third party claims.
19. Damage by Fire or Other Casualty or Environmental Hazards (09/2021) 6.3.26-1 If the
premises is partially or totally destroyed or damaged by fire or other casualty or if environmentally
hazardous conditions are found to exist so that the premises is untenantable as determined by the
Government. the Government may agree to allow restoration/reconstruction, or may elect to
terminate the contract. in whole or in part. immediately by giving written notice to the contractor.
20. Interference with FAA Operations (09/2021) 6.3.28-2 The Airport agrees not to erect or allow to
be erected any structure or obstruction of any kind or to allow any natural growth that the
Government determines would interfere with the proper operations of Govemment facilities.
The Airport agrees to keep areas around the Government's navigational aids mowed at all times to a
height so that weeds and vegetation will not be an obstruction to such operation or maintenance of
these facilities.
21. Hold Harmless (01/2024) 6.3.30 In accordance with and subject to the conditions. limitations and
exceptions set forth in the Federal Tort Claims Act. 28 U.S.C. Ch. 171. the Government will be
liable to persons damaged by any personal injury. death or injury to or loss of property. which is
caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission of an employee of the Government while acting
within the scope of his office or employment under circumstances where a private person would be
liable in accordance with the law of the place where the act or omission occurred. The foregoing
shall not be deemed to extend the Government's liability bey(md that existing under the Act at the
time of such act or omission or to preclude the Government from using any defense available in law
or equity.
22. Compliance with Applicable Laws (01/2023) 6.3.31-1 This Contract shall be governed by federal
law. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal. state, and local laws. The Government
will comply with all federal. state, and local laws applicable to and enforceable against it. provided
that nothing in this lease shall be construed as a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the
Government.
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23. Notification of Change in Ownership or Control of Land (10/2022) 6.3.34 if the Contractor sells.
dies or becomes incapacitated. or otherwise conveys to another party or parties any interest in the
aforesaid land. rights of way thereto, and any areas affecting the premises. the Government shall be
notified in writing, of any such transfer or conveyance within 30 calendar days after completion of
the change in property rights. Concurrent with the written notification. the Contractor or
Contractor's heirs. representatives. assignees. or trustees shall provide the Government copies of the
associated legal document(s) (acceptable to local authorities) for transferring and/or conveying the
property rights.
24. Integrated Agreement (09/2021) 6.3.36 This Contract. upon execution. contains the entire
agreement of the parties. and no prior written or oral agreement. express or implied shall be
admissible to contradict the provisions of this Contract.
25. Unauthorized Negotiating (09/2021) 6.3.37 In no event shall the Contractor enter into negotiations
concerning the premises with anyone other than the RECO or his/her designee.
26. Disputes (01/2022) 6.3.39-1 Where possible, disputes will be resolved by informal discussion
between the parties. In the event the parties are unable to resolve any disagreement through good
faith negotiations. the dispute will be resolved upon joint agreement of management representatives
from both parties. The decision is final unless it is timely appealed to the FAA Administrator,
whose decision is not subject to further administrative review and. to the extent permitted by law, is
final and binding.
27. Hazardous Substance Contamination (09/2021) 6.8.1 "The FAA agrees to remediate. at its sole
cost. all hazardous substance contamination on the FAA facility premises that is found to have
occurred as a direct result of the installation. operation. relocation and/or maintenance of the FAA's
facilities covered by this contract. The Contractor agrees to remediate at its sole cost. all other
hazardous substance contamination found on the FAA facility premises. The Contractor also agrees
to hold the FAA harmless for all costs. liabilities and/or claims by third parties that arise out of
hazardous contamination found on the FAA facility premises that are not directly attributable to the
installation. operation and/or maintenance of the facilities.
28. Notices (09/2021) 6.10.1 All notices/correspondence must be in writing. reference the Contract
number. and be addressed as follows:
TO THE CONTRACTOR:
City of Clearwater, Florida
PO Box 4748, ATTN: Marine Dept
Clearwater. FL 33758-4748
Federal Aviation Adminisuauon
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TO THE GOVERNMENT:
Federal Aviation Administration
Real Estate Branch, AAQ-910
1701 Columbia Avenue
College Park. GA 30337
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LOCATION: C'LI ARWATER. FLORIDA
29. Signature Block (09/2021) 6.10.3 This Contract shall become binding when it is fully executed by
both parties. In witness whereof. the parties hereto have subscribed their names as of the date shown
below.
CITY OF CLEARWATER. FLORIDA
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Date: V etre..
ATTACHMENTS/EXHIBITS:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION
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Bruce Rector
Mayor
Approved as to form:
Melissa Isabel
Assistant City Attorney
By:
Jenner P4Sirrie
City Manager
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Rosemarie Call
City Clerk