HomeMy WebLinkAbout15910RESOLUTION NO. 15910 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF HANGAR GROUND LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, KENNETH JOHNSON, CHRISTINA JOHNSON, AND SKYWAY, LLC., A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME WHEREAS, City Council approved a Hangar Ground Lease dated April 11, 2005, with 305 Skyway Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81001; and WHEREAS, the Hangar Ground Lease dated April 11, 2005, was transferred from Barger to Theresa F. Garcia ( WHEREAS, Garcia the Hangar Ground Lease was transferred from Garcia to Kenneth Johnson and Christina Johnson through an Assignment of Hangar Ground Lease effective on December 27, 2021 via Ordinance 10082; and; WHEREAS, Kenneth Johnson and Christina Johnson seek assignment of the Hangar Ground Lease to Skyway, LLC. now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. Colorado Municipal Corporation, Theresa F. Garcia, Kenneth Johnson, and Christina Johnson, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference, after having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Assignment on behalf of the City of Pueblo, a Colorado Municipal Corporation, and the City Clerk shall affix the Seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 3. The officers of the City of Pueblo are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval. INTRODUCED: February 24, 2025 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # M5 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 24, 2025 TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council CC: Mayor Heather Graham VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk FROM: Greg Pedroza, Director Aviation SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT OF HANGAR GROUND LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, KENNETH JOHNSON, CHRISTINA JOHNSON, AND SKYWAY, LLC., A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME SUMMARY: This Resolution will approve the Assignment of Hangar Ground Lease between the City of Pueblo, Kenneth Johnson, Christina Johnson, and Skyway, LLC, for the property commonly known as 305 Skyway Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81001. The Hangar Ground Lease will be assigned from Kenneth Johnson and Christina Johnson to Skyway, LLC. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council approved a Hangar Ground Lease dated April 11, 2005, with John Barger evidenced by Resolution No. 10361 for the property commonly known as 305 Skyway Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81001. City Council approved the Assignment of Hangar Ground Lease between Theresa F. Garcia and Kenneth Johnson and Christina Johnson via Ordinance No. 10082 on December 27, 2021. BACKGROUND: The Hangar Ground Lease dated April 11, 2005, was transferred from Barger to Theresa 2013, in Pueblo County at Reception No. 1954279. On November 4, 2021, Garcia offered Right of First Refusal to the City of Pueblo Department of Aviation prior to sale of the hangar. The Department of Aviation refused purchase and approved transfer of the Hangar Ground Lease to Kenneth Johnson and Christina Johnson. The Assignment of Hangar Ground Lease was approved by City Council on December 27, 2021. On September 17, 2024, Kenneth Johnson and Christina Johnson offered Right of First Refusal to the City of Pueblo Department of Aviation. On October 1, 2024, the Department of Aviation refused purchase and approved transfer of the Hangar Ground Lease to Skyway, LLC. On November 13, 2024, a letter was presented to the Department of Aviation conveying possessory interest in the hangar from Kenneth Johnson and Christina Johnson to Skyway, LLC. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Not applicable to this Resolution. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Resolution. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Resolution. ALTERNATIVES: If this Resolution is not approved, the sale of the hangar at 305 Skyway Street will be stopped, creating potential liability for the City RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: 1. 503 SKYWAY 2025 02 24 ASSIGNMENT JOHNSON TO SKYWAY LLC