§ 3-21. Operation and use privileges.

(a)

In connection with the operation of an airport or air navigation facility controlled by the authority, the authority may enter into contracts, leases, and other arrangements with any persons:

(1)

Granting the privileges of using or improving the airport or air navigation facility or any portion or facility thereof, or space therein for commercial purposes;

(2)

Conferring the privilege of supplying goods, commodities, things, services, or facilities at the airport or air navigation facility; and

(3)

Making available services to be furnished by this authority or its agents at the airport or air navigation facility.

(b)

In each case the authority may establish the terms and conditions and fix the charges, rentals, or fees for the privileges or services, which shall be reasonable and uniform for the same class of privileges or service and shall established with due regard to the property and improvements used and the expenses of operation of this authority; provided that in no case shall the public be deprived of its rightful, equal, and uniform use of the airport, air navigation facility, or a portion of the facility thereof and provided further, that no exclusive concession or exclusive license or lease agreement shall be made relating to the business of servicing, repairing, or furnishing of supplies for aircraft, nor shall any government owned or operated enterprise or activity involving or relating to the business purposes be conducted on or in connection with such airport or air navigation facilities. All such public airport and facilities shall be accessible, without charge, to concessionairs, licensees, lessees, and to their employees, agents, and suppliers, and the total consideration payable under the concession or agreement, involving or relating to the business of servicing, repairing, or furnishing of supplies for aircraft, shall be computed on the same basis of a flat rental for space so occupied or leased.

(Ord. No. 159, § 5, 12-1-76)

State law reference

For similar provisions, see R.S. 2:605.