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An agreement to be executed between the University of Virginia and James
W. Taylor of Shadwell, Virginia, wherein the University conveys certain
commercial privileges at the University of Virginia Airport in return for
certain services and obligatory duties assumed by Taylor for the benefit
of the University.

The manager shall have concessions and exclusive rights to certain usages
of the property to the extent that the exercise of any of them shall not
interfere with the University's use of the property and buildings for its
own purposes. These rights and/or concessions are:

• a. Receipt of hangar rents from storage of privately owned
  aircraft.

• b. Profits from sale of aviation gasoline and oil.

• c. Refreshment concession (limited to bottled drinks and
  packaged snacks).

• d. Use of the repair shop.

• e. Use of the caretaker dwelling.

• f. Use of designated portions of the Administration Building
  for the conduct of business.

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In consideration of the above privileges the Manager shall assume the
obligation of paying for expenses and performing duties as follows

• a. Maintain classroom, office, waiting room, rest rooms, and
  shop with requisite heat, light, and janitorial service.

• b. Pay all fuel, telephone, and electric bills for the
  airport.

• c. Handle University aircraft in and out of the hangar on
  request, also provide the same service for private aircraft
  owners.

• d. Make licensed aircraft and engine mechanic services
  available for work on University aircraft as needed at
  rates not in excess of those prevailing in the vicinity
  for similar work.

• e. Keep premises in the vicinity of the following buildings
  neat and orderly, including grass mowing in season

  • Administration building

  • Shop

  • Hangar

  • Caretaker dwelling

• f. Do any and all things required to maintain the status of
  the University Airport on an "open" basis, including
  enforcement of all pertinent state and federal aviation
  regulations.

• g. Supervise runway mowing contracts. The runway mowing
  shall be done by contract let through competitive bids
  submitted to the University's supervisor and by him
  awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Cost of mowing
  shall be borne by the University.

• h. The Manager shall at his expense maintain liability and
  property damage insurance protecting the University
  against liability arising out of accidents occurring from
  the use of the premises by the Manager, and shall submit
  evidence of insurance coverage to the Supervisor. The
  coverage shall be

  • (1) $15,000 covering each accident causing
    destruction of property.

  • (2) $25,000 per person with $50,000 maximum per
    accident, covering bodily injury resulting
    from a ground accident on that part of the
    premises used in aviation and by the Manager

The University reserves the right to all portions of the University
Airport not specifically mentioned in the above enumeration of rights and
privileges and not explicitly required for the conduct of aviation.

The runways shall be available to the public for landings with no fee
charged in the case of light aircraft. The runways shall not be
available for the conduct of commercial pilot instructions except as
authorized by the University's supervising official.

In the event the airport shall be used by a third party to give pilot
instructions in an educational program sponsored or recognized officially
by the University, an appropriate charge will be levied for partial use
of the Airport by said third party and the Manager shall be reimbursed
for heat, electricity, storage, etc., furnished in behalf of the
aforesaid program.

The University shall assume the cost of maintenance, repair, and
improvement of the property except insofar as certain maintenance has
been made the obligation of the Manager. The University's Supervisor
will direct this activity but the Manager shall be responsible for
reporting need for same to the Supervisor.

This agreement may be terminated by either party thereto

• a. Upon sixty days' written notice if for cause,

• b. At the end of any Commonwealth fiscal year (July 1) at the
  option of either party, and upon sixty days' written
  notice

This agreement shall be effective, retroactive to July 1, 1957, upon
signature by both parties thereto