Public Fields

[spbyrum]

We lease a closed landfill from the city.  Our deal from the beginning
was that we would pay them $200 annually.  We would abide by all Federal
rules governing the landfill.  We would not ask for money for
improvements.  We'd put up a gate with a lock to secure our area.

We make all the rules in accordance with AMA.  We charge dues and hold
events to fund improvements.  Only club members and their guests can
fly.  AMA insurance, specifically, is required in our lease.

This has worked well for ten years.  It gives the city a no-hassles
recreational use of a closed landfill.  Recreational use of closed
landfills is required by EPA after a specific period of time or
substantial fines occur.  The city bushhogs twice each year to keep
trees from growing over the trash.  We do all the maintenance.

-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
On Behalf Of Richard Lindberg
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 8:43 AM
To: NSRCA List
Subject: Public Fields

Perhaps those of you that fly at publicly owned fields (city, county,
etc.)
could answer a few questions I have concerning administration,
maintenance and
safety at such facilities.

Does the city/county allow anyone to use the facility, regardless of
club or
other (e.g., AMA) affiliation?  Who sets the safety rules?  How are they
enforced?

If a club uses that field as their 'home' field, what is the
relationship with
the city/county?  Does the club rent or lease the facility?  Typical
cost?  As
before, who sets the safety rules, and who enforces?  Does the club
restrict
usage, and if so, how?

If a club 'controls' the field, who is responsible for the maintenance?
Insurance?

Can you make a comparison with 'private' clubs and their facilities?

TIA

Richard


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