New fees at Torrance–Are they legal?

I rent a hangar from the City of Torrance at their airport. On May 13 of this year, the City Council voted to charge $50-$500 for inspections by the Fire Department. The money derived will go into the general fund. Prior to May 13, 2003, the Hangar Fire Department Inspection, (required by our Hangar Leases), was provided by the Torrance Fire Department without charge.

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HESPERIA AIRPORT UPDATE

By Jack Kenton CPA Airport Rep Coordinator


The ownership of the airport has been resolved following a court case in which the original owner attempted to reclaim the airport due to nonpayment (on the mortgage) by the buyer. The present owner bought the airport some two or more years ago and, after starting a flight school, renovating a motel and the restaurant, found that he was not earning enough from the operation to have it pay its way.

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