§ 22-70. Airside operating permit (AOP).

(a)

General. Any company desiring to do business at the airport and requiring airside access, but does not have an executed lease or contract with the city, shall first apply for an airside operating permit (AOP). If a company is granted an AOP, the company and its employees shall comply with all City of Atlanta ordinances, including all rules, procedures, and regulations found in the airside operating permit terms and conditions. The aviation general manager or designee may, from time to time, revise such rules, procedures, and regulations.

The AOP application shall be completed prior to the beginning of the security badging process.

The AOP shall be valid for a period of 12 consecutive months from the date of department of aviation (DOA) approval. The AOP shall terminate at the end of 12 months.

The permittee is required to pay the administrative fee only once within 12 calendar months of DOA approval. If the permittee returns to work at the airport within this specified time frame for another project, the permittee is required to reapply and update all application information for each project.

The permittee shall reapply for the AOP prior to the end of 12 months. At the time of renewal, the permittee shall update all application information for each project and remit the administrative fee for the next 12-month period.

The aviation general manager or designee reserves the right to review previous offenses and current financial standing with the city. The city reserves the right to deny the AOP renewal.

The AOP fee shall be assessed by the aviation general manager or designee. A fee schedule shall be approved by the aviation general manager or designee at least 30 days prior to its implementation.

A permit may be cancelled at any time by either party, upon not less than 15 calendar days notice in writing, to the other party. Cancellation shall not relieve the permittee of any liabilities or obligations incurred and accrued prior to the effective date of such cancellation.

(b)

Sanctions. The aviation general manager or designee may, in the manager's discretion, suspend or revoke the AOP for a definite or indefinite period, or impose fines arising out of violations to any of the City of Atlanta ordinances or any terms and conditions of the AOP. The company shall be responsible for any monetary fees assessed by the aviation general manager or designee. The aviation general manager or designee is authorized to impose progressive disciplinary measures for violations of any city ordinance, which shall consist of the following:

(1)

First offense: The company may be assessed a $250.00 fine.

(2)

Second offense: The company may be assessed a $500.00 fine within 12 months of the first offense.

(3)

Third offense: The company may be assessed a $1,000.00 fine within 12 months of the first offense.

(4)

Suspension: The company's AOP may be suspended by the aviation general manager or designee.

(5)

Revocation: Any company violating any city ordinance shall be subject to revocation of its AOP.

(c)

Process and appeals.

(1)

Prior to the imposition of any fine, suspension, or revocation, the aviation general manager or designee shall notify in writing the company so that the company may present any defense that the company may have to the proposed fine, suspension, or revocation. Such defense shall be presented in writing or the company may request to present the defense orally within three business days of receipt of such notice. Notices of proposed actions shall be either delivered personally to the company or shall be mailed to the last known address of the company as same appears in the files of the airport.

a.

The company responsible may request that the aviation general manager or designee reconsider any fine, suspension, or revocation.

b.

All appeals must be submitted in writing to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Attention: Assistant General Manager of Airport Operations, Security, and Maintenance, 6000 North Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, 30320 or via facsimile at [phone].

c.

The appeal must arrive within five business days of the imposed fine, suspension, or revocation.

d.

The aviation general manager or designee will issue a final ruling on the matter.

(Ord. No. 2009-37(09-O-1047), § 1, 7-13-09)