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Lessee's and their Operations Cnandelle Aviation C:nandelle, through its president, John Stokes, leases a city- owned hangar. Chandelle allows a non-profit organization, the Confederate Air Force, to use the hangar for restoration and maintenance of World War II vintage aircraft. The CAF attracts a number of tourists and visitors to the airport, which in turn generates interest In and brings attention to the airport. The building is in extremely poor condition. The City Building Inspector inspected the building in March and reports that the five major trusses are suffering from severe deterioration and without the support of shoring poles, most of the trusses would collapse. Tnere is rotten roof decking in many places as well as sagging wnich the inspector feels could cause failure of tÌ1e trusses if water were to pond in those areas. The City Safety Inspector also inspected the building noting severe deterioration of the structure, as well as several electrical control panels without covers, wiring that is not in compliance with city codes, only one fire extinguisher evident (that did not have a current inspection tag), a rotten wooden ladder attached to the building and providing the only access to the roof, that will not support any weight. The safety officer also stated "We could not find an lnsurance company to provide us with i.nsurance coverage on tnis structure. " Tne airport commission considers this building to be a hazard, not only to its occupants, but to other tenants as well. The commission strongly recommends ti1at tne City take the necessary action to condemn this building, and buy-out or terminate the lease for the Duilding. To allow an unsafe condition of which the city lS aware, to continue to exist, may result in serious legal liability, irregardless of "hold harmless" lease clauses.