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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
August 20, 2025
Agenda Item Number: Q8
2023-4394
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: County Attorney
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Pedro Mercado
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a sub-lease agreement with the Monroe County Sheriffs
Office for the operation of the 3 new helicopters being purchased by the county for Trauma Star
operations.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
On May 19, 2023, Monroe County contracted with Agustawestland for the lease/purchase of 3 Model
AW 139 helicopters to serve as replacements for the helicopters currently operated by Traumastar. The county's
purchase is being financed by Bank Of America.
Traumastar has historically been operated pursuant to an interlocal agreement between the Monroe County Sheriffs
Office(MCSO) and the County where the County's Fire Rescue Department(MCFR)provides the in-flight medical
personnel and MCSO provides the flight operations and maintenance personnel. MCSO also holds the part 139
certificate which allows the County to operate and bill for the Traumastar services.
In order to operate the helicopters, the County has to register the helicopters with the FAA which requires that the
County provide the FAA a valid sub-lease agreement with MCSO for operation of the helicopters.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
5/15/24 - BOCC approved amendments to purchase agreement for 3 helicopters and related ILA with
MCSO.
4/19/23 - BOCC adopted resolution approving financing with Bac of America for lease purchase of 3
helicopters
3/22/23 - BOCC authorized the County Administrator to sign purchase agreement for 3 helicopters from
Aguastawestland Philadelphia Corporation.
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
MCSO has agreed to maintain the insurance required for operation of the helicopters on behalf of the
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county.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Helicopter purchase -Aircraft Sublease Agreement -Aug. 2025 stamped.pdf
Helicopter purchase -Aircraft Sublease Agreement -Aug. 2025 Exhibit A.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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AIRCRAFT SUBLEASE AGREEMENT
This Aircraft Sublease Agreernent(the "SubleaseAgreernent") dated August ___, 2025 by and
between MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA a.political subdivision of the State of Florida,with offices
at .1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Florida 33040 (hereinafter referred to as the "Sublessor") and
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, with
offices at 10100 Overseas Highway,Marathon,Florida 33050 (hereinafter referred to as"Sublessee").
ALINESUML.
NM. .EREAS, Sublessor has contracted with Agustawestland Philadelphia Corporation,a Delaware
corporation,("Agustawestland"')for the purchase of three(3).Agustawesdand Model AWL39 helicopters,
each with two Pratt & Whitney Canada engines (together with all equipment and accessories attached
thereto or used iron connection therewith, all of which are included in the term "Aircraff' as used herein)
pursuant to that certain Contract dated.May l 9,2023,between Agustawestiand,as sel ller(the"Seller"")and
Sublessor, as purchaser; and
WHEREAS, Sublessor is financing the cost of the acquisition of the Aircraft pursuant to that
certain Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement"), including Equipment Schedule
No. I ("Equipment Schedule No. I") and the Addendum Relating to Aircraft thereto (the "Aircraft
Addendum" and, together with Equipment Schedule No. 1, the Agreement, and related documents, the
"Financing Documents"),each dated as of May 19,2023,between Sublessor and Banc of America Public
Capital Corp, in its capacity as lender and.1head lessor thereunder(together with its successors and assigns,
herein re.ferred to as the"Lender"); and.
WHEREAS, upon delivery of the Aircraft to Sublessor, Sublessee hereby desires to lease from
Sublessor the Aircraft on the terms and conditions as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Sublessor shall register the Aircraft :in its narne with the Federal Aviation
Administratian("FAA"),evidencing Sublessor's ownership of the Aircra.ft; and
WHEREAS,Sublessee holds an air carrier certificate#G14EA4231 , issued pursuant ten Title 14 of
the (JSA's Code of Federal Regulations("'CIPR's", fornierly the Federal Aviation Regulations)at 14 CFR
Part 135 (the "Part 135 Certificate"), issued by the FAA, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
9'A"; and
WHEREAS, Sublessee shall utilize the Aircraft solely as air ambulances conducting emergency
medical services pursuant to its Part 135 Certificate in support of Monroe County.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the monies, individual and mutual covenants as set
forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which the parties acknowledge, the parties hereby agree as
follows:
(1) 9perational Control. The .Aircraft are leased by SuNessor to SuNessee on an exclusive use basis,
with all command and control of(lie Aircraft solely remaining within the purview of'Sublessee
pursuant to Sublessee's FAA issued Operation Specification number A008, All flight operations
will be conducted in accordance with Sublessee's Part 135 Certificate and all applicable regulations
and FAA issued Operation Specitications. The Aircraft shall be based in Monroe County,Florida.
and shall The returned by Su Nessee to the custody of the Sublessor at Sublessee's expense upon
ten-nination of this Sublease Agreement, The parties acknowledge that Sublessee shall have full
operational control of the Aircraft., to include, but not be limited to,the exercise by Sublessee of sole
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authority over crewing, maintenance, training initiation, continuation, diversion, or termination of
any flight in the interest of safety of the Aircraft, and the regularity and efficiency of the flight
(collectively, "Operational Control").Notwithstanding the foregoing, in accordance with Section
5.03 of the Agreement, Lender shall have the right at all reasonable times during regular business
hours to enter the property where the Aircraft is located for the purpose of inspecting the Aircraft.
(2) Term.The term of this Sublease Agreement shall commence on the date of delivery and acceptance
of the first Aircraft(the"Commencement Date")and expire on August 31, 2045,(the"Term").
O Rent„_„al„Fee.The annual rental fee for each Aircraft shall be Ten and 00/100 US Dollars(US$10.00),
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payable annually in advance, commencing for the first Aircraft on the Commencement Date and
on the delivery date for each additional Aircraft.
(4) AssIn ,ent. Sublessor shall not assign this Sublease Agreement to any third party while the
Financing Documents are in full force and effect. Sublessee shall not assign this Sublease
Agreement or any obligations or benefits hereunder to any third party while the Financing
Documents are in full force and effect, except with the prior written consent of Sublessor and the
Lender.
(5) Status. Sublessor hereby covenants and agrees with Sublessee that Sublessor shall at all times
maintain its status as a political subdivision of the State of Florida. Sublessor shall also maintain
its current registration of the Aircraft with the FAA and will comply with requirements of all other
appropriate governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Aircraft. So long as Sublessor
remains in compliance with all applicable terms of the Financing Documents, including, without
limitation, Section 4.01 of the Agreement, Sublessor and Lender shall honor Sublessee's quiet use
and enjoyment and Operational Control of the Aircraft (as defined in paragraph 1 above) during
the Term.
(6) Sublessee'sO,b,l,i„gations. Sublessee hereby covenants and agrees with Sublessor that during the
entire Term of the Sublease Agreement:
(a) Sublessee shall maintain its status as a duly organized and validly existing political
subdivision in good standing under the laws of the State of Florida.
(b) Sublessee shall maintain current Part 135 Certificate status of all Aircraft with the FAA
and will comply with requirements of all other appropriate governmental authorities having
jurisdiction over all the Aircraft.
(c) Sublessee shall at all times keep all Aircraft insured by such company or companies as
Sublessor, Sublessee and Lender shall approve, according to applicable standard forms of
policy and which meet the requirements of the Financing Documents, and for the benefit
of Sublessor, Sublessee and Lender, as their interests may appear in order to at least fully
comply with the provisions ofthe Financing Documents,with FAA requirements and the CFR's
for commercial aircraft. During the Term Sublessor shall be named as an additional named
insured and so long as the Financing Documents are in full force and effect, (i) Sublessor
and Lender shall be named as Additional Insureds and Loss Payees of said policy or policies,
and each shall also be a beneficiary of said policy or policies and(ii) all insurance proceeds
received with respect to any casualty loss for the Aircraft shall be applied as required under
the Financing Documents.
(d) Sublessee shall maintain all the Aircraft in mechanical condition adequate to comply with
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the laws,rules,orders,ordinances, and regulatiODS of both the FAA and in comphance With
the Parrt 135 Cerfificate,and in accordance with the Firlancing 111)ocuments, Sublessee shall
make all alterations, modifications, and repairs (including replacement of parts and
eqUipment)to all sai(l Aircraft that shall be necessary to k"eep and maintainthem atall filnes
in airworthy condition and repair,, and in condition an(] relmir satisfactory to camply with
the requirements of the insurance carrier, the FAA, or their successors, or any
governmental agency having jurisdiction over the Aircraft or its operations, and in.
compliance with the IPaart 1.35 Certificate,,
(e) Sublessee shall furnish, during the Terns of this Sublease Agreement, qualified crew
certified to operate the Aircraft:,. The qualifications cif`said crew and their operation of all
Aircraft shall cc)rnply with all of the laws, rifles, orders, ordinances, and regulations of
.FAA, including by not firnited.to the FAA or their successors, and of any other country,
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striate, municipality, or duly constituted authority having Jurisdiction over the use or
operation of said Aircraft by the crew or their qualifications, including but not limited to
the I..JSA,, and such qualifications and operation shall comply with the requirements ofthe
insurance carrier, and be in compliance with the Part, 135 Clertificale. Sublessee shall
indernnify and hold the Sublessor fi'o n any and all fines,fin-feitures,or penal-ties
arising out of any violation thereof,
M Sublessee shall comply with all laws,rules,orders,ordinances, and regulafions of the FAA
and the Part 135 Certificate, and those of any other country, state, niuni6pafity, or duly
constituted authority having jurisdiction over the use, operation, or possession of an
Aircraft,and to the extent set forth by 117lorida Statute§768.28,will indemnify and hold the
Sublessor and Lender harnfless from arny and/or all. fines, forfeitures or penalties arising
oul: of the violation thereof which are caused by the Sublessee, The Sublessee further
agrees not to use or,operate said Aircraft irt.violation of any such law,,rule,order,ordinance,
or regulations;nor in violation.of the requirements of the Part. 1.3 5 Certificate.
(g) To the extent set f6rth by Florida Statute §768.28, Sublessee shall be responsible for and
indernrfify 1,ender free arnd has rni less from,any claim or clams of any kind whatsoever made
against all Ain...raft or Lender and prornptly pay anyjudgynent for any and all liability for
personal 4i.juries, death or property darnages, or any of thern, which arise or in any manner
are occasioned by the acts or sole negligence f,:)f'SuWessee or its agents or crnpl(..)yees, or
others in the custody, operation or use of, or with respect to, said Aircraft, including but
not limited to any damage or hijury attribi,itaWe to and the responsibility cif the crew,or any
supporting crew or stafTfurnished by Subl(.1ssee,.
(h) Sublessee shall.ensure the Aircrarft is not operated, used, or located outside the US.
0) Sublessee shall. ensure the Aircrafts primary hangar location. is within Monroe County,
Florida.
(J) Sublessee shall be responsible for ensuring the .Aircraft is not managed, used, ch,,irtered,
operated, piloted, equipped, rnaintaine(J, repaired, modified, inspect(..,,d:, serviced, located,
leased., subleased, assigned, interchanged, conveyed, encumbered, or transfen-ed, or
otherwise disposed of in arnanner°inconsistent with the Financing Documents,.
(7) Mutual Covenants. It is hereby mutually covenanted and agreed to between the parties as follows:
(a) Lender's rights and interests in the Aircraft (or arny portion thereoO shall remain in full
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force and effect and senior in all respects to any right,title, or interests of the Sublessor or
Sublessee in or to the Aircraft(or any portion thereof or any other collateral),and Lender's
rights and interests in the Aircraft shall not be released, impaired, discharged, waived,
diminished,prejudiced or otherwise adversely affected in any way whatsoever.Lender has
not agreed to release, impair,discharge,waive, diminish,prejudice or otherwise adversely
affect in any way whatsoever Lender's rights and interests in the Aircraft,notwithstanding
this Sublease Agreement, the Financing Documents and/or any rights, title or interest of
Sublessor and/or Sublessee contained in any of the same.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Sublease Agreement, Sublessor shall remain
primarily and fully responsible for all of its obligations under the Financing Documents,
including, without limitation, its payment obligations pursuant to Section 4.01 of the
Agreement and Section 3(a)of Equipment Schedule No. 1 .Without limiting the foregoing,
Sublessee shall remain responsible for(a) obtaining and maintaining all of the insurance
coverages required under the Financing Documents, in strict accordance with the
provisions thereof,and(b)providing evidence satisfactory to the Lender of such insurance
as and when such evidence is required by the Financing Documents.
(c) Upon the occurrence of any event of non-appropriation or event under the Financing
Documents (whether or not arising hereunder), Lender shall have the right at its sole
election to exercise any and all of its rights, powers and remedies under the Financing
Documents, including, without limitation, its right to request return of the Aircraft,
notwithstanding any rights or interests of Sublessor or Sublessee. Each of the Sublessor
and Sublessee agrees to cooperate with Lender's exercise of such rights, powers and
remedies, including the return of the Aircraft to Lender. Sublessor shall be liable for any
costs, charges, or expenses incurred by Lender in enforcing or protecting its rights under
this Sublease Agreement.
(d) No material provision of this Sublease Agreement shall be modified or waived if such
modification or wavier either causes this Sublease Agreement to be inconsistent with the
Financing Documents or impairs the Lender's rights under the Financing Documents.
(e) The rights of the Sublessee (and any charter or other party, person or entity of any kind
whatsoever claiming through Sublessor) with respect to the Aircraft shall be subject and
subordinate in all respects to Lender's rights to and interest in the Aircraft, including all its
rights and remedies under the Financing Documents and any related agreements.
(8) Events of Default and Remedies.
(a) Events..o f D,efault.Upon the happening of any of the events set forth below(each an"Event
of Default"), Sublessor shall have the remedies set forth in paragraph(b)hereof-
(i) failure by Sublessee to make any payments required to be paid pursuant to the
terms hereof within ten(10)day of the date when due specified therein;
(ii) failure by Sublessee to maintain its Part 135 Certificate;
(iii) failure by Sublessee to observe and perform any covenant, condition or agreement
contained in this Sublease Agreement or the Financing Documents on its part to
be observed or performed,except as referred to in subsections(i)-(iii)above,for a
period of thirty(30)days after written notice specifying such failure;
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(iv) any statement,representation or warranty made by Sublessee in or pursuant to this
Sublease Agreement or its execution, delivery or performance shall prove to have
been false, incorrect, misleading, or breached in any material respect on the date
when made;
(v) the Aircraft is made the subject of a conditional sales agreement, is sold, a lien or
encumbrance is placed thereon, except as provided in the Financing Documents;
or
(vi) bankruptcy proceedings are filed by or against the Sublessee, or Sublessee enters
into a re-organization or assignment for the benefit of creditors, or a receiver is
appointed to control or manage any property of Sublessee.
(b) Remedies. Upon an Event of Default, Sublessor shall have the option to terminate this
Sublease Agreement by giving written notice of such to Sublessee, whereupon Sublessee
shall deliver the said Aircraft to the place and at the time as so designated by Sublessor and
reimburse Sublessor for any and all costs and expenses(including attorneys or professional
fees)incurred by reason of Sublessee's breach or default.
(9) Books,Records and Documents. Sublessee shall maintain all books, records, and documents
directly pertinent to performance under this Sublease Agreement in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles consistently applied. Records shall be retained for a period of(5)
five years from the termination or completion of this Sublease Agreement. Each party to this
Sublease Agreement or its authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to
such records of each other party to this Sublease Agreement for public records purposes during the
term of this Sublease Agreement and for(5)five years following the termination or completion of
this Sublease Agreement.
(10) Nondiscrimination. The parties agree that there will be no discrimination against any person, and
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it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that
discrimination has occurred,this Sublease Agreement automatically terminates without any further
action on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. The parties agree to comply
with all Federal and Florida statutes, where such statutes apply, and all local ordinances, as
applicable,relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1)Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352), which prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis
of race, color,religion, sex,and national origin; 2)Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972,
as amended(20 USC §§ 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis
of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC § 794), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended(42 USC §§ 6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5)The Drug
Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination
on the basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(PL 91616), as amended,relating to nondiscrimination
on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7)The Public Health Service Act of 1912, §§ 523 and
527(42 USC §§ 690dd-3 and 290ee-3), as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug
abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC §§ 3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC §§ 12101), as amended from time to time,
relating to nondiscrimination in employment on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code
Chapter 14, Article 11, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion,
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national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or age;
and 11)any other nondiscrimination provisions in any federal or state statutes which may apply to
the parties to, or the subject matter of,this Sublease Agreement.
(11) Covenant of No Interest. Sublessee and Sublessor covenant that neither presently has any interest,
and shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its
performance under this Sublease Agreement,and that only interest of each is to perform and receive
benefits as recited in this Sublease Agreement.
(12) Public Access. Sublessor and Sublessee shall allow and permit reasonable access to,and inspection
of, all documents,papers, letters or other materials in its possession or under its control subject to
the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the Sublessor and
Sublessee in conjunction with this Sublease Agreement; and the Sublessor shall have the right to
unilaterally cancel this Sublease Agreement upon violation of this provision by Sublessee.
(13) Indemnification/Non-waiver of ImmunilN. The Sublessee,as a state agency or subdivision defined
in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, agrees to be fully responsible to the limits set forth in such
statute for its own negligent acts or omissions,or intentional tortuous actions,which result in claims
or suits against either Sublessor or Sublessee, and agrees to be liable to the statutory limits for any
damages proximately caused by said acts or omissions, or intentional tortious acts.
The Sublessor, as a political sub-division of the State of Florida, as defined in Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes, agrees to be fully responsible to the limits set forth in such statute for its own
negligent acts or omissions,or intentional tortuous acts,which result in claims or suits against either
the Sublessee or Sublessor, and agrees to be liable to the statutory limits for any damages
proximately caused by said acts or omissions, or intentional tortious acts.
Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to be a waiver by either party of any protections
under sovereign immunity, Section 768.28 Florida Statutes, or any other similar provision of law.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to be a consent by either party to be sued by third
parties in any matter arising out of this or any other Agreement.
( ) arties. No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms or any
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of them, of this Sublease Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third-party claim or
entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder,and the Sublessee and
Sublessor agree that neither the Sublessee nor Sublessor nor any agent, officer, or employee of
either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular
individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this
Sublease Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the community in general or for
the purposes contemplated in this Sublease Agreement.
(15) No _Personal Liability. No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a
covenant or agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of the parties in his or her
individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employee of the parties shall be liable
personally on this Sublease Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by
reason of the execution of this Sublease Agreement.
(16) B„ndjqg.Effect Prqvailn11
;Areement. The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this
Sublease Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Sublessor and Sublessee and their
respective legal representatives, successors,and assigns. In the event of inconsistency between this
Sublease Agreement and the Financing Documents, the terms and conditions of the Financing
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Documents shall govern and control. In the event of an Event of Default(as such term is defined
in the Agreement) under Section 12.01 of the Agreement, Lender shall have the right to exercise
the remedies outlined in Section 12.02 of the Agreement.
(17) Governing Law. This Sublease Agreement shall be interpreted and constructed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Florida,and the parties hereto accept jurisdiction in Monroe County,Florida.
Should litigation be necessary in order to enforce any of the provisions of this Sublease Agreement
the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, including through the appellate
process.
(18) Seyerabil,i�.In the event any portion of this Sublease Agreement conflicts with the law under which
this Sublease Agreement is to be constructed, or if any such provision shall be held invalid by
the court having jurisdiction over the parties to this Sublease Agreement, then such provision
shall be deleted from this Sublease Agreement, and the Sublease Agreement shall be construed to
give effect to the remaining provisions thereof.
(19) Oerat„onalmControl. THE OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT SHALL BE
THE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUBLESSEE PURSUANT TO ITS PART
135 CERTIFICATE. ITS DESIGNATED CREW, AND THE SUBLESSEE HEREBY
UNDERSTANDS AND IS FULLY COGNIZANT AND AWARE OF ITS
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE CFR'S AND
AGREES TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF SUCH UPON THE REQUEST OF
SUBLESSOR OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL OFFICER HAVING JURISDICTION
OVER THE OPERATIONS OF THE AIRCRAFT. AN EXPLANATION OF THE FACTORS
BEARING ON THE OPERATIONAL CONTROL AND PERTINENT CFR'S CAN BE
OBTAINED FROM THE NEAREST FAA OFFICE OR FLIGHT STANDARDS DISTRICT
OFFICE.
(20) Waiver of Claims. SUBLESSEE EXPRESSLY AGREES TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL
CLAIM IT MAY HAVE TO WITHHOLD THE AIRCRAFT FROM SUBLESSOR IN THE
EVENT THAT SUBLESSOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ELECTS TO HOLD
SUBLESSEE IN DEFAULT OF THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT, AND SUBLESSEE
SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO INTERFERE WITH THIS POSSESSION, NOR THE
RETURN OF THE AIRCRAFT TO SUBLESSOR IN THE EVENT OF SUCH
DECLARATION OF DEFAULT BY SUBLESSOR.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Sublease Agreement the date
first herein written.
SUBLESSOR: SUBLESSEE:
Monroe County, Florida Monroe County Sheriff's Office
1100 Simonton Street, Suite 2-213 5525 College Road
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon,Florida 33050
Attention: County Administrator Attn: General Counsel
Fax No.: (305)292-4515 Fax No: (305)292-7070
Name: Jim Scholl Name: Richard RamsayX
Title: Mayor Title: Sheriff
MONROE COUjAp. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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EXHIBIT A
Monroe County Sheriff's Office FAA Part 135 Certificate
[see attached]
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EXHIBIT A
U.S. Department of
Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
Air Carrier Certificate
This certifies that
Monroe County Sheriffs Office
/b/a Trama Star
10100 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florid 33050
has met the requirements of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended,and the rules,regulations, and
standards prescribed thereunder for the issuance of this certificate and is hereby authorized to operate as an air
carrier and conduct common carriage operations in accordance with said Act and the rules, regulations, and
standards prescribed thereunder and the terms,conditions, and limitations contained in the approved
operations specifications.
This certificate is not transferable and,unless sooner surrendered, suspended, or revoked, shall continue in
effect indefinitely.
By Direction of the Administrator
ROBERTA D19R.11y M9-d by ROBERTA
RDBINSO
ROBINSON Date:2024.11.140&I5:32-05W'
Certificate number GHEA423K Richard Falcon
(Signature)
Effective date November 1, 2002 Manager
Reissued: November 15, 2024 (Title)
Issued at AFG-SO-FSDO-19 AFG-SO-FSDO-19
(Office)
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FAA Form 8430-18 (04-18) Electronic Version (Adobe)
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