APPLICATION FOR LAND RPP WITH BLM FOR USERY.PDF

Maricopa County
41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd,
Morristown, AZ 85342
602-506-9500
9/1/2021
NE 1/4, SW1/4, NW 1/4, SE 1/4
Section 12
T. I N
R. 7 E
G&SRM
Maricopa
Arizona
80
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The previous Recreation & Public Purpose Act Lease AZA-028416 provided the details for the development of the model airplane 
park on this 80 acre section of public land.  There will be no new development on this section of public land.  It will continue to be 
utilized and maintained as a model aircraft recreation and kept in a satisfactory condition as required in the special use agreement 
("Agreement") between Maricopa County ("County") and Arizona Model Aviators, a non-profit association ("Club").   
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The Agreement specifically expresses that the terms and conditions of the Agreement are subject and subordinate to Recreation 
and Public Purposes Lease #AZA-28416 between Bureau of Land Management and County. Said Agreement shall be modified upon 
decision of this new lease transaction. 
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See attachment for development and management plan specific to the land. 
Arizona Revised Statute 11-932
(Existing Lease AZA-028416 Renewal)

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Application for Land for Recreation or Public Purposes Attachment 
Section # 4 – Development and Management Plan 
 
 
 
 
Development  
 
Development has been completed on this 80 acre parcel: 
1. 
Asphalt runway 800' long x 100' wide dirt overrun areas  
2. 
Asphalt pit area 250' long x 100' wide 
3. 
2' safety barrier fence  
4. 
Cleared overflight area approximately 1000 - 1500 feet 
wide and 400 feet deep 
5. 
250 feet of covered Ramada shade structure 
6. 
Spectator viewing area. 
7. 
Concession area is available for special events. 
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Electrical is available through gas generator. 
10. Ten acres of parking  
11. 5' Chain link fencing separating parking pit and runway 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Management Plan 
 
The use of the facilities shall be available to the public through Club membership. The Club will not discriminate against any person because of 
race, age, sex, color, national origin, political affiliation, or handicap.   
 
The use of the revenue received through fees and charges shall be used only to offset operation and maintenance costs or improvements to 
facilities.  
 
Personnel required for managing daily operations and special events will be by volunteer club members.  All members shall be required to 
adhere to Club and Usery Regional Park rules and regulations. 
 
The Club will be responsible for providing port-a-john service for public use, regular road maintenance, removal of liter on regular basis, trash 
receptacles for public use, and removal of trash from site as needed.  
 
County officials shall enter and inspect the premises and notify the Club of any unsatisfactory condition relative to the management, operation, 
maintenance or repair of facilities or other related improvements to surrounding area. The Club shall take immediate action to correct such 
conditions.  
 
There are no environmental or cultural concerns specific to this land. The Club shall comply with all environmental laws and regulations and to 
take actions as may be reasonably required to protect against environmental liabilities. 
 
Under the Agreement, the County reserves the right to terminate the Agreement in the event of the failure of the Club to begin corrective 
action of any default or breach.