After more than 48 hours and no response to inquiries for more information, confirmation or clarification we can conclude that the following isuues are correct and factual as stated.
- Direct Aviation the old FBO company at the old airport has been conducting business without a business license for several years.
- Direct Jet Center the new FBO company at the new airport does not have a current St George business license.
- Direct Jet Center has not paid $153,000.00 in annual rent, due on January 1st 2011, as required by their lease.
- The City was aware of the creation of the new FBO entity and the conversion to a Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy just days before signing a 40 year $million lease on November 11th 2110.
- After 2 years the city allowed the applicant to change the name of the entity that submitted the proposal to a new company before the new lease was signed, without any public notification, hearings or due process.
- The City entered into the new lease fully aware and informed of the financial troubles of Mr Venuti and both of his partners, Prestige Air and Jeremy Johnson.
- The City has full faith and confidence that Mr Venuti can pay 1200% more in rent in 2011 than he paid in 2010.
St George Airport the Rest of the Story 