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City, county clash over airport fees: Palo Alto report disputes need for 7.6 percent increase in tie-down charge.

Byline: Kristina Peterson

Nov. 18--A county commission's recommendation to raise two key fees at the Palo Alto Airport likely won't sit well with pilots unhappy with the county's management of the facility.

The Santa Clara County Housing Land Use Environment and Transportation Commission endorsed a business plan Thursday that would increase airport tie-down fees every year until 2017, when the county's airport contract with Palo Alto expires. Their recommendation is only advisory -- the plan must be approved by the Board of Supervisors before going into effect.

If the plan is approved, Palo Alto Airport would see a 7.6 percent increase annually in tie-down fees. ...

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