EXPLORATORY PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
and
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, ON BEHALF OF ITS
RIVERSIDE CAMPUS
Regarding
Learning Institute for Flight Technology (LIFT)
Riverside Municipal Airport
I. PARTIES
This Exploratory Partnership Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into by and between the City of Riverside, a municipal corporation ("City"), and The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its Riverside Campus, a public educational institution ("UCR"). The City and UCR may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
II. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of this MOU is to memorialize the Parties' mutual interest in exploring a potential collaborative opportunity known as the Learning Institute for Flight Technology (LIFT) and to establish a non-binding framework for continued dialogue, planning, and evaluation.
This MOU is intended to support collaborative discussions, information-sharing, and concept development related to potential educational, workforce, and experiential learning opportunities in aerospace, aviation, and related technologies. The Parties expressly acknowledge that the scope, structure, curriculum, facilities, funding, and implementation of any future program remain to be jointly discussed and developed.
III. EXPLORATORY COLLABORATION FRAMEWORK
Under this MOU, the Parties agree to engage in good-faith collaboration that may include, but is not limited to:
• Joint planning meetings and exploratory workshops
• Information-sharing regarding educational pathways, workforce needs, advances in technology, economic impact and development, and facility considerations • Evaluation of feasibility, governance models, and partnership structures • Coordination with additional educational, institutional, and community partners The Parties acknowledge that this MOU may exist alongside parallel or future memoranda of understanding with other institutions, including but not limited to Riverside City College, the University of California, Riverside, and California Baptist University, in order to support a broader collaborative ecosystem. The Parties also acknowledge that any information shared may be subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
IV. NO BINDING COMMITMENTS
This MOU is exploratory and non-binding. Nothing in this MOU shall be construed to:
• Require the creation or implementation of any program • Commit either Party to provide funding, facilities, staffing, curriculum, or services • Create any legal, financial, or operational obligation Any future commitments related to program development, facility use, curriculum delivery, funding, or implementation shall be subject to separate written agreements approved by the governing bodies of the respective Parties.
V. NO EMPLOYMENT, AGENCY, OR PARTNERSHIP RELATIONSHIP
Nothing contained in this MOU shall be deemed or construed to create an employer- employee relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Parties.
VI. LIABILITY
Each Party shall be responsible for its own acts and omissions to the extent permitted by law. Nothing in this MOU is intended to alter, limit, or waive any immunity or defense available to either Party under applicable law.
VII. TERM AND TERMINATION
This MOU shall become effective upon execution by both Parties and shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years, unless terminated earlier.
Either Party may terminate this MOU upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other Party.
VIII. GOVERNING LAW
This MOU shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
IX. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This MOU represents the entire understanding of the Parties regarding the subject matter herein and may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both Parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Exploratory Partnership Memorandum of Understanding as of the dates set forth below.
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
By:
Name:
Title:
Date:
ATTEST:
By:
Donesia Gause
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: Sa Maple
Deputy City Attorney
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
ON BEHALF OF ITS RIVERSIDE CAMPUS
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