HomeMy WebLinkAbout023550 RES - 01/26/1999RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING INITIATIVES TO FULLY FUND THE FAA BUDGET FOR
THE FULL 1999 FISCAL YEAR AND FULLY FUND FUTURE FISCAL YEAR
FAA BUDGETS SO THAT LONG TERM PLANNING AND ADEQUATE
FUNDING FOR THE NATION'S AIR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IS
PROTECTED AND SO THAT NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT
CORPUS CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CAN BE TIMELY
COMPLETED.
WHEREAS, CCIA is a vital link in the air transportation system of this nation; and
WHEREAS, CCIA is critical to our regional and local economy; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the City of Corpus Christi to aggressively maintain the ability to meet and
exceed the growing aviation needs of the region by operating, maintaining, and developing CCIA to provide
safe and efficient service; and
WHEREAS, continued capital improvements are required to ensure the quality, quantity, and affordability
of air service necessary to the vitality and prosperity of the region, the City of Corpus Christi, and its
citizens; and
WHEREAS, a Terminal Reconstruction Landside Improvements and Airfield Improvements Program was
initiated in 1998 as part of the Five -Year CIP to ensure the continued safe use of CCIA; and
WHEREAS, multi-year appropriations from the Aviation Trust Fund are needed to adequately fund the
Airport Improvement Grant Program to allow local communities to plan and construct facilities at their
airports for the benefit of their citizens; and
WHEREAS, appropriations for Fiscal Year 1999 are only authorized for six months and will expire on
March 31, 1999, and if they are not extended that will have a significant adverse impact on Corpus Christi
International Airport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi strongly encourages the enactment of federal legislation,
to fully fund the FAA for Fiscal Year 1999 and future fiscal years, to protect the long-term planning and the
adequate funding to develop the nation's air transportation system.
SECTION 2. The City of Corpus Christi requests the assistance of the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) to provide the necessary grant funding to CCIA for Fiscal Year 1999 to allow the
completion of the CIP for CCIA to ensure the continued safe and efficient facilities for the community's use.
ATTEST:
The City of Corpus Christi
Armando Chapa, City Sd retary Samuel L. eal, Jr. May
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Alex L. Garcia, Jr.
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
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