HomeMy WebLinkAbout023551 RES - 01/26/1999RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING INITIATIVES TO RESTORE FUNDING TO CONSTRUCT A MIDFIELD
REPLACEMENT CONTROL TOWER AND TERMINAL RADAR APPROACH CONTROL
FACILITY (TRACON) ON THE ORIGINAL 2001 TIMEFRAME.
WHEREAS, Corpus Christi International Airport is a vital link in the air transportation system of
this nation; and
WHEREAS, Corpus Christi International Airport 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
Corpus Christi International Airport 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, the replacement of the Terminal Building and the Air Traffic Control Tower Facilities
need to occur concurrently ensure the continued safe use of Corpus Christi International Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has already leased a midfield location on Corpus
Christi International Airport and has already started the design to replace the Air Traffic Control
Tower Facilities; and
WHEREAS, replacement of the new Air Traffic Control Tower Facilities were originally scheduled
to be completeded in Fiscal Year 2001 concurrently with the Terminal Building construction; and
WHEREAS, construction funding has been delayed until at least Fiscal Year 2007; and
WHEREAS, the delay of the replacement of the Air Traffic Control Tower Facilities will potentially
cause the line of sight view to be obstructed creating a safety hazard or possibly discontinued use
of the primary runway 13-31 when the new Terminal Facility is constructed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Corpus Christi requests the Federal Aviation Administration restore the
funding necessary for completing relocation of the Air Traffic Control and Terminal Radar Approach
Control Facilities to the mid -field location at Corpus Christi International Airport in Fiscal Year
2001 to allow the construction to be performed concurrently with the Terminal Reconstruction in
order to avoid the operational impacts and potential safety hazards associated with line of sight
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blockage from the existing Tower with the Terminal Reconstruction, which has a tentative
construction start date of January 2000.
ATTEST:
Armando Chapa, City Secrbt'ary
Legal form approved on A-19 9a &na I rf , 1999; James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
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Alison Ga11aw, Assistant City Attdtney
The City of Corpus Christi
Samuel L. eal, Jr. Mayr
By:
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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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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