HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2013-05 - Vehicles in Aircraft AreasORDINANCE NO. C2D { '0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS RELATING TO
VEHICLES IN AIRCRAFT OPERATING AREAS AT THE GEORGETOWN
MUNICIPAL ARIPORT; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, currently Section 12.32. 210 allows for certain limited vehicular traffic on
Taxiway Alpha; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has notified the City of Georgetown
that such traffic should no longer be permitted for safety reasons; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that amending Section 12.32.210 of the Code of
Ordinances as follows is required to ensure a safe airport and abide by all Federal regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this Ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
Ordinance complies with the Vision Statement of the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive
Plan,
SECTION 2. Section 12.32.210 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown,
Texas is hereby amended as shown below:
Sec. 12.32.210. - Vehicles in aircraft operating areas.
No vehicle may proceed on any area defined as an aircraft movement area (see appendix
I) unless in direct radio contact with Georgetown Tower, and having received proper
authorization.
Georgetown Tower may also provide information related to aircraft and/or vehicle
movement on and/or in the loading ramp or parking areas. This information is advisory in
nature and does not imply control responsibility.
Ordinance Number: t4Qt ®0'5 Page I of 3
Description: Airport Ordina ce—Vehicles in Aircraft Operating Areas
Date Approved: 2013
Airport vehicles should find alternate routes to keep them off the runways and taxiways
as much as possible.
Personnel unfamiliar with the airport requesting to go out on the airport must be escorted
by the Airport Manager or his representative.
All vehicles unable to communicate with the tower shall be escorted by a vehicle capable
of communicating with the tower.
SECTION 3. All Ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this Ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this Ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in
accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the First Reading on the day of •, 2013.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the Second Reading on the #11 day ofMb2013.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Ordinance Number: —Ws Page 2 of 3
Description: Air ort Ordinance—Vehicles in Aircraft Operating Areas
Date Approved:. 2013
Brettle,C2 Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Bridget
City Attorney
Garver, Mayor
Ordinance Number:.O Page 3 of 3
Description: Airport brdinance—Vehicles in Aircraft Operating Areas
Date Approved: (2. 2013