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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE POLICY OF THE
GEORGETOWN CITY COUNCIL IN REGARD TO
THE OPERATION AND FACILITIES OF THE
GEORGETOWN AIRPORT
WHEREAS, the Georgetown Airport, like the City, is experiencing
growth, and
WHEREAS, a set of policies regarding the City's plans and
expectations for the airport is needed for the guidance of the
Airport Board and the information of citizens;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Georgetown,
Texas that:
I. The purpose of the Airport is to provide facilities and
services primarily for area residents and businesses.
2. The present airport property defines its maximum size,
additional land may be added only for buffer zone,
access or safety purposes.
3. The expected goal of the airport is to be as financially
self-sustaining as possible by airport -generated revenues
including sales and ad valorem tax) and state and federal
grants.
4. The Airport Manager and Airport Board shall recommend for
Council approval such expansion of income-producing programs
or facilities as may be needed to keep the Airport self-
sustaining
S. The facilities and operations at the Airport shall meet
governmental standards of safety for the protection of users,
staff and residents of the surrounding community, and shall
provide necessary services to its users
6. The Airport Board, with support of the City Staff, shall
develop, maintain, and the Council shall approve, a compre-
hensive land and facility plan. This plan should cover both
short-term and long-term development. All additions and
improvements (such as hangers, taxi -ways, buildings, utilities,
roads, safety features) shall conform to that plan.
7. The Airport Board shall be granted decision-making power
regarding the airport as long as the decision is in line with
the plan and policy set by the City Council, except for
those contractual matters which shall be approved by the
City Council. An annual review of Airport activities is to
be included in ample time for budget decisions by the City
Council
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PASSED AND APPROVED this nth day of June 1985.
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Carl Doering, Mayor
Pat Cabal-lero, City Secretary
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