04/09/2002 Resolutions 2002-104
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-104
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is soliciting proposals from
communities and consortiums of communities interested in participating in the Small Community
Air Service Development Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, the program was created to improve air service to airports that suffer
from infrequent service and high airfares; and
WHEREAS, the program is limited to no more than 40 communities, with no more
than four communities or consortia of communities to be located in each state; and
WHEREAS, $27.5 million has been authorized for the program in fiscal year 2002
(FY02), and Congress appropriated $20 million for the program as part of the FY02 DOT
Appropriations bill last year; and
WHEREAS, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport is seeking to establish the Central
Nebraska Air Service Consortium to provide funding under this two year program, and have
requested the assistance of the City of Grand Island and surrounding communities in the promotion
ofthe Small Communities Air Service Development Program to develop affordable and reliable air
service to the Grand Island area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports the Central
Nebraska Regional Airport in their efforts towards the U.S. Department of Transportation's Small
Communities Air Service Development Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to proceed with
documentation to include the City of Grand Island as a member of the Central Nebraska Air Service
Consortium.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that approximately $24,000 in funding by the City of
Grand Island to be paid to the Central Nebraska Air Service Consortium in equal installments during
fiscal years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003 is hereby approved and authorized to assist in raising the
necessary funds to make the program a success.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 9, 2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form T ~
April 5, 2002 '" City Attorney