04/23/2002 Resolutions 2002-121
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2002-121
WHEREAS, as a result ofthe September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States
Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have provided security
at United States civil aviation airports using the National Guard; and
WHEREAS, effective May 10, 2002, the National Guard will no longer be
responsible for security duty at the airports, and the TSA is requiring the airports to provide
uniformed law enforcement officers at any time passengers are undergoing screening at check points;
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WHEREAS, the TSA has authorized reimbursement for airports such as Central
Nebraska Regional Airport for the cost of providing such officers, and many airports have elected to
contract with local law enforcement agencies to provide security personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport has negotiated with the City of
Grand Island to carry out the operational terms and conditions of the Law Enforcement Personnel
Agreement dated April 2, 2002 on behalf of the TSA; and
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Grand
Island and the Hall County Airport Authority to provide uniformed officers for security purposes has
been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and
between the City of Grand Island and the Hall County Airport Authority to provide uniformed
officers to the Central Nebraska Regional Airport for security purposes is hereby authorized.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such agreement on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 23, 2002.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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April 19, 2002 .... City Attorney