HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-02-11RE$O.LU.. TION NO.. R-02~1!
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AIRLINE USE OF MELBOURNE
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Melbourne International Airport Aviation Director, Jim Johnson
estimates that fifteen percent of the passengers using Melbourne International Airport are
from Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson has requested endorsement by surrounding local
governments in his efforts to bring new airlines to Melbourne international Airport; and
WHEREAS, the close proximity of Melbourne International Airport to the Sebastian
area provides convenience to Sebastian residents; and
WHEREAS, a show of support by local counties and cities may act to renew airline
interest in Melbourne International Airport and thus increase air travel from this area and
subsequently lower the rates currently charged locally.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of
Sebastian residents to utilize Melbourne International
Sebastian hereby encourages
Airport whenever possible and
whole-heartedly endorse Melbourne International Airport Aviation Director, Jim Johnson
in his efforts to bring new airlines to Melbourne.
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
The
Majcher
foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Barczyk and,
upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Walter Barnes
Councilmember Joe Barczyk
Councilmember James Hill
Councilmember Edward J. Majcher, Jr.
Coun¢ilmember Ray Coniglio
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 13th
day of March, 2002.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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~. I~o, CMO
City Clerk
By:
Mayor'VValter Barnes "'
Approved as to Form and Legality for
Re~c~.by the City of Sebastian Only
RiCl~ Stringer, City ~..~orn~y
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