AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2015-46, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 10 of the San Marcos City Code titled Aviation pertaining to the San Marcos Regional Airport by adding new provisions relating to: special events; the outside storage of materials; limiting outside parking and storage of unairworthy aircraft to six months; deleting a provision on airfield information; and including other clarifying amendments to ensure consistency with current applicable state and federal aviation laws; providing the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 20, 2015
Department: Texas Aviation Partners
Funds Required: N/A
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Funds Available: N/A
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 5. Maintain and improve the City's infrastructure.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s): Economic Development - Goal 6. Promote and support the maximum potential of the San Marcos Municipal Airport
BACKGROUND:
City Council received a presentation from Texas Aviation Partners on August 18, 2015 regarding two documents relating to the operation of the San Marcos Regional Airport ("Airport") that need to be updated. This agenda item seeks Council approval of proposed amendments to the ordinance governing activities at the Airport. This ordinance has not been revised since 1970.
As part of grant assurances associated with receiving funding from the Federal Aviation Association (FAA), the Airport is required to maintain current rules and regulations. The City codifies the airport rules and regulations in Chapter 10 of the City Code. The codified rules and regulations ensure consistent rules of conduct for all pilots and patrons, whether based on the airfield or visiting the airport.
A revised redline version of the ordinance is attached. The revisions that have been made since the October 2 council work session are highlighted in yellow. Texas Aviation ...
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