Resolution 077-1979
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RESOLUTION NO. 77 -1979;,
P~SOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING BY BUREAU OF AVIATION OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BE CONTINUED.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Airport Systems Plan adopted
in 1976 is in need of funding from state sources, and
\~EREAS, such funding is necessary to contribute to the
local share which provides matching funds for the Airport Develop-
ment Assistance Program of the United States Department of Trans-
portation, and
WHEP~AS, such funding is necessary particularly in view of
the growth of general aviation and deregulation of Airlines by
the Federal Government which has resulted in rapid airline growth
in bhe State of Florida, and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Florida Airport Managers
Association that no less than $6.5 million is needed in state
appropriations for each of the fiscal years 1979-80 and 1980-81,
and
WHEREAS, Governor Robert Graham has not included matching
funds for airport purposes in his proposed budget which has been
submitted to the Legislature, and
WHEREAS, Monroe County is currently proposing a program of
airport development which envisions taking advantage of ADAP funds
and will need the State matching share for eligible projects,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
1. That the Legislature of the State of Florida is urged
to continue funding by the Bureau of Aviation, Department of
Transportation of the State of Florida at a level of no less than
$6.5 million for fiscal year 1979-80 and 1980-81 to accomplish
the needs of the State of Florida Airport Systems Plan.
2. That the Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to
forward certified copies of this resolution to the Monroe County
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Legislative Delegation, Governor Robert Graham, and the Bureau
of Aviation of the Department of Transportation.
DATED April 10, 1979.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNT , FLO DA
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