HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 960123-JJ - Century Plan Airport GroupRESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF !' • CREATING
WORKINGCENTURY PLAN AIRPORT PLAN WORKING GROUP AND DIRECTING THE
s_ . TO PROCEED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT !;•"' is THE AIRPORT
PLAN !NAL PLAN ELEMENT OF ' PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Georgetown was amended by vote of the
people in April 1986 such that comprehensive planning was established as a continuous and
ongoing governmental function; and
WHEREAS, said City Charter now states that the comprehensive plan shall include but
not be limited to 13 elements which are coordinated and internally consistent, including a "public
buildings and related facilities element"; and
WHEREAS, all previously adopted Century Plan elements have been developed by a
Committee of Georgetown citizens; and
WHEREAS, the airport element of the Century Plan - Policy Plan was developed by a
Century Plan Task Group as established by Resolution No. 870239.019 adopted June 23, 1987;
and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 1990, the City Council accepted the recommendation of
a Citizens' Advisory Committee that the Century Plan objectives which state that the north/south
runway shall be extended to 5,000 feet is to be interpreted as setting a maximum length; and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown Annual Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 1995-96
identified the following Ends to be achieved by the City: "The City's transportation system
provides for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the
community, and adequately serves the personal needs of individuals" and "The City enjoys a high
quality of life with excellent facilities and services which meet the specific needs of the
community"; and
WHEREAS, the City's Annual Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 1995-96 proposed that the
Ends described above will be achieved in part through the following Means: "Complete the
Airport Master Plan".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED H THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
Airport Plan
Resolution No.f4�0123-99
Page 1 of 3
resolution implements the following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Facilities and Services Policy 1, which states: "The City will endeavor to increase
the quality of life through the upgrading of existing facilities and services and the
provision of new services to meet the specific needs of the community"; and
2. Transportation Policy 1, which states: "The City will encourage a transportation
system that provides for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, promotes the
economic interests of the community, and adequately serves the personal needs of
individuals";
and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any
other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the
Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The Century Plan Airport Plan Working Group (hereinafter known as the
Working Group) is hereby created and charged with developing, with the assistance of the Texas
Department of Transportation - Division of Aviation, the City of Georgetown's long range
comprehensive plan to guide the development of the Georgetown Airport.
SECTION 3. The Working Group shall consist of no more than 25 members, including
representatives from a broad spectrum of the Georgetown community who have interests related
to airport operations.
SECTION 4. The Chairperson for the Working Group shall be selected by the City
Council.
SECTION 5. The Airport Functional Plan shall be approved by consensus of the Working
Group prior to submittal to the City Council for action.
SECTION 6. Prior to submittal of the Airport Functional Plan, the Working Group shall
hold not less than one public hearing for discussion of the Plan at which a quorum of its
membership is present.
SECTION 7. The funding costs incidental to the creation of the Airport Functional Plan
Element shall be accomplished by using the adopted budgets of Airport Administration and
Planning Services. Minor expenditures shall be made subject to the approval of the Director of
Development Services or the Director of Community Services. All expenditures over $15,000
shall be made only with the approval of the City Council, pursuant to the Georgetown City
Charter.
Airport Plan
Resolution No.
Page 2 of 3
SECTION 8. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 9. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 23rd day of January 1996.
ATTESY.:,.,
Sandia D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Airport Plan
Resolution No.
Page 3 of 3
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
I-I"y': LEO WOOI
Mayor