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RESOLUTION _O 4 4` 1 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
SUPPORTING THE GENERAL AVIATION INDUSTRY AND OPPOSING
LEGISLATION AND POLICIES THAT IMPEDE GENERAL AVIATION
WHEREAS, general aviation in America supports more than 1.2
million jobs, many of them in small and medium sized businesses, and generates
$150 billion in economic activity; and
WHEREAS, many of the 5,200 general aviation airports in the United
States are located near small and medium sized businesses and communities
that are driving the nation's economic recovery; and
WHEREAS, private aircraft that help these businesses create and
maintain jobs have been mistakenly characterized as recreational craft, rather
than as a vital transportation alternative that is an essential business and
community resource; and
WHEREAS, general aircraft are used around-the-clock by law
enforcement officers, medical professionals, disaster relief personnel and others
to reach people in need; and
WHEREAS, general aviation aircraft are also used by researchers to
gather data and map terrain in efforts to help governments, businesses, and
non-governmental organizations to improve and protect the quality of life; and
WHEREAS, America's agriculture industry uses general aviation in its
efforts to feed and cloth a hungry world; and
WHEREAS, the nation's public utilities use general aviation to install
and maintain infrastructure vital to keeping the nation functioning; and
WHEREAS, general aviation faces challenges from a federal budget
proposal that would impose costly new user fees and dramatically increase
taxes; and
WHEREAS, insufficient funding of Federal Aviation Administration
operations and airport and airspace infrastructure imposes challenges on the
ability of general aviation operators to operate effectively; and
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WHEREAS, general aviation faces increasing and onerous security
regulations; and
WHEREAS, planning and zoning pressures and urban encroachment
contribute to reducing the number and availability of airports throughout
California and the United States which annually reduces the number of airports
available to public and private users;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield that the City Council respectfully memorializes the Congress and
President of the United States to recognize the vital role general aviation plays in
the economy, health, safety, and protection of the nation.
The Council of the City of Bakersfield requests Congress and the
President to abstain from legislation and policies that impede the general
aviation industry's ability to continue to function effectively.
Copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the President and
Congress of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives,
and to each Senator and Representative representing Kern County in the
Congress of the United States.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the City Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held
on APR 0 7 2010 , by the following vote:
YE COUNCILMEMBER CARSON , BENFTAM, WEIR, COUCH, HAN ON, SULUVAN, SCR VI NER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER QJ31-No
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER
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CITY CLERK and EX (jVCIO of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED APR 0 7 2010
HARVE L. HALL
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By:
VI GINI ENNARO
City Attorney
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