HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-013 Adopting Findings Regarding the Waiver of Fees for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event RESOLUTION NO. 2019-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
ADOPTING FINDINGS REGARDING THE WAIVER OF FEES
FOR THE 2019 ARLINGTON FLY-IN EVENT
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington adopted Ordinance No. 2016-011 on June 20,
2016, creating a mutual benefit agreement process for certain events to be held at the
Arlington Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Airport Commission held a public meeting on May 14,
2019 to discuss the requested waiver of fees for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Commission's Findings of Fact and recommendation is
attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt required findings in support of the
waiver of fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Arlington City Council makes the following written findings relating to
the 2019 Fly-In event, as required by AMC 14.08.065 and Ordinance No. 2016-011,
adopted by the City Council on June 20, 2016:
(a) The 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event enhances public acceptance of the airport
in the community in the immediate area of the airport;
(b) The subject property will be put to a desired public recreational or other
community use by the community in the immediate area of the airport during the 2019
Arlington Fly-In event;
(c) The desired community use and the community goodwill that would be
generated by 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event serves the business interest of the airport in
ways that can be articulated and demonstrated;
(d) The 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event does not adversely affect the capacity,
security, safety, or operations of the airport;
(e) At the time the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event is contemplated, the subject
property would not reasonably be expected to produce more than de minimis revenue;
(f) The 2019 Arlington Fly-In does not preclude reuse of the subject property
for airport purposes;
(g) Airport revenue does not support the capital or operating costs associated
with the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event;
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(h) The 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event is not to a for-profit organization or for the
benefit of private individuals;
(i) The permit, license or contract for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event complies
with RCW 14.08.120(5);
(j) The permit, license or other contract for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event
does not exceed five (5)years;
(k) The permit, license or other contract for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event
does not exceed one year;
(1) The proposed 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event use agreement and proposed
waive of fees has been provided to the FAA for the opportunity to review and comment;
(m) If the proposed use is within the airport operations area, it may only be
used for an approved aeronautical use; and
(n) The proposed permit, license or agreement complies with the city's federal
grant assurance obligations.
2. The Arlington City Council hereby adopts and incorporates by reference
the Airport Commission's findings of fact and the recommendation made by the Airport
Commission May 14, 2019, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor Pro Tern this 3rd day
of June, 2019.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
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Marilyn Oertle, Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
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Wendy Van Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
St ven J. a e, i y Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-013
Arlington Municipal Airport
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Don Munson, Chair 18204 59th Avenue NE 360-403-3474
Regarding:
Mutual Benefit Agreement
Summary:
The Arlington City Council makes the following written findings relating to the 2019
Fly-In event, as required by AMC 14.08.065 and Ordinance No. 2016-011, adopted by
the City Council on June 20, 2016
Findings:
1. The 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event enhances public acceptance of the airport in
the community in the immediate area of the airport;
2. The subject property will be put to a desired public recreational or other
community use by the community in the immediate area of the airport during
the 2019 Arlington Fly-In event;
3. The desired community use and the community goodwill that would be
generated by 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event serves the business interest of the
airport in ways that can be articulated and demonstrated;
4. The 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event does not adversely affect the capacity, security,
safety, or operations of the airport;
5. At the time the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event is contemplated, the subject
property would not reasonably be expected to produce more than de minimis
revenue;
6. The 2019 Arlington Fly-In does not preclude reuse of the subject property for
airport purposes;
7. Airport revenue does not support the capital or operating costs associated with
the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event;
8. The 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event is not to a for-profit organization or for the
benefit of private individuals;
9. The permit, license or contract for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event complies
with RCW 14.08.120(5);
Findings of Fact
Arlington Municipal Airport
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10.The permit, license or other contract for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event does
not exceed five (5) years;
11.The permit, license or other contract for the 2019 Arlington Fly-In Event does
not exceed one year;
12.If the proposed use is within the airport operations area, it may only be used for
an approved aeronautical use; and
13.The proposed permit, license or agreement complies with the city's federal grant
assurance obligations.
Conclusion and Recommendation:
Based on the foregoing findings received at numerous Airport Commission meetings
and workshops, the Airport Commission hereby recommends that the City Council
approve the waiver of land use fees for the Arlington Fly-In.
Respectfully submitted through the Arlington Municipal Airport to the City Council
this 14th day of May, 2019 by
Don Munsod
Arlington Airport Commission Chair
Findings of Fact
Arlington Municipal Airport
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