HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-017 A Resolution of the City of Arlington Establishing the City as a Public Aircraft Operator RESOLUTION NO. 2020-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON ESTABLISHING THE CITY AS A PUBLIC
AIRCRAFT OPERATOR
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington is a municipal corporation under the laws of the
State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to begin using small unmanned remotely controlled
aircraft (drones) for the purpose of providing emergency responders a better situational
awareness profile when operating at emergency scenes; and
WHEREAS, the City does not intend to operate the drones for compensation or
hire; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it appropriate to request that the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) authorize such drone usage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City hereby intends to become a Public Aircraft Operator as such term is
defined and regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration; and
2. The City Attorney is directed to issue a Public Declaration Letter consistent
with the terms of this Resolution.
ADOPTED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 2nd day of
November, 2020.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Wendy Van er Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stev . Pei , City Attorney