HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04261994 - 1.18 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 26, 1994
SUBJECT: CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AIRPORTS OPEN HOUSE AT BUCHANAN FIELD AIRPORT
{ SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
SUPPORT the use of Buchanan Field Airport for an OPEN HOUSE on Father's Day, Sunday June
19, 1994, as publicly reviewed and recommended by the AAC.
II. Financial Impact:
None.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
From 1983-1988, the annual Open House was an enjoyable event at Buchanan Field Airport. In
1992 a very successful Helicopter Open Day was held on Father's Day at Buchanan Field. An
estimated 4,000 airport neighbors were in attendance for this free event. The airport collected 500
pounds of canned goods, which were donated to the Contra Costa County Food Bank, for
distribution to the needy families in the County. In addition to numerous displays, food booths, and
helicopter rides, positive airport information and good will was spread. April 8, 1993 the Board
acknowledged that Buchanan Field Airport is and will continue to be an important general aviation
airport in the region. The Board also acknowledged that Buchanan Field Airport is an important
economic and job-creating resource in the region and that the Board should promote its economic
capabilities._ In this regard, the Board agreed to call on business leaders in the area to help advise
the Board on how to improve the aviation business capability of Buchanan Field Airport. The Board
acknowledged and reaffirmed the language in the Airport Master Plan addressing the economic
importance of Buchanan Field Airport. As such, Airport business, users, and friends of the Airport
in recognition of the economic, social, and recreational benefits of aviation activity in the County,
have come together to support this resolution. They see the need for continued public and business
support and recognition, and comprise the Airport Open House Committee.
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'_RECOMM NDATION� - BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE _ OTHER 6
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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ATTESTED: l.(�-e /
PHIL BAT ELOR,Clerk of the Bo rd
Orig Div: Airports (Contact H. Wight 646-5722) of Supervisors and County Administrator
cc: County Administrator
Public Works Director By ,Deputy
Public Works Accounting
Auditor/Control ler
Aviation Advisory Committee
Federal Aviation Administration