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RESOLUTION NO. 77-9
WHEREAS, the Texas Airport System Plan has heretofore published studies
indicating the need for a general aviation airport to serve North-
east Tarrant County; and,
WHEREAS, further detailed studies are necessary to determine the best
location for such facility, taking into consideration compatibility
with existing and proposed uses of land, as well as ease of access
and proximity to potential users; and in order to developrecommen-
dations for the financing I ownership and operation of such airport;
and,
WHEREAS I Federal funds are available to a general purpose government
sponsoring such a stucl/; and,
WHEREAS I Tarrant County is the logical sponsor for such a project which
will serve an area including the incorporated cities in Northeast
Tarrant County;
NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF North Ri ch 1 and Hi 11 s
Sec. 1. THAT the honorable Commissioners Court is hereby requested to
apply for a 90% Federal grant to fund a study to determine the
location and design of a general aviation airport to serve North-
east Tarrant County.
Sec. 2. THAT such study include the consideration of the use and expansion
of Mangham Airport as a general aviation airport under the owner-
ship and control of the City of North Richland Hills.
Sec. 3. THAT the honorable Commissioners Court is hereby requested to
sponsor and furnish matching funds for such study, either from
County revenues or through in-kind service, as they may deem
appropriate.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of 6
to 0
this 12th
day of September, 1977.
ATTEST:
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~mes F. Cato - Mayor Pro Tern