04-11-96-R-g - Resolution - 04/11/1996 q so[ution
NUMBER 4-11-96-R-g
URGING UNITED STATES SENATORS, THE HONOFb~BLE PHIL GRAMM AND
THE HONORABLE KAY BAILEY HUTCHINSON AND UNITED STATES
CONGRESSMAN, THE HONOP, ABLE JACK FIELDS TO LEND SUPPORT TO
AND ENCOURAGE THE PASSAGE OF CONGRESSIONAL LEGISLATION
VVHICH RE-AUTHORIZES THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS the air transportation system is the linchpin of your national and
local economies, essential to the safe transportation of people and goods, both
domestically and internationally; and
WHEREAS airports support local economic development by producing
complete transportation services, stimulating business activity and investment
and creating jobs; and
WHEREAS investing in our aviation infrastructure is critical to provide the
facilities that airlines and the air transportation system need now and in the
future;
WHEREAS the Airport Improvement Program (ALP) is a critical funding element
in the development of the nation's aviation infrastructure, supporting capital
development projects in every state in the nation; and
WHEREAS the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has indicated that at
least $6 billion a year is needed to maintain and improve this country's airport
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS AlP is funded from the aviation trust fund; and
WHEREAS, revenues flowing in to the aviation trust fund are derived from user
fees paid by the American traveling public; and
WHEREAS, the surplus in the aviation trust fund is nearly $5.1 billion; and
WHEREAS, the authorization for the AlP expires September 30, 1996; and
WHEREAS, an authorization is a prerequisite for an appropriation which is the
legislation that gives legal authority to spend or obligate money from the
Treasury; and
WHEREAS, Re-authorization of the AlP is crucial to the continued development
of infrastructure projects at the Easterwood Airport.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of College Station, Texas supports
re-authorization of AlP; and
Section 2: The United Station Senators, The Honorable Phil Gramm and
Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchinson and United States Congressman, The
Honorable Jack Fields, be urged to lend support to and encourage the Congress
of the United States of America to enact an AlP re-authorization prior to
September 30, 1996; in which all airports benefit, higher entitlement allocations
are achieved, and adequate funds for Letters of Intent are provided.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1996.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
, City Secretary