HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0028) M&C 21-0452City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/22/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0452
LOG NAME: 55REVISION TO RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR AVIATION
SUBJECT
(CD 2, CD 6, and CD 7) Authorize the Adoption of the Attached Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article II, Department of Aviation and Aviation
Advisory Board, and Article VII, Fort Worth Alliance Airport Access, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth to Reflect Changes to the Frequency of
Regularly Scheduled Meetings From Monthly to Quarterly for the Aviation Advisory Board, as Well as Update Provisions Related to Airport Access
at Fort Worth Alliance Airport
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance repealing and restating Chapter 3, Article II, Department of Aviation and
Aviation Advisory Board, and Article VII, Fort Worth Alliance Airport Access, of the Code of the City of Fort Worth to reflect changes to the
frequency of regularly scheduled meetings, from Monthly to Quarterly, for the Aviation Advisory Board, as well as update provisions related to
airport access at Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
DISCUSSION:
Chapter 3 of The Code of The City of Fort Worth (Airport Rules and Regulations) is the guiding document used to govern and ensure compliance
with the rules and regulations relating to Fort Worth Meacham International, Spinks, and Alliance Airports. It also ensures the safety and security of
these airports.
The City Council last approved an update to Airport Rules and Regulations in 2017. The Aviation Department's new proposed changes to the
Airport Rules and Regulations includes revisions to existing provisions related to the frequency of regularly scheduled meetings for the Aviation
Advisory Board, as well as updates to provisions related to airport access at Alliance Airport to accurately reflect current practices.
Section 3-23 — Meetings
Change "regular monthly meetings" to "regular scheduled quarterly meetings" each year to establish a minimum and properly align with current
scheduling procedures.
Section 3-281 — Definitions (OFF -AIRPORT USER)
Change the Definitions of the following:
1. Affiliate — This definition will be deleted.
2. Off -Airport User — Now will more clearly define an off -airport user as either a large or small aircraft user.
3. Large Aircraft User — Now includes an owner or user of an off -airport parcel that also owns or operates directly, or uses through
contract, aircraft that weigh over 80,000 pounds.
4. Small Aircraft User — Now includes an owner or user of an off -airport parcel who also owns or operates aircraft less than 80,000
pounds.
Section 3-282 — Access Right (paragraphs (a) and (b))
Additional language is being added to make it clear that an access right is irrevocable only as long as all rules and regulations within the article are
followed.
Section 3-285 — Access Permit Fee: Landing Fee; Fuel Flowage; Time for Payment; Amount of Fee; Abatement of Fee; Use of Fees
by City
This section is being updated to make any changes necessary based on the new definitions listed above and to direct all fees to be prescribed by
the City's Schedule of Rates and Charges that are re-evaluated each fiscal year.
A public meeting was held February 4, 2021 to discuss the proposed revisions to the Airport Rules and Regulations, and additional edits were
considered. On March 11, 2021, the Aviation Advisory Board approved the recommendation that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending
the Airport Rules and Regulations.
The City's airports are located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 6 and 7.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Fernando Costa 6122
Originating Business Unit Head: Roger Venables 5402
Additional Information Contact: Ricardo Barcelo 5403