Agenda 12/10/2013 Item # 4C PROCLAMATION 12/10/20134.0.
WHEREAS, Naples Municipal Airport began operation on December 23, 1943, as the Naples
Airdrome, built to support the nation's War World II effort; and,
WHEREAS, after the war ended, the military transferred the airfield to the City of Naples
and Collier County in 1948; and,
WHEREAS, by 1959, the City had full control of the airport and, in 1969, state legislation
and created the City of Naples Airport Authority to enhance service to users,
improve the image of the community gateway and eliminate financial subsidies paid
by City taxpayers; and,
WHEREAS, Naples Municipal Airport is home to flight schools, air charter operators and
corporate aviation and non-aviation businesses as well as community services such
as fire/rescue, mosquito control and the Collier County Sheriff's Aviation Unit;
and,
WHEREAS, all funds used for the airport's operation, maintenance and improvements are
generated from activities at the airport or from federal and state grants with no
support from property tax dollars; and,
HEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation values the airport's economic impact to
the community at more than $273 million annually.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that December 23, 2013 be designated as
NAPLES MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 70TH ANNIVERSARY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10°h Day of December, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
GEORGIA A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN
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12/10/2013 4.C.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.C.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Naples Municipal
Airport and its contributions to the region. To be accepted by Executive Director Ted Soliday,
Deputy Executive Director Sheila Dugan and Board Chair John Allen. Sponsored by
Commissioner Fiala.
Meeting Date: 12/10/2013
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
11/20/2013 4:38:06 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
11/20/2013 4:38:08 PM
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 11/21/2013 8:00:41 AM
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 11/21/2013 10:02:21 AM
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