Agenda 01/14/2025 Item #10A (Board discussion on the recently adopted Resolution by the Board of Directors of Ave Maria Civic Association opposing Naples Airport relocation near Ave Maria, Florida)1/14/2025
Item # 10.A
ID# 2025-19
Executive Summary
Recommendation to discuss a Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of Ave Maria Civic Association opposing
certain proposed relocation options for the Naples Airport near the Ave Maria community.
OBJECTIVE: To have a Board discussion on the recently adopted Resolution by the Board of Directors of Ave Maria
Civic Association opposing Naples Airport relocation near Ave Maria, Florida.
CONSIDERATIONS: On November 21, 2024, the Board of Directors of Ave Maria Civic Association adopted
Resolution 2024-1, opposing Naples Airport expansion near Ave Maria, Florida. The Resolution states:
Whereas, the Ave Maria Civic Association, Inc. a Florida corporation (the "Corporation") pursuant to F.S. 607.0205(2)
of the Florida Business Corporation Act situated in Collier County, Florida; and
Whereas, the Association was established for the purpose to be a resource of information, and have a voice in
community planning in Ave Maria and the surrounding area; and
Whereas, the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) has commissioned a study for the relocation of the Naples Airport,
located in Naples, Florida; and
Whereas, the area known as Sunripe Land South of Oil Well Road (option #3 on site map) and the existing Immokalee
Regional Airport, located in Immokalee Florida, (option D on the site map), are considered as viable alternative
locations; and
Whereas, the area known as Option C is undeveloped and Option D would bring a lot of disruptive noise to the
development of Ave Maria, and the surrounding area; and
Whereas, the area around both Options C and D are projected to add over 6,000 single and multi-family homes within
the time the area would be developed for airport operations; and
Whereas, the choice of Option C and Option D will relocate the airport from one heavily residential area to another
heavily residential area; and
Whereas, the choices of Options C and D will only relocate the noise and other complaints that presently, the NAA
seeks by relocation of the airport from one residential to another,
Now, be it resolved by the members of the Ave Maria Civic Association:
The majority of the members of the Corporation strongly opposes the selections of Option C and Option D as a location
to relocate Naples Airport.
I would like to have an open discussion with the Board on this Resolution and the position established by the Ave Maria
community.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT:
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues and
requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: To have a Board discussion on the recently adopted Resolution by the Board of Directors of
Ave Maria Civic Association opposing Naples Airport relocation near Ave Maria, Florida.
PREPARED BY: William L. McDaniel, Jr.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ave Maria Resolution
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