Title
Resolution Consenting to the Participation of the Counties of James City and York and the City of Williamsburg in the Peninsula Airport Commission
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The legislative bodies of York County, James City County and Williamsburg have each voted to join the Peninsula Airport Commission. State law requires that the current member jurisdictions take affirmative action to consent to the new membership. Staff supports the addition of the aforementioned localities to the Peninsula Airport Commission and recommends Council approval.
Recommendation:
Rec
Adopt resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the 1946 Acts of Assembly, Chapter 22, as amended (the “Charter”), creating the Peninsula Airport Commission provided for participation by the Counties of York and James City and the City of Williamsburg in the Peninsula Airport Commission (the “Commission”);
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter, § 1-A, the County of York by resolution on October 3, 2017 declared a need for participation in the Commission and may participate therein if the terms of its participation be approved by the Commission, together with the consent of the governing bodies of the participating political subdivisions;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter, § 1-B, the City of Williamsburg by resolution on November 9, 2017 declared a need for participation in the Commission and if the terms of its participation are approved by the Commission, together with the consent of the governing bodies of the participating political subdivisions, Ms. Barbara Ramsey is appointed to be the representative for the City of Williamsburg on the Commission;
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter, § 1-C, the County of James City by resolution on November 14, 2017 declared a need for participation in the Commission and if the terms of its participation are approved by the Commission, together with the consent of the governing bodies of the participating political subdivisions, Mr. John J. McGlen...
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