HomeMy Public PortalAbout1998-08 Miami International Airport Federal Aviation Regulation noise compatibility programRESOLUTION NO. 98-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE PETITIONING THE MIAMI-DADE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
PERFORM A FEDERAL AVIATION
REGULATION (FAR) PART 150 AIRPORT
NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM AT
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has recognized aircraft noise as the most
significant constraint on airport capacity and air travel; and
WHEREAS, airport noise is also a significant environmental problem; and
WHEREAS, Congress has established through federal legislation a process for evaluating
noise impacts at airports and for planning and implementing noise mitigation measures, which is
called the Part 150 Program; and
WHEREAS, the Part 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program scope and purpose prescribes
the procedures, standards, and methodology governing the development, submission, and review of
airport noise exposure maps and airport noise compatibility programs, including the process for
evaluating and approving or disapproving those programs, including the process for -- (a) measuring
noise at airports and surrounding areas that generally provides a highly reliable relationship between
projected noise exposure and surveyed reaction of people to noise; and (b) determining exposure of
individuals to noise that results from the operations of an airport. This part also identifies those land
uses which are normally compatible with various levels of exposure to noise by individuals. It
provides technical assistance to airport operators, in conjunction with other local, State and Federal
authorities, to prepare and execute appropriate noise compatibility planning and implementation
programs; and
WHEREAS, participation in the voluntary Part 150 Program would make Miami
International Airport eligible for federal funding of noise compatibility planning and development;
and
WHEREAS, federal funds are also available for land and home purchases as well as
soundproofing and other noise -abatement measures; and
WHEREAS, excessive noise levels create school disruption, sleep disturbance, speech
interference, and disrupts a wide variety of everyday activities (relaxation, thinking, reading, learning
and listening) and is correlated with increased levels of stress, tension and annoyance; and
WHEREAS, a total of (232) airports currently participate in the Part 150 Program, including
(53) International Airports and (24) Florida airports, (207) have received FAA grants for Part 150
studies, (208) airports have Noise Exposure Maps in compliance, a total of $1,665,823,113 in Total
Grant Funds was awarded through Fiscal Year 1995 for implementation of Part 150. (174) first-time
Noise Compatibility Programs were approved in FY 95, (29) revised or amended Noise
compatibility Programs were approved in FY 95, and $40,609,478 in Total Grant Funds were
committed to preparing Part 150 studies through FY 95.
WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners, as the governing body
overseeing the operations of Miami International Airport, has a moral and ethical obligation to
ensure noise compatibility with all neighboring communities and to preserve and enhance the
"quality of life" and sustainability of all residents of Miami -Dade.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners make an application to
the FAA in order to begin the implementation of a Part 150 Airport Noise compatibility Program
at Miami International Airport.
Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 lth day of March, 1998.
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/MAYOR JOHN F. FESTA
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CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
RICI CD J. WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY