HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999-26 Aircraft Noise Town Hall Meeting (noise abatement), reroute air trafficRESOLUTION NO. 99-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING THE INTENT
OF THE "AIRCRAFT NOISE TOWN HALL
MEETING" TO REROUTE AIR TRAFFIC MOST
EFFECTIVELY FOR NOISE ABATEMENT,
ORGANIZED THROUGH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
COMMISSIONER JIMMY L. MORALES,
INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL,
COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne, through Village Council Resolutions, has
opposed excessive aircraft noise on five (5) separate occasions, since 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne has worked with Mr. Jeffrey Bunting,
Miami -Dade County Aviation Department Environmental Planner, to monitor aircraft noise;
and
WHEREAS, the Village Council feels that the correct rerouting of air traffic by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would alleviate aircraft noise over Key Biscayne as
well as other affected areas; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council feels that a concerted effort involving all levels of
affected government is the proper venue to institute change in frequency and intensity of
aircraft noise.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village Council supports the intent of the "Aircraft Noise Town
Hall Meeting", organized through Miami -Dade County Commissioner Jimmy L. Morales,
including representatives from local, County, State, and Federal agencies.
Section 2. The Village Council feels that the proper rerouting of air traffic would
most affectively alleviate aircraft noise over Key Biscayne as well as other affected areas.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of April , 1999.
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MAYOR JOE I. RASC
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CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLE
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIEN
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RICHARD J. WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
Office of the Village Clerk
Village Council
Joe I. Rasco, Mayor
Gregory C. Han, Vice Mayor
Scott Bass
Martha Fdez-Leon Broucek
Alan H. Fein
Mortimer Fried
Robert Oldakowski
Village Clerk
Conchita H. Alvarez, CMC
April 30, 1999
The Honorable Alex Penelas
Mayor, Miami -Dade County
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 Northwest First Street
Miami, Florida 33128-1994
Dear Mayor Penelas:
Attached please find Resolution 99-26 adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Key
Biscayne on April 20, 1999 urging the Federal Aviation Administration to address the problem of
high noise levels from aircraft flying over the Village of Key Biscayne.
The Village of Key Biscayne would appreciate any assistance you can provide with respect to this
matter.
Sincerely,
chita H. Alvarez, CMC
Village Clerk
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