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PRESENTED January 13~ 1988
RESOLUTION NO. 88-9 ADOPTED January 13, 1988
A RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH A
CLEAR ZONE FOR THE AIRPORT'S SOUTH RUNWAY EXTENSION
WHEREAS, a 1000 foot extension of the existing runway is a part of the
approved Airport Master Plan and the 1988 Capital Improvements Program; and
WHEREAS, the runway extension is essential to the economic vitality
and transportation utility of Leesburg Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the FAA requires that the town acquire fee simple title to
approximately 39 acres south of the airport to provide the necessary clear
zone; and
WHEREAS, the town staff, with the approval of the FAA, has negotiated
a tentative agreement with Richlynn Development Corporation to purchase
22.7238 acres for $825,000; and
WHEREAS, the FAA and the Commonwealth of Virginia have agreed to fund
ninety-five percent of the acquisition:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
The manager is authorized to enter into a purchase contract with
Richlynn Development Corporation for the fee simple purchase of 22. 7238
acres of land identified on the attached plat as parcel 53 located in the
runway clear zone.
PASSED this
ATTEST: ?
Clerk of C.~nctl
13th day of
January , 1988.
Robert E. Sevila, Mayor
Town of Leesburg