HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 474-15 - Airport Bonding Request CustomsPrjctRESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the process of submitting requests for State of Minnesota Capital
Bonding Funds requires communities to provide a resolution of support from the
governing body of the applicant; and,
WHEREAS, the City -owned Rochester International Airport has been notified by
the Department of Homeland Security that the current Customs and Border Patrol
facilities at the Airport do not meet the federal standards for safety, security, or the
processing of international passengers; and,
WHEREAS, the Rochester International Airport is the second busiest passenger
airport in Minnesota, and the continued ability of the Airport to receive international and
other passengers impacts the statewide and regional economy; and,
WHEREAS, the improvement of facilities to address Customs and Border Patrol
operations and other facility improvements at the Airport are of statewide and regional
significance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Rochester hereby states
its strong support for the 2016 Capital Bonding request to address Customs and Border
Patrol facility needs and other airport facility improvements needs as the City's number
one bonding priority for 2016.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF , 2015.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2015.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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