HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-08.docJANUARY 14, 2003 03-08 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED LOST LAID OVER
WITHDRAWN by staff)
PURPOSE:
SUPPORT WINNEBAGO COUNTY APPEALFOR CONTINUED
PASSENGER AIRLINE SUBSlDY
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation notified Winnebago County that
it intends to terminate designation of Wittman Regional Airport federal Essential Air status,
which would then eliminate the subsidy presently available for passenger airline service to
the City of Oshkosh and the surrounding region; and
WHEREAS, continued passenger airline service to the City and the County is vital
for the region's growth and development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the City of Oshkosh supports Winnebago County's efforts to object to the
proposed termination and to seek continued federal subsidies for passenger airline service
to/from Wittman Regional Airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to deliver copies of the Resolution to the appropriate Winnebago County
officials.