03-A Aviation Permit Ord
AGENDA INFORMATION SHEET
PROJECT: Consider an ordinance amending Section 6-22(a) of the Code of Ordinances to correct a
reference contained therein and revising Section 6-22(b) of the Code to allow the Airport Manager to issue
permits for aeronautical activities to applicants who comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 of said Code.
BACKGROUND: Section 6-22 of the Code or Ordinances establishes the procedure for issuing permits for
aeronautical activities at Cox Field Airport. The procedure currently provides for issuance of permits by the
Airport Manager; however, it also provides that those permits shall be reviewed annually by the Airport
Advisory Board and the City Council, who have historically followed the recommendation of the Airport
Manager. After considerable discussion throughout the past year by the Airport Advisory Board regarding
the permitting requirements and the necessity for making the issuance and renewal of permits faster and more
convenient for individuals or businesses wishing to conduct an aeronautical activity at the Airport, the Airport
Advisory Board has requested that the Airport Director look into ways to revise the procedure to allow the
Airport Manager to issue or renew permits throughout the year to any applicant who complies with the
provisions of Chapter 6. Additionally, the Airport Manager may revoke a permit, upon notice and hearing,
issued to any applicant who no longer complies with the requirements of the Code.
DESCRIPTION: The proposed revision would remove the requirement that permits issued for aeronautical
activities at Cox Field Airport be reviewed annually by the Airport Advisory Board and the City Council, thus
streamlining the renewal process. Instead, the Airport Manager will have the authority to issue or renew
permits at any time throughout the year to any applicant who complies with the requirements of Chapter 6,
including the requirement to provide insurance covering the specified activity and the requirement to follow
all Airport rules and regulations.
Additionally, Section 6-22(a) of the Code of Ordinance contains an error in that it references subsection (e)
instead of subsection (d), which is the subsection containing the insurance requirements for obtaining a
permit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approval of the proposed ordinance.
STAFF CONTACT: Lisa A. Wright, Director of Community Development! Airport Director
COST: If this amendment is approved, the only cost associated therewith will be the purchase of a three-part
carbonless permitting booklet to be placed in the Airport Manager's office so that permits may be issued on-
site.
COUNCIL DATE: Consider at Council's regular meeting on Monday, January 23,2006.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: None.
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January 10,2006
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING
SECTION 6-22(a) OF SAID CODE TO CORRECT A REFERENCE
CONTAINED THEREIN; REVISING SECTION 6-22(b) OF SAID CODE TO
PROVIDE THAT THE AIRPORT MANAGER MAY ISSUE OR RENEW
PERMITS FOR AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES TO APPLICANTS WHO
COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 6 OF SAID CODE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 6-22 of the Code or Ordinances establishes the procedure for issuing
aeronautical activities at Cox Field Airport; and,
WHEREAS, Section 6-22(a) of said Code contains an error in that it references subsection
(e) instead of subsection (d) of Chapter 6, which is the subsection containing the insurance
requirements for obtaining a permit; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the procedure currently provides for issuance of permits by the
Airport Manager; however, it also provides that those permits shall be reviewed annually by the
Airport Advisory Board and the City Council, who have historically followed the recommendation
of the Airport Manager; and,
WHEREAS, in order to make the issuance and renewal of permits faster and more
convenient for individuals or businesses wishing to conduct an aeronautical activity at Cox Field
Airport, the Airport Advisory Board has requested that the Airport Director look into ways to revise
the procedure to allow the Airport Manager to issue or renew permits throughout the year to any
applicant who complies with the provisions of Chapter 6; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That Section 6-22(a) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas,
be, and the same is hereby, corrected so that such shall read as follows:
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"Sec. 6-22. Permits for aeronautical activities.
(a) No person shall engage in an aeronautical activity at Cox Field without
first having obtained a permit therefor from the Airport Manager. The City Clerk
will provide an application for such a permit to all persons desiring the same. The
Airport Manager will maintain forms for application for aeronautical activities,
which may be procured by persons desiring to engage in such activity at Cox Field.
A permit shall be granted if the grantee agrees to comply with all relevant provisions
of this article and presents proof of the insurance required under paragraph (d) of this
section. "
Section 3. That Section 6-22(b) of the Code of Ordinances ofthe City of Paris, Paris, Texas,
be, and the same is hereby, amended so that such shall read as follows:
"Sec. 6-22. Permits for aeronautical activities.
(b) Permits may be issued or renewed at any time by the Airport Manager to
any applicant who is found to be in compliance with all relevant provisions of this
Article and applicable laws.
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Section 4. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
Misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not to exceed $2,000.00, and each and
every day's continuance of any violation of the above-enumerated section shall constitute and be
deemed a separate offense.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby expressly
repealed.
Section 6. This ordinance shall become effective on February 1,2006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January, 2006.
Curtis Fendley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John D. Lestock, Assistant City Attorney
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