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RESOLUTION NO. 3487
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF LEASES AND
SUBLEASES ON THE RENTON AIRPORT, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC
HEARING DATE AND ESTABLISHING A TERMINATION DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton owns and operates the Renton Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the demands upon that airport have grown appreciably over the years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has a master plan for the airport, but does not have a
business plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has not studied or decided upon the desired mix of airport users and
uses; and
WHEREAS, the airport is surrounded by neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable to determine the best balance between users of the airport and
impacts to the neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City has established its vision, mission and business plan goals; and
WHEREAS, it is advisable for the City to study how the airport will assist the City in
achieving its vision, mission and business plan goals; and
WHEREAS, there are no pending requests for leases, subleases or operating permits,
with the exception of those of Aeropacific Aviation, Seattle World Cruiser, World Wind
Helicopters, Ace Aviation, Leven, and Pro-Flight Aviation Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the available space at the airport is all committed to existing lessees so the
airport will continue in full usage during this moratorium;
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RESOLUTION NO. 3487
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. There is hereby declared a moratorium on the approval of leases,
subleases and operating permits on the Renton Airport with the exception of those currently
pending by Aeropacific Aviation, Seattle World Cruiser, World Wind Helicopters, Ace Aviation,
Leven, and Pro-Flight Aviation Inc.
SECTION HI. There is hereby established a hearing date of February 5, 2001 to
accept testimony on whether or not the City should continue this moratorium.
SECTION IV. This moratorium shall be in place for six months unless extended or
renewed for one or more six month periods, but only if a pubhc hearing is held and findings of fact
entered in support of each extension or renewal.
SECTION V. This moratorium shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8 th day of January , 2001.
Marilyn?. Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of January , 2001.
RESOLUTION NO. 3487
Approved ajto form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.829:12/28/00:ma
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