File #: 25-276    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2025 In control: Aviation
On agenda: 3/11/2025 Final action: 3/11/2025
Title: Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Services Regarding Implementation and Administration of the Non-Federal Observation Program in Humboldt County
Strategic Framework: 9999 - Core Services / Other
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Memorandum of Understanding
To: Board of Supervisors

From: Aviation

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Services Regarding Implementation and Administration of the Non-Federal Observation Program in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and ratify the Acting Director of Aviation's execution of, the attached memorandum of agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Services regarding implementation and administration of the Non-Federal Observation Program in Humboldt County; and
2. Authorize the Acting Director of Aviation, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to, and any other agreements, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with, the attached memorandum of agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Services, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Aviation with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
The recommended actions support the following areas of the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan:

Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other

DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt, by and through the Humboldt County Department of Aviation, owns and operates the California Redwood Coast - Humboldt County Airport ("ACV") which provides commercial air service to Humboldt County. The Federal Aviation Administration requires the Department of Aviation to enter into and comply with a memorandum of agreement regarding the implementation of and administration of the Non-Federal Observation Program in Humboldt County in order to conduct certain weather observations at ACV.

The attached memorandum of a...

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