Submitted By: Matthew Grow
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Presentation By: Matthew Grow
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Department: Aviation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Resolution 2024-29 to accept the donation of a non-flying aircraft for use as a fire rescue training aid
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Ms. Laurie Eason contacted the Ocala Airport to inquire about donating a pre-World War II aircraft (N10SM) she inherited from her late father. As builder and final pilot of the aircraft, her father’s final wishes were that the aircraft, which is not airworthy, be donated for aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) training purposes. The aircraft is currently being stored on the Leeward Air Ranch awaiting transport to the Ocala Airport.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• Ms. Eason submitted a notarized letter establishing ownership and intent to donate the aircraft for fire training purposes.
• The aircraft is located at the Leeward Air Ranch.
• Upon council approval of the donation, the aircraft will be transported to Ocala Airport for storage until Ocala Fire Rescue is able to conduct training.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The donation letter has been reviewed and approved for compliance with the City’s procurement policies.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The letter and donation has been reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with amendments
• Deny
• Table
RESOLUTION 2024-29
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A NON-FLYABLE AIRCRAFT FOR AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the owner of aircraft N10SM has requested the non-flying aircraft be used for fire training purposes; and
WHEREAS, Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) firefighters seldom have opportunity to use actual aircraft for ARFF training; and
WHEREAS, OFR firefighters would greatly benefit from such training.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, duly assembled in regular session that the City of Ocala shall accept the donation of the non-flyable aircraft for ARFF training purposes.
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2024.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Barry Mansfield
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney