Res 31-74 RESOLUTION NO. 31-74.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO RECONSIDER
AND PERMIT DELTA AIRLINES TO EXPAND THEIR
FACILITIES AT PALM BEACH COUNTY AIRPORT.
W~IEREAS, air transportation is utilized more and more, not only
by tourists, but by local residents who must, in their daily business,
communicate with distant points and who must utilize air transporta-
tion in their conservation of time; and,
WHEREAS, the present Palm Beach County Airport will continue to
show an increase in passenger traffic, adding to the already congested
and out-grown facilities; and,
W}IEREAS, a relocation of the present Palm Beach County Airport,
ifever done, will take years to locate and construct, during which
time, congestion of planes, cars and people will be reaching a more
impossible situation at the present location; and,
WHEREAS, increased flights into and out of the present airport
facilities are a necessity if the residents of Delray Beach and the
balance of Palm Beach County are to be served; and,
W~EREAS, Delta Airlines has offered to expand Delta facilities
at the expense of Delta at the Palm Beach County Airport and with no
expense to Palm Beach County; and,
WHEREAS, such additional facilities are needed for planes,
passenger facilities, car parking, loading and unloading facilities
for passengers and luggage,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Delray Beach requests that
the County Commissioners of Palm Beach County reconsider and allow
Delta Airlines to expand their facilities as has been presented and
requested.
2. Copies of this Resolution be furnished to each of the
County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, County Attorney, County
Airport Manager and Delta Airlines.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 13th day of
May, 1974.
City Clerk