The purpose and duties of the Airport Commission shall be as follows:
(a) To study the problems and determine the needs of the City in connection with aviation, both locally and in its relation to the development of future transportation service, including management operation, extension and needs of the airport, acquisition of new sites and facilities, and the financing thereof.
(b) To advise the Mayor concerning the management, personnel, activities, operation, policy, extension and financial problems of the airport.
(c) To make recommendations from time to time to the Mayor as to desirable legislation concerning aviation activities of the City.
(d) To provide for regular and special meetings at which aviation activities and the operation, management and improvements of the airport may be discussed by the members of the Commission and others interested in aviation.
(e) To receive assignments from the Mayor for study, consideration and recommendations of any problems confronting the City in the field of aviation.
(f) To review and comment on the Mayor's proposed annual operation budget.
(g) To make such studies and to develop such programs, recommendations, or findings as it deems necessary or as may be requested by the Mayor.
(h) To make recommendations on different methods of financing airport improvements, studies and land acquisition.
(i) To recommend a long-term capital improvement program.
(j) To recommend grant applications for federal, state, regional or local agencies regarding improvements, studies or land acquisition.
(k) To develop and implement procedures and programs for the operation and maintenance of the airport.
(Ord. 95-6155. Passed 7-25-95.)