A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending, Comprehensive Plan 2030, Chapter 8, “Mobility Element”, Removing Reference to NOLF 8
From:
HORACE JONES, Director
Organization:
Development Services
RECOMMENDATION:
A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an Ordinance Amending, Comprehensive Plan 2030, Chapter 8, “Mobility Element”, Removing Reference to Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8
That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) for adoption, an Ordinance to the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan, removing reference to Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Site 8.
BACKGROUND:
On January 30, 2019, Escambia County took possession of Navy Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Site 8 and as such, it no longer operates as an airfield and the Board directed staff to remove references to the Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 from the Mobility Element.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Ordinance.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The attached Ordinance has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Meredith D. Crawford, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.
PERSONNEL:
No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
This Ordinance, amending the Comprehensive Plan, will be filed with the Department of State following adoption by the board.
The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Development Services Department, in cooperation with the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.