HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Supplement with FAA for Automated Surface Observing System RESOLUTION NO. 01-096
RESOLUTION APPROVING SITE CONTRACT SUPPLEMENT
WITH FAA FOR AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING
SYSTEM (ASOS)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in October 1992, the City entered into an agreement with the Department of
Commerce,National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration for a site to install an ASOS at the
Municipal Airport; and,
WHEREAS,this equipment is linked to the National Weather Service and provides current
weather information in Ames not only to pilots,but transmitted nationally for anyone to access;and,
WHEREAS,the Department of Commerce is transferring responsibility of maintenance and
control of these sites to the FAA; and,
WHEREAS, the FAA is requiring the City to have a supplemental agreement with them to
access the site at anytime; and,
WHEREAS, agreement is similar to the current contract with a few minor responsibilities
for the City to keep the site clean and free of obstructions; and,
WHEREAS, staff feels the requirements are acceptable and that the Airport and City benefit
greatly from the current weather information that the System provides.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the site contract supplement with FAA for continued Automated Surface Observing System
(ASOS) service at the Ames Municipal Airport is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of March, 2001.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Quirmbach
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of March, 2001.