REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  23, 2017
CATEGORY:  BOARD MATTERS-1.

SUBJECT:

70th Annual Airport Day Proclamation

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Tom Bosenko, Sheriff, (530) 245-6025

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Eric Magrini, Undersheriff

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt a proclamation which designates June 4, 2017 as "Airport Day" in Shasta County.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

In prior years, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed an "Airport Day" to recognize the event for the Sheriff's Office Volunteer Eastern Flying Posse.  June 4, 2017 will be the 70th annual "Airport Day" taking place at the Fall River Mills Airport. Sunday June 4, 2017 will mark the 70th anniversary of the all-volunteer Eastern Flying Posse (Posse).  This organization has provided many services to the Sheriff's Office and our community on a completely volunteer basis.  They have aided in searches for downed aircraft and missing persons.  The Eastern Flying Posse is ready to respond at a moment's notice, at any time, with aircraft and trained personnel.  The members work each year to put on an event titled "Airport Day" in which they host numerous aircraft from the surrounding communities and states.  Antique and vintage aircraft, as well as modern aircraft, fly in to provide static aircraft displays and fly-bys.  The Federal Aviation Administration will provide personnel on scene to handle the increased aircraft traffic.  Helicopter rides will be available for a modest price, as well as raffle tickets and a pancake breakfast.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board could choose not to adopt the proclamation.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The California Highway Patrol, Cal Fire, branches of the military, and air medical services are a few of the usual participants.  The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation.

FINANCING

There is no cost associated with adopting the proclamation; therefore, there is no General Fund impact associated with the recommendation.