[Sosfbay-discuss] Airport Looking for Community Suggestions

[Gerry Gras]

This might be of interest to San Jose residents.

Gerry


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Subject: [SVBC] Fwd: FW: Airport Looking for Community Suggestions
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 13:17:05 -0700 (PDT)

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 > Dear Community Leader,
 >
 > Mineta San Jos� International Airport is presenting the community
 > with an opportunity to submit their ideas and suggestions for the use
 > of Airport Curfew Funds.  As such, we would appreciate your
 > assistance in spreading the word about this program.  Please feel
 > free to forward this email to your community contacts.
 >
 > Below is a brief write-up that explains the program background and
 > how residents can submit their ideas and suggestions.  Should you
 > have any questions, please contact the Airport Neighborhood Services
 > Group at 408-501-0979 or communityinput at sjc.org
 > <mailto:communityinput at sjc.org> .
 >
 > Sincerely,
 > Airport Neighborhood Services Group
 >
 >
 > BACKGROUND & SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
 >
 > In October 2003, Mineta San Jos� International Airport (SJC), with
 > the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), revised
 > the curfew portion of its noise control program from a weight-based
 > curfew to a noise-based curfew.  The revised noise control program
 > also included enforcement provisions where operators are fined $2,500
 > for every curfew intrusion. To date, the Airport Curfew Fund has
 > collected $202,500.
 >
 > As a part of SJC's Good Neighbor Policy, the Airport is inviting the
 > local community to submit their recommendations for the use of these
 > funds. The following criteria should be included within all proposed
 > recommendations. The Airport Curfew Fund Program(s) should:
 > *         Offer some benefit to the community
 > *         Be related to operations at the Airport
 > *         Enhance the interaction of the Airport with the community
 > *         Enhance the relationship between neighbors and the Airport
 >
 > (Under Federal Law, the Airport Curfew Funds may be used only for
 > expenditures that are directly and substantially related to the
 > operation of the Airport.)
 >
 > Ultimately, the Airport Curfew Fund Program(s) should benefit the
 > surrounding communities, enhance Airport/community relations, and
 > support responsiveness on Airport issues of community interest.
 >
 > To submit your recommendation, please fill out the official "Airport
 > Curfew Fund Program" form.  The form, along with submission
 > instructions, can be found on the Airport's website, www.sjc.org
 > <http://www.sjc.org/> .  Submissions are due May 15, 2006.
 >
 > Selected proposals that meet the criteria and Federal Law
 > requirements will be presented to the San Jos� Airport Commission
for
 > review at their June 5, 2006, meeting and then go before San Jos�
 > City Council for final approval in August 2006.  For more
 > information, please call 408-501-0979 or email
 > communityinput at sjc.org.
 >
 >