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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED FLORIDA SENATE
ACTION TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CONFIRMING AND ACCEPTING THE DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES
AIR FORCE TO AWARD THE TANKER CONTRACT TO NORTHROP
GRUMMAN CORPORATION AND EADS NORTH AMERICA; DIRECTING
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO U.S. CONGRESS MEMBERS
TOM FEENEY AND DVE WELDON, FLORIDA STATE SENATORS BILL
POSEY AND MIKE HARIDOPOLOS, ALL MAYORS IN BREVARD
COUNTY, AND THE SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the award of the 35 billion dollar jet tanker contract to a group led by
Northrop Grumman Corporation and EADS North America will have a profound impact
on the economy of our nation, the State of Florida, and all of Brevard County, including
the City of Cape Canaveral; and
WHEREAS, engineering and program management for the production of these
vital military aircraft will be in Melbourne, crating more than 1,500 direct and indirect
new jobs in our State; and
WHEREAS, efforts to overturn the decision of the United States Air Force, after
an extensive evaluation process that was transparent and fair, are irresponsible and a
true threat to our national security; and
WHEREAS, decisions concerning National Security and defense must be based
on what is best for our military and our service personnel and it is imperative that
elected officials support the decision makers that have been entrusted with these
important decisions; and
WHEREAS, in the City's view, the process has worked as Congress intended.
The best plane was selected at less cost to taxpayers and the final decision of our
military experts should be fully acknowledged and accepted; and
WHEREAS, Florida workers stand ready, able and eager to begin construction of
the aircraft that the United States Air Force ranked as superior; and
WHEREAS, on May 6, 2008, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral
considered this Resolution and approved the same in public meeting.
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Resolution No. 2008 -10
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, CITY
COUNCIL:
SECTION '1. That the City council hereby approves this Resolution.
SECTION 2. That the City Council hereby supports the proposed Florida Senate
action to the United States House of Representatives confirming and accepting the
decision of the United States Air Force to award the tanker contract to Northrop
Grumman corporation and EADS North America.
SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor to
send copies of this Resolution to U.S. Congress Members Tom Feeney and Dave
Weldon and Florida State Senators Bill Posey and Mike Haridopolos.
SECTION 4. That the city council authorizes and directs the Mayor to send
copies of this Resolution to all Mayors in Brevard County and the Space Coast League
of Cities with a request for their support and similar action.
SECTION 5. That this Resolution shall be come effective immediately upon its
adoption.
ADOPTED BY the Cit y p of C Canaveral, city council on this 5 day of May,
ATTEST:
Susan Stills, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Anthony A. Garganese, city Attorney
Rocky Randels, Mayor
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For Against
Robert Hoog
Leo Nicholas
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Shannon Roberts
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April 10, 2008
The Honorable Rocky Randels, Mayor
City of Cape Canaveral
105 Polk Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
cityclerk@melboumeflorida.org
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Subject: City of Melbourne Resolution No. 2093 supporting the proposed Florida
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Senate action to the United States House of Representatives confirming and
accepting the decision of the United States Air Force to award the tanker
c ont t to Northrop Grumman Corporation and EARS North America
Dear Mayor el
The Melbo me City Council, at its April 8, 2008 meeting, approved the referenced
resolution. The tanker contract will have an incredible economic impact on all of Brevard
County, , includin Melbourne. Engineering and program management for the production of
the aircraft will lead to the creation of more than 1,500 direct and indirect new jobs in the
state.
The City Council believes that the process worked as Congress intended. The best plane
was selected at less cost to taxpayers and the final decision of our military experts should
be fully acknowledged and accepted.
The Melbourne City Council respectfully asks that you lend your support and consider
adoption of a similar resolution in Cape Canaveral.
Sincerely,
'Oe� Z J OP �'
Harry e , Jr.
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Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 2093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MELBOURNE, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED FLORIDA
SENATE ACTION TO THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONFIRMING AND ACCEPTING THE
DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO AWARD THE
TANKER CONTRACT TO NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION
AND FADS NORTH AMERICA; DIRECTING COPIES OF THIS
RESOLUTION BE SENT TO U. S. CONGRESS MEMBERS TOM
FEENEY AND DAVE WELDON, FLORIDA STATE SENATORS BILL
POSEY AND MIKE HARIDOPOLOS, ALL MAYORS IN BREVARD
COUNTY, AND THE SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the award of the 35 billion dollar jet tanker contract to a group led by Northrop
Grumman Corporation and FADS North America will have a profound impact on the economy of
our nation, the State of Florida, and all of Brevard county, including the city of Melbourne; and
WHEREAS, en g ineenng and program manageme nt for the production of these vital military
aircraft will be in Melbourne, creating more than 1,500 direct and indirect new jobs in our state; and
WHEREAS, efforts to overturn the decision of the United States Air Force, after an extensive
evaluation rocess that was transparent and fair, are irresponsible and a true threat to our national
p p
security; and
WHEREAS decisions concerning national security and defense must be based on what is
best for our military and our service personnel and it is imperative that elected officials support the
decision makers that have been entrusted with these important decisions; and
WHEREAS, in the City's view, the process has worked as congress intended. The best
plane was selected at less cost to taxpayers and the final decision of our military experts should be
fully acknowledged and accepted; and
WHEREAS Florida workers stand ready, able and eager to begin construction of the aircraft
that the United States Air Force ranked as superior; and
WHEREAS on April 8, 2008, the city Council of the City of Melbourne considered this
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resolution and approved the same in public session.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MELBOURNE, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 . That the City council hereby approves this resolution.
SECTION 2. That the city council hereby supports the proposed Florida Senate action to
the United States House of Representatives confirming and accepting the decision of the United
States Air Force to award the tanker contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation and EARS North
America.
SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor to send copies
of this resolution to U. S. Congress Members Tom Feeney and Dave Weldon and Florida State
Senators Bill Posey and Mike Haridopolos.
SECTION 4. That the City Council authorizes and directs the Mayor to send copies of this
resolution to all Mayors in Brevard County and the Space Coast League of cities with a request for
their support and similar action.
SECTION 6. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption in
accordance with the Charter of the City of Melbourne.
SECTION 6. That this resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
on the 6 day of April, 2008.
BY:
Harry C. oode, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
C � t
Cathleen A. Wysor, City Cler
Resolution No. 2003
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