SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve amendments to the Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 Administration by amending Article III Appointed Authorities, Boards, Committees, Division 2 Airpark Advisory Board and Chapter 4 Airports and Aircraft by amending Article I In General and Article II Airports and pass Ordinance 9825-25 on first reading.
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SUMMARY:
At the March 31, 2025, Council Work Session, there was Council consensus to approve the name change of the Clearwater Airpark to Clearwater Executive Airport.
City Ordinance Chapter 2 - Administration governs the airpark advisory committee and City Ordinance Chapter 4 Airports and Aircraft sets forth the rules and use regulations that govern all City of Clearwater airports and landing fields. These Articles have not been amended or updated since 1991 when the name was changed from Clearwater Executive Airport to Clearwater Airpark. The current use of the airport is as an executive airport and the name change would reflect its use more accurately for marketing materials and promotion of the airport.
These changes are as follows:
Sections 2.081 through 2.084 - Repeal and reserve sections for future use. At the August 6, 2025 special work session, City Council directed staff to sunset the Airpark Advisory Board and update the Clearwater Code of Ordinances by eliminating reference to the Board.
Sec. 4.23 - Update name to Clearwater Executive Airport
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Economic & Housing Opportunity
2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
