2002-080
RESOLUTION 02- s
A Resolution In Support of Runway Reconfiguration & Modernization
For O'Hare International Airport
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove has benefited from its unique location
and access to O'Hare International Airport, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove's local economy is intertwined with the
regional economy affected by quality transportation systems, especially a safe and efficient
O'Hare International Airport, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Chicago and the Governor of the State of
Illinois have both endorsed a runway reconfiguration and modernization program for
O'Hare International Airport, and
WHEREAS, if implemented, these improvements would spur additional
economic development, satisfying much needed air transportation system improvements at
O'Hare International Airport, and provide viability to the economies to the northwest
suburban corridor, and
WHEREAS, the runway reconfiguration and modernization plan will greatly
enhance airline safety and efficiency in airport operations, minimizing delay and
disruption for air travelers, and
WHEREAS, any new construction at O'Hare International Airport should be
done with extreme sensitivity to affected property owners, businesses and residences to
insure adverse impacts are properly mitigated to the greatest extent possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, THAT:
1. The Village of Buffalo Grove endorses a viable, efficient and safe air
transportation system within the northwest metropolitan corridor, and
recognizes the importance of the runway reconfiguration and
modernization of O'Hare as an element toward that end.
2. The Village of Buffalo Grove urges Congress to proceed with all necessary
approvals to provide appropriate funding levels to implement these much
needed improvements at O'Hare International Airport, at an early date.
3. The Village Manager is directed by this Resolution to circulate and file this
Resolution with our Congressional and Senatorial delegation, and all those
responsible in State government for improving and enhancing the air
transportation system in the northwest corridor.
AYES: 6 - Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson.Kahn
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
ABSTAIN: 0 - Ndne
PASSED: February 19, 2002 APPROVED: February 19, 2002
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VILLAGE PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
VIL GE CLERK