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ORDINANCE NO. 1684 (#03-22)
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE AS A PUBLIC
AIRCRAFT OPERATOR.
WHEREAS, the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas is a municipal corporation under the laws
of the State of Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to use small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) or drones
for the purpose of providing emergency responders a better situational awareness profile when
operating at emergency scenes; and
WHEREAS, the City does not intend to operate the sUAS for compensation or hire; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it appropriate to request the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) authorize such drone usage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT.
1. The City hereby intends to become a Public Aircraft Operator as such term is defined and
regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration; and
2. The City Attorney is directed to issue a Public Declaration Letter consistent with the terms
of this Ordinance.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2022.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SUSAN L. DAVITT, CITY CLERK STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY
Passed First Reading January 20, 2022 and never brought back before City Council