§ 13-1-3. CREATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION.

(A)

The Department of Aviation is created.

(B)

Subject to available budgeted funds, and in accordance with applicable aviation law, the department shall:

(1)

develop, redevelop, supervise, evaluate, manage, police, repair, operate and maintain the City's airports and aviation support property and facilities owned or operated by the City;

(2)

plan and implement the further expansion and development of the City's airports, supporting aviation facilities, and air passenger and air cargo service;

(3)

provide, or cause to be provided, all services and facilities necessary for the safety and convenience of air carriers, general aviation, the traveling public, and other persons using an airport;

(4)

in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies of the United States and the State of Texas concerned with air transportation, provide for the safe operation and movement of aircraft on the ground at an airport or in the air within the city limits;

(5)

implement and enforce regulations imposed by the Transportation Security Administration and other agencies of the United States relating to airport and aviation security at the airport;

(6)

apply for and accept airport improvement, noise mitigation, and other grants from the Federal and state governments, and take action as necessary to comply with sponsor assurances made by the City as a condition of receiving the grants;

(7)

represent the City in dealings with the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, the United States Department of Transportation, and other agencies of the United States and the State of Texas concerned with air transportation;

(8)

enforce the provisions of this chapter; and

(9)

perform other duties and functions as may be lawfully delegated and assigned to the department.

Source: Ord. 040729-16.