HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 05-19 02/19/2019 In Support of the Interim Fly Quiet ProgramResolution No. 5-19
A Resolution in Support of the Interim Fly Quiet Program
WHEREAS, since 2005 the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has been making
changes to the airfield at Chicago O'Hare International Airport through its O'Hare
Modernization Program (OMP); and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) assessed the OMP in an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and issued a Record of Decision in 2005; and
WHEREAS, during preparation of the EIS and the subsequent 2015 Re -Evaluation, the FAA
received comments concerning aircraft noise as well as requests to alter the existing Fly
Quiet nighttime preferential runway use program; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the 2005 Record of Decision the O'Hare Noise Compatibility
Commission (ONCC), CDA, airlines, and FAA have examined ways to improve the Existing
Fly Quiet program to address noise concerns during the time period before the Build Out of
the O'Hare Modernization Program; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Interim Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Program now under review by
the FAA evolved from that process; and
WHEREAS, the ONCC designed the proposed Interim Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Program to
provide a regional approach to nighttime aircraft noise relief and greater predictability of
potential noise exposure; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is a voting member of the ONCC and endorses the
collaborative process that led to the Interim Fly Quiet proposal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect support
the adoption of the Interim Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Program in its entirety.
AYES: Juracek, Grossi, Hoefert, Hatzis, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
Passed and Approved this 19th day of February, 2019
Arlene A. Juracek, Ma r m
ATTEST:
Karen M. A or....._ _...
g anos illage Clerk