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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: August 20, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Sunil Harman
SUBJECT: Ratification of Chairman's Letter requesting FAA FSDO Investigation of
Emerald Coast and Timberview
DEPARTMENT: Airport
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Board of County Commissioners is requested to ratify the
signature action of the Chairman in submitting a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) requesting an investigation of the Emerald
Coast and Timberview Helicopters, Inc.
BACKGROUND: Acting upon citizen concerns regarding the questionable safety of banner
towing activity being conducted upon and over Okaloosa County by helicopters operated by
Emerald Coast and Timberview Helicopters, Inc., and further exacerbated by the recent incident
of Sunday, August 4, 2013 when a banner being towed detached from the helicopter and landed
on the Elk's Lodge on Okaloosa Island. The Chairman, on behalf of the Board, signed and
transmitted a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO) requesting an inspection and investigation into the aircraft, equipment and
methods being utilized to engage in banner towing activity as well as a safety/risk assessment of
engaging in such activity at Destin Airport (DTS).
OPTIONS: Approve, disapprove or table.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The Board of County Commissioners is requested to approve the
Chairman's action in submitting a formal letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) requesting an investigation of the Emerald Coast and
Timberview Helicopters, Inc.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator