This article shall be known, cited and referred to as the "Mauston
- New Lisbon Union Airport Ordinance" except as referred to herein,
where it shall be known as "this article."
This article is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by
the State of Wisconsin Statutes (see generally Ch. 114, Wis. Stats.).
Specific statutory references are provided within the body of this
article solely as a means of assisting the reader. Such references
are not to be considered as all inclusive and shall in no manner be
construed to limit the application or interpretation of this article.
[Amended 10-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-1]
It is hereby deemed to be in the best interests of the City
that the City of New Lisbon join with the City of Mauston for the
purpose of establishing a union airport facility for the convenience
of their citizens and to further the economic growth of the area.
In furtherance of that purpose and pursuant to the provisions of § 114.151,
Wis. Stats., the City of New Lisbon, in cooperation with the City
of Mauston, hereby establishes a joint airport to be known as the
"Mauston - New Lisbon Union Airport."
Pursuant to § 114.15, Wis. Stats., the City is authorized
to appropriate money in each year for the purpose of aiding and assisting
in the maintenance, operation, management and improvement of the Union
Airport. Upon receipt of an airport budget from the Airport Commission,
representatives from Mauston and New Lisbon shall meet to consider
the airport budget prior to each City's respective budget meetings.
The Cities, with input from the Commission, shall finalize an airport
budget, which shall be submitted to each City for final approval.
Upon approval by both Cities, the airport budget and each City's share
thereof shall become binding upon both Cities and shall be divided
equally between the Cities, added to the tax roll of each City, and
collected by each City in the same manner as other revenues raised
in connection with the general fund.
Either City may withdraw from joint operation and control of
the airport and may relinquish its interest in the airport. Such action
shall be taken by repeal of this article upon 60 days' notice to the
other City.