LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE GENERAL DANIEL “CHAPPIE” JAMES JR. MEMORIAL PLAZA NEAR WAYSIDE PARK
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the License Agreement with the General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation (CJMF) for the General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Plaza near Wayside Park. Also, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary to accept, execute, and administer the Agreement.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. was a Pensacola native, who became one of the most celebrated members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen and the first African-American four-star general in history. General James flew a total of 179 combat missions in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and received numerous civilian awards and military medals for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor (thrice).
The City has been collaborating with the General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc. (CJMF) for the development of an eponymous plaza at Wayside Park, located at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge, also officially named after the General. Along with a statue of General James and the American flag, the plaza will include a static display of a decommissioned, demilitarized F-4C Phantom II fighter jet, the last type of aircraft flown in combat during the Vietnam War by the general.
The License Agreement with CJMF specifies the terms of the collaboration for the Memorial Plaza, including CJMF’s responsibility for the installation and ongoing maintenance of the capital improvements to the Memorial Plaza and the aircraft on loan to the City from NMUSAF. The Loan Agreement establishing the loan of the aircraft from the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) to the City of Pensacola was approved by the City Council on February 24, 2022 and is an exhibit to the License Agreement.
PRIOR ACTION:
February 24, 2022 - City Council approves the Loan Agreement with National Museum of the United States Air Force for a decommissioned F-4C Phantom II fighter jet.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Minimal financial impact to the City of Pensacola will result from this License Agreement, as the installation and ongoing maintenance of the capital improvements to the Memorial Plaza and the loaned aircraft are the responsibility of the CJMF.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
3/1/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
ATTACHMENTS:
1) License Agreement - Chappie James Memorial Plaza near Wayside Park - final draft
2) 22-00171 - Approval of Loan Agreement with NMUSAF - February 24, 2022
3) Sunbiz Info - CJMF - Feb 2022
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