LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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LOAN AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (NMUSAF) FOR DECOMMISSIONED F-4C PHANTOM II FIGHTER JET AT THE GENERAL DANIEL “CHAPPIE” JAMES MEMORIAL PLAZA IN WAYSIDE PARK
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the 2022-2024 Loan Agreement, SDA0443, with the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF) Community Static Display Loan Program for the loan of historical property, a decommissioned F-4C Phantom II fighter jet, in a static display at General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Plaza in Wayside Park. Also, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary to accept, execute, and administer the Agreement and subsequent renewals of the Agreement.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. was a Pensacola native, who became the most celebrated member 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 valor in service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor (thrice).
The City is working in collaboration 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 Loan Agreement establishes the loan of the aircraft from the United States Air Force to the City of Pensacola. Under the obligations of the loan, the City is responsible for the historical property and the City is currently working with CJMF on an agreement to bring before Council in March related to the transportation, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the aircraft.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Minimal financial impact to the City of Pensacola will result from this loan agreement, as the transportation, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the aircraft will be under the General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation Inc., per pending agreement with the City.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
2/15/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Loan Agreement with Attachments
PRESENTATION: No end