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Kingman picks 'Flying Fortress' for Rancho Santa Fe interchange, conditions private funding by April 30
Summary
The Kingman City Council voted to rename the Rancho Santa Fe Parkway interchange 'Flying Fortress' after a public vote; the motion conditions the change on payment of an ADOT invoice by April 30 and was backed by community fundraising.
The Kingman City Council on April 1 approved naming the Rancho Santa Fe Parkway traffic interchange “Flying Fortress,” provided cash donations sufficient to pay ADOT's invoice are received by April 30 and that the city does not use municipal funds for the cost.
Council staff reported the council previously submitted four candidate names to a public vote. City staff presented the survey results: Flying Fortress 30.8 percent, Rancho Santa Fe 30.2 percent, Rattlesnake Wash 20.7 percent and Army Airfield 2 percent. The council retains discretion to adopt a name; Vice Mayor moved a conditional motion to adopt Flying Fortress contingent on receipt of funds by April 30.
Citizen Paul Gaines, who led a community campaign, told the council the public outreach exceeded expectations and emphasized the historical and aviation ties to the name. “I think the community really is gonna win because this is gonna really put the stamp. It's gonna put a certain stamp in the name of recognition, again, with worldwide recognition of the name and the history of Kingman and aviation,” Gaines said.
Manager Walsh told council staff had received $500 in donations and that the total invoice to be paid to ADOT was $6,326, leaving a remainder of $5,826. Staff said if the funds are received by April the consultant can update plans in time for ADOT's sign ordering schedule; the consultant estimated four weeks to complete plans once a change order is signed.
Vice Mayor moved the conditional motion; it was seconded and carried. During discussion Vice Mayor and other council members repeatedly emphasized the condition that the city would not pay the invoice and that private donations or a campaign would satisfy the cost.
Council and staff discussed a possible ribbon-cutting and community events should Flying Fortress be adopted and said organizers were exploring arranging a visiting B-17 “Sentimental Journey” aircraft for a future celebration, and potential museum fundraising tied to the name.
