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Commission hears update on abandoned aircraft; flags legal fee increase in draft budget
Summary
Staff reported the owner of an abandoned aircraft has been contacted and expects to remove it within two to three weeks; commissioners also questioned a rise in legal fees reflected in the draft budget and asked for clarification on whether those costs could be recovered depending on counsel’s advice.
Staff told the commission they have continued outreach about an abandoned aircraft at the field and that the owner, who has been in contact, reported illness but expects to remove the aircraft within two to three weeks.
During budget review commissioners noted a legal fees line item that was initially budgeted at $10,000 and is now showing a larger amount described in the discussion as roughly $27,000. Commissioners asked whether legal costs are recurring or tied to specific matters and whether, if appropriate, the city could seek to recoup fees in cases counsel deems meritorious.
No formal decisions were taken; commissioners asked staff to clarify the origin and expected trajectory of the legal fees and to report back at a later date.
