The City of Winter Haven, Florida (hereafter the "city") has long recognized the value
of the Winter Haven Municipal Airport Gilbert Field (hereafter "airport") in the promotion
and sustaining the quality of life for all residents, citizens and users of the airport.
In addition to increasing and maintaining property values, the airport provides an
important means for education, transportation, infrastructure and recreational enhancement.
Thus, the airport provides a physical, psychological and economic incentive to the
city and its residents, citizens, and users. As the airport continues to add to the
economic development and quality of life for all of the residents, citizens, and users
of the airport it is vital that city continues to facilitate the communication about
issues relating to the airport with the community it serves. Therefore, the purpose
and intent of this article is to protect and preserve the airport and the city by
receiving up to date information and suggestions in an advisory capacity to aid the
city commission, the city manager, or any department of city government in its respective
legislative oversight, regulatory, and/or other prescribed duties relating to the
operation of a quality general purpose airport.
