Repayment of this fee is not guaranteed, if you read it all through. I believe repayment is contingent on excess revenue being available after the completion of the air show. If such funding is not available, what next?

As we know from balloons, weather can be a dominating factor with this type of program. Since this is pretty much a private venture, we have no clue how funds are being utilized. I thought this to be an interesting request, considering the airport organization's new status and lack of any performance records. Is this crew experienced in this type of event? Since we are now providing security/safety precluding re-imbursement, should our city admin take a closer look at the structure/financial plan of the operating organization? Should the cash-strapped citizens be responsible for any financial responsibity to this privately-run event?

This municipal gesture sets a very interesting precedent, especially if fee re-imbursement is slow in coming or not accomplished. How can the next private group requesting police/fire service be denied? Can such decision even be arbitrary now?

Our Council seems to put very little emphasis on City Manager/staff recommendations/concerns, and continues to be consistently inconsistent.