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BISBEE OBSERVER HEADLINES 03-13-2025

Subscribers: The online issue for September 12th is available
Non-subscribers: Headlines and ads will be updated in the late morning

  • Airport Through The Fence Agreements Signed After Ultimatum

    As the cities ultimatum to either get the through the fence agreement signed or access to the airport would be blocked, the four property owners who access the Bisbee Municipal Airport signed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the fence agreements Friday, just one day before the city’s deadline.

    Bisbee Mayor Ken Budge said last week during the March 4, city council meeting that the lack of having agreements in place has cost the city $1.5 million in federal funds over the years and that the city had no choice but to take action.

    He added that the city had been working with the property owners for about two years in an effort to get the FAA required through the fence agreements signed. He said there has been no progress despite meetings with the property owns and FAA representative Mike Williams…….read full story (online subscribers only)

  • Ordinance Will Allow Authorized Agents To Order Removal Of Vehicles In Violation Of City Code

    The Bisbee City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance, adding language to the city code that will allow authorized agents of the city to order the removal of vehicles declared a public nuisance and are in violation of the city code.

    The council approved the Notice of Intent to adopt Ordinance O-25-04; Amending the code of the City of Bisbee, Chapter 12 “Traffic”, Article 12.3 “Parking”, Section 12.3.14 “Inoperable Vehicles” adding additional removal provisions; providing for the repeal of conflicting Ordinances at the March 4 meeting.

    According to information in the agenda packet, the language being added allows for a duly authorized agent who has reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle has been declared a public nuisance may order the removal of the vehicle from public property. The vehicle owner will be liable for the cost of towing and storage incurred…….read full story (online subscribers only)

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