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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation for Dave Daly, Airport Manager, upon his retirement from the Solano County Department of General Services, honoring him for 29 years of public service, including 8 years of dedicated public service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation for Dave Daly, Airport Manager, upon his retirement from the Solano County Department of General Services, honoring him for 29 years of public service, including 8 years of dedicated public service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Dave Daly retired on January 9, 2020 as Airport Manager with the Department of General Services after over 8 years of public service to Solano County and its residents.
Mr. Daly began his Solano County career in June 2011 as the Airport Manager, in the Department of General Services and has overseen a wide range of changes and developments at Nut Tree Airport. His first task was to tackle the Airport Master Plan, a document used to guide the Airport’s future development in concert with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s guidelines. He also developed the Airport Business Plan, a document that highlights and promotes future possible aeronautical and commercial expansion on the Airport’s property.
While serving as Airport Manager, Mr. Daly oversaw several major projects on the field. He increased the safety and security of the airport with FAA-approved and funded fence and gate improvements, along with a necessary runway shift of 900 feet away from the large canal at the end of Runway 20. He was instrumental in coordinating with ICON Aircraft’s move to Solano County and in having their “through the fence” access and taxiway approved by the FAA.
Mr. Daly improved all aspects of the Nut Tree Airport, from the buildings and tenant spaces to customer service. He oversaw the building of 26 new t-hangars and the renovation of the Airport Administration Building, along with other office spaces. He was awarded the CGSA Award for Excellence in Management in 2016. He also received the 2017 CSAC Eagle Award for excellence in risk management for his work on the Obstruction Removal Project, which required orchestrated communication between several entities associated with the Airport, including the City of Vacaville, the Center for Freedom and Flight and Solano Community College.
Prior to working for Solano County, Mr. Daly worked for the City of Merced, Yolo County and the City of Lincoln in various roles. He retires with over 29 years of public service and a record of professionalism, excellent project management, and dedication to outstanding customer service.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials and plaque are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose to not approve and present the plaque of appreciation. This alternative is not recommended because Mr. Dave Daly’s service to Solano County is worthy of recognition and provides a positive example for others.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County’s Administrator’s Office has reviewed the item and concurs with the department’s recommendation.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION