Memorandum
Date: June 2, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Brad Rasmussen, Chair, District 4 Supervisor
Subject: (a) Approve Proclamation Honoring the City of Tavares, Florida, for its Leadership in Seaplane Infrastructure Development and for Partnering with Lake County at the 2026 Clear Lake Splash In; and (b) Authorize the Chair to present the proclamation at the Clear Lake Splash In event in Lakeport
Executive Summary:
HONORING THE CITY OF TAVARES, FLORIDA, FOR ITS LEADERSHIP IN
SEAPLANE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND FOR PARTNERING
WITH LAKE COUNTY AT THE 2026 CLEAR LAKE SPLASH IN
WHEREAS, the City of Tavares, Florida, known as "America's Seaplane City," has pioneered a model for seaplane-friendly community development that has brought lasting economic revitalization to its downtown waterfront and serves as a national example for cities and counties seeking to leverage water aviation as an economic and recreational asset; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tavares, through visionary investment in seaplane infrastructure, has demonstrated that welcoming water flying can transform a community's economy, drawing visitors, businesses, and aviation enthusiasts from across the country and around the world; and
WHEREAS, Bob Tweedie, Economic Development Director of the City of Tavares, has traveled to Lakeport, California, to participate in the 2026 Clear Lake Splash In, held June 4-8 at Skylark Shores Resort, in a spirit of intergovernmental collaboration and shared commitment to water aviation; and
WHEREAS, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, Mr. Tweedie will co-present "Responding to Seaplane Accidents" alongside Tod Dickey and Lake County First Responders, sharing the response plan that the City of Tavares developed to protect pilots, passengers, and the public in the event of a seaplane accident - knowledge that directly benefits Lake County as it advances its own seaplane base development; and
WHEREAS, on F...
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