Florida State Statute 332.0075 & Title VI Compliance

Florida Statute 332.0075 became effective October 1, 2020.  The law mandates the Auditor General perform audits of commercial airports to assure compliance to financial disclosures, purchasing, contracting and ethics requirements.  This law seeks to provide transparency and accountability through these audits as well by providing public access to the requisite disclosure and financial information on the airport’s website.  Lakeland Linder International Airport, through the oversight of the City of Lakeland, fully support and are committed to promoting trust and ethical action in government.

The Intermodal Feasibility Study recommends potential revenue enhancement initiatives along with policy and managerial strategies to improve the Airport's financial performance. The recommended plan of action from this report rests on seven primary strategic initiatives including: attract airline service, secure U.S. Customs and Border Protection, attract more MRO activity, increase GA and Military activity, increase intermodal use of the Airport, non-aviation property development, and airport rebranding.

Lakeland Linder International Airport's Minimum Standards outline the minimum threshold entry requirements for those desiring to provide Commercial Aeronautical Activities to the public at the Airport and provide reasonable opportunities without unjust discrimination. The Minimum Standards are established based upon the conditions at the Airport, the existing and planned facilities at the Airport, and the current and future aviation role of the Airport. Any prospective commercial operator will be required to provide the prescribed minimum level of services contained herein, in order to enter into an agreement, permit, or lease with the City to operate on the Airport. All commercial operators are encouraged to exceed the “minimum” in terms of quality of facilities and/or services. The purpose of the Minimum Standards are to:

• Promote safety
• Promote the economic health of airport businesses
• Promote the orderly development of airport property
• Encourage high quality products, services and facilities to airport users
• Encourage and promote activities that will compliment the area surrounding the airport

In summary, the Minimum Standards establish the minimum requirements to be met by individuals and companies for the privilege of providing Commercial Aeronautical Activities at the Airport. The Airport's Minimum Standards were adopted by the Lakeland City Commission on March 7, 2011.

Lakeland Linder International Airport's Rules and Regulations were established for the safe, orderly, and efficient operation of the Airport and apply to all persons using the Airport for any reason. They were developed with public safety, preservation of facilities, and protection of the public in mind. As a federally obligated airport, the City of Lakeland is required by FAA grant assurances to establish and enforce fair, equal, and not unjustly discriminatory airport rules and regulations. Lakeland Airport Rules and Regulations were adopted by the Lakeland City Commission in 2023.

City of Lakeland Code of Ordinances  Chapter 14 Aviation