REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 7, 2025
FROM
BRETT J. GODOWN, Director, Department of Airports
SUBJECT
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Sponsorships for County Service Area 60's Apple Valley Airshow 2025
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 60 - Apple Valley Airport:
1. Approve the Sponsorship Agreement template, including a non-standard term, for the Apple Valley Airshow 2025.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Airports to make non-substantive changes to the Sponsorship Agreement for the Apple Valley Airshow 2025, as needed, and execute individual agreements, subject to County Counsel review.
(Presenter: Brett J. Godown, Director, 387-8810)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Sponsorship agreements will allow County Service Area 60 (CSA 60) to offset costs associated with producing the Apple Valley Airshow 2025.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CSA 60 has hosted the annual Apple Valley Airshow (Airshow) at the Apple Valley Airport (Airport) since 2008 under the promotion and administration of the Department, except for 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Airshow attracts a wide audience of attendees and provides an opportunity to promote the County. Approximately 10,578 people attended the Airshow in 2022, 9,636 people in 2023, and 12,000 people in 2024.
The Airshow includes many attractions including individual flybys, aerobatic demonstrations, and a host of aircraft displays, such as biplanes. Other entertainment will incl...
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