The Board of Supervisors has approved a deal to have the Orange County Fire Authority continue to provide service over the next five years.
Tag: John Wayne Airport
Posted inGovernment
Supervisors to Again Discuss Privatizing Airport Firefighting
Under the current proposal, supervisors would extend their existing agreement with the Orange County Fire Authority for another year.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine, Norberto Santana Jr.
John Wayne Airport Might Accept Bids for Private Firefighting
County Board of Supervisors authorized the first step toward a $5-million outsourcing contract.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
County: Engineers Should Pay for Extra Airport Construction Work
An “error or omission” by the architect-engineering company working on the new terminal at John Wayne Airport led to an unexpected $1.5-million bill, according to county.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine
Supervisors Back Away From Cutting Airport Firefighters
Instead of eliminating positions, supervisors approve one-year
contract extension and an outsourcing study.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine
Officials Set to Propose Airport Firefighter Job Cuts
Officials say reducing the number of firefighters who serve the
airport would save $600,000. Firefighter union leaders say
passenger safety would be threatened.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
Community Editorial: OC Business Council’s ‘Red Carpet’ Awards
“Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet” recognizes 10 local
governments for innovative programs that spur private sector.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
A $50,000 Party for a Parking Lot?
Supervisor Shawn Nelson objects to spending half the airport’s
annual marketing budget to celebrate the opening of a new terminal
and parking structure.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Irvine, Newport Beach, Top Stories
Still No Healthy Debate on Airport Concessions
Nary a word was spoken about the nutritional value of food at
John Wayne Airport as supervisors approve lucrative concession
contract.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Healthy Choices Left Out of Airport Concession Debate
Supervisors set to decide who gets the John Wayne Airport food
services contract. Talk so far has centered more on money than the
quality of the food.
