The City of Naples Airport Authority, in compliance with the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation 49 CFR Part 26, has updated its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Overall Goal and Methodology for FY 2008. The Authority has done so in anticipation of receiving Federal Aviation Administration financial assistance.

In compliance with all provisions set forth in 49 CFR Part 26, the Authority has established an overall DBE goal of 2.7% for its federally funded projects throughout FY 2008.

The DBE Program and its components are available for public review during normal business hours at the Naples Municipal Airport Administrative office, 160 Aviation Drive North, Naples, FL 34104.

The Authority and U. S. DOT will accept public comment for forty-five (45) days concerning the plan, commencing with the date of this notice. Comments should be sent in writing to the attention of DBE Liaison Officer, Mr. Erv Dehn, at the above address.