HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3377-07-2006RESOLUTION # 3377-07-2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITIES OF FORT WORTH, LAKE WORTH, RIVER
OAKS, SANSOM PARK, WHITE SETTLEMENT WESTWORTH VILLAGE,
AND WESTOVER HILLS (CITIES) AND THE NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT
RESERVE BASE IN FORT WORTH (NAS JRB} IN SUPPORT OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A JOIN7 4_AND USE STUDY (JLUS) FOR THE NAS JRB
WHEREAS the Cities recognize that the continued operation of the NAS JRB is important to the
economy of the adjacent communities and the larger region and that its future operational
capacity should be protected and
WHEREAS NAS JRB is interested in preparing a JLUS to coordinate future planning efforts of its
operations with surrounding local governments, and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth and the other Cities recognize that the participation in and
development of a JLUS will benefit the Health safety and general welfare of the residents of the
Cities and surrounding areas, and
WHEREAS the Cities and the NAS JRB will form a joint policy committee to guide the
development of the JLUS and to advi;;e the pertinent decision-making bodies on the JLUS
recommendations, and
WHEREAS the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is authorized to apply
for and administer approximately $180 000 in federal funds from the U S Department of Defense
in order to conduct the JLUS and
WHEREAS the federal funds require a 25 percent local match to be equally divided among the
seven cities, so that each of the Cities would contribute funds or in-kind services in an amount not
to exceed $10 000' and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth is able to provide its share of the local match with in-kind
services from the Aviation Department and the Planning Department;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Fort Worth Texas that:.
1 The City Council agrees to participate in the development of a JLUS for NAS JRB by
entering into appropriate agreements with NCTCOG the other Cities, and NAS JRB
2. The City Council supports the appointment of the North Central Texas Council of
Governments as the sponsoring entity for the JLUS
3 The City Council agrees to fund its share of the 10 percent local match for the JLUS
grant, not to exceed $3 000 using in-kind staff time and services.
4 The City Council appoints the Council members from District 3 (Chuck Silcox) and
District 7 (Carter Burdette) as representatives to the JLUS policy committee
5 The City Council commits to a good faith effort to implement the recommendations of
the JLUS as recommended by the policy committee.
Resolution No 3377-07 2006
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, on the 11tH
day of July 2006.
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 7/11/2006 Resolutio No 3377-07 2006
DATE Tuesday July 11 2006
LOG NAME 22JLUS
REFERENCE NO **G-15261
SUBJECT
Adoption of a Resolution Supporting the City's Participation in a Joint Land Use Study for the Nava{
Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution indicating support for the City's
participation in a Joint Land Use Study for the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth
DISCUSSION
The U S Navy has requested participation from the City of Fort Worth and six other cities near NAS JRB
Fort Worth in the preparation of a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS} The JLUS would identify appropriate land
use regulations for property around the base that support continued military operations at the base The
participating cities include Fort Worth Lake Worth River Oaks Sansom Park, White Settlement, Westworth
Village and Westover Hills Based on interest expressed by the seven cities the U S Navy has also
requested that the U S Department of Defense (DOD) Office of Economic Adjustment, consider the NAS
JRB for grant funding to prepare the JLUS
A policy committee composed of elected officials from the seven cites representatives from NAS JRB and
private sector leaders would oversee the preparation of the JLUS The North Central Texas Council of
Governments, with support from the seven cities, would act as the sponsoring entity and submit a grant
application to the DOD Office of Economic Adjustment. The estimated amount of the grant is
$180 000 The required 10 percent local match would be shared equally by the seven cities and can be
provided with the use of in-kind staff hours and production of basic data. This match amount would not
exceed $3 000 for each city The Planning and Aviation departments would provide the in-kind services for
the City of Fort Worth
The study is expected to be completed by spring 2007 The study area is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
and 7
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds
TO Fund/Account/Centers
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office bX. Libby Watson (6199)
Originating Department Head. Fernando Costa (8042)
Additional Information Contact: Jesse Torres (8004)
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