HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4925-04-2018 A Resolution
NO. 4925-04-2018
SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF JOINING FORCES,
A JOINT LAND USE STUDY
WHEREAS, in 2008 the Joint Land Use Study was published to prevent
encroachment and promote compatible land use involving the Cities of Benbrook, Fort
Worth, Lake Worth, River Oaks, Westworth Village, and White Settlement, as well as
Tarrant County, and to establish an oversight committee now known as the Regional
Coordination Committee (RCC); and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Joint Land Use Study, Joining Forces, builds upon the Joint
Land Use Study (2008) to include study areas in all of northern Texas such as the Naval
Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base; Redmond Taylor Army Heliport ( RTAHP); Fort
Wolters Training Center; Camp Maxey Training Center; Eagle Mountain Training Center;
Brownwood and Brady Military Operating Areas; and Colonel Stone Army Reserve
Center; and
WHEREAS, Joining Forces was created as a collaborative process among local
governments, military installations, stakeholders, and citizens to identify and mitigate
encroachment issues that may affect current and future military missions and
surrounding communities and to establish a dialogue between these parties concerning
common interests, education, planning; and
WHEREAS, the new study addresses issues including aviation and airspace safety
related to drones/unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), air pollution and emissions, the need
for communication among all installations and defense communities, energy-related
infrastructure, and noise management; and
WHEREAS, recommendations in the study include working to increase awareness
of security and safety risks associated with UAS operations, communicating with
communities surrounding military installations, monitoring developments near
installations to determine compatibility and coordination, and implementing or pursing
compatible state legislation; and
WHEREAS, collaboration between local governments, developers, stakeholders
and military installations is essential for continued safety and overall success in military
operations and limiting encroachment.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
Section 1. City of Fort Worth endorses and supports vital military installations throughout
the North Central Texas Region.
Section 2. City of Fort Worth endorses and supports Joining Forces and its voluntary
recommendations for local and state governments as well as military installations
to promote compatible development that protects public health, safety, and
welfare, and the ability of the military to accomplish its vital training and
operational missions.
Section 3. City of Fort Worth supports coordination with communities and other local
governments surrounding military installations in North Central Texas, and other
study areas to implement compatibility strategies.
Section 4. City of Fort Worth supports monitoring future developments in cities surrounding
military installations to maintain compatible land use and safety.
Section 5. City of Fort Worth reaffirms support for and participation in the Regional
Coordination Committee and action it takes.
Section 6. This resolution shall be in effect immediately upon action.
Adopted this 3`d day of April, 2018.
ATTEST:
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Mar J. Kays it Secretary
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