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A Resolution
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NO. 4332-07-2014
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE THE CREATION OF
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AN AIRPORT OVERLAY FOR
NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE
WHEREAS the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base serves a vital role in national security
and the economy of the City of Fort Worth and the region; and
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WHEREAS the creation or establishment of airport hazards or land uses that are not compatible with
the operations of a military base is a public nuisance, injures the region served by the base, and affects
the welfare of base users and of owners, occupants, and users of land in the vicinity of the base; and
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WHEREAS these nuisances can include any use, activity or structure that may be a hazard to the taking
off, landing, and maneuvering of aircraft or that interfere with visual radar, radio, or other systems for
tracking, acquiring data relating to, monitoring or controlling aircraft or that may be sensitive to the
noise level and vibrations that are typical in the vicinity of an operative airport, and which may result in I
community conflict, reduced quality of life, and possibly impair the utility of the airport and the public
investment in the base; and
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WHEREAS it is necessary for predictable growth and development in the vicinity of the military base,
the long term integrity of the base's usage and operations, and reduction of future conflicts between
operation of the base and development of land in the vicinity of the base that the creation or
establishment of incompatible hazards and land uses be prevented; and
WHEREAS it is further declared that the prevention of the creation or establishment of hazards to air
navigation including communications and electrical interference, lighting, glare, emissions, wildlife attractants, i
and waste disposal facilities and the removal or mitigation of such hazards are public purposes for which a
political subdivision may provide additional regulation through an Airport Overlay; and
WHEREAS it is in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the general public as well as the I
economic stability of Fort Worth and the region that the establishment of hazards be prevented through i
the creation of an Airport Overlay for the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
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Resolution No.4332-07-2014
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That the City Manager is authorized to initiate zoning text and map amendments to create an Airport
Overlay as depicted in Attachment A for purposes of protecting Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint
Reserve Base. i
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Adopted this 22°d day of July, 2014. A:5%*qn?.ba_s
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