Res 081-2014 7/15/2014
RESOLUTION NO. 81-2014
Resolution accepting the Sheppard Air Force Base (Sheppard) Joint
Land Use Study (JLUS), Background Report, and Executive
Summary, and endorsing and supporting the strategies described
therein that are intended to encourage the compatibility of
development surrounding Sheppard, maximize Sheppard’s
usefulness to the Air Force, and ensure Sheppard’s long-term
viability as a center of training excellence
WHEREAS, the Sheppard Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study is the result of a
collaborative planning effort by the City of Wichita Falls, City of Burkburnett, City of
Cashion Community, City of Iowa Park, Town of Pleasant Valley, and Wichita County in
Texas; and by the City of Frederick and Tillman County in Oklahoma; Sheppa rd Air
Force Base and representatives of local organizations and agencies;
WHEREAS, the JLUS is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense and the
Office of Economic Adjustment with the primary goal to study the development of
strategies designed to saf eguard the quality of life of residents, the growth and
economic development of the community, and the mission o f the military installation;
WHEREAS, Sheppard Air Force Base has been an integral part of the Wichita
Falls’ community since World War II and has an estimated annual economic impact of
more than one billion dollars;
WHEREAS, the JLUS Report contains recommendations for the implementation
of regional goals and local policies intended to promote cooperative and compatible
land use planning, minimize the impact of military operations in terms of noise and
accident potential on lands in close proximity to Sheppard AFB , increase citizen
awareness of the impacts of military flight operations, and prevent land uses that will
interfere with U.S. Air Force military missions;
WHEREAS the JLUS Policy Committee and Technical Committee have met
numerous times over the past two years and have conducted no less than three public
forums in Wichita Falls, Texas, and three public forums in Frederick, Oklahoma to give
citizens the opportunity to comment on and participate in the JLUS; and
WHEREAS the JLUS Policy Committee unanimously approved and
recommended for adoption by each governing body, the JLUS Report, JLUS
Background Report and the JLUS Executive Summary at its May, 2014 meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The attached Sheppard Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study, Sheppard Air
Force Base Joint Land Use Study Background Report, and Sheppard Air Force
Base Joint Land Use Study Executive Summary attached hereto are accepted, and
the City Council endorses and supports the strategies described therein that are
intended to encourage the compatibility of development surrounding Shepp ard,
maximize Sheppard’s usefulness to the Air Force, and ensure Sheppard’s long term
viability as a center of training excellence.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of July, 2014.
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City Clerk