Res 053-2015 5/5/2015
Resolution No. _53-2015__
Resolution endorsing formation of the Joint Land Use Study
Policy Oversight and Implementation Committees and on-going
support and commitment to execute the various implementation
strategies developed in collaboration wit h the JLUS project
partners
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls (City) recognizes the continued
operation of Sheppard Air Force Base (SAFB) is important to the regional economy
and supports execution of the identified implementation strategies developed as
part of the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) with SAFB, which also includes the United
States Air Force auxiliary airfield in Frederick, Oklahoma, in order to protect future
operational capabilities; and ,
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of continued participation in
the implementation phase of the JLUS and coordination with JLUS project partners
as it will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Wich ita
Falls and surrounding areas; and ,
WHEREAS, the City endorses the formation of the JLUS Policy Oversight
Committee, which will be responsible for reviewing progress toward completion of
JLUS strategy recommendations with the expectation of convening at least annually
to address project partner accomplishments and findings from the JLUS
Implementation Committee; and,
WHEREAS, the City endorses the formation of a JLUS Implementation
Committee which provides staff-level direction and updates to the JLUS Policy
Oversight Committee, and will be responsible for tracking and assisting, as
necessary and appropriate, the completion of the recommended JLUS
strategies/actions by each project partner while convening quarterly or as needed
throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. There is hereby created a JLUS Policy Oversight Committee and the
JLUS Implementation Committee.
2. The JLUS Policy Oversight Committee shall consist of the following
members or their designee:
Mayor of the City of Wichita Falls, Chairperson
Mayor of the City of Burkburnett
Mayor of City of Cashion
Councilor of Frederick, Oklahoma (Jim Smith)
SAFB 82dTRW Commander
SAFB 80FTW Commander
Wichita County Judge
3. The JLUS Implementation Committee shall also consist of the following
members or their designee based on their position as a municipal, state, and/or
federal employee:
Wichita Falls Planning Administrator, Chairperson
Wichita Falls Deputy City Manager
Wichita Falls City Attorney
Burkburnett City Manager
Cashion City Appointee
Frederick, Oklahoma City Manager
Wichita County Retired Commissioner Precinct #2
SAFB 82d TRW MSG Commander
SAFB 80th OSS Commander
SAFB Civil Engineer
Sheppard Military Affai rs Committee Executive Director
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of May, 2015.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk