12-Regional Coordination Committee Support

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Item No. 12 memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: John Godwin, City Manager SUBJECT: REGIONAL COORDINATION COMMITTEE SUPPORT DATE: December 5, 2016 BACKGROUND: The NAS Fort Worth, JRB Regional Coordination Committee (RCC) is a voluntary organization of local governments formed to promote and preserve the military mission at that naval installation. The RCC encourages compatible land use planning, conducts community outreach, and participates in military affairs surrounding NAS Fort Worth, JRB. The RCC also supports legislation that promotes compatible growth and provides cities and counties enhanced options to manage growth near military installations and within training areas. The RCC seeks legislation that promotes compatible development through the following tools: • Creating effective methods to initiate dialogue between project developers, military bases, and city, county, and state officials prior to certain types of development that may adversely affect military operations; • Enhancing communication to inform current and potential residents who may be affected by military operations; and • Supporting collaboration between local governments, state, and the FAA to advance regulations to ensure safe operations of unmanned aircraft. STATUS OF ISSUE: In order to assist them in getting support for these positions, the RCC has asked local governments near military bases to pass a resolution or authorize a letter of support. We have become familiar with the RCC through our work with NCTCOG and its JLUS committee, which has been studying land uses at and near Camp Maxey. (We still could use a council member to volunteer for this committee.) BUDGET: NA RECOMMENDATION: Authorize city manager to send letter of support.