12-Regional Coordination Committee SupportItem 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.