HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4902 - Establishes LRRC - 07_13_1995Resolution No. 4902
July 13, 1995
Item #43
JOINT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Lubbock and the region have shown great support for Reese Air Force Base
and have banded together to retain Reese Air Force Base after it was included on the base closure
list; and
WHEREAS, Reese Air Force Base remained on the BRAC closure list as of July 1, 1995
which was recommended to the President; and
WHEREAS, Although Lubbock and the region will continue to make every effort to keep
Reese Air Force Base open; there is a need to begin contingency planning for conversion of
Reese Air Force Base to civilian use; and
WHEREAS, In determining the best civilian reuse resource of Reese Air Force Base, it is
imperative to establish a planning process that is inclusive of all interested parties; NOW
THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LUBBOCK CITY COUNCIL AND COUNTY
COMMISSIONER'S COURT:
To establish a Lubbock/Reese Redevelopment Committee (LRRC), wherein the Lubbock
City Council shall appoint three members (Mayor, two Councilmembers), the County
Commissioners shall appoint two members (County Judge, one Commissioner), and the City
Council and County Commissioners shall jointly concur the President of SPAG, the President of
the Frenship Independent School District Board, the President of Texas Tech University, and the
President of South Plains College. Chairmen of the LRRC Subcommittees and the Reese AFB
Base Commander, or his designee shall be ex-officio members of the LRRC.
THE PURPOSE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LRRC SHALL INCLUDE,
BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
1. Development of an overall mission statement and objectives to be achieved in the reuse
and redevelopment of Reese AFB.
2. Creation of at least eight (8) subcommittees with chairs appointed for each by the LRCC
as follows;
AVIATION SUBCOMMITTEE - Inventory all aspects of base land uses that are
exclusively devoted to aviation and to investigate the feasibility and marketability
of converting a portion of the Reese AFB to private aviation -related businesses.
• BASE PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE - Serve as an
overall coordinating function for analysis of existing and proposed redevelopment
land uses.
• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE - Receive input on all
potential redevelopment opportunities and to investigate the feasibility and
marketability of suggested economic development projects.
• EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE - Obtain input from all education concerns.
Carefully investigate the education needs of base redevelopment alternatives.
• ENVIRONMENT SUBCOMMITTEE - Work closely with Reese AFB to identify
all environmental concerns and work with Base Planning and Infrastructure
committee to identify all "clean parcels" for early redevelopment opportunities.
• HOUSING AND HOMELESS SUBCOMMITTEE - Identify the extent of
homelessness within the City of Lubbock and the extent to which base resources
might address some of these needs. Assess all available housing at Reese AFB by
type, location and reuse alternatives.
• HUMAN RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE - Develop an extensive resource list
of all entities and/or individuals willing to help with the Reese redevelopment
efforts including a listing of their expertise and desired area to concentrate on.
Also, develop a loaned executive program to help in the particular areas of
professional expertise and develop a system for documenting local in -kind
contributions for redevelopment grants from the state or federal agencies.
MEDICAL SUBCOMMITTEE - Lubbock has become established as a regional
medical center. Investigate the opportunities for expansion of medical growth
opportunities and coordinate closely with the Economic Development and Land
Use subcommittees.
Other subcommittees as determined necessary by the LRRC.
3. Membership of each subcommittee should be approximately twelve (12) members with
the chairs appointed by the LRRC.
4. The LRRC and its committees shall hold meetings and receive citizen input as needed to
help determine the best reuse alternatives for the base.
5. In close cooperation with Reese AFB personnel, conduct tours to help market reuse
opportunities for the base.
6. Work closely with the City of Lubbock and County to engage necessary consultant
services to develop a base reuse plan.
7. Other activities as determined necessary by federal or state guidelines needed to convert
the base to civilian use in a timely manner.
8. Continue to function and remain active until a Lubbock/Reese Redevelopment Authority
is created as a legal entity to take ownership of base property and to execute leases and
contracts for base reuse.
Passed by the City Council (his 13th day of July , 1995.
VID R. LAMUSTON,
Passed by the County Commissioner's Court this T day of J� ;�, 1995.
DON McBEATH, COUNTY JUDGE
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