Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2011-40--supporting the missions of Eglin and Hurlburt — reading text

RESOLUTION 201140 I I IFS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MISSIONS OF EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE AND HURLBURT FIELD; THAT THEY REMAIN ACTIVE AND VITAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FORWARD CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Whereas, the United States Air Force, upon direction from the Department of Defense, is in the process of restructuring its civilian workforce in an effort to consolidate support functions; and Whereas, the Air Force Materiel Command ( AFMC) announced that 351 civilian positions will be eliminated at Eglin Air Force Base; and Whereas, the Department of Defense Global Base Support announced that 100 civilian position will be eliminated at Hurlburt Field; and Whereas, the reduction in force is a result of restructuring in order to reduce civilian manpower to fiscal year 2010 levels; and Whereas, the restructuring will be implemented by October 1, 2012; and Whereas, Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field are vital not only to our national security but also to the economic security of the communities of Northwest Florida. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The City Council supports the mission of Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field and finds that mission to so vital to our national security and local economy that these installations remain active military installations. Section 2. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Congressman Jeff Miller, Senator Bill Nelson and Senator Marco Rubio and a copy to the Florida League of Cities. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the City Council and signature by the Mayor. Adopted by the City of Fort Walton Beach City Council on this 13`h day of December, 2011. Mike Anderson, Mayor Approved For Legal Sufficiency ayward ces, Jr., City ttomey  l ty of Fort Walton Beach America' s Most Beautiful Beaches 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW " Fort Walton Beach, Fl 32548 850) 833 -9500' Fax ( 850) 833 -9640 hy R_vb.or TDD (850) 833 -9925 Mike Anderson Mayor 850- 833 -9510 mandersori bore T oRl DA n rr h5 ue o CtT s December 19, 2011 1AAPro R06c, The Honorable Jeff Miller Bill N,,.As , 2439 Rayburn HOB Washington DC 20515 -0901 Dear Congressman Miller: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of December 13, 2011, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted the attached Res. 2011 -40 supporting the Missions of Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field; that they remain active and vital military installations. Regards, Mike Anderson Mayor mp iRUE AND P REGT G BEAGN A CEPi1FIE0 CRY OF FOFJ WA'- Y CLERK N Ep SPEN EP, car BY'. IZ_1q I ATfi: