Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2008-39-Support of Eglin AFB — reading text

RESOLUTION 08- 39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, WELCOMES AND SUPPORTS FLORIDA, THE INCORPORATION AND BED- DOWN OF THE F- 35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER INTEGRATION TRAINING CENTER AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE FLORIDA. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: 1. INTENT: The City Council of Fort Walton Beach welcomes and supports the incorporation and bed- down of the F- 35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. a. Air power is vital part of America' s Military arsenal. b. The current fighter fleet is aging and is being replaced as required for our national security. Fighter, called the F- 35 Lightning II, represents a c. The Joint Strike to the Department of Defense and our quantum leap in capability international partners, providing precision engagement and global attack for our Air Forces. with world- class d. Eglin' s Test and Training Complex is a national resource capabilities and the capacity to absorb new missions. 2. PURPOSE: Eglin was selected by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process as a. the optimum mission location and most cost- effective solution for for the bed- down of the F- establishing a Joint Integrated Training Center 35. b. The F- 35 mission at Eglin will ensure America' s air dominance and Eglin' s sustainability in the strategic defense of our country. and c. The City of Fort Walton Beach welcomes and supports the incorporation Center at bed- down of the F- 35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training working with Eglin Air Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; and is committed to Base for resolution of compatibility issues associated with this mission. of Decision should d. The City of Fort Walton Beach resolves that the Record be finalized as possible soon as to allow for continued planning and cooperation to establish the F- 35 JSF ITC at Eglin AFB. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by City Cou nci I. Page 1 of 2 ADOPTED Mayor Mike Anderson q -0 ~ q-- APPROVED FOR FORM: ATTEST: Page 2 of 2  I L- ~', V City of Fort Walton Beach li~' W7 ~ .,~' , America' s Most Beautiful Beaches u VI / .' ~,' . 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb. org September 11 , 2009 Mayor David Cadle City of Crestview 198 North Wilson PO Box 1209 Crestview, FL 32536 Dear ~: 9, 2008, the Fort Walton At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of September Beach City Counciladopted Res. 08- 39 supporting the incorporation and bed- down of the F- 35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Regards, da Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  I L- '~", City of Fort Walton Beach I~ ,~(. i~ j\ I.i."" \.~_~ W7 ; r -, America' s Most Beautiful Beaches 7' '., 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb. org September 11 , 2008 Mayor Craig Barker City of Destin 4200 Two Trees Road Destin, FL 32941- 3323 Dear ~ er: 9, 2008, the Fort Walton At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of September Beach Council City Res. 08- 39 supporting the adopted incorporation and bed- Center at Eglin Air down of the F- 35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Force Base, Florida. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Regards, Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  I L- '\'\ V 1A: City of Fort Walton Beach W7 ~". f · America' s Most Beautiful Beaches VI /~ .: " ," ". 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbrnayor@fwb. org September 11 , 2008 Mayor Vizell Robbins, Jr. City of Laurel Hill PO Box 158 Laurel H:" F.L 32 67- 0158 j Dear MaV~ ins: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of September 9, 2008, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted Res. 08- 39 supporting the incorporation and bed- down of the F- 35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Regards, th MIke Anderson Mayor Ive  4A. j; i L- \~'.\ Clty of Fort Walton Beach I' if" L ," W7 ~"" ...- · America' s Most