JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –
Bexar County became Joint Base San Antonio’s newest partner
in resolving incompatible development near military locations by adopting the
2015 JBSA-Randolph Joint Land Use Study.
In a public meeting at the Bexar County courthouse Jan. 26,
the Bexar County Commissioner’s Court unanimously passed a resolution adopting
the 2015 JLUS and its recommendations toward supporting the 12th Flying
Training Wing’s mission in the future.
“We are happy to support the flying mission at JBSA-Randolph
and encourage compatible development that helps the military and the county,”
said Tommy Calvert, Bexar County commissioner for Precinct 4. “Randolph is an important part of our
community and contributes over $1 billion to the local economy.”
Completed in July 2015 and funded by the Department of
Defense and the Office of Economic Adjustment, with contributions from Bexar
County, the JLUS fosters open communication between military locations and
community partners to find solutions for issues concerning both parties, such as
plans for residential developments near airfields with high noise levels.
JBSA is proud to continue to work with the local community
to solve these issues and looks forward to more cooperation in the future. Bexar County has been a strong advocate in supporting
the military mission, and signing this resolution reflects their continued
dedication and support, said Meg Reyes, JBSA Installation Encroachment Manager.
Cities around JBSA-Randolph have also been showing their
support for the mission. The cities of Schertz, Live Oak, and Selma have all
adopted the JLUS and its recommendations with resolutions that passed
unanimously.
“I’m proud to help Bexar County promote future growth for JBSA-Randolph
and the cities around it by adopting the Joint Land Use Study. It’s an honor to
work with and support our military,” Calvert said.