HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 1997 1411 1997 1119RESOLUTION NUMBER 97- 14 11
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE REGIONAL DEFENSE
PARTNERSHIP - 21ST CENTURY TO STRENGTHEN AND
DIVERSIFY THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY IN VENTURA COUNTY
WHEREAS, the military installations located at Point Mugu and Port Hueneme
and their various support activities provide significant employment and economic
benefits within Ventura County; and
WHEREAS, the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission previously
targeted for closure certain military installations within Ventura County; and
WHEREAS, the continued downsizing of military installations within Ventura
County has resulted in a reduction in Department of Defense employment by 20
percent since 1991; and Ventura County continues to sustain substantial economic
dislocation and loss of both military and defense related civilian jobs which undermine
the economic recovery of Ventura County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Defense "Vision 21" seeks to derive a plan for
the downsizing of military installation currently involved in research, development,
evaluation and testing currently undertaken for the Department of Defense; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Defense Partnership - 21st Century (RDP -21) has
been established for the purpose of working with the military to protect and enhance
the strategic military installation and the economic benefits which result from their
operations in Ventura County; and to strengthen and diversify Ventura County's
defense installations and defense related industries through the attraction of new
technology -based industries, the commercialization of defense related technologies,
and the development and implementation of economic partnerships to optimize the
local defense industry resources and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the RDP -21 will undertake activities which support the survival of
defense related facilities; maintain high levels of employment; encourage research,
development, testing and evaluation capabilities; and develop a vision, strategy, and
plan in support of military facilities in Ventura County; and
WHEREAS, the RDP -21 will work closely in partnership with the community,
private business and industry, other governmental jurisdictions, the Economic
Development Collaborative - Ventura County, and the military on mutual goals and
objectives related to enhancing existing military facilities and resulting economic
benefits in Ventura County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Council does hereby express its support of the Regional Defense
Partnership - 21st Century in its programs and activities related to retaining and
enhancing the operations of military facilities in Ventura County, and their resulting
economic benefits to all residents of Ventura County.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 1997.
ATTEST:
Lil ian E. Hare
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss.
CITY OF MOORPARK )
I, Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of
perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 97 -1411 was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Moorpark at a meeting held on the 19°i day of November, 1997, and that the same was adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Evans, Perez, Teasley, Wozniak and Mayor Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 20th day of November, 1997.
Lillian E. Hare, CMC
City Clerk
(seal)