presentation to the defense technology cluster september 25, 2007 military transformation task force
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Presentation to the Defense Technology Cluster
September 25, 2007
Military Transformation Task Force
• 7th largest city in US• 1.4 million population • Strong healthcare, financial services, logistics,
telecommunications, and automotive manufacturing sectors
Military Impact in San Antonio
San Antonio is a large metro area with a diverse economy:
Military impact
• $5.2 billion economic impact in 2006• Department of Defense employs over 89,000 employees with
an annual payroll of $2.7 billion• One in every four citizens is a military healthcare beneficiary
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• Loss of Air Force Military Personnel Center- Randolph AFB • Loss of Computer Service Center
BRAC in San Antonio1993
1995 • Closure of Kelly Air Force Base • Retained Brooks Air Force Base
2005
• Expansion of Fort Sam Houston to include consolidation of military medical training, HQ Installation Management Command and HQ Army Contracting Agency
• Retained Cryptology missions at Lackland AFB• Departure of Air Force missions from Brooks City-Base (formerly
Brooks AFB), but retained 1 of every 3 Air Force jobs in community
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2005 BRAC ImpactsEconomic Impact
Challenges and Opportunities
Toyota Motor Manufacturing • $1.2 billion investment• 2,000 jobs • $70 million in public
infrastructure plus other incentives
2005 BRAC• $2.1 billion investment • 11,200 jobs• $14.26 million in City bond
package for infrastructure improvements near Ft. Sam plus $34.3 million in state transportation projects
• Retention of missions• Air capacity issues• Encroachment
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San Antonio Military Missions Task Force
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• Advocacy for San Antonio missions during 2005 BRAC process
Community-Military Cooperation
• Single integrated voice at highest levels of city, county and private sector leadership
• Committees established to work through various issues
Long-term cooperation
• Established community- military relationships and communications channels
• Successfully implemented 1993 and 1995 BRAC recommendations
• Enables proactive handling of 2005 BRAC issues
Military Transformation Task Force
The Office of Military Affairs (OMA) is the single point of contact for the City of San Antonio on military and Base Realignment And Closure (BRAC) related issues.
Mission:• To prepare the community for challenges and opportunities associated with BRAC-related growth. • To work with the military to sustain and enhance mission readiness.• To develop and institutionalize relationships between the community and the military on issues of common concern.
Duties:• Work with local community leaders• Provide staff support to the MTTF and its committees• Undertake studies in coordination with the MTTF to develop a Growth Management Plan to address BRAC-related issues such as transportation and infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, economic development and commercial revitalization, and healthcare delivery
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Community Visioning Session, February 9, 2007
Purpose:To inform the community about BRAC actions and their potential impact on San Antonio, and to engage the community to identify issues and develop solutions to the challenges and opportunities posed by BRAC-related growth for further study in the Office of Military Affairs’ Growth Management Plan
Deliverables: • Visioning Session Report & Bulletin• Action Items for the MTTF Committees• Study questions for Growth Management Plan
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Industry Day, April 2, 2007• Coordinated by The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce with
support from OMA and Bexar County
Goals:• Make local community aware of BRAC-related construction
opportunities• Identify timelines for BRAC construction projects• Meet with representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force
Center for Environmental Excellence, Air Education and Training Command, Fort Sam Houston and military medical community
• Network with prime contractors, subcontractors, large businesses, small businesses (small, HUBZone, disadvantaged, service disabled)
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Community Support for BRAC
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The joint City of San Antonio, Bexar County, and The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce initiative to assist the military in implementing BRAC 2005 actions, address impacts on the community and leverage BRAC actions to strengthen our economy and revitalize our neighborhoods
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EconomicDevelopmentDepartment
Bexar CountyCommis-
sioners Court
Executive Integration Oversight
Board (EIOB)
San Antonio Integration
Office (SAIO)
Community Advisory
Committee(CAC)
Military Transformation
Task Force(MTTF)
Texas Military Preparedness Commission
Office ofMilitaryAffairs
Economic andCommunity
DevelopmentCommittee
San AntonioCity Council
EconomicDevelopmentDepartment
EconomicDevelopment
MilitaryAffairs
Committee
GreaterChamberBoard of Directors
BDA CEO andStaff
Brooks Develop-ment Authority(BDA) Board of
Directors
DefenseTechnology
Cluster
DefenseTransformation
Institute
State Military
OtherCMPO’s**
Community
County City ChamberBrooks
City-BaseAETCA5/8
**Community Military Partnering Organizations
As of 07/29/07
Relationship Chart of San Antonio’s Community BRAC Entities
Committee: Transportation & Infrastructure Support for BRAC
Co-Chairs: Carroll Schubert & Arthur Emerson
Mission: Examine BRAC related growth and determine transportation and infrastructure needs to support BRAC and the community
Growth Management Plan Studies: 1. Fort Sam Houston Off-Post—On-Post Transportation Infrastructure
Plan: This comprehensive study would examine the road infrastructure requirements both up to and on the post and provide recommendations on how Fort Sam Houston and the City San Antonio can coordinate and synchronize road infrastructure development
2. SAMMC Public Transportation: Study will assess the potential public transportation requirements and provide solutions for supporting the two SAMMC campuses
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Committee: Neighborhood Revitalization & Local Community Impacts
Co: Chairs: Howard Peak & Leo Gomez
Mission:
To determine the potential impact of BRAC-related growth on local neighborhoods and communities and potential opportunities for revitalization, and ensure land uses/activities proposed at Fort Sam Houston will not negatively impact neighborhoods adjacent to the Post
Growth Management Plan Studies:
Fort Sam Houston Neighborhood Revitalization and Redevelopment: Study will assess the impact on the neighborhoods surrounding Fort Sam Houston, many of which are in need of revitalization and redevelopment, as a result of the base’s increase in mission and personnel
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Committee: Economic Development & Business Opportunities
Co: Chairs: Scott Gray & GP Singh
Mission: To identify issues and develop solutions relating to contract
and business development opportunities for local businesses as a result of BRAC-related growth in San Antonio.
Growth Management Plan Studies:
1. Fort Sam Houston Commercial Revitalization and Reuse of Army Property: This initiative would work at the behest of the Army at Fort Sam Houston and the Corps of Engineers in Fort Worth to assess the potential transfer or lease of available Army land and facilities on the perimeter of the base and the potential for commercial revitalization and reuse
2. BRAC Expansion: Through contract services, the Task Force will assess the kinds and types of jobs moving to San Antonio, new employment opportunities for our citizens, local contracting opportunities, off-base housing requirements and opportunities for attracting new military contractors to locate in San Antonio
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Committee: Healthcare Delivery & Medical Partnerships
Co: Chairs: Harold Timboe & Daniel Perugini
Mission: To examine the impact of BRAC on the community’s healthcare industry and health care
delivery system.
Growth Management Plan Studies: 1. Sustainment of Health Care Services: The study will examine the redistribution of
healthcare services as a result of WHMC realignment, determine gaps in healthcare delivery and potential solutions, and determine whether a potential re-use of Wilford Hall could alleviate any potential strains in the healthcare system
2. Military Clinical Training: Study will examine partnerships that can be formed with local hospitals and medical providers to assist the military with their medical training
3. Fort Sam Houston Research Park: Examine opportunities for a public-private research opportunities in key medical capabilities including prosthetics, robotics, regenerative medicine and combat medic training
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Committee: Legislative & Public Relations
Chair: Mark Frye
Mission:
To develop and communicate information related to the BRAC transformation of San Antonio's military installations to the community and develop legislative proposals, if necessary, to support implementation of BRAC 2005 actions in San Antonio.
Committee Activities:
1. Marketing Initiatives (including ADC participation)
2. Information Brochures, e.g., EUL
3. BRAC Newsletter
4. BRAC “Fast Facts” Pamphlet
5. BRAC Funding—SA to DC Trip Participation
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Additional Initiatives:• BRAC Mission Relocation—Provide community information to missions moving
to San Antonio. Coordinated by The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
• Procurement/Matchmaking Fair—Provide information and opportunities on BRAC construction for local businesses. Coordinated by Bexar County
• Military Impact Study—Examine military’s economic impact on San Antonio and the region. Coordinated by City of San Antonio Economic Development Department
• Office of Military Affairs Website—Provide information to the community on local BRAC and military related issues. (www.sanantonio.gov/oma)
• Joint Land Use Study—Undertake a JLUS in coordination with the Army to examine encroachment issues around Camp Bullis to assure mission viability
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