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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

Military Transformation Task Force

• 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

Military Transformation Task Force

San Antonio Military Missions Task Force

Military Transformation Task Force

• 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

Military Transformation Task Force

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

Military Transformation Task Force

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)

Military Transformation Task Force

Community Support for BRAC

Military Transformation Task Force

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

Military Transformation Task Force

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

Military Transformation Task Force

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

Military Transformation Task Force

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

Military Transformation Task Force

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

Military Transformation Task Force

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

Military Transformation Task Force