ARRA Resolution 17ALAMEDA REUSE AND r AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION NO. 17
IN SUPPORT OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HORNET (CV -12) FOUNDATION
Whereas it is proposed that the xUSS Hornet (Hornet) be berthed at Naval Air Station
Alameda to serve as a museum and tourist attraction; and
Whereas the Aircraft Carrier Hornet Foundation (ACHF) is a not for profit corporation
incorporated in the State of California for the sole purpose of facilitating the acquisition of and
administering the ongoing operations of the Hornet as a community and national resource for the
benefit of all citizens and visitors; and
Whereas ACHF intends to operate the Hornet as an educational and community resource;
and
Whereas ARRA recognizes and endorses ACHF's economic requirements outlined in the
plans as presented to the Base Reuse Advisory Group (BRAG) and Alameda Reuse and
Redevelopment Authority (ARRA), and finds it consistent with the Community Reuse Plan; and
Whereas the efforts and plans of ACHF enjoy wide support by the citizens and organizations
in the City of Alameda, including the Chamber of Commerce, local business associations, and the
College of Alameda; and
Whereas ARRA will provide advice and support and endorsements as is reasonable for
negotiations between ACHF and Federal Agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment
Authority that ARRA supports the overall master plan of ACHF to renovate the Hornet and operate
it as a museum and tourist attraction; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ARRA supports the efforts of ACHF to raise the money
necessary to successfully renovate the Hornet and operate it as a viable museum and tourist
attraction that will benefit the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as evidence of its support for ACHF and its effort,
ARRA has agreed to enter into good faith negotiations with ACHF to execute a five -year lease with
reasonable rights of extension within its power to do so.
Revised July 30, 1996
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17 was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority in a meeting assembled
on the 5th day of June, 1996, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 9
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTENTIONS: 0
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Date: July 31, 1996