Last year, representatives from JBSA-Randolph’s 12th Flying Training Wing contacted City staff to address concerns about vultures roosting in the Aviation Heights neighborhood. The increasing number of vultures in this area presents a potential hazard to flight operations. At the May 20, 2025 City Council Meeting, a workshop was held to discuss this item. The JBSA Wildlife Biology Team proposed efforts to relocate the roost outside of the T-38 flight pattern, moving the birds away from residential areas and low-flying training zones. These efforts were conducted for approximately two months before being postponed due to staffing limitations.

The JBSA Wildlife Team is now prepared to resume the program, and the City of Schertz Public Affairs team is ready to continue supporting outreach and messaging efforts as done last year, including information shared through Schertz Magazine, the City website, social media, and other communication channels. Attached to this item is the presentation done at the 5/20/25 City Council meeting and also examples of messaging that the Public Affairs team put out in the summer of 2025. The Public Affairs team anticipates the messaging will be similar, but will work directly with the JBSA Wildlife Team to finalize communications.