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Res 2015-169/adopting guiding principles for the 2016 City of San Marcos Federal Policy Program activities
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Res 2015-169/adopting guiding principles for the 2016 City of San Marcos Federal Policy Program activities
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Administration (FAA) that may impact the municipal airport; and continued <br />development of airport infrastructure and capabilities. <br />• Support efforts related to Lone Star Rail including: highlighting its importance to <br />the region and the commitment of the City to the project with the Administration, <br />the Congressional delegation, and appropriate agencies; supporting rail <br />development policies in the surface transportation bill; and advocating for project <br />specific federal funding. <br />Support transportation infrastructure through identifying and advocating for <br />policies in the reauthorization of federal transportation legislation. <br />Support efforts related to the further development of efficient and economical <br />transit options. <br />Education and Workforce Development <br />Support educational initiatives, including Pre -K through 16 education (ages 3 -25) <br />including higher education and career readiness, and out -of- school -time <br />programs promoting youth development. This will include identifying related <br />opportunities and challenges as Congress moves forward with implementing the <br />Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and reauthorizing the Higher <br />Education Act (HEA). <br />Support adult education initiatives including facilitating partnerships with the <br />Gary Jobs Corps and other efforts to ensure that citizens have the skills <br />necessary for the jobs of the future. This will include working with Gary Job <br />Corps, the national Job Corps program, and our Congressional delegation to <br />explore ways to expand the benefits of the Job Corps program to adults beyond <br />the current program's age parameters. <br />Neighborhoods, Culture, Housing and Sustainable Development <br />Support continued federal funding for the Community Development Block Grant <br />Program; support workforce housing development assisting low to moderate <br />income residents; housing rehabilitation, veterans' housing and employment <br />programs, and increase the availability of affordable housing. <br />Support Sustainable Development through the continuation of grant programs <br />such as CDBG, Livable Communities Act, Choice Neighborhoods and the Strong <br />Cities, and Strong Communities Initiative, energy efficiency and water <br />conservation initiatives, and other programs that promote innovative planning to <br />further community development, while sustaining environmental, economic and <br />cultural resources. <br />River and Environmental Protection <br />2 <br />
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