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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-109R <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN <br />MARCOS, TEXAS, ADOPTING (APPROVING) POLICY <br />RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2017 TEXAS <br />MUNICIPAL LEAGUE LEGISLATIVE POLICY. <br />RECITALS: <br />1. The Texas Legislature will convene in the 85th Legislative Session on Tuesday, <br />January 10, 2017. <br />2. The Texas Municipal League (TML) will consider and adopt a 2017 TML <br />Legislative Policy at the 2016 Annual Conference of the Texas Municipal League. <br />3. The purpose of the TML is to advance and sustain the interests of the cities of <br />Texas. <br />4. The City Council finds that the legislative policy positions set forth in this <br />resolution are within the guiding principles and legislative philosophy of TML. <br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, <br />TEXAS: <br />PART 1. That the City of San Marcos requests the Texas Municipal League to accept <br />and adopt the following policy positions as it prepares for the 85th Regular Session of the Texas <br />Legislature: <br />A. Recommend that TML support legislation and additional appropriations for <br />affordable and workforce housing that allows for the expansion and preservation of <br />diverse, affordable housing in cities. <br />B. Recommend that TML oppose state or federal legislation or rules that would <br />negatively affect the provisions of chapter 66 of the Utilities Code, which relates to state - <br />issued cable franchises. <br />C. Recommend that TML support state or federal legislation that would <br />expand the use of public, educational, and government (PEG) fees to include operational <br />and related costs associated with PEG channels. <br />D. Recommend that TML support additional appropriations for the Texas <br />Workforce Commission Skills for Veterans initiative that dedicates funding to address the <br />training needs of post -9/11 veterans returning home and entering the Texas Workforce. <br />E. Recommend that TML oppose legislation that would erode a city's <br />incentive options to enhance its economic development efforts to promote retention and <br />