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VH ic C ITY OF SAN MAIZCOS THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS CENTRAL TExAS SUSTAINABILITY CONSORTIUM LETTER OF INTENT This letter of intent expresses our support of the Central Texas Sustainability Consortium, led by the Capital Area Council of Governments, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Envision Central Texas, and the cities of Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos, in seeking funds through a Regional Sustainability Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the following purposes: Developing an analytical network of tools and models to help the region better plan for sustainable growth and better measure the impact of its development and infrastructure investments; Support the successful development of regional Activity Centers (as defined in the CAMPO 2035 long -range transportation plan) through demonstration projects such as site - specific plans, market studies, code and ordinance enhancements, and other pre - development initiatives; and Improve regional collaboration to identify and help close gaps in existing local plans in ways that will help Central Texas achieve desired region -wide sustainability outcomes in areas such as housing, energy and water use, education and social services in which key decisions are and need to be made at the local level. This letter of intent also expresses our willingness to join the Central Texas Sustainability Consortium at the appropriate time, either before or after the award of a Regional Sustainability Planning Grant. At such time, we intend to execute a memorandum of understanding with other members of the Consortium that clearly defines the scope of our involvement. This letter of intent also expresses our willingness to consider contributing leveraged resources, as available, to support the program of work to be completed by the Consortium. These resources may include direct financial support as well as in --kind contributions of staff time, work or meeting space in our facilities, software and data resources, and other such resources as may be identified by us and by the members of the Consortium upon the development of a complete work plan and financial plan for the program of work. At such time, we will execute a separate letter of agreement that will delineate the specific value and types of resources we will contribute over the duration of the program of work. Mayor Susan Narvaiz ` t CITY HALL * 630 EAST HOPKINS ® SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 75666 e 51 2.393.xxxx * FA CSIMILE 512.Xxx.xxX L��:1v►� : 00@014000TOA