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Capital Area Texas Sustainability Consortium Memorandum of Understanding Member of the Steering Committee PREAMBLE I. The parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are a broad -based consortium of public, private, academic and nonprofit stakeholders in the Central Texas region (Austin -Round Rock -San Marcos MSA) that seeks to build on the region's previous efforts to create innovative and effective strategies to refine and implement the region's plan and vision for sustainable development. Il. The purpose of this MOU is to ratify the earlier creation of the Capital Area of Texas Sustainable Communities Consortium (Consortium) and provide a mutual understanding among its members that, having the capability and experience to work collaboratively, will implement the strategies and projects as set forth by the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant received by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). III. There is a recognized need among the parties for a coordinated, collaborative regional effort to prepare and carry out a successful plan to create stronger, more sustainable communities in our region. IV. This MOU is entered into by and between the ( "Entity ") and the Capital Area Council of Governments, as the designated lead agency for the CATS Consortium. V. Each of the parties to this MOU is committed to: (1) Supporting the development of sustainability metrics, analytics and tools, tailored to Central Texas and transferrable to other regions (such as expansion to San Antonio along the IH35 Corridor), including efforts that leverage the region's technological and academic expertise; (2) Bringing Activity Centers to life by supporting well- designed demonstration projects; (3) Strengthening the region's plan for sustainable development by applying data and insight generated by a robust analytic network to existing Central Texas plans, programs, and investments; and (4) Assisting and guiding federal funding agencies and other resources to prioritize and focus future federal investment throughout Central Texas. Sec. 1. Ratification of Consortium The parties to this MOU earlier created the Consortium to cooperatively implement the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program to support planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, environmental, and infrastructure investments. This MOU recognizes the creation, describes the roles and tasks of the Consortium members, and provides for the Consortium's governance. This MOU is intended by the parties to be binding contract and not merely an "agreement to agree."