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125. RESOLUTION 2001- 55R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS EXPRESSING THE CITY'S POSITION ON 2000 CENSUS INFORMATION FOR THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the U.S. Census Bureau has provided the City with 2000 Census information showing the City to have a total population of 34,733; and WHEREAS, compared to the City's 1990 census population of 28,743, the new census information shows growth of20.8% since 1990, or a 1.9% compounded annual rate; and WHEREAS, previous population estimates for the City have been as follows: · U.S. Census Bureau: 40,538 (1999) · Texas State Data Center: 40,109 (2000) · City of San Marcos Planning Department: 39,871 (2000) WHEREAS, the total number of housing units of all types in the City was 15,532 as of 2000, as counted by the City Planning Department; and WHEREAS, the City estimates that the U.S. Census Bureau undercounted the City's 2000 population by 5,440, or 14%; and WHEREAS, census information is of critical importance to the City of San Marcos because it serves to determinine representation for the City's residents in the state and federal legislatures, and it affects a variety of government funding processes, including block grants, transportation and health care, and therefore impacts the health, safety and welfare of the San Marcos community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. The City Council officially expresses its dissatisfaction with the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau information for the City, and the significant undercount of the City's population that is reflected in this information. PART 2. The City Council directs the City staff to determine the processes and viability of challenging the 2000 U.S. Census Bureau information for the City. PART 3. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.