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fOZAA The City Lacation and Population The City of San Marcœ is the county seat and principal commercial, educational and recreational center of Hays County located in the center of the State of Texas in the Austin-San :Marcos statistical metropolitan area, approximately midway between the metropolitan areas of San Antonio and Austin. The City is located on Interstate Highway 35, U.S. 81, State Highways 80, 142,21, 123 and Ranch Road 12 and encompasses an area of approximately 17.543 square miles. Historical Population Year Population - 0 1990 Census 35,000. 1980 Census 23,420 1970 Census 18,860 1960 Census 12,713 1950 Census 9,980 . Actual and contested Labor Market Profile City of San Marcos April 1995 APril 1994 Total Civilian Labor Force 18,131 16,795 Total Employment 17,239 15,927 Total Unemployment 892 868 Percent Unemployed 4.9% 5.2% State of Texas ~ (In thousands) Amil 1995 APril 1994 Total Civilian Labor Force 9,528.6 9,333.5 Total Employment 8,993.0 8,751.1 Total Unemployment 535.6 582.4 Percent Unemployed 5.6% 6.2% Source: Texas Employment Commission. Climate The City's climate is humid subtropical with hot summers. The annúal total precipitation is 33.7 inches. Rainfall occurs in late spring and early fall The mean length of the growing season (without freeze) is 254 days. Municipal Government The City has a City CouncillManager form of government with an elected council of six members and an elected mayor. The police department is composed of 61 full-time police officers and 26 reserve police officers. The fire department has 31 full time firefighting personnel and 10 reserve firefighters. There are 3 fire stations, 3 engine companies, 1 reserve company, and a swift water rescue t:eam.. In 1983, the San Marcos City Council adopted the San "Marcos Master Plan. This document represents the goals and objectives of the citizens of San Marcos. These policies are used to effectively guide and coordinate the development of the San Marcos community and to guide public officials in the development of annual capital improvement programs. This Master Plan encourages the public agencies to coordinate their services in an efficient and economic manner and guide private development to those areas most suitable in order to coordinate both public and private development efforts. The Master Plan is updated every three years.