Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Legislative Priorities of the City of McKinney, Texas

The City Council of McKinney, Texas, is set to adopt its Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Legislative Agenda. This agenda outlines the city's priorities for federal advocacy and aims to guide the Texas Congressional Delegation and other advocates in pursuing issues that impact McKinney residents and businesses.

Key priorities for FY 2026 include:

• Infrastructure Development: Significant focus on projects for McKinney National Airport, including commercial air service development, runway extensions, and taxiway/taxilane improvements. Funding is being sought through various federal programs like TIFIA, FAA grants, and DOT grants.
• Transportation: Continued efforts to secure federal funding for road projects, including a $3,139,500 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant for the McIntyre Road grade separation, and support for the McKinney Urban Transit District's federal transit funding.
• Water Supply: Ongoing support for the North Texas Municipal Water District's (NTMWD) initiatives with the federal government to ensure future water supplies.
• Public Safety: Seeking continued federal funding for programs such as the Homeland Security Grant Program (State Homeland Security Program and Urban Area Security Initiative), and FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant Program.
• Community Development: Advocating for continued funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which provides resources for housing, public services, infrastructure, and economic development.

The resolution directs city staff to distribute the approved agenda to the federal legislative consultant and take effect immediately upon passage.