[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E319-E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2009

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican 
Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following 
information for publication in the Congressional Record regarding 
earmarks I received as part of the FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Lamar Smith.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: Small Business Administration, Salaries and Expenses 
Account.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alamo Community Colleges.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 201 W. Sheridan, San Antonio, TX 78204-
1429.
  Description of Request: I have secured $100,000 for the Alamo Region 
Energy Futures Park Center of Excellence with Alamo Community Colleges. 
The funding will help establish the Futures Park which will house 
advanced energy credit and non-credit instructions for students, 
education, and business and industry. The center will combine education 
and training with practical hands-on applied research. It is my 
understanding that approximately 30% of instructional costs will be 
reimbursed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and that 
scholarships will be made available through the ACCD Foundation and 
Alamo Workforce Board. The ACCD Foundation will also be raising funds 
to share in the costs of this program. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: Airport Improvement Projects.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of San Antonio.
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, Texas 
78283.
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,187,500 for the City of San 
Antonio's Department of Aviation. Funding would be used for Airport 
Improvements including: Install shoulder areas to adjoining movement 
area pavements; Airfield Pavement Improvements and Airfield Electrical 
System Upgrade. The San Antonio International Airport receives Airport 
Improvement Program funds allocated to major capital improvement 
projects such as the current runway and taxiway extension work under 
design. $650,000 in airport self-generated funds will be allocated for 
matching. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: DOJ; COPS Law Enforcement Technology Account.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Austin.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 
78701.
  Description of Request: I have secured $350,000 for the Austin Police 
Department. The funding would be used to purchase surveillance cameras 
and deploy them in high crimes areas in Austin. The project will 
provide the Austin Police Department with the capability to monitor 
violent crime hotspots from a central location. The City of Austin will 
provide the required match. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has 
any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Austin, TX.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 301 W. 2nd Street, 2nd Floor, Austin, 
Texas 78701.
  Description of Request: I have secured $300,000 for the Sanitary 
Sewer Overflow Prevention in Austin, TX. The funding would be used to 
construct a non-structural sanitary sewer overflow prevention project. 
It will prevent sanitary sewer overflows that threaten public health, 
property, surface waters and the ecologically fragile Edwards Aquifer. 
The project will help the City of Austin meet federal clean water 
mandates and it will help protect a regional aquifer that is vital to 
public and environmental health. It is my understanding that the City 
of Austin will be matching 45% of the cost of the project through the 
city sewer rates. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any 
financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: U.S. Department of Energy; Energy Efficiency and Renewable 
Energy account.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bexar County, Texas.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
  Description of Request: I have secured $475,750 for Bexar County. 
Funding would be used for materials and labor for the installation of 
photovoltaic panels at the new Bexar County Parking Garage for the 
purpose of re-charging plug-in hybrid vehicles. The project will 
promote the use of renewable energy while minimizing the impact of 
vehicle emissions. It is my understanding that Bexar County will be 
contributing $326,000 towards this project. I certify that neither I 
nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Operations & Maintenance Civil 
Works Projects.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, TX 76102.
  Description of Request: I have secured $3,422,000 for the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake, Texas. Funding for this project 
would be used for operations and maintenance in Canyon Lake, Texas and 
to repair conduit liner, service and emergency flood gates. I certify 
that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: National Park Service--Historic Preservation Fund--Save 
America's Treasures.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of New Braunfels.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 150 North Seguin, New Braunfels, Texas 
78130.
  Description of Request: I have secured $150,000 for the Comal County 
Courthouse Restoration. Funding for this project will preserve and 
rehabilitate the historic Comal County Courthouse. The restorative work 
includes improving fire safety and accessibility to persons with 
disabilities by replacing outdated and hazardous building systems and 
restoring and reconstructing architectural elements that have been 
removed or concealed

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in past remodeling efforts. This project has wide community support and 
it is my understanding that the County has already provided $750,000 in 
funding for preliminary planning and specifications. The County and the 
City will continue their collaborative efforts to identify and secure 
funding sources to ensure the preservation and restoration of this 
structure. The work will lead to improved accessibility and enhancement 
of the facility. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any 
financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Investigations Civil Works 
Studies.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 
76102.
  Description of Request: I have secured $382,000 for the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers for funding regarding the Guadalupe and San Antonio 
River Basins. Funding would be used to complete the draft interim 
feasibility report for the Cibolo Creek IFS, complete the plan 
formulation phase of the Leon Creek IFS, and initiate the plan 
formulation phase of the Alamo Heights IFS. The partners in the 
projects have committed to match the federal funding at the required 
levels. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Investigations Civil Works 
Studies.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 
76102.
  Description of Request: I have secured $406,000 for the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers for funding regarding the Lower Colorado River 
Basin. Funding would be used to complete the Williamson Creek study and 
continue the other Interim Feasibility Studies within the basin. It is 
my understanding that this project is a 50/50 match with the Lower 
Colorado River Authority. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has 
any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: Housing and Urban Development Department Economic 
Development Initiative Program.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of New Braunfels.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 424 South Castell Avenue, New 
Braunfels, TX 78130.
  Description of Request: I have secured $142,500 for the City of New 
Braunfels Downtown Infrastructure Improvements. The City of New 
Braunfels is a Texas Main Street city and has a comprehensive Downtown 
Master Plan for its Central Business District. A key component is the 
relocation of overhead utilities to underground locations, which will 
facilitate other portions of the redevelopment project, including 
streetscaping and drainage. The City has already contributed $111,000 
to the project and has received a $14,000 Certified Local Government 
Grant from the Texas Historical Commission for the preliminary 
planning. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Investigations.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 
76102.
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,264,000 for the U.S. Army 
Corps of Engineers for funding regarding the Lower Colorado River 
Basin. Funding for this project would be used to initiate buyouts of 
the Timber Creek area and Onion Creek Forest/Yarrabee Bend areas, and 
complete the DDR and P&S for Wharton, TX. It is my understanding that 
as a result of a local bond referendum in 2006, the City of Austin has 
a 35% match for the project in hand. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: Buses and Bus Facilities.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Capital Metropolitan Transportation 
Authority.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2910 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702.
  Description of Request: I have secured $2,612,500 for the Capitol 
Metro's Paratransit Services Vehicles. Pursuant to, and in accordance 
with, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Capital Metro provides door-
to-door van and sedan paratransit service throughout Central Texas for 
persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Capital Metro will be 
replacing many of the vans and sedans that serve this program, as they 
are retired during the coming fiscal year. Central Texas' disabled 
population relies heavily on Capital Metro's paratransit services to 
provide transportation to jobs, classes and medical appointments. As 
many disabled veterans are returning to Central Texas following their 
tours of duty, our paratransit services will be required to accommodate 
their needs and requirements. The replacement of retired vehicles, and 
the expansion of the paratransit fleet, will allow Capital Metro to 
continue this important program. Local sales tax will provide matching 
funds. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)--Health 
Facilities and Services.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Community Health Development, Inc.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 201 South Evans, Uvalde, TX 78801.
  Description of Request: I have secured $143,000 for the Community 
Health Center Infrastructure Capacity Project for Real County. The 
funding would be used for new equipment/furnishings to strengthen 
capacity to continue serving Real County residents with quality health 
care. Successful completion of the project will enable CHDI to maintain 
a high level of quality care, improved staff efficiencies and, increase 
the number of patients served. There are no other funding sources for 
this project. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any financial 
interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: DOJ; OJP Juvenile Justice Account.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Antonio Fighting Back.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2803 E. Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 
78203.
  Description of Request: I have secured $450,000 for San Antonio 
Fighting Back. The funding would be used for equipment and services to 
combat juvenile delinquency and victimization of children and improve 
the juvenile justice mission in San Antonio. Activities to be funded 
will be capacity building training and strategies and technical 
assistance that will assist faith-based and community-based 
organizations in organizational development, fund development, program 
development, financial management, communications and public relations, 
grant writing skills, personnel and human resources training, program 
evaluation, and community networking. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009.
  Account: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Construction Civil Works 
Projects.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, Texas 
76102.
  Description of Request: I have secured $10,000,000 for the San 
Antonio Channel Improvement Project. Funding would be used to award and 
initiate a fully funded construction contract for Phase IIa; complete 
the design of Phase III; initiate 95% design of Phase IV of Mission 
Reach; and continue the Woodlawn Study. It is my understanding that 
several entities in the community are prepared to provide $49.7 million 
of local funding. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has any 
financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: STAG Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Antonio Water System.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2800 U.S. Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, 
TX 78212.
  Description of Request: I have secured $500,000 for the San Antonio 
Water System and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements. The funding 
would be used to construct the renewal of the wastewater collection 
system in various areas of San Antonio, TX. The water and wastewater 
infrastructure of San Antonio is in continuous need of improvement. The 
significance of this project is to maintain safe, sanitary water and 
sewer systems that will not only promote and protect public health but 
also contribute to SAWS' robust recycled water system, which in turn 
leads to reductions in freshwater pumping. SAWS will provide local 
matching funds in the amount of 45%. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: DOJ; OJP Juvenile Justice Account.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of New Braunfels.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 424 South Castell, New Braunfels, TX 
78130.
  Description of Request: I have secured $50,000 for the City of New 
Braunfels. The funding would be used for equipment and services to 
establish a Teen Court in New Braunfels. The program provides first-
time juvenile misdemeanor offenders an alternative to the criminal 
justice system while ensuring they assume responsibility for their 
action. It provides a cost effective and successful means of handling 
minor juvenile offenders. The City of New Braunfels is prepared to 
provide a 20% share in the cost of the program. It is my understanding 
that by the second year of the program the Teen Court will be 
maintained fully by City funds and program fees. I certify that neither 
I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this project.

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  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE).
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Trinity University.
  Address of Requesting Entity: One Trinity Place, #48, San Antonio, TX 
78212.
  Description of Request: I have secured $285,000 for Trinity 
University. The funding would be used for creating an Educators' 
Technology Teaching Laboratory. This facility will incorporate advanced 
networking, utilizing laptop PCs and easily reconfigurable furnishings 
enabling rapid reconfiguration targeting teachers in kindergarten 
through 12th grade public schools in the South Texas Region. The 
project is intended to demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach 
and to be a model of how to prepare teachers to work with technology in 
the classroom. The remaining funds for the project will be supplemented 
by Trinity University Resources. I certify that neither I nor my spouse 
has any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)--Health 
Facilities and Services.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University of the Incarnate Word.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209.
  Description of Request: I have secured $285,000 for the East Side 
Community Clinic. The funding would be used to build and establish a 
new health care facility that will provide vital medical services, such 
as pharmaceutical, nursing, and nutrition counseling, currently 
unavailable or inaccessible to many in the area. The East Side 
Community Clinic will be supported by the University of the Incarnate 
Word and the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital. It is my understanding that 
besides the requested appropriations amount, the San Antonio community, 
local and state foundations, and corporations will be cultivated for 
gifts and grants to fund this clinic. I certify that neither I nor my 
spouse has any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: ARS Building and Facilities.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kerr Economic Development 
Foundation.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1700 Sidney Baker, Suite 100, 
Kerrville, Texas 78028.
  Description of Request: I have secured $1,957,000 for the Knipling-
Bushland Laboratory in Kerr County, TX. The funding will be used to 
complete design and engineering for a modern laboratory for critical 
research to create technology and information to support the needs of 
APHIS/VS Fever Tick Eradication Program, the U.S. cattle industry, 
public health to discover new methods to control ticks biting flies of 
veterinary importance and ticks of medical importance. The City of 
Kerrville's Economic Improvement Corporation has agreed to fund 
carrying costs up to $525,000 for the land purchased by the Kerr 
Economic Development Foundation for $1.2 million which will be used as 
a location for the facility. I certify that neither I nor my spouse has 
any financial interest in this project.
  Bill Number: FY 2009 Omnibus.
  Account: U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA/Federal-Aid Highways, 
Federal Lands.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Military Transformation Task Force 
(MTTF) of San Antonio.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 100 South Flores Street, San Antonio, 
TX 78283.
  Description of Request: I have secured $950,000 for the City of San 
Antonio's Fort Sam Houston Access: Rittiman/Harry Wurzbach Corridor 
Improvements. To prepare for BRAC expansion, the San Antonio-Bexar 
County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) coordinated a study to 
identify improvement alternatives to transportation systems immediately 
surrounding Fort Sam Houston. Funding will be used to extend, widen, 
and restripe Harry Wurzbach Road and Rittiman Road. State/local funds 
will be used as necessary to complete the system of improvements 
identified in the MPO Traffic Study. Recently, the City of San Antonio 
passed a $550 million bond program, and there are funds dedicated to 
many of the transportation projects around Ft. Sam Houston. I certify 
that neither I nor my spouse has any financial interest in this 
project.

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