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Capital Improvements Summary............................................................................................161
Streets....................................................................................................................................162
Electric...................................................................................................................................167
Wastewater............................................................................................................................168
Water .....................................................................................................................................172
Irrigation.................................................................................................................................180
Stormwater Drainage.............................................................................................................182
Airport ....................................................................................................................................186
General Capital Projects, Facilities and Other.......................................................................187
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Capital Improvement Projects
The City of Georgetown annually updates and adopts a five-year Capital Improvements Project (CIP) Schedule
as part of the operating budget adoption process. Needed capital improvements are identified through system
models, repair and maintenance records, and growth. The City uses a team approach to prioritizing capital
improvement projects, whereby City staff from all operational areas provide input and ideas relating to each project
and its effect on operations, such as:
Fire and Police Services staff provides insight into a project’s impact on emergency traffic responses,
public lighting issues and other public safety concerns.
Development Services staff gives direction regarding new development and the infrastructure needs
relating to this growth.
Other utility departments, such as the Street Department, Water and Wastewater Departments
exchange information regarding each project and coordinated timing of many of the related projects in
an effort to create less inconvenience for the citizens affected.
By using this team approach, the City develops cooperation among the departments, identifies potential problem
areas, and prioritizes financing issues.
The Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) generally consist of infrastructure and related construction and do not
include small capital items such as furniture, equipment and vehicles. Significant maintenance projects, such as
street overlay are not included in the capital project schedules. These maintenance type projects are not
capitalized as a fixed asset and are always cash funded, therefore, they are considered operational in nature and
are included in the departmental operating budget. The CIP schedules consolidate the capital spending priorities
for all operating activities of the City, including all governmental and enterprise activities that provide services to
the citizens of Georgetown.
The CIP Schedules are included as part of the annual operating budget. The first year of the list becomes the
capital budget for the approved budget year. The following pages outline the CIP Schedule for each activity and
include anticipated projects, current year project location and sources of funding.
2002/03 Capital Improvement Summary
Georgetown Utility Systems/Infrastructure
Energy Services/Electric 3,572,700
Transportation Services
Streets 460,000
Stormwater Drainage 420,000
Water Services
Wastewater 4,460,000
Water 3,460,000
Irrigation 1,400,000
General Capital Projects - Facilities & Other
General Capital Projects 897,000
Airport 510,000
Total Projects 15,179,700
Issuance Costs for Revenue Debt 235,000
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COSTS 15,414,700
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Streets Capital Improvements
The Streets Department manages, maintains and repairs City streets and rights-of-way. General maintenance,
such as overlay, seal coat, sidewalk repairs and micro-surfacing, is included in the departmental budget in the
General Fund. The capital budget includes new transportation construction projects and major rehabilitation of
the City’s roadway systems. Construction of new streets in Georgetown are planned through a coordinated
planning process of the City and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC), which
administers the Section 4B ½ cent sales tax for new transportation projects for economic development.
4-B Transportation Projects – Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
The citizens of Georgetown approved a ½ cent additional sales tax for funding transportation improvements in
May 2001. Collection began in October 2001. The GTEC Board prepares a five year Transportation Improvement
Plan (TIP), which is reviewed and adjusted annually, and adopts an annual budget. Public hearings are held for
the project budgets. The City Council reviews and approves the annual GTEC budget. The GTEC budget is
separate from City funding, however the planning process is integrated into the City’s CIP process for
implementation of transportation projects. Copies of the 2002/03 GTEC budget and TIP are included in the
reference section of this document.
Streets Capital Projects - 2002/03
Hutto Road - Hwy 29 to Quail Valley 150,000
Country Club 20,000
Austin Avenue Bridge Lighting 40,000
Railroad Street 50,000
Airport Road 100,000
Rehabilitation of Downtown Streets 100,000
Total Streets Capital Improvements 460,000
C.I.P. 2002/2003 - STREET SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
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Streets Capital Projects - 2003 Project Descriptions:
x Hutto Road – HWY29 to Quail Valley
The Hutto Road project will rehabilitate the section of roadway from Highway 29 East to Quail Valley
Drive. This rehabilitation will replace badly deteriorated curbs and level and overlay the street. A
wastewater line will be replaced in conjunction with this project.
xCountry Club/Rivery Realignment at Williams Drive
The alignment at Williams Drive will provide improved mobility and safety for traffic in the Williams Drive,
Country Club Road and IH 35 frontage road area. The construction phase of this project began in fiscal
year 2002. Included in the construction of this project is a 16-inch water line.
xAustin Avenue Bridge Lighting
This project will be done in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDot) proposed
bridge widening project on Austin Avenue. TxDot will install lights on Austin Avenue from 6th Street to the
Williams Drive intersection. The City will reimburse the State for any additional costs associated with
upgrading the lighting.
xRailroad Street
Railroad Street was built to provide additional north to south traffic movement from Leander Road to
University Avenue. Reconstruction of Railroad Street between University Avenue and 10th Street in
conjunction with realigning the intersection with 10th Street will improve the flow of traffic from University
to West Street. The current year funding includes determining alignment and the engineering for the
project.
xAirport Road
Increased traffic on the road, as well as the lack of adequate drainage on the roadway has caused the
road to rapidly deteriorate. This project will add ditches in the rights-of-way to allow proper drainage,
correction of road failures and resurfacing where needed.
xRehabilitation of Downtown Streets
The downtown rehabilitation project is one of a series of projects to restore the streets in the vicinity of
the Square. 7th and 8th Streets, between Austin Avenue and Main Street are to be milled, resurfaced and
evaluated for proper drainage.
Financial Impact:
Previously issued general obligation debt will fund the completion of Country Club. The other projects are funded
through service improvement fees and other operating revenue.
Maintenance Funds are budgeted at $825,000, which is the same amount as the previous two years. This budget
does a limited amount of seal coat, overlay and micro-surfacing of existing streets. New streets funded through
GTEC revenues can be maintained by GTEC revenues.
The City will place a proposal on the November 2002 ballot for voters to decide on whether to implement an
additional ¼ cent sales tax, which is an option currently allowed by House Bill 445 of the Texas Legislature
specifically for the maintenance of existing streets. Should voters choose to adopt this sales tax, a projected
additional $800,000 per year could be available for street maintenance. If this tax is not adopted, the City will
continue to strategize the means to fund the on-going maintenance of city streets.
Street Maintenance
(includes Street Department)
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500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
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Streets Capital Projects - Five Year Plan:
Although Capital Projects budgets are adopted annually, City staff prioritize and plan capital needs on a five year
horizon. The following chart depicts the City’s plan for the next five years for projects that are not eligible to be
funded through GTEC sales tax.
Streets Capital Projects - Five Year Plan
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Project Name / Description
Hutto Road - Hwy 29 to Quail Valley 150,000
Country Club 20,000
Austin Avenue Bridge 40,000
Railroad Street 50,000 250,000
Traffic Light 80,000
Airport Road 100,000
Rehabilitation 100,000 250,000 250,000 300,000 300,000
Southwestern Blvd to Inner Loop 80,000 700,000
Lakeway/Booty's Crossing 150,000
Total Streets Capital Improvements 460,000 580,000 1,100,000 300,000 380,000
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Streets Capital Projects - Five Year Plan:
Funding sources are also projected as part of the long range plan. Shortfalls in project funding in the 2004-2006
fiscal years are presented as “other funding sources – debt”. Actual debt issuance will be determined based on
final scheduling of anticipated projects.
Streets Capital Projects - Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
Projected Annual Project Cost 460,000 580,000 1,100,000 300,000 380,000
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenue 310,000
Service Improvement Fees 110,000
Other funding sources (GO Debt) 549,125 1,090,000 290,000 370,000
Interest & Other 40,000 30,875 10,000 10,000 10,000
Combined 5 Year Estimated Funding Sources
Operating Revenue
Service Improvement Fees
Other Funding Sources
(Debt)
Interest & Other
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Electric Capital Improvements
The Electric Department manages the City’s electric distribution system. The system has expanded rapidly the
past five years and the City has begun preparation for a deregulated electric environment. During 2002/03, the
City expects continued rapid growth in its electric system.
The City has developed a five-year Capital Improvements Program to identify and prioritize construction and
replacement needs for the electric utility. The program is designed to maintain adequate capacity to serve the
anticipated loads and maintain acceptable voltage at all points on the distribution system, as well as address the
continued residential growth in the City.
The format of the adopted budget for the Electric Fund and Capital Improvements Program has changed in order
to meet the challenges of electric de-regulation. Although the City has not elected to “opt-in” to the de-regulated
market, the strategy continues to be to work towards a possible opt-in election in the future. This presentation
has been designed to provide commensurate information that is available for other municipalities and investor
owned utilities operating in Texas and is therefore in summarized presentation, rather than in detail.
Electric Capital Projects - Five Year Plan:
The City’s five year Capital Improvements Program is projected to be funded through a combination of cash and
debt funding, based on financial forecasting of the Electric Fund. Actual amount of debt issues will be determined
upon each individual year’s consideration of actual resources available, coverage requirements and other
considerations.
Electric Capital Projects - Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
Projected Annual Project Cost 3,572,700 3,028,900 3,074,000 3,079,000 3,106,100
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenue 2,675,039 2,775,000 2,000,000 2,200,000 2,200,000
Utility Revenue Debt (net) 563,073 955,000 764,000 764,000
Interest & Other 334,588 253,900 119,000 115,000 142,100
Combined 5 Year Estimated Funding Sources
Interest & Other
Operating Revenue
Utility Revenue Debt (net)
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Wastewater Capital Projects
The Water Services Department has developed a Capital Improvement Program to address the water and
wastewater needs of the community. Water and Wastewater needs are triggered by continued growth, service
to annexed areas, improving service to areas that have been identified as having service level issues, and the
rehabilitation of aging infrastructure. It is the Department’s intent to provide water and wastewater services that
meet changing state and federal requirements and provide a superior level of service to the residents of
Georgetown.
Wastewater Capital Projects - 2002/03
WW Line Upgrades 100,000
Oakcrest Rehab Sewer 250,000
Williams Drive Lift Station 120,000
Hutto Road Rehabilitation 100,000
Austin Ave. Bridge 20,000
Dove Springs Expansion 480,000
Gabriel View WW Line 150,000
Golden Oaks 125,000
Berry Creek Plant Expansion 1,500,000
Berry Creek Reserve 50,000
TRE Remediation 50,000
Edward's Compliance 685,000
8th & Church 100,000
Lakeway 500,000
Georgetown Village Oversizing 130,000
Rock Street Upgrade 100,000
Total Wastewater Capital Improvements 4,460,000
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Wastewater Capital Projects - 2003 Project Descriptions:
xWastewater Line Upgrades
This project will upgrade wastewater lines due to development and growth, and will address new
subdivisions and areas of growth not yet identified.
xOakcrest Rehab Sewer
This project will rehabilitate wastewater lines in the Oakcrest subdivision.
xWilliams Drive Lift Station
This project provides funding for improvements to the Williams Drive Lift Station.
xHutto Road Sewer
The sewer line along Hutto Road will be replaced in conjunction with the street project that rehabilitates
Hutto Road.
xAustin Avenue
As TxDot moves forward with the widening of Austin Avenue, the wastewater line in the area of the
project will be replaced.
xDove Springs Plant Expansion
The Dove Springs Plant will be at total permitted capacity within two years due to growth in the area
serviced by the plant. The plant expansion will add 1.25 mgd to the existing 1.25 mgd capacity. The first
phase of the project, funded in 2002/03, is for the engineering work for the project. Construction is
anticipated in 2003/04.
xGabriel View Wastewater Line
The existing wastewater main, located behind residences on Gabriel View, will be replaced and
connected with the new wastewater line along County Club.
xGolden Oaks Lift Station
Installation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of new gravity line that will connect with the Pecan Branch
Interceptor line and the newly constructed Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant will be funded
through this project.
xBerry Creek Expansion
This project expands the treatment plant capacity of the Berry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plan from
0.100 MGD to 0.200. This expansion will allow the plant to adequately handle the additional flow to the
plant from the immediate areas, as well Serenada and new areas of theBerry Creek subdivision.
xTRE Remediation
Toxicity Reduction Evaluation project installs the necessary augmented treatment to locate, isolate, and
remove chemicals present in wastewater from industrial customers.
xEdward’s Compliance Chapter 213
This project is a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), formerly the TNRCC, mandated
compliance requirement for the Edwards Aquifer. This requirement involves testing to locate and repair
any structural damage and defects that potentially pose a threat to the Edwards Aquifer. Damage
Assessment, record keeping, rehabilitation approval and scheduling to meet compliance are some of the
rules outlined in Chapter 213 of the program. Because the City’s service area is approximately 98% over
the Edward’s Aquifer recharge zone, the project is expected to span eight years at an estimated cost of
$7 million to $8 million.
x8th and Church
Older clay lines in the downtown 8th and Church Street area will be replaced because these lines are
operating in excess of existing capacity.
xLakeway Phase I – Wastewater Line Upgrade
The line from Broken Spoke to Northwest Boulevard will be constructed to accommodate new commercial
growth in the Williams Drive and Lakeway area. Portions of the existing line are currently operating at
or above their capacity.
xGeorgetown Village Oversizing
This project is a new line constructed to serve the Georgetown Village subdivision. The line will be
oversized to handle additional capacity from Serenada.
xRock Street Lift Station upgrade
An additional wet well will be constructed to increase the capacity of the lift station, which is currently
operating at near capacity. This project will bring the lift station in compliance with new state standards.
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Financial Impact:
Maintenance budgets are reviewed each year to determine whether planned funds are sufficient to adequately
maintain the existing infrastructure. The following graph depicts the costs of raw water purchases, the treatment
cost and other maintenance costs. These costs have ranged from 6-8% of the value of the infrastructure over the
past five years. The City uses this estimate, along with other factors, to forecast future costs in a 5 year financial
model, which also predicts the timing of future rate increases. The factors also include expansion of treatment
plants for residential growth and the cost of known and predicted mandates for wastewater systems over the
Edward’s Aquifer. Because 98% of the City’s service area is located over the Edwards Aquifer, the City’s costs
are significantly impacted each time a new Edwards mandate is enacted. The City adjusted rates in 2002/03 to
implement the first phase of testing for leaks and other repairs for Chapter 213 of the Edward Aquifer Protection
Program compliance. Future rate increases are predicted and will occur as the cost of making the necessary
changes in the system are known.
Wastewater Fund
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5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02* 02/03*
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
Wastewater Infrastructure Maint Cost as % of infrastructure
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Wastewater Capital Projects – Five Year Plan:
While the City continues to plan for growth, rehabilitation of old infrastructure continues to be a priority for the
Wastewater utility. A five-year capital improvements program has been established to identify and prioritize critical
projects for the system.
The Wastewater improvements being recommended continue to address undersized sanitary sewer mains in the
City’s Old Town area and the rehabilitation of sanitary sewer mains that may be experiencing inflow and infiltration
(I&I) throughout the City. An aggressive sanitary sewer main improvement program eliminates the potential for
sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) and allows for the delivery of reliable wastewater service to the community.
Wastewater Capital Projects - Five Year Plan
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Project Name / Description
WW Line Upgrades 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Oakcrest Rehab Sewer 250,000
Williams Drive Lift Station 120,000
Pecan Branch Engineering 400,000
Pecan Branch - Phase 3 227,000
Hutto Road Rehabilitation 100,000
Austin Ave. Bridge 20,000
South Fork - Phase 1 364,000
Dove Springs Expansion 480,000 4,000,000
Gabriel View WW Line 150,000
Golden Oaks 125,000
Berry Creek improvements 2,000,000
Berry Creek Plant Expansion 1,500,000
Berry Creek Reserve 50,000
TRE Remediation 50,000
Edward's Compliance 685,000 1,013,650 1,081,450 938,700 1,149,300
8th & Church 100,000
Treatment Plant 150,000
Gabriel Plant 500,000
Lakeway 500,000 500,000
Rock Street Upgrade 100,000
IH35 Interceptor @ HEB 500,000
Williams Drive Phase 4 800,000
Georgetown Village Oversizing 130,000
Total Wastewater Capital Projects 4,460,000 5,263,650 3,381,450 1,765,700 3,613,300
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Wastewater Capital Projects – Five Year Plan:
The five year program is expected to be funded through a combination of cash and debt funding, based on the
financial forecasting of the Wastewater Fund. Actual amounts of debt issues will be determined upon each year’s
consideration of actual resources available, coverage requirements and other considerations.
Wastewater Capital Projects - Funding Sources
02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
Projected Annual Project Cost 4,460,000 5,263,650 3,381,450 1,765,700 3,613,300
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenues 1,490,149 900,000 950,000 1,000,000
Impact Fees 300,000 300,000 240,000 240,000 240,000
Service Improvement Fees 700,000 700,500 400,000 1,200,000
Utility Revenue Debt (net) 1,769,561 4,154,250 1,814,450 477,500 1,050,500
Interest & Other 200,290 108,900 27,000 98,200 122,800
Combined 5 Year Estimated Funding Sources
Interest & Other
Impact Fees
Utility Revenue Debt
(net)
Operating Revenues
Service
Improvement
Fees
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Water Capital Projects
The Water Services Department has developed a Capital Improvement Program to address the water and
wastewater needs of the community. Water and Wastewater needs are triggered by continued growth, service
to annexed areas, improving service to areas that have been identified as having service level issues and the
rehabilitation of aging water and wastewater infrastructure. It is the City’s intent to provide water and wastewater
services that meet changing state and federal requirements and provide a superior level of service to the residents
of Georgetown.
The water system continues to recognize the population growth within its service area. The current demand on
the water system is met by upgrading water treatment plants, water booster stations to deliver water from
treatment facilities and the replacement of older system lines and mains. The City has provided service for over
one hundred years and some of the early infrastructure installed has well exceeded its useful life and requires
extensive repair or replacement.
Water Capital Projects - 2002/03
Williams Drive 40,000
Hutto Road Widening 75,000
Rabbit Hill Pump 350,000
CCC Project 100,000
Tank Rehab Projects 330,000
Austin Ave. Bridge 60,000
DB Wood/Booty's Crossing 750,000
Plant Modification 50,000
Inner Loop East 200,000
Elevated Storage Tank 200,000
Southside MGD purchase 1,305,000
Total Water Capital Improvements 3,460,000
C.I.P. 2002/2003 - WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
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Water Capital Projects - 2003 Project Descriptions:
xWilliams Drive
This project funds the relocation of water valves and fire hydrants in coordination with the TxDot’s plans
to widen Williams Drive (FM 2338).
xHutto Road
This project funds the replacement of the water line in conjunction with the widening of Hutto Road.
xRabbit Hill Pump Station
This water pump station will be built, as demand requires infrastructure expansion in the southern area
of the City.
xCustomer Choice and Control (CCC)
Additional meters for the City’s Automatic Meter Reading System (AMR) are required as the City’s
residential growth continues.
xTank Rehab Projects
The San Gabriel Water Treatment Plant ground storage tank and the Berry Creek ground storage tank
are in need of rehabilitation and painting in order to meet requirements from the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality.
xAustin Avenue
This project provides for the relocation of fire hydrants and water valves during TxDot’s work to widen the
Austin Avenue Bridge.
xDB Wood/Booty’s Crossing
This water line is a part of a series of projects designed to develop the West Loop Water Line, which is
intended to move water treated at the Lake Water Treatment Plant to the southern area of the system.
xPlant Modification
This budget provides for the replacement of obsolete and worn parts at the City’s water treatment plants,
including replacing turbidity meters, filter controllers, and alum pumps at the Park Water Treatment Plant.
It also includes replacing alum pumps and valves on the anhydrous ammonia tank at the Lake Treatment
Plant.
xInner Loop East Water Line
This 16” water line project will include one phase of the proposed system loop designed to assist the San
Gabriel Water Treatment Plant with capacity issues. This portion of the loop will run from Austin Avenue
to the Churchill Farms area. Future system design will includes line that will bring water from the
Southside Plant to better utilize the Rabbit Hill Storage Tank.
xElevated Storage Tank
The engineering phase of the elevated storage tank for Sun City will take place in the 2002/03 fiscal year.
Construction of the tank is scheduled for 2003/04, with an estimated construction cost of $1,200,000.
xSoutside MGD Purchase
This budget includes the funding to purchase a 1.2 mgd microfiltration unit from Jonah Water Special
Utility District. This unit was installed by the Jonah SUD through a joint agreement for operations at the
City’s Southside Treatment Plant. Because the City now needs capacity at this plant and Jonah wishes
to sell the unit, this budget includes the purchase price.
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Financial Impact:
Maintenance budgets are reviewed each year to determine whether planned funds are sufficient to adequately
maintain the existing infrastructure. Operational costs will increase as the demand for water increases due to the
cost of treatment. The following graph depicts the costs of raw water purchases, the treatment cost and other
maintenance costs. These costs have ranged from 7-8% of the value of the infrastructure over the past five years.
The City uses this estimate, along with other factors, to forecast future costs in a 5 year financial model, which
also predicts the timing of future rate increases. The factors also include the Brazos River Authority’s contract with
the City, which provides for a 15% annual increase in the cost of raw water.
Water Fund
-
10,000,000
20,000,000
30,000,000
40,000,000
50,000,000
60,000,000
97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02* 02/03*
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
Water Infrastructure Maint Cost as % of infrastructure
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Water Capital Projects - Five Year Plan:
The City’s Water Capital Improvements Program implements the construction that has been deemed as most
critical in addressing the above needs. A five year plan has also been established to ensure future rehabilitation
and new construction is prioritized and within the funding availability of the Water utility.
Water Capital Projects - Five Year Plan
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Project Name / Description
Williams Drive 40,000
Hutto Road Widening 75,000
Rabbit Hill Pump 350,000
Southside Tank 850,000
CCC Project 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Tank Rehab Projects 330,000
Turtle Bend 20" Line 155,000
Austin Ave. Bridge 60,000
DB Wood/Booty's Crossing 750,000 1,440,000
Plant Modification 50,000
West Loop - Park to Central 1,000,000 365,000
Inner Loop East 200,000 310,000 310,000 310,000 310,000
CR 265 1,260,000
Lake G'town Ground Storage 150,000
Williams to Sequoia Spur 570,000
Rockmoor to 1000 Oaks 305,000
Elevated Storage Tank 200,000 1,200,000
West Loop 1,000,000
West Loop 365,000
Southside MGD purchase 1,305,000
San Gabriel Intake 240,000
3,460,000 2,610,000 3,670,000 3,850,000 410,000
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Water Capital Projects - Five Year Plan:
The five year program is expected to be funded through a combination of cash and debt funding, based on the
financial forecasting of the Water Fund. Actual amounts of debt issues will be determined upon each year’s
consideration of actual resources available, coverage requirements and other considerations.
Water Capital Projects - Funding Sources
Funding Sources:
Fiscal Year 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
Projected Annual Project Cost 3,460,000 2,610,000 3,670,000 3,850,000 410,000
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenue 2,080,618 1,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 75,000
Impact Fees 412,500 330,000 330,000 330,000 330,000
Service Improvement Fees 496,500 496,500 125,000 850,000
Utility Revenue Debt 907,250 893,000
Conservation Rate Revenue 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000
Interest & Other 245,382 58,500 82,750 52,000 5,000
Combined 5 Year Estimated Funding Sources
Interest & Other
Service Improvement Fees
Operating Revenue
Utility Revenue Debt
Impact Fees
Conservation Rate Revenue
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Irrigation Capital Projects
The City has created an Irrigation Utility to provide a source of irrigation to meet the needs for large commercial
irrigation customers, such as golf courses. Providing a non-potable source of irrigation water provides for a more
efficient use of City resources by reducing the demand on the City’s water plants for treated water. Projects for
the upcoming five years have been planned to expand this new utility.
Irrigation Capital Projects - 2003 Project Description:
xRivery Park
This project will extend reuse water infrastructure by adding 10,000 linear feet of 8” reuse line connecting
the San Gabriel Park Irrigation Tank to the Georgetown Country Club, through the Rivery Development.
Included in this project is the rehabilitation of the San Gabriel Park Tank and pumps.
Financial Impact:
Operational and maintenance costs for the irrigation infrastructure are not expected to significantly impact
operating budgets.
The 2003 irrigation improvements are funded through debt issued and Irrigation revenue.
Irrigation Capital Projects - Five Year Plan
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Project Name / Description
Rivery Park Connection 1,400,000
Pecan Branch 600,000
Dove Springs/San Gabriel 400,000
Total Capital Improvements 1,400,000 1,000,000 0 0 0
Irrigation Capital Projects - Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
Projected Annual Project Cost 1,400,000 1,000,000 0 0 0
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenue 307,000 506,000
Utility Revenue Debt 1,051,000 463,175
Interest & Other 42,000 30,825
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Stormwater Capital Projects
The City created a five-year Capital Improvement Program to address drainage needs throughout the City. The
plan has focused on meeting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Phase II regulations and requirements
regarding stormwater control in municipalities. The City is initiating a program to create an extensive Stormwater
Drainage mapping system. The information and data derived from a Regional Stormwater Master Plan and
Design Manual will be utilized by the City to begin implementation of regional stormwater control and to monitor
the water quality of stormwater runoff.
Stormwater Capital Projects - 2002/03
Regional Stormwater 70,000
Regional Stormwater Implementation 100,000
Drainage CIP 75,000
Church Street Drainage 85,000
Curb & Gutter 25,000
13th Street & Pine 30,000
Churchill Farms & Serenada 35,000
Total Stormwater Drainage Projects 420,000
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Stormwater Capital Projects - 2003 Project Descriptions:
xRegional Stormwater and Stormwater Implementation
This funding includes the completion of the Regional Stormwater design manual and funding needed to
begin implementation of the Regional Plan.
xDrainage Projects
This budget consists of major rehabilitation and repairs as needed for drainage problem areas throughout
the City.
xChurch Street
This budget consists of the upgrade and replacement of existing storm drainage structures in this area
to correct flooding conditions that currently occur in a moderate to heavy rain event.
xCurb & Gutter
This project consists of annual rehabilitation and curb replacement as needed. The locations proposed
for 2003 include sections of Pine Street north of State Highway 29 East. This project will complete
missing sections of curbing in these areas.
x13th and Pine
The upgrade and replacement of existing storm drain structures and conveyances in this area are
included in the 2003 budget, to correct undersized drainage infrastructure that causes flooding during
every moderate to heavy rain event.
xChurchill Farms and Serenada
This project consists of regrading ditches, slopes and ponds throughout these two subdivisions.
Regrading of the drainageways will decrease maintenance, improve water quality and create space to
be utilized by the neighborhoods.
Financial Impact:
The Stormwater Drainage fees fund the maintenance of the City’s drainage system and the debt payments for
existing debt on previous drainage improvements. Operational and maintenance costs for the stormwater
infrastructure have significantly increased over the past few years, as shown in the graph. The City predicts that
maintenance costs will escalate for the next five to eight years and then level off as drainage problems in the City
are corrected.
Stormwater Maintenance
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100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
97/98 98/99 99/00 00/01 01/02* 02/03*
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Stormwater Capital Projects - Five Year Plan:
Stormwater Drainage projects beyond curb and gutter have been funded in the past through bond issues. Although
the City is working on a source of revenues for future projects, a five year plan has been developed to identify and
prioritize projects.
Stormwater Capital Projects - Five Year Plan:
The City will be determining a source of revenue to fund the EPA Phase II regulations, the Regional Stormwater
Plan, and other requirements regarding stormwater control within municipalities. The most likely revenue source
is through increased stormwater fees, paid by each utility customer within the City.
Stormwater Drainage Capital Projects - Five Year Plan
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Project Name / Description
Regional Stormwater 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
Regional Stormwater Implementation 100,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Drainage CIP 75,000 200,000
Church Street Drainage 85,000
Curb & Gutter 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Railroad Drainage 92,000
Imhoff Dam 70,000
San Gabriel Park Retaining Wall 70,000
Smith Branch Drainage 115,000
Forrest Street Drainage 75,000
Riverbend & Power Road 250,000
Churchill Farms & Serenada 100,000
Golden Oaks 200,000
13th Street & Pine 30,000
Churchill Farms & Serenada 35,000
18th & Pine Street 15,000
San Gabriel Park Bank Erosion 100,000
Blue hole Park River Banks 35,000
Total Capital Improvements 420,000 930,000 547,000 530,000 195,000
Stormwater Capital Projects - Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 006/07
Projected Annual Project Cost 420,000 930,000 547,000 530,000 195,000
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenue 27,926 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Debt or Other Funding Source 389,016 902,000 519,000 502,000 167,000
Interest & Other 3,058 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
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Airport Capital Projects
The Airport created a five-year Capital Improvement Program to address rehabilitation of existing infrastructure
and growth needs for the City’s municipal airport. The plan is coordinated with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDot) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who provide partial funding for many of the
infrastructure improvements needed. A five year plan for capital improvements has been developed, however
actual projects will be approved dependent upon grant funding and other available revenue.
Airport Capital Projects - 2003 Project Descriptions:
xFence Replacement
The City will replace the eight foot game proof fence on the west side of the airport, including upgrading
the wooden posts to steel.
xEntitlement Grant
The City has applied for funding for street and taxiway rehabilitation. Funding is pending final Council
approval.
Financial Impact:
The cost of maintenance on proposed expansion to the Airport is considered before a determination to construct
new facilities is made. Rehabilitation of existing infrastructure is completed through grant funding by TxDot and
the FAA. Typically, the City matches 10% of the cost of infrastructure with grant funding providing the balance
of the construction budget. The goal of the Airport Fund is to continue to be a self-supporting operation.
Airport Capital Improvement Projects - Five Year Plan
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07
Project Name / Description
Replace Wood Fence 10,000
Parallel Taxiway A 40,000
Replace Avgas Dispensers 50,000
Entitlement Grant 500,000
Rehab Taxiways 25,000
Total Capital Improvements 510,000 40,000 0 75,000 0
Airport Capital Projects - Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 02/03 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07
Projected Annual Project Cost 510,000 40,000 0 75,000 0
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenue 51,000 40,000 75,000
Grant Revenue 459,000
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General Capital Projects
Facilities and Other
The City uses a Facilities Committee to determine the City’s long range plan for facilities needs, in light of the
City’s phenomenal growth. The plan is a living document, as it changes periodically, to accommodate the City’s
need to use existing facilities to their fullest capacity and maintain an acceptable tax rate for citizens. The City
also adopted an updated Parks Master Plan, which will have an impact on this plan in future years. The City plans
a major review and update of the Facility Plan in 2002/03.
General Capital Projects, Facilities and Other - 2003 Project Descriptions:
While the entire amount of available funds from the bond issue for the various projects have been appropriated
in 2002/03, the timing of these projects could span into 2003/04.
xMunicipal Compound Remodel (old C3 Facility)
The new facility acquired in 2001 is currently being remodeled to accommodate the Georgetown Utility
Systems, Planning and Development and the Utility Billing Office. This year’s funding includes the final
change orders, landscaping and other outstanding issues for the facility.
xParks Maintenance Building (old GUS Facility)
When the Georgetown Utility Systems administration moves to the Municipal Compound, the building
located in San Gabriel Park will be remodeled to house Parks Administration and Parks Maintenance
Departments.
xAnimal Shelter (old GUS Pumps Building)
When the Pumps Department moves to the Municipal Compound with GUS Administration, the building
that previously housed Pumps will be remodeled for the City’s Animal Shelter.
General Capital Projects - 2002/03
Municipal Compound Remodel Completion 397,000
Parks Maintenance Building (GUS Remodel) 150,000
Animal Shelter (Pumps Bldg remodel) 350,000
Total General Capital Improvements 897,000
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Financial Impact:
The costs of maintenance on new facilities are significant. Operating budgets for the departments being relocated
to larger facilities have been increased to accommodate the additional costs for utilities and building maintenance.
The City has budgeted for the increased costs of operating the new facilities in the Facilities Maintenance Internal
Service Fund, located on page 61 of the Financial Summary of this document.
Previously issued debt is expected to be used in fiscal year 2002 to remodel the newly acquired Municipal
Compound and to remodel the buildings currently being occupied by Georgetown Utility Systems for other
purposes.
General Capital Projects - Funding Sources
Fiscal Year 02/03 03/04 04/05 04/05 05/06
Projected Annual Project Cost 897,000 0 0 850,000 0
Sources of Funding:
Operating Revenue
General Obligation Debt - Previously Issued 897,000
General Obligation Debt - New Issue 800,000
Interest & Other 50,000
General Capital Projects - Facilities - Five Year Plan
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2004/05 2005/06
Project Name / Description
Municipal Compound Remodel Completion 397,000
Parks Maintenanc Building (GUS Remodel) 150,000
Animal Shelter (Pumps Bldg remodel) 350,000
Move Fire Station #1 850,000
Total Capital Improvements 897,000 0 0 850,000 0