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Home My WebLink About11-TransportationTransportation The Transportation Division encompasses all aspects of transportation, including maintaining and repairing existing streets, roads, and sidewalks, the planning and financing of existing roads and future proposed roads. This division will also interact with Federal, State, and County agencies to meet the current and future transit, mobility, and transportation needs of the community. The department works with other utilities to insure a collective effort for all utility maintenance prior to beginning roadway maintenance or new construction. Rehabilitation and maintenance of roadways are funded by both an approximate $1.25 million annual general fund transfer and an approximate $3.2 million annual 1/4 cent sales tax collected and assigned to street maintenance. The department assists in coordinating transportation projects and related issues, as well as, to provide support to both the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) and the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB). This Division is funded in the General Fund and GTEC. Transportation Stormwater Drainage Page 156 Administration Page 154 Streets Page 158 06/07 06/07 07/08 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDED PROJECTED NEW % BUDGET ACTUAL BASE PROGRAMS TOTAL CHANGE General Fund Administration 185,567 128,768 314,335 (N/A) Streets 2,640,862 2,520,494 2,861,605 27,000 2,888,605 (14.6%) total General Fund 2,640,862 2,520,494 3,047,172 155,768 3,202,940 (27.1%) Other Enterprise Funds Stormwater Drainage 965,421 1,001,223 951,883 36,505 988,388 (-1.3%) total Other Ent. Funds 965,421 1,001,223 951,883 36,505 988,388 (-1.3%) Division Total 3,606,283 3,521,717 3,999,055 192,273 4,191,328 (19.0%) PERSONNEL SUMMARY PERSONNEL OPERATING CAPITAL TOTAL (FTE's) General Fund Administration 306,405 7,930 314,335 3 Streets 786,830 851,775 1,250,000 2,888,605 15.75 total General Fund 1,093,235 859,705 1,250,000 3,202,940 18.75 Other Enterprise Funds Stormwater Drainage 268,223 701,165 19,000 988,388 5.5 total Other Ent. Funds 268,223 701,165 19,000 988,388 5.5 Division Total 1,361,458 1,560,870 1,269,000 4,191,328 24.25 Uses & Expenses Transportation 07/08 PROPOSED BUDGET 154 Transportation Administration DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Transportation Division encompasses all aspects of transportation, including maintaining and repairing existing streets, roads, and sidewalks, the planning and financing of existing roads and future proposed roads, as well as, stormwater management. This division also interacts with Federal, State, and County agencies to meet the current and future transit, mobility, and transportation needs of the community. The Administration department works with other utilities to insure a collective effort for all utility maintenance prior to beginning roadway maintenance or new construction. Rehabilitation and maintenance of roadways are funded by both an approximate $1.25 million annual general fund transfer and an approximate $3.5 million annual 1/4 cent sales tax collected and assigned to street maintenance. The department assists in coordinating transportation projects and related issues, as well as, to provide support to both the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) and the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB). MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS • Provide efficient and effective Transportation systems that serve the community and reflect its values. • Explore financing options for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Transportation expenditures that presently do not have a funding source. • Identify and implement economical maintenance techniques for city roadway maintenance. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 • Create Transportation Division to update 10-year Transportation Plan process for GTEC. • Hire Division Director to oversee new transportation projects, boards, and work with other governmental agencies, as well as, to provide oversight to the City’s transportation and stormwater drainage systems within the division. • Develop and implement a traffic management plan. • Assume responsibility for signalization of traffic lights within the city. • Incorporate transportation organizational functions to enhance mobility within the city. • Review administrative structure to ensure divisional needs are met. • Evaluate costs for Traffic Signal Control and needed upgrades. • Develop plan to assume respo9nsibility for signalization of traffic lights within the city, with expected implementation before 2010. (Policy 9 / Priority B) 155 TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION 05/06 ACTUAL 06/07 ORIGINAL BUDGET 06/07 FINAL / ACTUAL 07/08 ADOPTED 08/09 PROPOSED Transportation Director 0 0 0 1 1 Transportation Engineer 0 0 0 1 1 Project Manager 0 0 0 1 1 TOTAL 0 0 0 3 3 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 04/05 ACTUAL FY 05/06 BUDGETED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 07/08 1. Number of traffic signals N/A N/A N/A 3 1 2. Number of lane-miles N/A N/A N/A 529 540 3. Number of Transportation CIP projects N/A N/A N/A 8 6 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 04/05 ACTUAL FY 05/06 BUDGETED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 07/08 1. % of projects completed within budget N/A N/A N/A 100% 100% 2. % of projects completed on schedule N/A N/A N/A 100% 100% 3. % of customers reporting noticeable traffic improvement N/A N/A N/A 60% 60% DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES: 2007/08 is the first year for this department. Previously, this function was included in Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS). 06/07 08/09 05/06 06/07 PROJECTED 07/08 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE Personnel 306,405 306,405 Operations 7,930 4,800 Capital 314,335 311,205 156 Transportation Stormwater Drainage DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Stormwater Drainage Utility addresses environmental concerns over in-stream water quality, regulatory demands related to stormwater run- off controls, infrastructure operation and maintenance, and drainage/flood control related capital project needs. Other duties include sign maintenance for the Street Department and assisting Police and Fire Services on Code Enforcement issues. MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS • Utilize the Regional Stormwater Master Plan (RSMP) by building detention ponds and upgrading waterways as needed within the city. • Comply with Stormwater regulations. • Reduce the threat of property damage and personal injury, and enhance public safety through proper maintenance and operation of the city’s drainage system. • Improve the cleanliness and appearance of the community through the sweeping of city streets. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 • Constructed drainage structures along Railway to help alleviate flooding between 17th and Church Street. • Began construction of two large water quality ponds serving the downtown area. • Constructed drainage improvements at 18th and Pine to alleviate street flooding and improve appearance of area. • Began rehabilitation of historic retaining wall in San Gabriel Park. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 • Develop and implement a on-going stormwater maintenance program that meets impending federal regulations. (Pollution Prevention Plan) • Contract engineering services to design the Maple Street culvert improvements and receive environmental clearance. • Design and install protective erosion control on the north bank of the San Gabriel River to prevent further damage to the river banks and park land. • Replace Oak Tree Drive low water bridge in Berry Creek to insure proper drainage and improve safety. DETENTION PONDS MAINTAINED 0 5 10 15 20 25 03/04 04/05 05/06 06/07 *07/08 *Projected 157 STORMWATER DRAINAGE 05/06 ACTUAL 06/07 ORIGINAL BUDGET 06/07 FINAL / ACTUAL 07/08 ADOPTED 08/09 PROPOSED Drainage Foreman 0 0 0 1 1 Light Equipment Operator 0 0 0 1 1 Heavy Equipment Operator 0 0 0 1 1 Street Sweeper Operator 0 0 0 1 1 Sign & Field Technician 0 0 0 1 1 Crewman I (P/T) 0 0 0 0.5 0.5 TOTAL (FT/PT) 0 0 0 5/.5 5/.5 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 04/05 ACTUAL FY 05/06 BUDGETED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 07/08 1. Miles of public right-of-way mowed and cleaned 20.5 25 36 36 36 2. Hours of street sweeper operation 1,500 1,500 1,600 1,600 1,600 3. Linear feet of curb and gutter installed/replaced city wide 11,467 19.672 25,000 16,575 17,800 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 04/05 ACTUAL FY 05/06 BUDGETED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 07/08 1. # of times city streets swept annually 7 7 8 8 8 2. Cubic yards of debris prevented from entering waterways 1,350 1,250 1,350 1,600 1,600 3. # of detention ponds maintained 5 23 23 34 34 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: STORMWATER DRAINAGE FUND MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES: 06/07 08/09 05/06 06/07 PROJECTED 07/08 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 240,025 263,318 261,616 Personnel 268,223 268,464 625,235 698,388 698,384 Operations 701,165 680,129 3,715 41,223 Capital 19,000 865,260 965,421 1,001,223 988,388 948,593 158 Transportation Street Department DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Street department manages, maintains and repairs City streets and rights-of-way. Responsibilities include traffic control, emergency response operations, special events, and assistance in code enforcement. Daily, the department inspects roadways for sign repair, pavement management, and sight obstructions. The Street department participates with the Safety Committee to provide safety-training workshops. The department also oversees the management of revenues collected through the City’s ¼ cent sales tax for street maintenance. MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS • Continue work with Federal, State and County entities, adjoining municipalities, other departments and the public to update and maintain a Comprehensive Transportation Plan with special attention to: • Development of a plan to connect Northwest Boulevard to Austin Avenue. • Development of a plan for the intersection at Del Webb Boulevard and Williams Drive. • Protect the investment in the public transportation system through preventive maintenance and on-going rehabilitation of streets and sidewalks. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 • Rehabilitated the following proposed roadways using the ¼ Cent Sales Tax and General Fund: • 16th Street (Virginia to Vine) • 17th Street (Annie Purl to Hutto Rd) • 16th Street (College to Ash) • Ash Street (15th to 18th) • College Street (12th to 18th) • 18th Street (Myrtle to College) • 10th Street (Bridge to MLK) • Mimosa (16th to 18th) • 16th Street (Hutto to Barcus) • Park Lane (Central to Clay) • Central Ave. (Park Ln. to Clay) • Assumed maintenance responsibility for Austin Avenue from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). • Expanded signal control from one to 7 signals. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 • Work with the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) to identify possible funding sources for transportation improvement projects. • Assist in development of a Transportation Division and restructuring of the Streets and Drainage department identifying a signs, signals and traffic department. • Continue implementation of maintenance programming identified by the recently implemented pavement management system. List of Projects to include: • 15th Street (Hart to Scenic) • Leander street (22nd to 17th) • Northwest Blvd. (Northwood to Hedgewood) • San Gabriel Heights Subdivision • Sierra Vista Subdivision • Berry Creek (Section One < Airport Rd. to Oak Tree) • Conduct second evaluation of over all pavement condition. • Implement a change of focus for the 1/4 cent sales tax for street maintenance from rehabilitative to preventative maintenance. (Policy 9 / Priority A) 159 STREETS DEPARTMENT 05/06 ACTUAL 06/07 ORIGINAL BUDGET 06/07 FINAL / ACTUAL 07/08 ADOPTED 08/09 PROPOSED Transportation Services Manager 0 0 0 1 1 Streets Superintendent 0 0 0 1 1 Streets Foreman 0 0 0 1 1 Light Equipment Operator 0 0 0 8 8 Heavy Equipment Operator 0 0 0 4 4 Patching Crew 0 0 0 0 0 Street Maintenance Worker (P/T) 0 0 0 0.75 0.75 TOTAL (FT/PT) 0 0 0 15/.75 15/.75 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 04/05 ACTUAL FY 05/06 BUDGETED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 07/08 1. Lane miles of seal coated, overlayed or microsurfaced streets 33.5 7 10 7 10 2. Square feet of roadway patching 30,000 32,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 3. Traffic signs repaired/installed 350 500 600 1,200 1,200 4. Lane miles of streets maintained 385 425 490 529 540 5. Linear feet of sidewalk installed 300 500 3,000 2,800 2,800 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 04/05 ACTUAL FY 05/06 BUDGETED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 06/07 PROJECTED FY 07/08 1. % of streets seal coated 1.5% 1.0% 2.0% 1.5% 1.5% 2. % of streets overlayed 2% 2% 4% 2% 2% 3. PCI** adopted for GASB 34 N/A N/A 90% 90% 90% ** PCI = Pavement Condition Index DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES: 06/07 08/09 05/06 06/07 PROJECTED 07/08 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 587,346 738,701 738,688 Personnel 786,830 787,385 653,916 760,806 760,806 Operations 851,775 829,775 255,369 1,141,355 1,021,000 Capital 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,496,631 2,640,862 2,520,494 2,888,605 2,867,160