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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-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 the Stormwater Drainage and Street Tax Special Revenue Funds. Transportation Stormwater Drainage Page 162 Administration Page 160 Street Department Page 164 07/08 07/08 08/09 PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDED PROJECTED NEW % CHANGE BUDGET ACTUAL BASE PROGRAMS TOTAL (PROJ. ACTUAL) General Fund Administration 314,335 172,042 325,926 170,000 495,926 188.3% Streets 2,922,605 2,807,132 2,884,308 150,000 3,034,308 8.1% total General Fund 3,236,940 2,979,174 3,210,234 320,000 3,530,234 18.5% Other Enterprise Funds Stormwater Drainage 988,388 *1,035,180 1,167,540 175,000 1,342,540 29.7% total Other Ent. Funds 988,388 1,035,180 1,167,540 175,000 1,342,540 29.7% Division Total 4,225,328 4,014,354 4,377,774 495,000 4,872,774 21.4% *Year end budget amendment will be taken to City Council. PERSONNEL SUMMARY PERSONNEL OPERATING CAPITAL TOTAL (FTE's) General Fund Administration 308,496 187,430 495,926 3 Streets 970,691 778,617 1,285,000 3,034,308 18.75 total General Fund 1,279,187 966,047 1,285,000 3,530,234 21.75 Other Enterprise Funds Stormwater Drainage 277,007 1,065,533 1,342,540 5.5 total Other Ent. Funds 277,007 1,065,533 1,342,540 5.5 Division Total 1,556,194 2,031,580 1,285,000 4,872,774 27.25 Uses & Expenses Transportation 08/09 PROPOSED BUDGET 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 ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008  Hired 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, and determine organizational structure. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009  Update 10-year Transportation Plan process for GTEC.  Develop and implement a traffic management plan to include signals, signs, speed limits and other traffic calming measures. (Policy Principal 3.0 A / Priority Area B)  Assume responsibility for signalization of traffic lights within the city.  Incorporate transportation organizational functions to enhance mobility within the city.  Evaluate costs for Traffic Signal Control and needed upgrades.  Develop plan to assume responsibility for signalization of traffic lights within the city, with expected implementation before 2010. 160 ADMINISTRATION 06/07 ACTUAL 07/08 ORIGINAL BUDGET 07/08 FINAL / ACTUAL 08/09 ADOPTED 09/10 PROPOSED Transportation Director 0 1 1 1 1 Transportation Engineer 0 1 1 0 0 Project Manager 0 1 1 1 1 Principal Planner 0 0 0 1 1 TOTAL 0 3 3 3 3 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 05/06 ACTUAL FY 06/07 BUDGETED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 08/09 1. Number of traffic signals N/A N/A 3 3 1 2. Number of lane-miles 425 490 529 529 540 3. Number of Transportation CIP projects N/A N/A 8 8 6 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 05/06 ACTUAL FY 06/07 BUDGETED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 08/09 1. % of projects completed within budget N/A N/A 100% 100% 100% 2. % of projects completed on schedule N/A N/A 100% 100% 100% 3. % of customers reporting noticeable traffic improvement N/A N/A 60% 60% 60% DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND 07/08 09/10 06/07 07/08 PROJECTED 08/09 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 308,496306,405 164,112 Personnel 309,100 7,930 7,930 Operations 17,430187,430 495,9260314,335 172,042 326,530 007/08 was the first year for this department. Previously, this function was included in Georgetown Utility Systems MAJOR BUDGET CHANGES/ISSUES: 2 (GUS). Various positions were reassigned, as the focus and objectives of this division were refined. 161 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  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 2007/2008  Constructed drainage structures along Railway to help alleviate flooding between 21st at Church, Pine and 10th  Completed construction of two large water quality ponds serving the downtown area.  Contracted with consultant to determine the needs of the eroding banks of historic retaining wall in San Gabriel Park. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009  Develop and implement a on-going stormwater maintenance program that meets impending federal regulations. (Pollution Prevention Plan) (Policy Principal 4.0 D / Priority Area L)  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.  Utilize the Regional Stormwater Master Plan (RSMP) by building detention ponds and upgrading waterways as needed within the city. (Policy Principal 4.0 G / Priority Area ) 162 STORMWATER DRAINAGE 06/07 ACTUAL 07/08 ORIGINAL BUDGET 07/08 FINAL / ACTUAL 08/09 ADOPTED 09/10 PROPOSED Drainage Foreman 0 1 1 1 1 Light Equipment Operator 0 1 1 1 1 Heavy Equipment Operator 0 1 1 1 1 Street Sweeper Operator 0 1 1 1 1 Sign & Field Technician 0 1 1 1 1 Crewman I (P/T) 0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 TOTAL (FT/PT) 0 5/.5 5/.5 5/.5 5/.5 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 05/06 ACTUAL FY 06/07 BUDGETED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 08/09 1. Miles of public right-of-way mowed and cleaned 25 36 36 36 36 2. Hours of street sweeper operation 1,500 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 3. Linear feet of curb and gutter installed/replaced city wide 19,672 16,575 10,800 10,000 10,000 PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL FY 05/06 ACTUAL FY 06/07 BUDGETED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 07/08 1. # of times city streets swept annually 7 8 8 8 8 2. Cubic yards of debris prevented from entering waterways 1,250 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 3. # of detention ponds maintained 23 34 34 38 38 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: STORMWATER DRAINAGE FUND 07/08 09/10 06/07 07/08 PROJECTED 08/09 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 277,007251,792 268,223 263,150 Personnel 278,799 1,065,533687,373 701,165 753,030 Operations 892,460 41,223 19,000 19,000 Capital 1,342,540 1,171,259980,388 988,388 1,035,180 163 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 programs to adequately handle traffic operations.  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 2007/2008  Rehabilitated the following proposed roadways using the ¼ cent street maintenance sales tax and General Fund:  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)  Assumed maintenance responsibility for Austin Avenue from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).  Expanded signal control from 1 to 7 signals. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009  Work with the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) to possibly begin possible implementation of Bond election road improvement projects if approved by voters in November.  Continue implementation of maintenance programming identified by the recently implemented pavement management system to include:  15th Street (Church to Hutto)  Del Webb Blvd.  Pleasant Valley, Quail Valley, and Reata Trails Subdivisions  Railroad Avenue (2243 to SH 29)  Scenic Drive 2243 to 2nd Street  Old Town (between Church Street and College Street; and between 2nd and 8th Streets)  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. 164  Update 5 Year Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) using recommendations from the second evaluation of over all pavement conditions. STREET DEPARTMENT 06/07 ACTUAL 07/08 ORIGINAL BUDGET 07/08 FINAL / ACTUAL 08/09 ADOPTED 09/10 PROPOSED Transportation Services Manager 1 1 1 1 1 Streets Superintendent 1 1 1 1 1 Streets Foreman 1 1 1 1 1 Crew Foreman 0 0 0 1 1 Light Equipment Operator 8 8 8 10 10 Heavy Equipment Operator 4 4 4 4 4 Street Maintenance Worker (P/T) .75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 TOTAL (FT/PT) 15/.75 15/.75 15/.75 18/.75 18/.75 WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 05/06 ACTUAL FY 06/07 BUDGETED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 08/09 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 05/06 ACTUAL FY 06/07 BUDGETED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 07/08 PROJECTED FY 08/09 1. % of streets seal coated 1.5% 1.0% 2.0% 1.5% 1.5% 2. % of streets overlayed 2% 2% 4% 2% 8% 3. PCI** adopted for GASB 34 85% 85% 90% 90% 90% ** PCI = Pavement Condition Index DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET: GENERAL FUND 07/08 09/10 06/07 07/08 PROJECTED 08/09 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 970,691697,781 820,830 794,892 Personnel 973,192 682,491 851,775 647,240 Operations 795,517928,617 675,473 1,250,000 1,365,000 Capital 1,100,0001,135,000 3,034,3082,055,745 2,922,605 2,807,132 2,868,709 165