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Home My WebLink About12-TransportationThe 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, the Stormwater Drainage Fund, the Street Tax Special Revenue Funds and the Airport Fund. � Personnel D Operating � Capital Transportation Uses 8 Expenses zo1 '10/11 10/11 11/12 PROPOSED BUDGET PERSONNEL AMENDED PROJECTED NEW %CHANGE BUDGET ACTUAL BASE PROGRAMS TOTAL (PROD. AciuAL G¢na�a/ Fund Administrafion 194.659 186,470 267,397 267,397 2 Streets 2,892,916 2,724,5]6 3,216,682 3,216,682 18.]5 fofal Genera/Fund 3,08],5]5 2,9>},046 3,4@4,0]9 3,484,079 mox Ofh¢�En[¢rof/s¢ Funtls Airport 2,589.964 2,6]5,910 3,416,642 3,416,642 2>.]% Stormwater Drainage 1,18],163 1,126,919 1,202,51] 1,202,617 s.px total Other Ent Funds 3,777>2] $802,629 4,6>9,>59 4,619,159 z�.ax Sn¢¢ia/ R¢v¢nua Funds Transportation SRF 2,555.444 iota/ Spvcal Ray. Funds 2.555.444 :260,000 8,103,236 .i oo.ove DtYlatyO Lb1a1 6,664,702 8,269,319 B,T z.a% zo1 PERSONNEL 11/12 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY PERSONNEL OPERATING CAPITAL TOTAL (FTE's) Gana�a/ Fund Administration 243,589 23,H08 267,397 2 Sire¢[s 803.886 1,162,796 1,250,000 3,216,682 18.]5 tots/Ganerel Fund 1,04],475 1,>86,604 1,250,000 3,484,079 20J5 O!h¢� Enf¢�nlis¢ Funds Airport 242,051 3,164,591 10.000 3,416,642 5.5 Stortnwater ❑reins a 277,788 924,729 1,202,617 5.5 Iota/Other Ent Funds 6>9, 839 4,089,320 >O,000 4,619,159 1> Sn¢cia/ R¢v¢nua Fantle STraet Maintenance iota/ Sp¢c/a/ Rav_ FnndS Division Total :260,000 8,103,236 31.]5 zo1 Transportation Administralion DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Transportation Division ancom passes all aspects of transpOrkation, inclutling maintaining and repairing eXlstlnQ __ __ streets, roads, and sidewalks, the planning and financing of existing roatls and future proposed roads, as well as, stone water management. This division also interacts with Fetleral, 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 v. ..a>.��.v..m. veay... .w.vvvv..v«vu v..�...a•uvuv..w v. .vvvovYa - 0>/Ot OWr oM�n '�M� wnx... are funded by both an approximate $'1.25 million annual generel fund transfer and an approximate $1.8 million annual 1/4 cent sales tax collected and assign¢d tomstreet 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). The Division monitors regional planning efforts through the Austin -San Antonio Corridor Council, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAM PO), Capital Area Planning Council of Governments and Williamson County. MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS • Provide efficient and effective Transportation systems that serv¢ the community and reflect its values. • Explore Fnancing options for Capital Improvement Projects (CI P) and Transportation expenditures that presently do not have a funding source. • Identify and implement economical maintenance techniques For city roadway maintenance. Explor¢ alternative transportation programs for commuters, bicyclist and pedestrians. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL VEAR 20'10/1'1 • Continued development of a traffic management plan to inclutl¢ signals, signs, speed limits and other traffic calming measures. • Worked with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to acquire funtling for the Lakeway Bridge replacement. • Coordinatetl with CARTS and TxDOT to complete construction of bus station at city-ownetl park-and-ride loC. • Initiated Sidewalk Master Plan update as part of Overall Transportation Plan process. • Rel¢as¢d draft Overall Transportation Plan and Sidewalk Master Plan for public review. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 20'1'1/'12 • Finalize development and Initiate implementation of a traffic management plan to include signals, signs, speed limits and other traffic calming measures. Continue to evaluate costs for syst¢m-wide traffic Signal Control and needed upgrades. • Finalize Overall Transportation Plan update with GTEC, GTAB and City Council approval. • Update Sidewalk Master Plan and funding strategies. • Coordinate with regional transportation providers on planning and programming of commute solutions and congestion improvement programs. • Coordinate with TxDOT and T¢xas Transportation Institute to study Urban Transit Funding as a result of the 20'10 Census. Determine status of stormwater permitting based on the urbanized area boundaries in the 20tD Census. zoz TRANSPORTATION ACTUAL 10/11 10/11 PROJECTED PROJECTED WORKLOAD MEASURES 09/10 ORIGINAL FINAL I 11112 12/13 ADMINISTRATION ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED Transportation Director 1* 1 1 1 1 Transportation Engineer 0 0 0 1 1 Project Manager 1 0 0 0 0 Principal Planner 1 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 203 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROJECTED WORKLOAD MEASURES FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 10/11 FY 10/11 1. Number of traffic signals 3 7 14 18 20 2. Number of lane -miles 490 529 540 550 575 3. Number of Transportation CIP 23,808 projects 8 6 6 7 8 203 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROJECTED PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 08108 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 1. % of projects completed within ADOPTED BASE 188,425 127,623 budget N/A 100% 100% 100% 100% 2. % of projects completed on 23,808 schedule N/A L 100% 1 100% 1 100% 1 100% 203 10/11 12/13 09/10 10111 PROJECTED 111/12 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 188,425 127,623 123,717 Personnel 243,589 243,570 5,993 67,036 62,753 Operations 23,808 23,808 194,418 194,659 186,470 267,397 267,378 203 Transportation Airport DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The City of Georgetown Municipal Airport provides aviation services to the public. Tha Airport Department is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenanc¢, which include the supervision of fuel sales concessions, monitoring the leases For City -owned facilities, and the supervision of the ground maintenance. The Airport provitles 24-hour operation of a 5,000 - foot main runway and related taxiways, ramps and navigational aides. The City also supports an Air Traffic Control Tower, with staffing funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). All of the above must be in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations. In addition, the Department provides support to the Airport Advisory Board and th¢ Air Traffic Control Tower. MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS Minimize the environmental impact of the Airport. Operate the Airport as aself-supporting enterprise, whereby costs are minimized with maximum efficiency. Ensure the safety of the flying public. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2070/17 Installed ribbon curb and rehab Airport streets. Installed additional taxiway guidance signs. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 201'1/12 Rebuild Hangar G Access Taxiway, and rehab various other access taxiways. Install obstruction lights on the power Ilne in Runway 36 Approach. Purchase private, undevelop¢d property in order to clear approach So Runway 36, south of current airport boundary up to north side of LaKeway Drive Right of Way (ROW). 2pa ,. Minimize the environmental impact of the Airport. Operate the Airport as aself-supporting enterprise, whereby costs are minimized with maximum efficiency. Ensure the safety of the flying public. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2070/17 Installed ribbon curb and rehab Airport streets. Installed additional taxiway guidance signs. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 201'1/12 Rebuild Hangar G Access Taxiway, and rehab various other access taxiways. Install obstruction lights on the power Ilne in Runway 36 Approach. Purchase private, undevelop¢d property in order to clear approach So Runway 36, south of current airport boundary up to north side of LaKeway Drive Right of Way (ROW). 2pa .. inciuces j ower expenses ACTUAL 10/11 10/11 PROJECT PROJECTED AIRPORT 09/10 ORIGINAL FINAL 11112 12/13 1. Jet fuel sold (gal.) ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED Airport Manager 1 1 1 230,000 240,000 Administrative Assistant 1 1 1 1 65,000 68,000 Airport Clerk (P/T) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Airport Attendant (P/T) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 Airport Maintenance Worker (P/T) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 TOTAL (FT/PT) 213.5 2/3.5 2/3.5 2/3.5 2/3.5 .. inciuces j ower expenses ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECT PROJECTED WORKLOAD MEASURES FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 10111 FY 11/12 1. Jet fuel sold (gal.) 461,765 437,970 500,000 528,000 530,000 2. Avgas sold (gal.) 185,970 195,803 190,000 230,000 240,000 3. Airport Operations (Annual) 63,323 57,087 65,000 65,000 68,000 .. inciuces j ower expenses ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDG TED PROJECTED PROJECTED PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 08109 FY 09/10 FY 10111 FY 10/11 FY 11112 1. Man hrs / 10 gal of fuel sold .084 .086 .079 .072 .071 2. Airport expenses*/operations 8.19 9.08 8.04 8.04 8.0 3. T -hangar occupancy rate 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% .. inciuces j ower expenses 690,026 2,589,964 2,675,910 205 242,051 3,164,591 10,000 3,416,642 3,430,703 10/11 09/10 10/11 PROJECTED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL 264,480 300,599 300,575 Personnel 224,685 2,062,465 2,148,435 Operations 200,861 226,900 226,900 Capital 690,026 2,589,964 2,675,910 205 242,051 3,164,591 10,000 3,416,642 3,430,703 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, marking and signal 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, antl enhance public safety through proper maintenance and operation of the city's drainage system. Improve the cleanliness and appearance of the community through [he sweeping of city streets. MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 200'10/'1'1 Corrected drainage at 9�" and Austin; T" and Forest. • Constructed Maple Street culvert improvements on Smith Branch and to prevent future flooding in the San Jose area. • Completed Drainage Study on Smith Branch water basin indentifying needed improvements and possible solutions to prevent future flooding of existing problem homes. • Completed needed drainage improvements in the area of 18�` and Eubank St. • Replaced /installed approximately 20,000 linear feet of deteriorated curb with full curb and gutter. • Completed the Storm water impervious cover standards and r¢lated rate review. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 20�'1/�2 • Monitor the impending mandate requiring th¢ City to develop and implement an on-going stormwater Maintenance Program that meets impending federal regulations. (Pollution Prevention Plan). Contract, design and construct Maple Street right-of-way channel improvements. • S¢arch for grants and other financial assistance to help d¢sign and construct protective erosion control, on the north bank of the San Gabriel River, to prevent further damage to the river banks and park land. • Continue curb to curb and gutter r¢plac¢mant program. • Continue to Implement the Regional stormwater Master Plan (RSMP) by building detention ponds and upgrading waterv✓ays, as needed, within the city. zos 207 10/11 10111 12113 09/10 STORMWATER DRAINAGE 09110 ORIGINAL FINAL 11/12 12113 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED Drainage Foreman 1 1 1 895,001 Operations 924,729 Light Equipment Operator I 1 1 1,187,163 1,126,919 Heavy Equipment Operator 1 1 1 Street Sweeper Operator 1 1 1 Sign & Field Technician 1 1 1 Crewman I (P/T) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 TOTAL (FT/PT) 51.5 5/.5 51.5 51.5 5/.5 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROJECTED WORKLOAD MEASURES FY 08109 FY 09110 FY 10/11 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 1. Miles of public right-of-way mowed and cleaned 36 36 36 36 36 2. Hours of street sweeper operation 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 3. Linear feet of curb and gutter instal led/replaced city wide 16,575 30,575 20,000 20,000 20,000 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROJECTED PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 08/09 FY 09110 FY 10111 FY 10/11 FY 11112 1. # of times city streets swept annually 8 12 12 12 12 2. Cubic yards of debris prevented from entering waterways 1,250 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 3. # of detention ponds maintained 34 34 38 38 38 207 10111 12113 09/10 10/11 PROJECTED 111112 ESTIMATED —ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED BASE 219,956 278,947 231,918 Personnel 277,788 277,769 849,939 908,216 895,001 Operations 924,729 956,019 1,069,895 1,187,163 1,126,919 1,202,517 1,233,788 207 Transportation Street Department DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Tha Street department manages, maintains and repairs City streets and rights-of-way. Responsibilities include traffic control, off State system signalization, ¢mergancy response operations, special events, and assistance in code enforcement. Daily, the department inspects roadways for needed sign, marking and pavement repairs /replacements, and sight obstructions. Th¢ 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 '/a cent sales tax for street maintenance. MAJOR DEPARTMENT GOALS Continue work with Federal, State and County entities, adjoining municipalities, oth¢r departments and the public to update and maintain a Comprehensive Transportation Plan. • 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 20'10/t 1 Worked with Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) in implementation of road improvement projects approved in the 2008 Bond. Completed third round of pavement scores, identified pavement neetls and updated 5 year CI P. Rehabilitated the following roadways using the '/a cent street maintenance sales tax and G¢neml Fund: Rehabilitate: Old Town 16 knight. 17 1/2. Eubank, M�rtie, Timber Street (W 16n' to W University); East 16°' (S Elm St. to Ash St); S. Myrtle (E. University Ave. to E. 8 St J; East 16fb Street (Mimosa St. to Pecan St J; N. Church (E. Morrow St. to E. Valley St.). Surtace Treatment Morrow and Stadium Drive, Lakeway (Airport Rd. to Scenic), CR 151, CR 152, DB Wood Road Reiuvenate: West of La Quinta Dr.; North of Champions [o Berry Creak; Briar Cres[; Hacienda; Kin9sway; Villages of Berry Cr `ok� Cutler P sa: Williama Addition (curbed and Cutler process on streets between Janis, Golden Oaks, Williams, NW BNtl. Tach. High View; Rain Tree; Scenic (University to 3fd S[.). Implemented new preventive maintenance technique in Sun City (roatl overcoat sealer). Began identifying needs for the implamantation of a fiber traffic signal system. MAJOR DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 20'1'1/12 • Work with the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) to continue implementation of road improvement projects approved in the 2008 bond election. • Continua implementation of maintenance programming identified by the pavement management system to inclutle: Rehabilitation / RaconstrucLon: Virginia St. (16 to 1g), Peach Tree Lane. 14�� (Myrtle to College). E 13°1 (Hutto Rd. to and), E14th (Maple to Olive) Surface Tr¢abnenta: . Hot In Placa (HIPI: 4°i, S1°, 6°i. "Austin fo Scenlc". 8°"'Austin to Bridges", Britlge St. Reluvenate: Sun Ci[y streets northwest of Dal Wabb /Sun City Blvd intersection antl Georgetown Village MicrosurFace: Berry Creek <west of LaQuinta), Briar Crest, Kingsway. Hacienda, Chi Chi Dr. • Worketl with Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board (GTAB) in implementation of road improvement projects approved in the 2008 Bond. • Completed third round of pavement scores, identified pavement needs and updated 5 year CIP. STREETS DEPARTMENT 09/10 ACTUAL 10111 ORIGINAL BUDGET 10/11 FINAL / ACTUAL 11/12 ADOPTED 12/13 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 1* 1* 1* 1* 1* Light Equipment Operator 10* 10* 10* 10* 10* Heavy Equipment Operator 4 4 4 4 4 Street Maintenance Worker (PIT) 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 TOTAL (FT/PT) 18/.75 18/.75 18/.75 18/.75 18/.75 *Includes 3 "frozen" unfunded positions. WORKLOAD MEASURES ACTUAL FY 08109 ACTUAL FY 09/10 BUDGETED FY 10/11 PROJECTED FY 10/11 PROJECTED FY 11/12 1. Lane miles of surface treatments, FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 overlays or microsurfaced streets 7 10 10 10 10 2. Square feet of roadway patching 32,000 35,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 3. Traffic signs repaired/installed 500 600 600 600 800 4. Lane miles of streets maintained 490 490 529 630 638 5. Linear feet of sidewalk installed 500 3,750 3,750 3,750 10,000 ** PCI = Pavement Condition Index- City's minimum PCI = 85 *** PCI will continue to drop due to drought conditions, annexation of poor scoring roadways and decline in available funding per mile ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGETED PROJECTED PROJECTED PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 1. % of streets seal coated/surface 1.5% 1.0% 5.56% 5.56% 5.56% treatment 829,534 3,514,645 818,489 3,477,245 Operations 1,162,796 2. % of streets overlayed 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 3. PCI** adopted for GASB 34 92 90 87 87 ***86 ** PCI = Pavement Condition Index- City's minimum PCI = 85 *** PCI will continue to drop due to drought conditions, annexation of poor scoring roadways and decline in available funding per mile 5,458,834 2,892,916 5,280,020 M 3,216,682 3,237,541 10/11 12/13 09/10 10111 PROJECTED 111/12 ESTIMATED ACTUAL BUDGET ACTUAL ADOPTED ASE 720,033 824,427 803,100 Personnel 803,886 829,534 3,514,645 818,489 3,477,245 Operations 1,162,796 1,158,007 1,224,156 1,250,000 999,675 Capital 1,250,000 1,250,000 5,458,834 2,892,916 5,280,020 M 3,216,682 3,237,541