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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN AUGUST 26 2003 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L. Smith EVELYN M. LORD, MAYOR Nancy A. Beaulieu Andrew P. Cokinos. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Becky Ames, Mayor Pro Tern Bobbie J. Patterson August 26,2003 Audwin Samuel Lane Nichols, City Attorney Kyle Hayes, City Manager Susan Henderson, City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on August 26, 2003, at the City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas, at 1:30 p.m. to consider the following: OPENING * Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call * Presentations, Recognition and Proclamations * Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items * Consent Agenda Mayor Evelyn Lord called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. The invocation was said by Eddie Hillyer, of the Forest Park United Methodist Church. Tom Warner, Public Works Director for the City of Beaumont, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was made by Susan Henderson. Present at the meeting was Mayor Lord, Mayor Pro Tern Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Beauliieu, Cokinos and Patterson. Also, present was Kyle Hayes, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; Susan Henderson, City Clerk and Tina Broussard, Administrative Assistant. Councilmember Audwin Samuel arrived at the meeting at 1:50 p.m. Proclamations, Presentations and Recognitions Executive Director of the YMCA thanked Council for their presence at the Grand Opening of the L. L. Melton Y.M.C.A. that was held on Saturday, August 23, 2003. Mr. Martin presented Mayor Lord with a Y.M.C.A. Signature Charter T-Shirt. Public Comment: Persons may speak on items listed on the Consent Agenda or on General Business Items None CONSENT AGENDA * Approval of minutes - Minutes of August 19, 2003 * Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution 03-179 Adrian Hudspeth would be appointed as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The term would commence August 26, 2003 and expire August 25, 2004. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord) Myra Clay would be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The term would commence August 26, 2003 and expire August 25, 2004. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord) Laurie Leister would be reappointed as Chairman of the Planning Committee. Hercurrent term will expire August 25, 2004. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord) Greg Dykeman would be reappointed as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee. His current term will expire August 25, 2004. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord) Jayne Bordelon would be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Keep Beaumont Beautiful Commission. The term would commence August 26, 2003 and expire August 25, 2004. (Mayor Evelyn M. Lord) A) Authorize the settlement of a claim-RESOLUTION 03-180 B) Authorize the acceptance of two (2)water line easements providing access for fire prevention services - RESOLUTION 03-181 C) Authorize the acceptance of a water line easement providing access for fire prevention services - RESOLUTION 03-182 D) Approve the write-off of uncollectible delinquent accounts for EMS charges - Resolution 03-183 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tern Ames seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED. GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the rehabilitation of the Elevated Water Storage Tank at Sabine Pass and Harriot Street. Administration recommended approval of a contract with Utility Service Co., Inc., Houston, Texas, in the amount of$328,650.00 to furnish and install all labor, materials and Minutes- August 19,2003 equipment to repair, rehabilitate, abrasive blast interior and exterior, paint interior and exterior, and disinfecting the existing 1,000.000 gallon elevated water storage tank. The repairs must be done in order to stay in compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Funds for the project are available in the Capital Improvement Fund. Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve RESOLUTION 03-184 APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UTILITY SERVICE CO.,INC.,HOUSTON,TEXAS,IN THEAMOUNT OF$328,650.00 FORTHE REHABILITATION OF THE ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK AT SABINE PASS AND HARRIOT STREET. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. AYES: MAYOR LORD, MAYOR PRO TEM AMES, COUNCILMEMBERS SMITH, COKINOS AND PATTERSON NAYS: NONE MOTION PASSED. Minutes-August 26,2003 WORK SESSION Review the proposed FY2004 Capital Improvement Program City Manager Kyle Hayes presented Council with an overview of the FY2004 Capital Improvement Program. The Capital Improvement Program is a plan prepared annually to provide for both short and long range physical development within the City of Beaumont. The CIP includes a listing of all General and Public Works improvement projects along with project descriptions and cost estimates. Approved projects are classified in two phases: current and planned. A current project is one that is underway or will be underway within the fiscal year. Planned projects are approved projects but are only in the preliminary development stage. The recommendation was made by City Manager Kyle Hayes to eliminate the previously planned hike and bike trail along the Neches River. He stated that although the City had already invested monies in the project, the City's share of the project had risen from 600 thousand dollars to 2.1 million dollars. A cost benefit analysis shows that funs would be spent more beneficially for the City on other needs. He also had concerns for safety and maintenance issues on the proposed trail. Councilmembers concurred in this recommendation and Councilman Samuel commended the Manager for his recommendation. Councilmember Patterson requested City Manager Kyle Hayes and staff to move up the South Park Drainage program to 2005 instead of the targeted start date of 2007. A copy of the FY2004 Capital Improvement Program is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes for August 26, 2003. AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. Minutes-August 26,2003 COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: COUNCILMEMBER SMITH congratulated the City Manager and his staff for doing a magnificent job. COUNCILMEMBER COKINOS - NONE COUNCILMEMBER PATTERSON announced that the Grand Opening of the L. L. Melton Y.M.C.A. was an "outstanding day"for the public to view the newly renovated facility. She thanked Mayor Lord, former Mayor David Moore, Councilmember Cokinos, Bishop Curtis Guillory, Father Healy of Our Mother of Mercy, and Reverend G. W. Daniels of Sunlight Baptist church for their presence at the event. Councilmember Patterson also thanked the Chamber of Commerce for conducting the ribbon cutting event. She also announced to the public thatthe South Park Neighborhood Association would hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 28, 2003 @ 6:30 p.m. at South Park Baptist Church. Councilmember Patterson also announced that a scheduled Voter Education Forum for the upcoming September 13" Election that was to be on August 28, 2003 by Operation One Vote would not be held. The Forum was to be held in commemoration of the 401h Year Anniversary of the March on Washington and the 8th Year Anniversary of Operation One Vote. She announced that Early Voting for the upcoming Election would begin at various locations within the City of Beaumont on Thursday, August 28, 2003. Councilmember Patterson stated that Operation One Vote opposed Proposition No. 9 on the City Ballot and asked voters to vote#57. She explained that the organization felt that the City Clerk, as with past City Clerks,should remain over Municipal Court because 1)this has been the structure for over 60 years and 2) that under the supervision and direction of the current City Clerk, Operation Warrant Sweep netted the City over$80,000.00 within a 2 month period. Councilmember Patterson explained that this project, along with others the current City Clerk has planned, was concentrated on collecting fees that have been owed to the City for over 10 years. Councilmember Patterson concluded by stating that Operation One Vote opposed Proposition No. 12 on the Constitutional Amendment Ballot COUNCILMEMBER SAMUEL congratulated all who worked so hard to present the grand opening of the L.L. Melton Y.M.C.A. He commented on the pride and joy he felt while moving his daughter into Cardinal Village over the weekend, to see Lamar University thriving and having so many new students. He thanked Mayor Lord for the opportunity to represent her at the 50th Year Anniversary of Lacy Temple Church of God in Christ. He announced the most Reverend Bishop Bryant, Nick Lampson and other County Commissioners were present for this historical event. Councilmember Samuel stated that "more importantly than anything else, I just love Beaumont." MAYOR PRO TEM AMES congratulated Rodney Martin, executive director of the Y.M. C.A., along with Councilmember Patterson for a job well done with the renovations at the L.L. Melton Y.M.C.A. Minutes-August 26,2003 COUNCILMEMBER BEAULIEu echoed the congratulatory remarks of other Councilmembers about the newly renovated L.L. Melton Y.M.C.A. She also offered congratulated the Our Mother of Mercy 9:oo a.m. Choir on their anniversary event held over the weekend. She ended her comments by stating: "...this was a remarkable time to be in Beaumont and I am so proud to be apart of it." COUNCILMEMBER SMITH announced that a black tie affair would be held in September for the 601h birthday of Bishop Curtis Guillory. She stated the monies raised would be for Catholic Charities. She also announced that another event would be held at the Art Museum to raise monies for the Children's Program. Councilmember Smith also congratulated the L.L. Melton Y.M.C.A. for the programs offered at the facility. CITY MANAGER KYLES HAYES announced that Councilmember Smith would be the honoree for the event to be held at the Art Museum. CITY ATTORNEY LANE NICHOLS - NONE MAYOR LORD stated that at the newly renovated L.L. Melton Y.M.C.A., televisions were available to watch as a person works out on the treadmills. Public Comments (Persons are limited to three minutes) LeRoy Lewis, III 7866 Gladys Beaumont, TX Mr. Lewis thanked Council for demolishing a building that was deterioated at 2770 Blanchette Street. He stated that another building located at the corner of Waco and Euclid Street could possibly need inspection by Clean Community. He also gave additional addresses for inspection: 1285 Saxe Street, 1675 Roberts, 1099 Crockett and a building located at 8075 College Street. Mr. Lewis also asked Councilmember Beaulieu to review the need for more utility poles along Dowlen and Tram Road. He also asked Council to review the need for a street user fee. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Audio and video tapes are available upon request in the City Clerk's Office. Mayor Ev yn Lord Susan Henderson, City Clerk 4 r , t Yom+ '''' y r t r l�4 7f A IF 'I r C �arft©n Pollard Park sented 0 8126103 e: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM August 26, 2003 To the Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers Capital Program The Capital Program, sometime referred to as the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), is a plan prepared annually to provide for both short and long range physical development within the City of Beaumont. Charter requires the submission of the CIP to Council as part of the financial planning process. It is adapted in September with the annual operating budget. The CIP allows for project evaluation at a comprehensive level and also provides the financial information necessary to plan and anticipate potential changes to the tax structure, user fees and bonded indebtedness. Generally, a capital improvement has the following characteristics: relatively high monetary value (at least $100,004), long life (will last at least 10 years), and results in either the creation of a fixed asset, or the revitalization of one. Fixed assets are resources owned by the City which have monetary value, long-term character and will be held or used. Examples are land, buildings and improvements to land other than buildings. Included within the above definition are the following specific items: purchase, improvement and development of land; construction of new facilities for the delivery of City services;remodeling of existing facilities; and the planning/engineering costs related to specific improvements of the type listed above. The CIP includes a listing of all General and Public Works improvement projects along with project descriptions and cost estimates. General Improvements include Parks and Recreation, Public Safety and other general government municipal facility improvements, whereas Public Works Improvements include street and stormwater drainage projects. Approved projects are classified in two phases: current and planned. A project classified as current is underway or will be underway within the fiscal year. Projects classified as planned are approved projects but are only in the preliminary development stage. Other projects for consideration, also included in this presentation, represent projects that are desirable but are not included in the five year plan. 1 Capital Program 2004 August 26, 2003 Completed Projects (1999-2003) Since 1999, approximately$50.2M of projects, both general improvement and public works, have been completed or will be completed prior to fiscal year end 2003- The general improvement projects completed during this five year period totaled $15.9M. The costs for all public works projects topped $34.3M. An average of$10M in projects were completed annually during this period. A summary of the projects completed from 1999-2003 follows: YEAR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Public Works Projects 1999 Chaison Street-Threadneedle to Harriot $ 156,000 2000 Walden Road/Ditch 109 845,000 Ector Street Ditch 500,000 2001 Concord Road- Phase 1 (1-10 to Helena) 3,500,000 Franklin Street 785,000 Folsom Road 2,900,000 Frontage Road- Entertainment Complex 1,000,000 2003 Walden Road-Major Dr. To Fannett 6,570,000 Concord Road Phase 1 8,370,000 Concord Road Phase 11 5,700,000 Major Drive 4,000,000 General Improvement Projects 1999 Alice Keith Swimming Pool $1,380,000 2000 Municipal Court Building 1,904,000 Fire Station Construction (3) 2,285,000 Beaumont Yacht Club Additions 1,080,000 Parks Maintenance Facility 700,000 2001 Police Building Renovation 300,000 Fire Training Center Improvements 1,496,000 Athletic Complex-Softball Fields 1,616,000 Airport Fuel Facility 195,000 2002 Airport Runway Extension 268,000 Miller Library Expansion 475,000 T. R. Johns, Sr. Library 1,950,000 Playground Renovations 410,000 Peristein Paris 275,000 2003 Chariton Pollard Park 950,000 McLean Park 120,000 Roberts Park 210,000 Athletic Complex-Tennis Courts 260,000 2 Capital Program 2004 August 26, 2003 Outstanding Debt Relative to the assessed value of property within the Beaumont city limits, the outstanding general obligation debt has ranged between a high of 2.41%at 10/01/99 and a low of 1.94% at 10/01/02.The increasing assessed valuation of property is attributable to both the addition of new property to the tax roll and increasing values of existing properties. The growth in assessed value mirrors the level of debt issued by the City for improvements to infrastructure which support a growing economy. The debt level has fluctuated between $67.6M at 10/01/94 to $89.2M at 10101199 while maintaining an average basis of 2.09% for period under review. The projected debt level for 10/01/03 is $81.5M with a debt ratio of 1.95% of assessed value which is in line with the average. The following table illustrates this discussion. Outstanding Assessed Debt Debt (1) Value Ratio 10/01/94 67,584,491 3,251,615,993 2.08% 10/01/95 68,501,191 3,311,639,210 2.07% 10/01/96 71,482,591 3,420,010,280 2.09% 10/01197 68,286,391 3,499,102,595 1.95% 10/01/98 76,723,691 3,661,785,240 2.10% 10/01199 89,243,491 3,701,491,226 2.41% 10/01/00 81,093,791 3,779,873,302 2.15% 10/01/01 80,276,091 3,908,466,045 2.05% 10/01/02 76,362,576 3,935,778,866 1.94% 10/01/03 (est) 81,463,042 4,183,262,826 1.95% ' Outstanding debt shown net of self-supporting HUD Section 108 loan. 3 Capital Program 2004 August 26, 2003 As a percentage of total general government expenditures(General Fund and Debt Service), annual tax supported debt service payments have ranged from 14.85%to 15.77%during the period FY00 through FY03. This ratio is projected at 14.93%for FY 2004. Fiscal General Govt. Debt Service Percent Year Expenditures Payments of Total 2000 78,433,086 12,371,272 15,77% 2001 82,687,272 12,297,280 14.85% 2002 82,826,442 12,660,078 15.28% 2003 (Est) 84,292,000 12,737,600 15-11% 2004 (Prof) 85,739,000 12,804,800 14.93% Debt Service Payments Relative to General Government Expenditures 920 900 80 o 60 40 20 0 2000 2009 2002 2003 2004 Fwscal Year End M General Govt Expenditures =Debt Service Payments 4 Capital Program 2004 August 26, 2003 Capital Program 2004 Current and planned projects total $107M. Individual project descriptions, with maps for street and drainage projects, may be found in the section titled "Project Descriptions." The following table identifies the specific cost associated with each phase of the CIP. Capital Improvement Program FY 2004 -2008 Program Summary Cost Public Works Improvements Current $32,007,000 Planned 69,160,000 Total 1 01,167,000 General Improvements Current $4,962,000 Planned 850,000 Total 5,812,000 Total Program Cost $106,979,000 Funding Financing for the annual program is provided by the "cash flow" approach, whereby debt is issued to generate enough cash to pay the actual expenditures during the year for both existing and new projects. This approach provides the most efficient use of the public tax dollars by allowing multi-year projects to be initiated without issuing debt for the full cost of the projects at the time of project commencement. All available funding sources are considered. Historically, funding has been provided by the sale of general obligation debt, Community Development Block Grant, and various Federal and State agencies. Based on a"cash flow" approach the City expects to sell approximately$10M in Certificates of Obligation (CO's) each year for the next three years. This inflow of cash will provide sufficient cash flow for current General and Public Works Improvement projects. 5 Capital Program 2004 August 26, 2003 Funding for the remaining projects has not been identified. As these projects transition into the "current" classification, funding requirements will be reviewed and proposed. Several factors which are unforeseeable will dictate the amount of debt issued. Weather, planning, design and construction costs all factor into the decision of when and how much debt to issue. Effect on Operating Costs It is expected that the operational needs related to current and scheduled Public Works Improvements will be absorbed into existing operating departments and will not require additional personnel. The most significant operating item is maintenance of rights-of-way related to street projects, which will be handled by the Parks division. The projects within the General Improvements category will be handled the same way. Additional operating needs will be absorbed. Conclusion The Capital Program is designed to annually review the development and continuing maintenance of the City's infrastructure. The relationship between the assessed valuation, outstanding debt, annual debt service requirements and general government expenditures as illustrated provide a basis for project consideration and funding. Revisions and amendments may be incorporated into the plan as desired by Council. 6 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS FY 2004-2008 Estimated Estimated FY 2004 Future Anticipated Project Expenditures Planned Funding Construction Current Projects Cost at FYE 2003 Expenditures Required Start Date 23rd-College to Washington $ 1,930,000 200,000 1,730,000 - In Progress Virginia-Mercantile to Avenue A 2,830,000 10,000 1,512,500 1,307,500 2004 Downtown Improvements Orleans-Wall to Crockett 950,000 (1) 100,000 850,000 - In Progress Pearl-Fannin to Liberty 500,000 - 150,000 350,000 2004 Delaware-Dowlen to Major 3,660,000 160,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 2003 Neches River Hike&Bike Trail 4,557,000 (2) 376,000 - - Unknown Phelan Boulevard Drainage Participation Project 200,000 (3) - 200,000 - 2004 Phelan-Major to Keith 2,430,000 - 200,000 2,230,000 2005 Concord IV-E.Lucas to Hwy 105 9,540,000 (a) - 830,000 8,710,000 2007 Main-Calder to Blanchette 3,250,000 - 225,000 3,025,000 2005 R. Christopher-US 69 S to Virginia 2,160,000 - 140,000 2,020,000 2005 Total Current Projects $ 32,007,000 846,000 8,337,500 18,642,500 Planned Projects ROW Design Acquisition Downtown Improvements Future Locations Hwy $ 1,500,000 2005 �0�✓0� ' Old Dowlen-Dowlen to H 105 3,000,000 (� 2005 r ,/X10 ��n f_�� iIq Street Rehabilitation Program 4,000,000 2005 HIV, ? e1' � Washington-ML King to IH-10 12,400,000 2005 NIA Calder-Main to W.Lucas 11,300,000 2006 NIA Dowlen-US 69 N to Folsom 1,900,000 2006 Madison-Irving to Grove 1,940,000 2006 N/A Moore Street Relief 4,650,000 2006 N/A South Park Relief 6,240,000 2007 Dowlen-College to Walden 4,320,000 2007 Complete Washington-Langham to Major 3,240,000 2007 High School Ditch 10,200,000 2007 Caldwood Outfall 4,380,000 2008 Total Planned Projects $ 69,160,000 Total Public Works Improvements $ 101,167,000 (1) Includes TIFF funding of$500,000 (2) Includes TxDOT funding of 80%up to$2.4M. TxDOT construction start date is June 2005. (3) City's share of drainage participation with DD6. (4) Includes Federal Highway Administration furxling of 80%up to$7,375,000. Construction start is September 2007. (5) Includes TxDOT funding of 80%up to$2,080,000. TxDOT won start date is 2007. FYE=Fiscal Year End 7 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FY 2004-2008 Estimated Estimated FY 2004 Future Anticipated Project Expenditures Planned Funding Construction Current Projects Cost at FYE 2003 Expenditures Required Start Data Art Museum of SE Texas Roof Replacement $ 150,000 7,200 142,800 - 2004 Central Park Tennis Courts 62,000 (1) - 62,000 - 2004 Cottonwood and Magnolia Park Improvements 325,000 (2) 500 170,000 154,500 2004 Julie Rogers Theatre Fire Alarm System 150,000 500 149,500 - 2004 Fire Station(Merge/Relocate 1 &11) 2,500,000 - 200,000 2,300,000 2005 Fletcher Mini Park Improvements 50,000 (1) - 50,000 - 2004 Sprott,Rogers and Central Parks Spray Devices 175,000 (1) - 175,000 - 2004 Tyrrell Park-Clubhouse& Parking Lot 650,000 - 250,000 400,000 2004 Visitor Center/CVB 900,000 - 100,000 800,000 2005 Total Current Projects $ 4,962,000 8,200 1,299,300 3,654,500 Planned Projects Design Communication Network-Phase Il $ 750,000 2005 Lefler Park 50,000 2004 Pony League Baseball Field 50,000 (1) 2004 Total Planned Projects $ 850,000 Total Public Works Improvements $ 5,812,000 (1) These projects will utilize the$575,000 proceeds from the sate of a portion of Central Park- (2) Project includes grant funding of 80%from UPARR and 10%frorn TPW. FYE=Fiscal Year End 8 include CALDER - MAIN TO W. LUCAS The section of Calder Avenue from main Street to W. Lucas is a heavily traveled roadway that provides access from downtown to the west end of the City.The current roadway is four lanes with a continuous left- turn lane from Main Street to west of lH-1 0 and two lanes with a continuous left-tum lane from west of IH-1 0 to W. Lucas. The condition of the existing pavement Is poor and requires rehabil on. This ject.will Nall pro the rehabilitation of , roadway from w.ti The estimated cost of project is$11,300,000. -K 19 01�-&. 261. • join I MW Wa ram ����� �J rJ�/./�fT�a'.1��i/�1r•:/Ii/.I7// /'%//'.�: =Ar, w7,ZM�/./I/il►%I LL7,Ma /1/1I%s/! eii!i�ii�i�s ii:�.r%iii is�i�sii�srif ii►.fr'iirii�i ri�i i i�f�i►�►iriii.iir�ir����� l` u EMP-jW.A IPA ONE ow- 7:11 fM�l�f1=:f'i . , - .� _ - �■mss ■■■� �► ;,.. ,�►�4 ■■© :�� � _ m ; _: ice r iii ','►������������1�� �■■ __ ■■■m � �l11e� �� 1�1� CALDWOOD OUTFALL When completed,this project will increase the capacity of the Caldwood Addition Outfali and relieve street flooding.The project includes installation of Inlets and laterals on Bristol,Sunbury,Medford,Canterbury and the reconstruction of the streets.Also included Is the installation of new laterals, replacement of inlets and reconstruction of Cross, North Caldwood, Central Caldwood, and South Caldwood and West Caldwood Streets. The estimated cost of this project is$4,380,000. CY- 0 0 1 z ' p pGIFi� A A 3 � SOVSµERN A CV) J N Q U 90 10 CONCORD ROAD This project will relieve the north/south traffic congestion on Eastex Freeway and provide an extension of M. L. King, Jr. Parkway. The first three phases and the Delaware Outfall have been completed. Phase IV includes the reconstruction of Concord Road from East Lucas to Highway 105. The Federal Highway Administration(FHWA)has allocated 80%up to$7,375,000 for this phase of the project.The estimated cost of Phase IV is$9.540.000. RDA \ ,y,V IRFNWTT OUl MAN INNIE LEDET 1 J P L J Z 1 D9 p W N r ✓I -GARNER' "INNER f W OSEDAL s ANCASTE ° IN PL ' RR ¢� EHARLE � e � m 69 j o ICADILLY r B TTES ® 7 ORIL 3 BLUEBE _DEW E G7.E7 c'8 a MI MAR 3 < i VLLLAMS LANDRY VAUGHN LUCAS E. L = F V R 111211 1V EST FAIRWAY 7 4 � w TRINIDAD c s4 W PARRY Y w DAK GRQ r inkW r ~ \ g COLLIER ° _ < GIL ~ , > ap 69 ► o E ? NR S z 2 ° < -t h. 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K SF RR t HAM AUSTIN T ID' G Aso HARHVHD y S rc " uCNTrN? - z VOD NE _ .FIELDVee u WHEAT TDCCDA TIN 2u PIN TAITH� �D EDNiVOB W KE NVDD F VI-ET- ' i e DELL WOO S CQN Z RCE W Ay p = S -ROSS o URKV Q > BOB z IO r ERENE 2 .n ` LANARK '- w vTi LD SIAN IL to A l4 L Z Vr Y L DY uy� = u w a� u GLAD 1A 's 3 IY 11 DELAWARE The extension of Delaware is required to provide an additional east/west corridor from Eastex Freeway through to Major Drive.The limits of this project would run from Dowlen Road to Major Drive.All of the street right-of-way has been donated. The construction of this project will consist of a four-lane roadway with a continuous left turn lane and/or median cross section.Estimated cost for this project is$3,660,000.Pursuing earmarked funding of 80% or$2.8M. a TAR. C Q LIMIT FOLSOM W J t W lIG~ a: a y Q: ENNYS P° a ALEIG Z 9-RINGTON $R = ARBOR ILTpN E CR K WOOD D LE N ttsi SHADD N 3 a = AHEM St V 2 4 W a J Dr z , O DAIC- � 3 L 0 C 3 DELAWARE„ C OAJ 0 DELAWARE q TRACE BAY U 8 RCH1D W PL AC VJ oW BLUEBCIN&JE7 W ST °o � rOM u R Y H ,x i W Z 3 E wu ¢ 3 ES ¢ -_ BEND a G o W ICENTEFR' p N -J W a L PECAN '' a ;> '� c� zo PIN TA F at EET- COX Z E ITH O o LLS T70NTA1L WELLINGTON TRAD_ w Y QPA z S -ROSS _ 3 IA Z a� IN SOL L' z .�Z ER z_ CL Q 2w. r I NIY GLL J'J` F- B o 3: ��xoU�.�U uu 7 H to v—y Z 3 THAD5 U �o m A W a Q GLADYS E L D >3 GLADYS M HALL FLA ¢I "' i7 C3 =AZALEA z W H = ¢ = t- y W °C' �a CHINAS r M RI °a - 'W eD 3a 3 W N EANDE _ ¢H W 3 W W PLACE L SHANAHAN u I - ■4l D LC ESTER HON > G N W oW a W o z �' N. CIRCUIT MEADOW GLEN MEADOW E TGATE T T y WILDER ] Q 3 FROST a 3 3z BURLINGTON 4�N CLINTON Tp 9 J Z2 zo y 3 ¢� 3 m WED OOD p yN a c De= KILLARNEY v p A °a DRAIN. E 'CR�ss � a a p BLARNEY N Z LE 3 TULIP S S E ANION L �G WEAv v j0 A SALLIE SHENANDOAH A 0- RN _J rNvlLqE STONE � - r a w 5 N�QVKES F Z c^ L W.AI ITI l n. n. [ n. nC� G W 12 DOWLEN - COLLEGE TO WALDEN The extension of Dowlen Road to the south of College is needed to provide an additional north/south corridor in the developing southwest area of the City. Specifically,it will extend from College to Walden Road.The right-of-way has been donated by property owners adjacent to the corridor. Estimated cost for this project is$4.320.000. COLLEGE UX 4-U.--Z = QV. BRIGH o d z W U J o�r 3 M LJ 2 ¢ J F S Z z 2 z ¢ ¢ Y J 1 Z 2 =Z O J WASHINGTON iLz oe PE V I OT LNVA z W J 3 0 a N 3 N W oc o_ Z a WALDEN rI ¢ WALDEN v KEMPER ti 13 DOWLEN - US 69 N TO FOLSOIM This project will relieve congestion on Dowlen Road in the Parkdale Mali area by adding an additional lane in each direction from Eastex Freeway to Folsom Road. The estimated cost for this project is$1,900,000. UJ A `-' V Vi Y U z ti COX Q U di Q U C O z 05 OS DA O�CGAR NER R❑ EDAL v d u OL o_ GO acs J COLE U R R w w 69 w ° J A A ° 0 96 `:4 o �� CQ C w HAMI MAR = LAN 3� 2 ODOM D WLE ° v P v� z r U LJ OAK A 3 it COLLIER ¢ z ui A DP:N4 N Q C3 oONM S1 z = ix i 3 y S1 pRI1 C7 �P a¢ = W LIE,N�Y u �P0 FOLSOM J_J wY �!of FOLSOM Q �`TA ERLINA ENNYS N ARTHUR ALEIG Z Q CHRISTINA COOLIDGE JCT.EAS z� ROWNI BR❑ W[�— 3Z �RINGTON BRIAR ¢-' rYO x v AFT TAF ST ONE y° u a ILTON y �a pq CREEK ARBOR-w W u7 WOEW LE"+� OD RLIN XPA COL N F¢-- �a Q U LI z RISSI0.AP N ST - LN -� MADERAALAN� ^J =o r SHADaw Z CN P Q ~ w SAN LITTLEFIELD 14 DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS The downtown area is currently experiencing a tremendous amount of private investment. To make downtown more attractive and entice further capital investment, the City will continue to make street, sidewalk, lighting and landscaping improvements. As a part of Phase 1, the City paved Crockett Street between Main and Pearl, and installed brick sidewalks in the surrounding block, which includes Crockett, Main, Bowie and Pearl. Phase It and III will continue the sidewalk, lighting and landscaping improvements on Orleans from Wall to Crockett and on Pearl from Fannin to Liberty, respectively.Total estimated cost is $1,450,000 with $500,000 in TIFF funds available. Estimated cost for future locations is $1,500,000, anticipating$500,000 per year. z rn G� O '92 S A �P �O � G '15 HIGH SCHOOL DITCH There are two remaining phases of the High School Ditch project, South and North. Each section consists of the installation of trunk lines, inlets, manholes and connecting pipe improvements that are required to complete the drainage improvements in the entire High School Ditch area.This area covers approximately 800 acres and is served mostly by an underground storm sewer system. Estimated cost for this project is $10,290,000. 10 Z � Y Q 3 Y R' Q CALDER CALDER Y J ' RR SP 10 16 MADISON STREET Madison Street, from Irving to Grove, is the primary truck route for the industrial district located east of Carroll Street and along Gulf States Road. The existing concrete pavement is deteriorating and should be replaced. Estimated cost for this project is$1,940,000. Pa �,�� �FCNES RIVER S 0 � F 9 _ EM!ET JA GH M BUFQRD � � 9 y 9 a Q AL � y CUNIFF T � L =:RA IG RT zIR as W' x d ? 4 A w J 9L -� UN ER Z Sr N 11ER = J �¢ IL VC a H a EX 9 Q' lV J D RItK 0V RNLINC "" u A Z Go T DU J Y w 1 FLD RS o> H MAN 1 CH M1 ¢ a" P TE a QRTE TAGORE>All w Y z d d BURT Q w o Q ET 3 13 W BQ IV L A } DIS > a CDf LE Q W Y z R a a W W F V1 Y W T R H >1 > a a FUUn o a a a a o R B TS J < Z LEE LEE I PR 1 R PR 11 a T ERREL EF E L H W J J = WA NIGT N x W EUCL HARRIOT P1 a P ti y > A A E. ALM O %N11 a A NE DL E. T EADNEEDL E � L E °L E IE z E. ELG a EGYPT W Y w CHL Rct I z = r= ra .CHURC sq PKl a a -J PI IN x vi ca LU - PKI�T �9 BUTLIN EDWIN zo oJa �� L IV MA HE ERT a d i- BR CK A ADA -1 )- W J q z F,o Glo a v, z ° NQ AN 3 a ac Dt iY ,n r N �vRtO W v' w E. r=- A AC o o_ ¢_ a _ W ? v W z -- - E. L ACA 17 MAIN STREET The existing pavement on Main Street, from Calder to Blanchette, is beginning to experience numerous failures as a result of the utilities running underneath it.After continually repairing the roadway, it is now at the point that the entire roadway needs to be replaced. The estimated cost to reconstruct this four-lane concrete roadway is$3,250,000. H ZE W �r L,7 Z \ NO TH O W MAGA cF DD IN z ~ Z z EL A AL E 90 �, Q L RRY(WY Lo w w a U 3 w o Q c EM ET 18 MOORE STREET RELIEF The lack of roadside ditch facilities in residential areas, inadequate Capacity within existing storm sewer systems,and large paved areas within the Lamar University Campus,all contribute to flooding problems.The Moore Street Drainage Area is located within the southeast quadrant of the City and is generally defined as the watershed contributing to the Moore Street Ditch. Proposed improvements include the construction of storm sewers, the removal of a concrete restriction at the old Lower Neches Valley Authority Crossing, realignment of the channel, the installation of a box culvert at Highland Avenue and the replacement or modification of existing inlets. The estimated Cost of this project is$4,650,000. LAVACA MM H cr LJ 1 380 `py FLORIDA �ti l -P�+f 28 69 96 Ode I p9D L r� l � 19 IKE TRAIL NECHES RIVER HIKE AND B This project would provide • • a • of e bike trail from to Colliees Recreational • Nature Preserve.The project is l• • on 1 viewshed and would provide opportunity fs travelers • 1 • • • • • • project's • • resulted :r • • e• :ral funding from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program • • the Texas Department of Transportation(rxD0T).Total project cost is estimated at$4,557,000 with TxD0T funding 80%, • cost up to$2,4W,0W.The CWs sham is$2,157,OW. i6d K- 1 MIND _ _q& A OEM r �� .•.� TM AW WWI- ro �� asp. !!!f!I■■■■►ill■�L.*■�!>•1`��,a�,�� OON �w��!J.17®©AEI-�L-,11��■�■����R• �'���./ t OLD DOWLEN Due to the significant development in the Parkdale Mall area,a very high demand has been placed on Old Dowlen Road between Dowlen and SH 105.While the Dowlen/Old D&Men intersection has been signalized, little room for improvement exists at the Old Dowlen/SH 105 intersection due to its close proximity to Eastex Freeway.Accommodating the various intersection movements and traffic queuing will require the relocation of the north section of Old Dowlen Road several hundred feet west to CasweN.This change would move the intersection further away from Eastex Freeway and would allow the installation of a traffle signal.Pavement widening to provide a curb and gutter street will allow greater baffa; kxxb with much tens pavement maintenance.Also included is the rownstnxtion of Caswell from SH 105 to Eastex Freeway.The estimated cost for this project is$3,000,000 with federal funding of 80% in 2007. z ° °r J'C3 ADO �' ra C4 > ; c,0 P4 U Z ;2 f c Z 105 OSEDAL R❑ EDAL <v d X V� Q J COLE 69 A 96 � 28 �" w �O 0 A A J O 00 A 3 COLLIER URWN 0 r gt z Z QaN � 3 Y U 21 P'HELAN BOULEVARD Phelan Boulevard west of Major Drive is a heavily traveled two lane roadway that provides access to West Brook High School and the west end of Beaumont.The current roadway cannot adequately handle the traffic demand and requires widening to a four lane curb and gutter section. Estimated cost for this project is $2,430,000. Additionally, the Drainage District f/8 (DDS) has proposed a drainage project that would involve the installation of storm sewers within the limits of the City's project.The proposed DD6 storm sewer is adjacent to Phelan and will be utilized as a part of the City's project.DD6 has requested participation by the City.The City's share would be 36%or$200,000 of the total$550,000 pipe costs of the DDS project.The total DD5 Project cost is$1,400,000. w 3 w w Q 3ui M CHIVAS FL. Pq y PQ H MEADOW a GLEN MEADOW WESTGATE d of a Z DI:�c r-1 3 Z D9 Z Q it o Q o 13 W c'P � ti °ca a �^LJ a 9=1 q= ❑UTHME 0 O`r`r�iF.4 E ANION,w MANIDN I,. _ SHENANDOAH W E Ga COURT ENVIL E-'� SHILOH STONE PKP� 3 EVANGELINE _ z = Y AK MEADO COLLIER �ct^°a Rn W p� Y = S = WHITE o HA CALDER H 36 JA HELAN w MP RR WIC MCLEAN z BRDUN OV/ERHILL Z q BEAUMONT SHEPHERDS z Z RAEBUR � McLE Nq MUNICIPAL o W ST- LLISON F- w Q GARDNER = W W I ¢ WAY DRENNAN Q Q AIRPORT BE L. W Z J❑SEY M NT yam' ¢ Y O ST DM EE ., = a A FARES EY 7o D[]S Y N IDE,f �3 W Z W LD o o x o r- RIGGS A SKyVIEV ' M❑RGAN a z d r GROSS V W Q W W LJ Z U MAPES F i1 Kim BERLY>> Lp,NDIS ° DI SP 3 90 22 ROLFE CHRISTOPHER DRIVE The widening of this two-lane asphalt roadway from Virginia Street to Cardinal Drive into a four-lane concrete roadway will greatly improve the flow of traffic around Lamar University. Estimated cost of this project is $2,160,000_ LaMar 'Fq University E VIRGINIA y CY- COLORADO 9� s z i ©�'T ALABAMA o ALABAMA Q N 380 ,? 'L GEORGIA = GEORGIA z = U IOWA Z IOWA v z �Ft OREG N w OREG❑N w U o VERMONT V VERMONT ERMONT U FLORIDA ayfO G,y 287 96 69 �RZV �P GP SQ � 23 SOUTH PARK RELIEF The remaining phases of the South Park Relief project include construction of laterals on Campus Avenue, zavalla Drive, East Woodrow, Kenneth Avenue. Saxe Street and Florida Avenue. Also included are improvements to substandard inlets, manholes and connecting pipe. Estimated cast for this project is $8,2400,000. 2 A 24 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM In 2003,the Street User Fee that was used to fund the Street Rehabilitation Program was eliminated. This was the only funding source used to do repairs on residential and arterial streets. Continuation of a Street Rehabilitation Program will require funding from the Capital Improvement Program. Streets to be included will be identified on an annual basis. The estimated cost of the program Is$1,000,000 per year. MAP NOT AVAILABLE 25 TWENTY-THIRD STREET - COLLEGE TO WASHINGTON Twenty-third Street is currently a two lane roadway with open ditches from College Street to Washington Blvd.Development along this section of Twenty-third consists of both commercial and residential properties, The commercial development exists on each end with residential development in the center section.The reconstruction of Twenty-third Street into a three-lane concrete curb and gutter roadway will provide an improved north/south corridor. Estimated cost for this project is$1,930,000. PAC IC MAITLAND 28 Gateway FAN 9N Shopping Center THE N 69 STAGE WALL COLLEGE u M E Z A O 2 a BELM�iT E z A •~i MILAM BYRD Z 2 N w � � 3 B�LVAR 6 °Z B W Z W � oc �Y c a ae CARTWRIGHT EE IX ROBERTS ro 1 rn o� 10 TERRELL Q A N WASHDVGTLIN � �`,`�� v J Iy a` EUCLID `ate y PARISH z ELINOR W PROCTOR WAVERLY PR > 6 PIERRE 21P a YESTIIORELAND W SIMPSON ST. JAMES DIRECTOR$ p+ W Row SIMON a N W 26 VIRGINIA - MERCANTILE TO AVENUE A Virginia Street is currently four lanes from Fourth Street to Mercantile Street.The section from Mercantile to Avenue A is only two lanes with ditches on both sides.The reconstruction of this section into a three lane concrete curb and gutter roadway would provide a continuous collector between Fourth Street and Avenue A.This section would not require any additional right-of-way. Estimated cost for this project is$2,830,000. L o Q Liberia MA EDMON S W Park M Y HEI ER Q REBEI Z Q A = Z ¢C) GLG E NORA A ° Q LELA B TGN B N H SARAH D Ale 13-U K E A . J LOCI LE LUCILL o CAF VE,Rw w LJ < :z Z LD OL CS L CS Li = N°°- Q Q > pq MIL— q Q (Y- CL ,.� Q o DRE Q ° TIF -J1 BURGAND rn DURBO -J Z DAUPHINE o W AV BASIN �vR� Gy U r-- RAMPART CY W WEST HIGHLAND U �2 G� ° 9 ° FLORIDA 27 • • TO i Washington Boulevard from M.L. King, Jr. Parkway to 11+10 is a heavily traveled four-lane roadway that provides access fr• • west end of • current roadway combination of continuous major N • and sections Additionally, existing . : beginning to experience numerous :a and will require rehabilitation. project includes Um rehabilitation of the existing roadway i adding either continuous or intersection left-turn lanes along the 3.2 mile length of the project.The estimated cost for this projeq is $12,400,000. 11 E IL .:.��i�:� =fir > e�''�� ■ 111 RA LX L kA, LA polls �� ■■�I� `tom , IEEE MM . ........ a'prp R. limit MEW.— FIVE MEMO AM 51 IEMOIEMO FErnanown IFIE Ri. UP SA AERMNE ■■,ems © ■�.�■�� ■l IRa MCI son WASHINGTON - LANGHAM TO MAJOR It is desirable to continue Washington Boulevard from Langham Road to Major Drive as a four-lane arterial. The section from IH-10 to Langham was a participation project with TxDOT and has been completed. The completion of the last section should be scheduled to coincide with improvements on Major Drive.Estimated cost for this project Is$3,240,000. COLLEGE J W 6- �Q O U BRIGH ON UJ U Q Q Q W ZO W ¢ Q f J Q Q Q Z Q rZ-. 0 O Q WASHINGTON J 6- Y Z Q W fY PEVI OT LNVA CANAL 29 CAPITAL PROGRAM 2004 GENERALIMPROVEMENTS ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS ROOF REPLACEMENT Due to numerous leaks and water ponding, replacement of the entire roofing systems is needed at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas.Work may include a new polyvinylchloride roofing membrane and structural repairs, including repairs to the exterior insulation and finish (EIFS)system and stucco surfacing and replacement of window glazing. Estimated cost of this project is$150,000. CENTRAL PARK -Tennis Courts This project will provide for the renovation of two(2)tennis courts at Central Park with an asphalt overlay. Estimated cost of this project is$62,000 and will be funded with proceeds from the sale of a portion of Central Park. COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - Phase If Phase II allows for the Fire Department to connect to the City's 800 MHZ trunked communication system. Phase 1, which includes infrastructure, purchase of police portables and mobiles, and project design was completed in September,2001.The estimated project cost is $750,000. COTTONWOOD AND MAGNOLIA PARK IMPROVEMENTS This project will provide for rehabilitation to Cottonwood and Magnolia Parks. Improvements to Cottonwood Park will include playground equipment, a spray device, surfacing, drainage improvements, sidewalks, site work and grading, landscaping, a drinking fountain and a covered hard-surface pavilion. Improvements to Magnolia Park will include playground equipment, surfacing, drainage improvements, sidewalks, site work and grading, landscaping and a drinking fountain. Estimated cost for this project is$325,000($260,000 in UPARR funds, $32,500 in Texas Parks and Wildlife funds, and $32,500 in City funds). FIRE STATION NO. 1 RELOCATION Determine the feasibility of merging and relocating Fire Stations No. 1 and 11 from their present locations to an accessible, strategic location that would allow the City to maximize its firefighting resources. This would provide additional fire fighting protection for the Charlton-Pollard community and continue coverage in the downtown business district. 30 FLETCHER MINI PARK IMPROVEMENTS This project will provide for improvements to Fletcher Mini Park and will include electrical service, lighting, playground equipment, sidewalks, drinking fountain, grading, and site improvements. Estimated cost for this project is $50,000 and will be funded with proceeds from the sale of a portion of Central Park. LEFLER PARK -SPRAY DEVICE REPLACEMENT Funding will allow for the replacement of an existing spray device in the north-end park. The aquatic attraction was constructed in 1990 and has deteriorated to a condition that is no longer safe nor functional. JULIE ROGERS THEATRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM This project provides for the replacement of an antiquated fire alarm system to meet fire protection building codes at the Julie Rogers Theatre. Anticipated cost for this project is $150,000. PONY LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD The Beaumont Youth Baseball Association has requested a pony league field with an outfield of 310 feet. Estimated cost for this project is$50,000 and will be funded with proceeds from the sale of a portion of Central Park. SPROTT, ROGERS ANQ CENTRAL PARKS -Spray Devices This project provides for the installation of spray devices at Sprott, Rogers and Central Parks and will include water features, controls, circular pad with non-slip deck, concrete skirt, and electrical service. Existing wading pools have been removed and the sites graded and leveled. Estimated cost for this project is $175,00 and will be funded with proceeds from the sale of a portion of Central Park. TYRRELL PARK - Clubhouse and Parking Lot This project provides for the renovation of the parking lot and clubhouse at the Henry Homberg golf course. Estimated cost for this project is $650,000. VISITOR CENTER/CVB This project will provide for the construction of a new office building and visitor's facility along the entrance corridor of the downtown business district.Approximately 4,500 square feet of building area and adequate visitor parking is planned. Construction costs for this project are eligible for reimbursement from Hotel Occupancy Tax receipts. 31 � ,� � � _� �t� � OTHER PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS Proiect Amount Avenue A-Virginia to Cardinal Drive $ 2,200,000 Broadway Box 1,500,000 Fannett Road Outfall 700,000 Fannin Street Box 8,400,000 Fire Training Center South Road/Drainage 350,000 Laurel Avenue & Laurel/Phelan connector 1,500,000 Prince Street Outfall 9,200,000 Royal Street Outfall- Remaining phases 1,680,000 Total $ 25,530,0.00 GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS Project Amount Air Conditioning Duct Cleaning $ 175,000 Alice Keith Park Walking Path 150,000 Colliers Ferry Recreation Area- Bank stabilization 1,690,000 Colliers Ferry Recreation Area-Expansion 250,000 EMS 2 Facility 400,000 Fire Station No. 7 Relocation 1,200,000 Fire Training Center Improvements 2,000,000 Lefler Park 150,000 Mechanic Shop Addition 375,000 Northwest Command Center-Police 3,750,000 Perlstein Park 150,000 Playground Renovations-Alice Keith/Chaison 150,000 Port Interchange Yard 750,000 Restroom Facilities-Alice Keith Park 125,000 Riverfront Park Bank Stabilization 1,135,000 Rooftop Air Handler 175,000 Telephone System Replacement 525,000 Total $ 13,150,000 Total Other Projects for Consideration $ 38,680,000 33 OTHER PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION AIR CONDITIONING DUCT CLEANING To prevent particles of black soot from blowing onto employees'clothing, desk and papers, mesh screens have been installed over air conditioning vents in Public Works, Engineering and Human Resources office areas. These screens frequently become clogged and they reduce air flow. To protect health and to improve the quality and volume of air flow throughout City Hall, it is necessary that the duct system be cleaned with a disinfectant. The dud has not been cleaned since its original installation in 1978. Estimated cost for this project is$175,000. ALICE KEITH PARK WALKING PATH Construct a walking path beginning on the northeast side of the park encompassing the outer areas of the entire site. Estimated cost for the project is $150,000. AVEN E A-Virginia to Cardinal Drive Avenue A from Virginia to Cardinal Drive is currently a two lane asphalt roadway that will conned to the TxDOT proposed Spur 93. This new TxDOT highway will provide better access to the prison system located in mid Jefferson County. With the reconstruction of Avenue A into a four lane roadway,the increased traffic along this corridor will be relieved. Estimated cost for this project is $2,200,000. BROADWAY BOX This project is designed to relieve the 204 acre area served by the Broadway Box, by cross connecting the box with a parallel box in the abandoned Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way and reconstructing or replacing damaged or overloaded inlets. This area runs between Eighth Street and the Neches River. Estimated cost for this project is $1,500,000. COLLIERS FERRY RECREATION AREA- BANK STABILIZATION This project provides for 1,875 feet of bank stabilization. The shoreline along the west bank of the Neches River is eroding and the existing road along the river will have to be relocated without protection. Estimated cost for this project is $1,690,000. 34 COLLIERS FERRY RECREATION AREA- EXPANSION The Parks and Open Space Plan calls for additional improvements at Colliers Ferry, including expansion to the south of the existing park. Additional parking, trails, shelters, piers,and site improvements are proposed to increase the public's access to the Neches River and enhance the Neches River Hike and Bike Trail. Estimated cost for this project is $250,000. EMS 2 FACILITY This project would provide for the construction of a new EMS 2 Facility at 3020 Municipal Drive. "Medic 2"was previously stationed in a former City fueling station at this address. Due to severe deterioration, the building was abandoned, and will be demolished. The City now rents a modular unit to house the medic team. A rental fee of$5,760 is paid annually.The requested facility contains living quarters, supply storage areas and covered parking for two to three units. Estimated cost for this project is $400,000. FANNETT ROAD OUTFALL This project is required to improve the drainage in the Fannett Road area. The construction of a trunk line system along Fanned Road to Harriot was recently completed. It is now necessary to redirect the flows of existing ditches on each side of Fannett Road into this trunk line system. Estimated cost for this project is $700,000. FANNIN STREET BOX This project is needed to provide for more effective drainage of the Fannin Street Box System which is approximately 490 acres. This project will include the construction of 2,850 feet of concrete lined ditch, 8,200 feet of concrete boxes and approximately 1,000 feet of pipe ranging from 18 inches to 72 inches. Engineering for this project is complete. Estimated cost for this project is $8,400,000. FIRE STATION NO. 7 RELOCATION This project would replace an existing 60-year old station which serves the downtown area, immediate west end and the area bordered by IH-10 East, Eastex Freeway and East Lucas. Railroad tracks located immediately east of the station create an impediment to units responding downtown from the current location. The proposed relocation of this facility to the area of Babe Zaharias Park would provide improved access to response areas in all directions, a better distribution of resources, and a more modern facility. Estimated cost of this project is$1,200,000. 35 FIRE TRAINING CENTER IMPROVEMENTS In an effort to meet the objectives outlined in the five year strategic plan developed for the Beaumont Fire Training Center,future improvements will be necessary in the areas of facility street improvements,waste water system improvements and back- up fire pump system. The estimated cost for these improvements is $2,000,000. FIRE TRAINING CENTER SOUTH ROAD/DRAINAGE This project provides for improvements to the drainage system and rehabilitation of the roadway on the south side of the Fire Training Center. The current drainage system and roadway are in very poor condition. The improvements and rehabilitation will reduce problems with standing water during heavy rains and provide better access to fire training projects on the south side. Estimated cost of this project is $350,000. LAUREL AVENUE & LAUREL/'PHELAN CONNECTOR Due to increased traffic from the Liberty/Laurel Project, the widening of Laurel, between the IH-10 West Service Road and 23rd Street, into a four-lane roadway is proposed. This project will relieve traffic congestion in the area, particularly during heavy traffic hours. Also included is the provision for a direct connection between Laurel and the Liberty-Laurel overpass project. The short connection between these two projects is needed to complete the roadway system involved with the 1-10 Overpass. This project, in conjunction with the Calder project, will complete the arterial system in this area. Estimated cost for this project is $1,500,000. LEFLER PARK Citizen requests and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee has recommended an uncovered basketball court and additional parking at Lefler Park. The park is a Community park and the master plan calls for a court on the east side of the park. Estimated cost for this project is $150,000. MECHANIC SHOP ADDITION This project would provide for the construction of a 60'x 100`mechanic shop facility at the Lafin Road Fleet Service Center. The old former Municipal Transit Building on Milam Street is currently being used by the Fleet Maintenance Division for servicing equipment owned/operated by the Fire Department. Moving all of the City's Fleet Maintenance operations to a single site would reduce operating costs, allow for better utilization of available manpower, and improve management's control over the quality and quantity of work performance. Estimated cost for this project is $375,000. 36 NORTHWEST COMMAND CENTER This project would provide for the construction of a new police command center in the northwest end of town which is a current and presumably future growth area of Beaumont. A site in the vicinity of the population and commerce expansion would better serve the citizens by enabling officers to report to service and go into service in the area in which they will work. Out of service time for prisoner transfer would be significantly reduced by bringing prisoners to a holding area incorporated into this building. Construction of this facility would relieve some of the current overcrowding and lack of expansion potential for the current police building. Estimated cost for this project is $3,750,000. PERLSTEIN PARK -Walking Trail/Shelter This project would provide for a walking trail, parking and picnic shelter at Perlstein Park. Estimated cost for this project is$150,000. Possible funding of up to$100,000 is being pursued from the Texas Recreation Trails Fund of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS - PHASE II Existing playgrounds at Alice Keith and Chaison Parks are outdated and require replacement The equipment at these two parks has served its useful life and is no longer repairable. Estimated cost for this project is $150,000. PORT INTERCHANGE YARD As a part of the downtown revitalization effort,the City would like to take advantage of its material resources and develop the riverfront behind the Civic Center and City Hall. In order to make the development a reality, the City would need to purchase the Port of Beaumont's Interchange Yard (6-7 acres) located between the Civic Center and City Hall and Riverfront Park. Estimated cost for this project is $750,000. 37 PRINCE STREET OUTFALL The Prince Street drainage area covers approximately 1,350 acres. This area is bounded roughly by East Lucas on the north, Pine Street on the east, Maple Avenue on the south, Concord Road on the southwest and Detroit Avenue on the west. Natural ground elevation in the study area varies from 33 feet in the Fair Park area to 5 feet in the area east of Pine Street and 10 feet in the area north of Lucas, the Hayes Gully Outfall. Roadside ditches, which are not adequate to handle the amount of runoff, comprise 70% of the drainage system in the project area. This area is also comprised of four sections which drain independently of each other. The northwest area drains into Hayes Gully Outfall, and the other three areas drain to the east into Brakes Bayou. The completion of this project will require the installation of trunk lines, inlets, manholes and connecting pipe improvements, which will provide for a more consolidated and effective drainage system. The preliminary design is complete. Estimated cost for this project is $9,200,000. RESTROOM FACIUTIES -Alice Keith,Park This project would provide for new restroom facilities at Alice Keith Park. The existing public restrooms are not ADA accessible and plumbing is very old with frequent vandalism and sewer problems.Estimated cost for this project is$125,000. RIVERFRONT PARK - Bank Stabilization This project provides for 1,225 feet of bank stabilization. The shoreline along the west bank of the Neches River is eroding and the existing sidewalk supports are exposed. The existing sidewalks on the north shore will collapse without support. Estimated cost for this project is $1,135,000. ROOFTOP AIR HANDLER This project would provide for the replacement of the rooftop air handier at City Hall. The existing air handier unit at City Hall is over 20 years old and in very poor condition. The housing, door gaskets, and drain pans have deteriorated beyond repair. Approximately 30 feet of duct is coated with asbestos containing materials. Water is leaking from rusted through drain pans, causing built-up roofing materials to deteriorate. Estimated cost for this project is $175,000. ROYAL STREET OUT-FALL- Remaining Phases Provides for the completion of Phases 11, 111, and IV of the Royal Street Outfall Project. This project will be bounded by MLK Parkway on the east, Wall Street on the north, Southern Pacific Railroad on the west and Irma Street on the south. Estimated cost for this project is $1,680,000. 38 TELEPHONE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT This project would provide for complete new telephone systems at City Hall, Police Department, Fire Headquarters and health facilities located on Washington Blvd. The existing systems at these locations are outdated and only used or reconditioned parts are available. City Hall telephone communications switch remains to be the hub for four sites and is at maximum capacity at this time. Replacement of the switches would allow for future expansion, include improved features, and would relieve the City of the precarious situation that currently exists. Estimated cost for this project is $525,000. 39