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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT a five-year Capital Program for Fiscal Year 1992 through Fiscal Year 1996,
attached as Exhibit "A", be, and is hereby adopted.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont on this the
day ofz� 1991.
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1992- 1996 Capita/ Improvement Program
CITY of BEAUMONT, TEXAS
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Office of the
City Manager
May 28, 1991
To: Mayor and Council
Subject: Capital Improvement Program - Fiscal Years 1992 - 1996
The City Charter requires the presentation of a five-year Capital Program annually for
consideration by the City Council. This program, commonly referred to as the CIP is
to include a general summary and a list of all improvements, accompanied by
corresponding project necessity statements, cost estimates, and anticipated timetables.
The attached document represents the proposed program for fiscal years 1992 - 1996.
The plan encompasses a five-year period with emphasis placed on the column labeled
"FY 1992". These projects will require funding as part of the City's annual budget
process. In the column labeled "current", the document recaps projects that are funded
but have not been substantially completed . Projects labeled "planned" are included in
the program to focus staff planning efforts and are subject to review and modification
in the future.
It is necessary for the Council to adopt a Capital Improvement Program with the annual
budget on or before the 27th day of September. This action will provide a five-year
plan and designate specific project allocations. Expenditure authorizations and funding
mechanisms will occur during the annual budget process and throughout the fiscal year
as contracts are awarded.
The preparation and review of the five-year capital program is an excellent tool for
assessing the City's financial needs related to the development and continuing
maintenance of the valuable infrastructure of our community. Revisions and
amendments may be incorporated into the plan as desired by the Council.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ray Riley
City anager
P.O. Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 77704 Telephone 409/880-3708 Telefax 409/880-3712
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1992-1996 Capital Improvement Program
May 28, 1991
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PROPOSED 1992-1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
OVERVIEW OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLANNING
Local officials, on behalf of citizens, take on the important responsibility of ensuring that
buildings, streets, parks, and water systems are maintained and improved for their
community and future use. Sound planning and fiscal commitment can ensure that
major replacement costs are avoided and that the infrastructure quality remains suitable
to support business and private investment in the community. A common mechanism
used by local officials to manage this responsibility is the Capital Improvement Program
(CIP), a plan for short- and long-range physical development.
One benefit of the Capital Improvement Program is that it allows for project evaluation
at a comprehensive level. It also provides the financial information necessary to
carefully plan and anticipate changes in tax structure, user fees, and bonded
indebtedness.
The CIP process allows annual program updates to incorporate changing community
priorities and financing strategies, which require careful consideration. An important
determination is whether a particular project will enhance the viability of the economic
base and provide quality-of-life amenities for its citizens.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED 1992-1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Proposed 1992-1996 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Beaumont totals
$45,550,800. This program is limited to general, street and drainage improvements.
The utility system (water and sanitary sewer) improvements are to be presented in a
separate,document.
A total of $16,130,000 or 35% of the five-year program is comprised of projects that
have necessary financial resources in hand. An additional $28,219,080 or 62% is
proposed to be funded from limited fund balances combined with proceeds from debt
issuance, of which $13,300,000 in general obligation bonds has been previously
authorized. Grants and contributions total $1,201,720 or 3% of the long-range program.
Program Highlights
A large portion of the five-year plan focuses on the completion of projects authorized
in the 1982 Transportation Improvement Program as well as those approved in the 1983
Comprehensive Drainage Program. Large scale street improvements total $20,750,000
or 46% of the five year total. Drainage improvement projects total $17,000,000 or 37%
_of the five year total. Also included is $7,800,800 or 17% for improvements related to
renovation or expansion of municipal facilities including parks and buildings.
streets 46% General 17%
$20,750,000 $7,800,800
Drainage 37%
$17,000,000
1992-1996 Capital Improvements
Financial Impact
As previously stated, $28,219,080 of the five year program requires future general
revenue funded from debt issuance and limited fund balance reserves. Of this total,
$13,300,000 in general obligation debt remains authorized yet unissued.
The City's debt is currently serviced by approximately 21� of the 54¢ property tax rate
and it is proposed that all new debt be serviced from the levying of new property tax
in the amount necessary to offset the annual requirements. The following narrative
indicates the impact that the issuance of this debt would have on debt service
requirements and the amount of tax necessary to service that debt.
Issue $22,150,000 General Obligation Debt - Street & Drainage Improvements
The CIP details that the financial needs for the street and drainage projects will occur
in the early portion of Fiscal Year 1992. These financial needs will have a direct impact
on the tax structure of the City. Assuming a 15 year payout and a 6.5% interest rate,
the debt service needs would be as follows:
Additional Additional Cumulative
Year Debt Issue Debt Service Tax Needs Tax For Debt
1992 $12,000,000 $1,250,000 4.5¢ 25.5
1993 $10,150,000 $1,100,000 4.00 29.0¢
Thus, in order to proceed with the street and drainage projects contained in this plan,
an additional 8.5¢ of property tax will be required to service the debt. It is proposed
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that the tax increase be phased in over a two year period as indicated above. Thus,
a 4.5� increase is anticipated for FY 1992.
Additional Financing Requirements
The preceding paragraph states that an additional levy of 8.5¢ in property tax is
necessary to service the debt related to the completion of long-planned and critically
necessary -street and drainage improvements. However, there are several municipal
improvements that may require funding in the near future. These unfunded large scale
improvements, summarized in the section titled "General Improvements", are estimated
to cost over $6,000,000.
In the 1991 Annual Budget, 2.00 of property tax was dedicated for capital
improvements of this general nature. This tax generates approximately $550,000
annually. This sum could be used to continue a limited "pay-as-you-go" type of general
improvement program. This method would require that a majority of the projects remain
in the "planned" column for numerous years. It would require a minimum of eleven
years to acquire necessary funds to complete the proposed projects included in this
plan. This does not allow for the addition of new projects.
Alternatively, the 2.0¢ could be pledged as debt service related to a larger scale
program which would permit for the many proposed projects to commence as
necessary. Assuming that fund reserves in the amount of $1,000,000 could be directed
toward financing a portion of these improvements, it would still be necessary to issue
debt of approximately $5,000,000 to complete these projects. The associated debt
requirements would be as follows:
Additional Related
Year Debt Issue Debt Service Tax Needs
1993 $5,000,000 $525,000 2.0¢
The extent of improvements related to parks and municipal facilities depends largely on
which method of financing is preferred. There are virtually no other sources of funds
that could be targeted for improvements of this nature and scale.
Future Considerations
The 1992=1996 Proposed Capital Improvement Program may require that up to 8.5¢
of additional property tax be levied to service the debt associated with completion of the
various projects. Consideration should also be given to the fact that the City's current
annual tax supported debt will increase by $1,000,000 beginning in 1996. An additional
30 will be required to service our present level of debt. This will be a requirement until
the year 2005 or until such time that increases in assessed values may offset these
needs.
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1992 CAPITAL BUDGET
The total recommended program for 1992 is $16,645,800 or 36% of the five-year total.
Coupled with an additional $16,005,000 of projects currently underway, over 72% of the
five year program will become an immediate priority. The major funding source for FY
1992 projects is proposed to be the issuance of general obligation bonds. The plan
indicates that $15,524,080 is required future general revenue, however, it is anticipated
that a $12,000,000 issue will be sufficient to meet the cash flow needs of the various
projects undertaken in 1992.
General Improvements
Proposed projects for 1992 include $295,000 in park and recreational facility
improvements and $1,950,800 for improvements to municipal buildings. Program
highlights include the acquisition of 25-50 acres at the original Collier's Ferry landing,
now referenced as the "Pine Street Boat Ramp" for development into a City owned and
maintained recreational facility. Road and parking improvements are essential at Tyrrell
Park and the Athletic Complex. Municipal building improvements include the
construction of the Chinn Lane Fire Station and the second phase of the restoration of
the Fair Park Coliseum Roof. Funds are proposed to be allocated for rehabilitation of
the telescopic seating sections at the Civic Center as well as for major air conditioning
replacements at the Police Station and the Julie Rogers Theatre. The plan also
provides for rain damage repairs for the interior of the Main Library. Approximately one-
half of the municipal building improvements are scheduled to take place at the
municipal airport, of which 90% are to be funded from an Aviation Grant.
Street Improvements
Major projects totaling $13,250,000 are currently underway in the Street Improvement
Program. Projects include the reconstruction of College from 4th Street to Main, the
West Lucas widening, and the first phase of the Concord project, which is an extension
of the MLK Parkway. In addition to these large scale projects, funds are available to
undertake a sidewalk construction program, to purchase and install a new traffic control
system, and to repair the Phelan Boulevard Bridge. All funds required for these
improvements are in hand.
The FY 1992 street program includes Phases II and III of the Liberty Laurel project.
Funds for these projects are to be obtained from the issuance of general obligation
bonds, as:discussed earlier in this narrative. It is anticipated that these two projects will
be underway by the summer of 1992.
Drainage Improvements
The 1992 proposed Drainage Improvement program will provide for the construction
of $11,400,000 of projects. Many of the critical areas identified to receive drainage relief
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will be under construction. A few of the areas included in the 1992 plan are the
,,,Cartwright-Terrell Street Box, Fannin Street Box, Moore Street, and the High School
Ditch. Funds necessary to construct these projects will be secured from the issuance
of previously authorized drainage bonds. It is anticipated that these bonds will be
issued early in Fiscal Year 1992 to meet cash flow requirements. Currently, funding is
in hand for $2,150,000-'of drainage improvements in the Irving Street, Lucas Street,
Caldwood and Fannett Road areas. Approximately 30% of the allocated funds have
been spent or contractually committed for these improvements.
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1992-1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY
Prb�ects;. . CURRENT FY 1992 PLANNED IS YR TOTAL FUTURE
General Improvements $605,000 $2,245,800 $4,950,000 $7,800,800 $0 .
Street Improvements 13,250,000 3,000,000 4,500,000 20,750,000
Drainage Improvements 2,150,000 11,400,000 3,450,000 1 17,000,000 28;860,.000:
TOTAL CAPITAL PROGRAM $16,005,000 $16,645,800 $12,900,000 45,550,80028860000!
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CURRENT FY 1992 PLANNED
.::.....::...9 .........:.:... . FUTURE
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Project Expenditures To Date $5,434,200 $200,000 $0 $5,634,200 $0..
Funded Project Allocations
General Improvements 505,000 25,000 0 530,000
Street Improvements 8,425,800 0 0 8,425,800
Drainage Improvements 1,540,000 0 0 1,540,000
Future General Revenue Required 0 15,524,080 12,695,000 28,219,080 :28. 86QflQ0;;.
Grants&Contributions 100,000 896,720 205,000 1,201,720 0
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TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDING $16,005,000 $16,645,800 $12,900,000 $45,550,800 $28;860,0
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GENERAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RENT FY 1 2 PLANNED : .R T.`
CUR 99 TOTAL..
Riverfront Park Phase II $200,000 $0 $0 $200,000
Athletic Complex
o Softball Field&Parking 250,000 0 0 250,000
o Road improvements 0 85,000 0 85,000
Tyrrell Park
o Creative Playground&Trails 130,000 0 0 130,000
o Road Improvements 0 160,000 0 160,000
Lefler Community Park 0 0 200,000 200,000
Halbouty Neighborhood Park 0 0 100,000 100,000
Collier's Ferry Park 0 50,000 0 50,000
Parks&Recreation Center/Gymnasium 0 0 11000,000 1,000,000
Subtotal 000 . 2 175'000;:
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Chinn Lane Fire Station 0 400,000 0 400,000
Tyrrell Park Fire Station 0 0 500,000 500,000
North End Library 0 0 100,000 100,000
Municipal Court Annex 0 0 600,000 600,000
Julie Rogers Theater Foundation 25,000 0 200,000 225,000
Fair Park Coliseum Roof- Phase 11 0 135,000 0 135,000
Fire Station#6 Reconstruction 0 0 300,000 300,000
Civic Center Seating Rehabilitation 0 150,000 0 150,000
Airport T-Hangars 0 0 200,000 200,000
Street&Drainage Facilities 0 0 400,000 400,000
Municipal Airport Improvements 0 965,800 0 965,800
Community Health Center 0 0 1,200,000 1,200,000
Police Expansion 0 0 150,000 150,000
Air Conditioning 0 200,000 0 200,000
Main Library Interior 0 100,000 0 100,000
Subtotal Mu"hich I F"'41 0e5 25,000 1,950,800 3,650,000 ;:S.625;800'
TOTAL GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS $605,000 $2,245,800 $4,950,000 $7,800,800
Fllfldlfig$Ource3 CURRENT FY 1992 PLANNED 5 YR TOTAL
Grants 100,000 869,220 150,000 1,119,220
Funded Project Allocations 505,000 25,000 0 530,000
Future General Revenue Required 0 1,324,080 4,745,000 6,069,080
YMBL Coliseum Contribution 0 27,500 55,000 82,500
TOTAL FUNDING_ $605,000 $2,245,800 $4,950,000 1 $7,800,800
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STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
P.fOjeCiS; .: CURRENT FY 1992 PLANNED 5'YRTOTAL
Concord(IH10-Delaware) $2,200,000 $0 $0 $2,200,000
Concord(Delaware-Lucas) 0 0 4,000,000 4,000,000
College(4th -Main) 4,300,000 0 0 4,300,000
Liberty Laurel II 0 900,000 0 900,000
Liberty Laurel III 0 2,100,000 0 2,100,000
West Lucas 4,800,000 0 0 4,800,000
Major Drive Right-of-Way 1,450,000 0 0. 1,450,000
Sidewalk Construction Program 150,000 0 0 150,000
Traffic Control System 250,000 0 0 250,000
Phelan Bridge 100,000 0 0 100,000
Twenty-Third Street Widening 0 0 500,000 500,000
TOTAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS $13,250,000 $3,000,000 $4,500,000 $20,750,000
FUndtng`SUIIfGe ? >; > CURRENT FY 1992 PLANNED 5 YR TOTAL
Project Expenditures to Date $4,824,200 $200,000 $0 $5,024,200
Funded Project Allocations 8,425,800 0 0 8,425,800
Future General Revenue Required 0 2,800,000 4,500,000 7,300,000
TOTAL FUNDING $13,250,000 $3,000,000 $4,500,000 $20,750,000
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DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CURRENT FY 1992 PLANNED
5YRT6TAL FUTURE:'"
Irving Street Outfall $460,000 $0 $0 $460,000 <i$Oi
Lucas Street Outfall 810,000 0 0 810,000
Broadway Outfall Ditch 0 250,000 0 250,000
Cartwright-Terrell Street Box 0 8,700,000 0 8,700,000
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Caldwood Drive Outfall 350,000 0 0 350,000 85Q0.00
Fannett Road Ditch No. 11 Outfall 530,000 0 0 530,000 << 67QOQ0
Fannin Street Box 0 750,000 0 750,000
High School Ditch 0 850,000 0 850,000 9.,690,000;,
Moore Street Ditch 0 600,000 0 600,000 300DQQ;;
Prince Street Outfall 0 0 1,600,000 1,600,000 ?"`'80Q000'`
South Park Relief 0 0 1,850,000 1,850,000 «0>!
Twenty-Third Street Ditch Relief 0 250,000 0 250,000 0>
TOTAL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS $2,150,000 $11,400,000 $3,450,000 $17,000,000 '66.....
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Frandm .Soufces >: `<:` CURRENT FY 1992 PLANNED .FUTURE
9 S.;YR TOTAL:.::
Project Expenditures to Date $610,000 $0 $0 $610,000 0
Funded Project Allocations 1,540,000 0 0 1,540,000 0
Future General Revenue Required 0 11,400,000 3,450,000 14,850,000 2$;:860,000;;!
TOTAL FUNDING $2,150,000 $11,400,000 $3,450,000 $17,000,000 $28,860,000:'
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION & NECESSITY STATEMENTS
GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS
Riverfront Park Phase II ,.
This project will allow for sidewalks, tables, drinking fountains, an observation tower, an
additional pier/dock, a pedestrian bridge, and playground equipment in the currently
undeveloped, northern area of Riverfront Park. The City has received a,50% matching grant
from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The anticipated completion date is Winter 1991.
Athletic Complex
Softball Field & Parking
This project will allow for the construction of an additional three diamond softball complex with
restrooms. It also provides for the construction of a new 150 car parking area, and an
additional 50 car parking area between the existing parking lots on Complex I and II. The new
three diamond area will serve as practice areas as well as regular play fields, and will alleviate
the over-use of the existing nine diamonds. The anticipated completion date is Spring 1992.
Road Improvements
This project will allow for the renovation of the main road throughout the Municipal Complex
as well as the repair and seal coat of the parking lots at the softball diamonds and tennis
center. The repairs are necessary to avoid future large scale reconstruction. The anticipated
completion date is Summer 1992.
Tyrrell Park
Creative Playground & Trails
This project will provide for the construction of two creative play areas at Tyrrell Park. The play
areas will include colorful equipment, sidewalks, a shelter, picnic tables, and a drinking fountain.
One play area will be specially designed to accommodate handicapped children. The existing
facilities at the park will be further expanded to include bridle paths and nature trails throughout
the park. It is planned to identify, clear and mark two miles of bridle paths and one mile of
nature trail. The development of these unique features will enhance the recreational attractions
that currently exist at this regional facility. The anticipated completion date is Summer 1992.
Road Improvements
This project will allow for the reconstruction-of the main road throughout Tyrrell Park. Several
sections of the major roadway are badly deteriorated. The anticipated completion date is
Summer 1992.
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Lefler Community Park
This project will allow for the initial development of a new community park at Rose Lane and
Comstock in north Beaumont. Included in this project is a creative play area, trails, bridges,
a sportsfield, restrooms, and a parking area. The city expects to receive a 50% matching
grant for these improvements, which will satisfy the requirements necessary to make this
property a site suitable for community use. The project is planned for FY 1993.
Halbouty Neighborhood Park
This project will allow for the initial development of a new neighborhood park off of Gardner
Road in north Beaumont. The project is planned for FY 1993.
Collier's Ferry Park
This project will allow for the acquisition and limited development of approximately 50 to 100
acres of property at the end of Pine Street, immediately adjacent to the Beaumont Country
Club. Boat launch facilities are presently in place at this location, however, the supporting
facilities such as marked parking, sidewalks, picnic tables, etc, are badly needed. Anticipated
completion date is Summer 1992.
Parks & Recreation Center/ Gymnasium
This project will allow for the construction of an estimated 25,000 square foot recreation facility,
to include an indoor basketball court, restrooms and locker areas, meeting rooms and possible
administration offices. The location of this facility has not yet been determined, and the project
is planned for FY 1995.
Chinn Lane Fire Station
This project will allow for the construction of a fire station on the Chinn Lane property in north
Beaumont. At this time, it is planned to relocate the equipment and personnel located at
Station #5 on Grand to this new facility, which will provide for the realignment of the various
fire districts throughout the City. Recent and rapid growth in the north and northwest areas
of Beaumont has caused for the existing station locations to become unbalanced. Anticipated
completion date is Spring 1992.
Tyrrell Park Fire Station
This project will allow for the land acquisition and construction of a fire station in the Tyrrell
Park area. This project is planned for FY 1995.
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North End Library
This project will allow for the acquisition of a facility In the North End for a branch library. The
project is planned for FY 1994.
Municipal Court Annex
This project will allow for the possible relocation of the municipal court facility and administrative
areas. Currently, the administrative offices are cramped, and the public waiting areas and
customer service windows are equally crowded. It does not appear feasible to expand the
existing court wing, and the police station continues to require additional space. The location
of the proposed annex has not been determined, but the project is expected to commence
by FY 1995.
Julie Rogers Theater Foundation
This project will allow for the construction of a subsurface watering system and the foundation
stabilization of the Julie Rogers Theater. Interior cosmetic repairs are required also as a result
of foundation settlement and movement. The continued movement of the foundation is
contributing to major structural damage. The anticipated completion date is FY 1993.
Fair Park Coliseum Roof - Phase II
This project will allow for the removal of rust from the eave struts and purlins, painting of the
structure, and rehabilitation of the concession area and restrooms. This work will protect the
materials replaced under Phase I and prevent further rust and deterioration. Anticipated
completion date is Winter 1992.
Fire Station # 6 Reconstruction
This project will allow for the reconstruction of the Amelia area fire station. The station is
subject to flooding and is in need of repair. it is important to bring the condition of this station
up to standard, because the location has proven to be acceptable. Anticipated completion
date is Summer 1995.
Civic Center Seating Rehabilitation
This project will allow for the overhaul and repair of the Civic Center telescopic seating
sections. Also planned is the replacement of the existing power system with a non-friction
motor system. The existing seating sections are eleven years old and near the stage of being
inoperable. The Civic Center cannot operate an assembly hall without the proper facilities.
Anticipated completion date is Winter 1991.
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Airport T Hangars
This project will allow for the construction of ten all-steel nested T-hangars and taxiway
approaches at the municipal airport. The units will be equipped with lighting, electric bi-fold
doors and concrete foundations. These units would replace those destroyed during Hurricane
Bonnie in 1986. The new units would satisfy the current demand which is measured by a ten
aircraft waiting list. Anticipated completion is Summer 1993.
Street and Drainage Facilities
This project will allow for the construction of a 9,000 square foot pre-engineered metal storage
building with 3,000 square feet of administrative areas at the fleet maintenance facility on Lafin
Road. It will also provide an additional 3.6 acres of fenced circulation and parking area. The
existing facility is over crowded with no room for expansion, and the move will allow for future
growth, as well as the possible relocation of Parks and Recreation to the abandoned site on
Concord. Anticipated completion date is Winter 1992.
Municipal Airport Improvements
This project will allow for the construction of a new runway and taxiways; the rehabilitation of
the existing runway, taxiway and apron; overlay of the apron; the installation of runway lights,
fencing, and a visual glide slope indicator; and the acquisition of runway protection zones at
the Beaumont Municipal Airport. The City has been approved for a 90% matching grant for
these improvements. The anticipated completion date is Fall 1992.
Community Health Center
This project will allow for the relocation of the education, training and administration divisions
of the Health Department. The existing facilities, with the exception of the newer clinics, are
in need of repair and expansion. It has been determined that it would be desirable to relocate
the community health facilities to a more centralized location that would accommodate the
health center's modernization and expansion needs. Clinic facilities would remain at the
present location. Anticipated relocation date is Winter 1993.
Police Station Expansion
This project will allow for the expansion of the police administrative offices into the former jail
facilities located in the basement of the police station. The improvements will help alleviate the
over crowded conditions that currently exist at the station. The anticipated completion date is
Spring 1992.
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Air Conditioning
This project will allow for the purchase and installation of several large cooling units for the
Police Station, Julie Rogers Theater and Civic Center Complex. The anticipated completion
date is Summer 1992.
Main Library Interior
This project will allow for new carpet, paint, replacement of damaged ceiling areas and fixtures
at the upper and entry levels of the Beaumont Public Library. These improvements are
necessary after several years of rain damage through the leaking roof. Anticipated completion
date is Fall 1992.
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STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Concord
This project includes the construction of Gulf Street and M. L. King Jr. Parkway, from IH-10 to
Live Oak Street. Additionally, it includes the widening of Live Oak and Concord from Gulf
Street to East Lucas Drive. The first phase of the project will encompass IH-10 to Delaware
and the second phase will continue from Delaware to East Lucas. This improvement of 2.8
miles of roadway will reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, and alleviate access difficulties
associated with residential, commercial, school and Fair Park traffic. Traffic volumes on this
route are expected to increase 33% by 1992 to 11,000 vehicles/day. Estimated completion date
is Summer 1993.
College (4th - Main)
This project consists of reconstruction and widening of College to provide left-turn lanes and
wider through lanes between 4th and Main Streets. The project also provides for the
construction of the Wall Street Connector, between Neches and Jefferson. The connector is
necessary to tie in with the proposed underpass on Wall Street and M. L. King Parkway.
Delays along the 1.5 mile roadway are currently experienced due to narrow lanes, occasional
on-street parking, short blocks, and vehicles waiting to make left turns. Traffic volumes are
anticipated to reach 20,000 cars/day, and the existing condition of the roadway is poor. Given
the extreme deterioration of the road surface, reconstruction is inevitable. Estimated completion
date is Winter 1992.
Liberty Laurel 11 and 111
Phase II of this project_includes the rehabilitation of Liberty and Laurel between Forrest and
Eleventh Streets. Phase II includes the construction of a Connector, a grade separation at
IH-10 and an additional traffic lane on Phelan Boulevard to Lucas. This project will alleviate
current and future traffic congestion at existing east-west crossings of IH-10 and Calder,
College, North, and Harrison and provide for smooth traffic flow into and out of the Central
Business'District. Estimated completion date is Summer 1994.
West Lucas
The project includes the development of a roadway section from Laurel Avenue to Folsom
Drive, with left-turn lanes at major intersections. Phase I, Laurel to Delaware, is included as a
project in the State Urban System Highway Program. Phase 11 continues from Delaware to
Folsom. This roadway serves as a major north-south arterial. Capacity restraints and traffic
congestion indicate that the roadway must be widened. Estimated completion date is Winter
1992.
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Major Drive Right-of-Way
This project is a City-State effort to widen Major Drive from Phelan Boulevard to Dishman Road.
It is a continuation of the Major Drive widening between College and Phelan. Additional phases
include the widening from Dishman to Highway 105; College to Washington; and Washington
to Fannett Road. Current traffic congestion along the 1.4 mile roadway mandates the widening
of this major north-south arterial. The City's share of the project is to acquire the right-of-
way.. Estimated completion date is Winter 1992.
Sidewalk Construction Program
This program will allow for the construction of sidewalks throughout the City. Target areas will
be in neighborhoods in which elementary schools exist, and those neighborhoods which have
pedestrian traffic to local shopping and personal services. Sidewalks provide a safe avenue
of travel for school-children and adult pedestrians, while also making the roadway safer for
motorists. Estimated completion date is Winter 1992.
Phelan Boulevard Bridge Repair
This project will provide for the rehabilitation of the Phelan Boulevard Bridge crossing between
Kennedy and Belvedere. The bridge spans approximately 100 feet across a major drainage
canal. The project allow for the installation of new expansion joints and the repair of the end
caps. Separation of bridge slabs has occurred due to tension and cracking in the end caps.
This increases the potential danger of the bridge collapsing. Estimated completion date is
Winter 1991.
Traffic Control System
This project will provide for the replacement of the downtown traffic computer and 40
intersection controllers and cabinets. The new system will have the capacity to expand to
signals outside the downtown area. The existing traffic control system is obsolete and cannot
be expanded. A new system will allow for effective signal timing as well as system component
maintenance at reduce costs. Estimated completion date is Winter 1992.
Twenty-Third Street Widening
This project allows for the widening of Twenty-Third Street from Calder Avenue southward to
Laurel. The roadway will be widened to four lanes with left turn lanes at the major intersection
of Phelan. This construction will alleviate the traffic congestion in this area and allow for safer
vehicle travel. Estimated completion date is Summer 1995.
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DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Irving Street Outfall
This project will allow for the construction of an underground box to replace a deteriorated
storm sewer line that runs from the Irving Underpass to Burt Street. Phase I will be from
M. L. King to Hemlock, and Phase II will extend from Hemlock to Burt. This project will alleviate
flooding in the area between M. L. King Parkway and the Mobil refinery. Estimated completion
date Summer 1991.
Lucas Street Outfall
This project will allow for the construction of a new outfall to accommodate runoff from the
Lucas Street Roadway project and the surrounding area. The outfall will extend southward from
the Calder and Lucas intersection to Hillebrandt Bayou. This outfall is critical in ensuring that
flooding along Lucas Drive does not continue. Estimated completion date is Fall 1992.
Broadway Outfall Ditch
This project will allow for the cross connection of the Broadway Box with a parallel box in the
abandoned Southern Pacific right-of-way. The project will also provide for the reconstruction
or replacement of damaged or overloaded inlets. This project is necessary in order to relieve
the flooding in a 204 acre area between Eighth Street and the Neches River that is served by
the Broadway Box. Estimated completion date is Summer 1992.
Cartwright-Terrell Street Box
This three phase project includes the construction of the Delores Street Ditch, the
reconstruction of inlets and culverts and the regrading of roadside ditches in the Cartwright
area. Existing storm sewer pipes and ditches will be enlarged throughout the 2,500 acre area
bounded by IH-10, College, Avenue E and Washington. This project does involve participation
with Drainage District 6 and estimated completion date of Phases I and II is Summer 1992.
Phase III is considered a future project.
Caldwood Drive Outfall
This project will double the capacity of the Caldwood Addition Outfall by allowing for the
construction of a storm sewer on East Caldwood Drive from Old Hillebrandt Bayou ,to Bristol; , .
Approximately 30 inadequate inlets will be reconstructed with the project. Estimated completion .
date is Winter 1991.
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Fannett Road Ditch No. 11 Outfall
This project will allow for the construction of a box culvert along Fannett Road to Harriot. The
culvert will cross connect with the Harriot Street storm sewer. Estimated completion date is
Winter 1991.
Fannin Street Box
This project will allow for the installation of a 5' x 8' box from IH-10 to Eleventh Street along
Fannin. This box system covers approximately 490 acres. Estimated completion date of the
first phase is Summer 1992. Future phases will follow.
High School Ditch
This project will allow for the construction of a concrete lined ditch, reconstruction of catch
basins, and installation of box culverts. This project area covers 600 acres bounded by Ashley,
Second, Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks, and South Eleventh Street. The first phase of this
project will be completed Winter 1992.
Moore Street Ditch
This project will include improvements necessary to increase the capacity of the Moore Street
Ditch System through the installation of a box for the Highland Avenue Crossing and the
construction of a new line to relieve flow in the existing storm sewer along East Virginia. The
new line will extend from the concrete-lined Moore Street Ditch northward to a cross connection
with the East Virginia storm sewer north of Alabama. Estimated completion date is Spring
1992.
Prince Street Outfall
This project is a system of storm sewers and ditches that extend from Cleveland, along Prince
and Pope, to the Neches River marshes. The project will alleviate flooding in the areas along
Pine Street, Magnolia and Grand, and the Central Ninth Grade Center and Bowie Junior High.
Estimated completion date is Summer 1993.
South Park Relief
This project includes installation of a new storm sewer system to divert water flowing south
from the Pipkin-Church Street area to a new outfall channel along the Southern Pacific right-
of-way. This project is necessary to alleviate flooding in the 409 acre area of south Beaumont
served by the Ector Street Ditch system. Particular benefits will be in the Park-Saxe area.
Estimated completion date is Spring 1993.
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Twenty-Third Street Ditch Relief
This project will Include cl.new storm sewer on Gladys designed to relieve the overload on the
23rd Street drainage way. This project requires the completion of the Lucas Outfall, and is
necessary to prevent flooding in the Lucas, Delaware, and Central Drive areas. Estimated
completion date is Summer 1993.
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