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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN JULY 08 1997 M I N U T E S - CITY OF BEAUMONT Lulu L.Smith DAVID W. MOORE, MAYOR Becky Ames,Mayor Pro Tem Guy N.Goodson CITY COUNCIL MEETING Andrew P.Cokinos John K.Davis JULY 8,1997 Bobbie J. Patterson Lane Nichols,City Attorney Ray A. Riley,City Manager Patrice Fogarty,City Clerk The City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, met in a regular session on July 8, 1997, 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 and Recognition *Public Comment: Persons may speak on scheduled agenda items (excluding Item 1) Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. Dr. Jim Killen, from Trinity United Methodist Church, gave the invocation. Mayor Moore led the pledge of allegiance. Present at the meeting were: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson. Also, present were Ray A. Riley, City Manager; Lane Nichols, City Attorney; and Patrice Fogarty, City Clerk. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITION Mayor Moore read a proclamation proclaiming July 6- 12, 1997, as "Senior Health Week." Cindy Busch accepted the proclamation on behalf of Columbia Senior Health Center. Mrs. Busch's two boys, John and Greg, were in the audience and were acknowledged. Maurine Gray presented gifts to the City Council from the delegation visiting from our sister city, Beppu, Japan. This delegation visited over the July 4th weekend, and greatly enjoyed Beaumont's hospitality. On Saturday, they held a "festa" at City Hall, giving a demonstration of cooking rice cakes. Crafts were sold by those from Beppu, and the profits from the sales were donated to the City to be passed along to a local charity. Toward this end, Maurine Gray presented their check in the amount of $350 to Mayor Moore; and he asked that Paula O'Neal, with Some Other Place, come forward and accept the donation. She gratefully accepted, stating that these funds will provide children with much needed supplies and clothing to start school. Mayor Moore recognized Delia Harrington's attendance at the Council meeting today. He also recognized a young lady, Jile Eagland, in attendance at the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: Citizens were invited to comment on the Consent Agenda and main agenda items except Item 1. No one wished to address these topics. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda items were considered: Approval of the minutes of the June 24, 1997, regular meeting; Confirmation of committee appointments - Resolution No. 97-150 A) Authorize contract extensions for purposes of audit deadlines with Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation and Statewide Consolidated Community Development Corporation - Resolution No. 97-151 B) Authorize the conveyance of property to Southeast Texas Community Development Corporation, Inc., for the construction of homes for the Charlton Pollard Neighborhood Revitalization Project - Resolution No. 97-152 C) Authorize an annual contract for the purchase of caustic soda for use in the Water Utilities Department - Resolution No. 97-153 D) Authorize the purchase of a suspended ceiling to be installed at the Water Production Plant - Resolution No. 97-154 E) Authorize the purchase of fill dirt for use at the City's landfill - Resolution No. 97-155; and F) Authorize the submittal of a grant application to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and authorize the acceptance of the grant if awarded - Resolution No. 97-156 Councilmember Cokinos moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Patterson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a residential care facility in an existing house in an RCR (Residential Conservation and Revitalization) District at 2390 Broadway; City Council continued to express concerns due to lack of parking and the fact that some neighbors are opposed to this residential care facility. Mayor Pro Tem Ames Minutes;M97;Page 2 asked if Ms. Rich could meet with the neighbors and explain the nature of the facility. Mayor Moore requested additional time to work on these problems. Councilmember Cokinos moved to defer this item until the next agenda. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 2. Consider amending Section 26-23 of the Code of Ordinances relating to speed limits on M. L. King, Jr., Parkway; Councilmember Cokinos moved to adopt Ordinance No. 97-32, amending Section 26-23 of the Code of Ordinances relating to speed limits on M. L. King, Jr., Parkway. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 3. Consider authorizing the purchase of a fire pumper; Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-157, authorizing the purchase of a fire pumper. Mayor Pro Tem Ames seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 4. Consider authorizing annual contracts for the purchase of materials utilized by the Water Utilities Department, Water Distribution Division; Councilmember Cokinos moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-158, authorizing annual contracts for the purchase of materials utilized by the Water Utilities Department, Water Distribution Division. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None Minutes;7/8/97;Page 3 5. Consider authorizing the purchase of two crew cab trucks equipped with utility bodies for use in the Water Utilities Department, Sewer Maintenance Division; Councilmember Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-159, authorizing the purchase of two crew cab trucks equipped with utility bodies for use in the Water Utilities Department, Sewer Maintenance Division. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None 6. Consider approving the purchase of an Integrated Personal Computer Server (IPCS) network processor and site licenses from the IBM Corporation of Beaumont. Mayor Pro Tem Ames moved to adopt Resolution No. 97-160, approving the purchase of an Integrated Personal Computer Server(IPCS) network processor and site licenses from the IBM Corporation of Beaumont. Councilmember Goodson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Mayor Moore, Mayor Pro Tem Ames, Councilmembers Smith, Goodson, Cokinos, Davis, and Patterson Noes: None OTHER BUSINESS * Review details of the preliminary 1998 Capital Improvement Program City Manager Ray Riley reviewed the preliminary 1998 CIP as attached to these minutes and made a part hereof. City Councilmembers mentioned priority ratings of several public works improvements such as South Park Relief, Prince Street Outfall, and traffic problems in the area of Parkdale Mall and Old Dowlen Road. Public Works Director Tom Warner answered several questions on engineering, traffic patterns, TxDOT's plans, and the City's pursuit of state or federal funding. No action taken. COMMENTS * Councilmembers comment on various matters: Councilmember Goodson stated that the Acorn Neighborhood Association moved its meetings to the 2nd Monday for the months of July, August, and September. Minutes;7/8/97;Page 4 They lost their president, Carol Gauthier, for a year, as she has moved out of town. Gene Landry has taken over. Councilmember Goodson publicly thanked Carol for all her hard work in getting the organization started, and for her strong force. Councilmember Smith stated that the 4th of July weekend was very fun. The celebration was fine, and that Mayor Moore did a magnificent job as an emcee at the program. The orchestra and fireworks were wonderful. Councilmember Smith stated that she cannot say enough about how well Maurine Gray handled the Beppu crowd; she did a fantastic job. Councilmember Davis congratulated Dr. Jim Killen, of Trinity United Methodist Church, Church's Chicken of America, and Habitat for Humanity on the building of another new home in Habitat Park. He also stated that the Cable Street Neighborhood Association had concerns for over a year regarding the `sex offender center' located at 3495 Gulf Street. He thanked Jamie Johnson, Kyle Hayes, and Angie Thomas for their help this past year in association with this facility. Councilmember Davis states that the only reason this facility is located here is because there are no laws prohibiting the facility in this neighborhood. A $1.3 million building permit was taken out on 1/27/97, and the City could not stop this either. He has tried every avenue to stop this facility. There have been no incidents called in by neighbors. In an unrelated item, Councilmember Davis stated that he would like the police department to give more attention to Fletcher Park due to illegal activities in that park. Councilmember Patterson stated that the Pear Orchard Neighborhood Association will be meeting this Thursday, 6:30 p.m., at Our Mother of Mercy. She stated that the Mayor was a good emcee on the 4th of July celebration. Councilmember Patterson reminded everyone to go out and vote on the Port improvements on July 15, 1997. Early voting is through July 11. Mayor Moore thanked all sponsors for assisting the City in a tremendous 4th of July celebration. He specifically thanked Maurine Gray, Claudie Hawkins, and staff. Further, he thanked Councilmembers for filling in for him while he was out of the City attending the U. S. Conference of Mayors. After the conference, Mayor Moore was one of seven mayors invited to Singapore to represent the U. S. Conference of Mayors, participating with Singapore officials. * Public Comment (Persons are limited to 3 minutes) Delia Harrington addressed City Council and asked that a law be passed that only charcoal briquets be used in barbeque pits. Her neighbor is barbequing with a great deal of wood, and the smoke is very strong and upsetting to her. Minutes;7/8/97;Page 5 Jewel Riley, 6021 Bedford, appealed to City Council on the behalf of the rental rehabilitation program. She stated that there is a great need for it. She needs to rehab her rental property in order to provide more housing for those in need. She asked that Council please consider keeping this program. Ed Sigee, 2695 Forest, addressed City Council regarding the 'sex offender facility.' He stated he cannot understand why a state agency can say what goes on in his neighborhood or his city. He asked City Council to take a look at this facility due to its overcrowding, with no recreational activities. He also stated that at Magnolia Park there is a problem with loud music. He asked for help with this problem. Kenion Jackson, 4265 Inez, stated that the recent problem at the Melton "Y" was not as bad as reported in the paper, and that he did not agree with the article in the paper. He stated that it is certainly not necessary for seven to eight police cars to rush onto the scene due to a complaint. Mayor Moore reminded him that police response is directly correlated to how the complaint comes into the dispatch office. Roberto Flores, 2425 Buchanan, also complained regarding loud music up and down the street. He stated that some police officers are just trying to do their jobs by handing out citations, and citizens must stand behind the officers. EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation: Municipal Administrative Services v. City of Beaumont Mark Spivey v. City of Beaumont, et al There being no further business, City Council recessed to closed session at 3:31 p.m. M r Moore e Patrice Fogarty, e y CI Minutes;7/8197;Page 6 �. City o Beaumont May 13, 1997 To the Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers Subject: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - 1998 Five Year Plan Overview The Capital Improvement Program, commonly referred to as the CIP, is a five year 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 by May 15. It is adopted 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 $50,000), 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 for 1998 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. Projects are classified in three categories: the construction phase, planning/design phas '-)or as a proposed addition. A project in the construction phase may be at various leveof work in progress. Those in the planning/design phase have not broken ground but are in a stage of preparation that will facilitate construction commencement. The remaining projects proposed as additions are feasible and some level of analysis has been performed. Capital Improvement Program - 1998 May 13, 1997 Page 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Both construction and planning/design phase projects have been updated to reflect current estimates. As of the date of this report, these projects total $31.4M. The cost estimate for projects in the proposed additions phase is $35.6M. The following table identifies the specific cost associated with each phase of the CIP. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUMMARY FY 1998 Budget Project General Public Works Total Phase Improvements Improvements Improvements Construction $1,875,000 $13,320,000 $15,195,000 Planning/Design 2,725,000 13,500,000 16,225,000 Proposed Addition 9,740,000 25,900,000 35,640,000 Total Program Costs $14,340,000 $52,720,000 $67,060,000 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 construction phase projects have sufficient funding through completion. Specifically from the proceeds of $8M in Certificates of Obligation, state funds, a Community Development Block Grant allocation and available fund balance. Projects in the planning/design phase, which total $16.2M, will require funding in the form of certificates of obligation or general obligation bonds. Because these projects are in the initial planning stage it is anticipated that the additional funding requirements will be phased in over two years with $6 - 8M being issued in 1998 and $6 - 8M in 1999. Interest earnings generated will provide additional resources. Capital Improvement Program - 1998 May 13, 1997 Page 3 Debt Service Fund In order to provide for the retirement of debt, the City maintains a Debt Service Fund. Funded by the dedication of $0.265 of the $0.615 property tax rate, it provides the necessary resources sufficient to pay interest as it comes due and to provide a reserve fund which is adequate to meet principal requirements as it matures. The projected Debt Service fund balance at 9/30/97 is $4.8M. Refinancing of the callable portion of the 1987 and 1993 Refunding Bonds combined with the issuance of $27M Refunding Bonds in December 1996 produced a savings of$2M in interest over a nine year period beginning FY 1997. The following illustration shows the effect of this diminishing debt service requirement which has created increased future capacity in the Debt Service Fund. Debt Service Fund 10,200 a 9,700 9,200 ip- 0 L 8,700 8,200 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Fscal Year -W Property Tax Revenue *-Current Requirements Estimated debt service requirements for FY 1998, calculated to include new debt, will increase to $9.5M and grow to $10.4 in FY 2002. Based on current assumptions relative to assessed valuation, the effect of increased debt capacity and the systematic reduction of fund balance in excess of 20% of the annual requirement, no increase in the $0.265 property tax rate dedicated to Debt Service is anticipated to fund the $16.2M planning/design phase projects. The current outstanding balance in the Debt Service Fund is $72M. Capital Improvement Program - 1998 May 13, 1997 Page 4 Conclusion The Capital Improvement Program is a five year plan designed to annually review the development and continuing maintenance of the City's infrastructure. The 1998 CIP includes a detail listing of projects, with estimated costs to complete, for street, drainage and general government facility improvement projects. Revisions and amendments may be incorporated into the plan as desired by Council. Respectfully submitted, G I., Beverly P. �odq4s, CPA Finance Offic r I CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1998-2002 AMOUNT 3ENERAL IMPROVEMENTS A. Construction Phase Elmo Willard Library $ 1,650,000 Julie Rogers Theatre - Site Improvements 225,000 1,875,000 B. Planning/Design Phase Amelia Neighborhood Park 150,000 Fire Station No. 6 425,000 Fire Training Center- Improvements 800,000 Municipal Court - Relocation 1,000,000 Parks Maintenance Facility 350,000 2,7_25,000 C. Proposed Additions Alice Keith Pool - Replacement 1,100,000 Athletic Complex - Lighted sand volleyball court 140,000 Fire Stations No. 3 & 15 900,000 Southend Activity Center 2,000,000 Spindletop Branch Library- Relocation 1,000,000 5,140,000 Total General Improvements $ 9,740,000 ?UBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS A. Construction Phase Royal Street Outfall - Phase 1 $ 720,000 South Park Relief- Phase 1 3,350,000 Twenty-Third - Calder to Laurel 390,000 West Lucas 8,860,000 13,320,000 B. Planning/Design Phase Concord Road - IH-10 to Lucas 7,500,000 Eleventh Street - Washington to Fannett 1,500,000 Folsom Road - Crow to Dowlen 1,500,000 Neches River Hike and Bike Trail l Ti ce"-r6-Y 4ALI�, 3,000,000 13,500,000 C. Proposed Additions Caldwood Outfall 3,000,000 Folsom - Dowlen to Major 3,000,000 Moore Street Relief 3,700,000 Old Dowlen - SH 105 Connector 2,000,000 Prince Street Outfall 9,200,000 Walden- IH-10 to Major 5,000,000 25,900,000 Total Public Works Improvements $ 52,720,000 1 Capital Improvement Program 1998 - 2002 (Listed Alphabetically3 ALICE KEITH POOL - Replacement The maintenance required on the Alice Keith Pool is increasing annually and renovation is not a viable option. This project will provide for demolition of the old pool and construction of a new pneumatically placed below grade concrete municipal plunge. The proposed project contains approximately 6,000 square feet of pool area, a 4,000 square foot pool house and off street parking. Site is yet to be determined. Total project cost is estimated to be $1,100,000. AMELIA NEIGHBORHOOD PARK The Park and Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan calls for a neighborhood park in the Amelia area. A 7.2 acre tract of land in the Gulf Terrace addition has been recommended as the site for the new park. Property acquisition is underway. Proposed improvements include a parking lot, exercise trails/stations, spray device, creative playground and shelter. Total project cost is estimated to be $150,000. ATHLETIC COMPLEX - Lighted sand volleyball court Increased league and tournament play warrant the addition of one (1) sand volleyball court. Additionally, lighting is also recommended for all courts to allow for play after daylight hours. Project cost is estimated at $140,000. CALDWOOD OUTFALL When completed, this project will double the capacity of the Caldwood Addition Outfall and relieve street flooding. The project, broken up into two phases includes installation of a trunk system on East Caldwood, 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 50 inlets and reconstruction of Cross, North Caldwood, Central Caldwood, and South Caldwood Streets. The estimated cost of this project is $3,000,000. 2 CONCORD ROAD - IH-10 to Lucas This project is needed to relieve the north/south traffic congestion on Eastex Freeway as well as to provide an extension of MLK Parkway. Concord Road has an indefinite right-of-way and as a result, additional right-of-way requirements are difficult to determine. The addition of a curb and gutter section will also require the construction of an outfall to complement this project as well as the Prince Street Outfall Drainage Project. This project will provide for the reconstruction of Concord Road from IH-10 to East Lucas into an arterial roadway. Right-of-way acquisition and construction costs are included in the estimate. Estimated cost to complete is $7,500,000. ELEVENTH STREET -Washington to Fannett Washington Boulevard to Fannett Road is the only section of 11th Street that is not four lanes. Heavy traffic has caused failures in the existing roadway. The 11th Street project provides for reconstruction of this section of roadway into a four-lane concrete curb and gutter arterial. The construction of an underground storm sewer is also included. This construction will not require any right-of-way acquisition. The cost of this project is estimated at $1,500,000. ELMO WILLARD LIBRARY This project provides for the site acquisition and construction of a new library facility in the north end of Beaumont. Approximately 7 acres of land was acquired in February 1996 at the comer of Helbig Road and Lucas Drive. Construction began in October and should be completed by September 1997. Estimated cost of this project is $1,650,000. FIRE STATION NO. 6 The current building, which was acquired from Drainage District #6 in 1958, is subject to flooding and plumbing problems. This station serves the Amelia and southwestern areas of the city. This project would provide for the construction of a new standard station. A permanent facility would include a vehicle bay for first responder assignments and provide a more substantial shelter for the engine companies. Total project cost is estimated at$425,000. FIRE STATIONS - No. 3 & 15 This project would provide for the construction of two new standard fire stations. One to replace Station No. 3 and a new station, No. 15, to provide fire protection to the southwest portion of the city. These permanent facilities would include a vehicle bay for first responder assignments and provide a shelter for the engine companies. Total project cost is estimated at $900,000. 3 FIRE TRAINING CENTER - Improvements_ In order to provide for proper drainage at the Fire Training center, the construction of a retention pond and slow release system for waste water generated on the field during fire training exercises and heavy rains is required. Also included in this project will be modifications to the drafting pond and pumping system; the construction and installation of an oil/water separator; fire extinguisher reconstruction; and drainage and berm construction. Total cost of this project is estimated at $800,000. FOLSOM ROAD - Crow to Dowlen Folsom is currently four lanes from West Lucas to Crow Road; however, from Crow to Dowlen it is only two lanes with ditches on both sides. Upon completion of this project, Folsom will be a four lane concrete curb and gutter arterial from East Lucas to Dowlen Road, which will provide for improved traffic flow. The construction of an underground storm water sewer is also included. The cost of this project is estimated at $1,500,000. Dowlen to Major Continuation of this project by developing a new roadway through to Major Drive will provide a much needed connection in the vicinity of the Parkdale Mall area. It will provide some relief from the current and future levels of traffic demand. Other development on Major Drive (private school, residential) will further create a demand for this roadway. The right-of-way for this project has been secured. The estimated cost for this project is $3,000,000. JULIE ROGERS THEATRE - Site Improvements Site improvements include construction of sidewalks, a storm drain system, grading, installation of a roof drain system, installation of electric conduit and the construction of a parking lot. The parking lot will be constructed across the street at the site of the former LaSalle Hotel. Estimated cost for this project is $225,000. 4 MOORE STREET RELIEF The lack of roadside drainage 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. Drainage generally flows westward from Highland Avenue and southerly from East Lavaca to University Drive, where storm sewer pipes convey the storm water to the Moore Ditch. Proposed improvements include the construction of storm sewers, the removal of a concrete restriction at old Lower Neches Valley Authority Crossing and realignment of the channel, the installation of a box culvert crossing Highland Avenue and the replacement or modification to existing inlets. The preliminary engineering design is complete. The cost of this project is estimated at $3,700,000. MUNICIPAL COURT - Relocation The City acquired the former White House building located at 700 Orleans and the first floor has been targeted as the site to relocate Municipal Court. Activity at Municipal Court is currently over capacity. Renovation to the 16,000 square foot ground level includes two courtrooms, office area for prosecutors and judges, secured staff work area with storage rooms, public restrooms and an employee lounge. Parking is provided at the rear of the building with potential lease options on additional parking on Park Street. Estimated cost to renovate the first floor is $1,000,000. NECHES RIVER HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL This project would provide for the construction of a hike and bike trail from Riverfront Park to Collier's Ferry Recreational Area and Nature Preserve. The project is located on the IH-10 viewshed and would provide an opportunity for travelers on IH-10 to stop and view the Neches River and its habitat. Because of the project's location, it has been selected to receive federal funding from the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Total project cost is estimated at $3,000,000 with TxDOT funding 80% of the cost. 5 OLD DOWLEN - SH 105 Connector 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 Dowlen intersection has been signalized, little room for improvement exists at the Old Dowlen/SH 105 intersection due to its close proximity to US 69. Accommodating the various intersection movements and traffic queuing will require the relocation of the north section of Old Dowlen Road several hundred feet west. This change would move the intersection further away from US 69, and it would allow the installation of a traffic signal. Pavement widening to provide a curb and gutter street will allow greater traffic loads with much less required maintenance. The estimated cost for this project is $2,000,000. PARKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY The Parks Division operations/maintenance function is relocating from the Water Production facility on Pine Street and requires a storage facility for fleet equipment and tools. This project will provide for the construction of such a facility. Total project cost is estimated to be $350,000. 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. Total cost of this project is estimated at $9,200,000. 6 ROYAL STREET OUTFALL - Phase I This project is necessary to relieve drainage problems encountered around the area of Royal Streets from MLK Boulevard to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks. The project will consist of the installation of a trunk line system and the replacement of approximately 350 substandard inlets. The first of four phases includes the installation of a 5' x 5' box on Craig Street from MLK to Avenue C and then on Avenue C from Craig Street to Royal Street. The existing trunk line on Royal is being relocated to Craig in order to accommodate the Beaumont Independent School District's plans to construct the new ML King School. The estimated cost of the City's share for Phase I is $720,000. SOUTH PARK RELIEF - Phase I The South Park watershed area is prone to flooding during moderate to heavy rainfalls. There are approximately 445 acres in the watershed which drains in a southerly direction through two main trunk lines in Ector and Park Streets. These main trunk lines combine at the intersection of Ector and Virginia Streets and then continue south to Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 Outfall Ditch 104-B (Ector Street Ditch). The South Park Relief project to be constructed in several phases includes the construction of the Chaison Street trunk line from the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way to Threadneedle, the Brockman Street lateral from Fonville Avenue to Avenue A. The estimated total cost for this project is $3,350,000. Construction contract was awarded March 26, 1996. SOUTHEND ACTIVITY CENTER This project would provide for construction of a new activity center in the south end of the City in order to make program opportunities available to area citizens. Estimated cost of this project is $2,000,000. SPINDLETOP BRANCH LIBRARY - Relocation This project will provide for the construction of an 8,000 - 10,000 foot library facility in the south end of the city. The current location of the Spindletop Branch Library is very crowded and unable to grow. Due to this space limitation, an adequate supply of books is not available and children's activities are limited. Cost of site acquisition and construction is estimated at$1,000,000. TWENTY-THIRD - Calder to Laurel This project provides for the rehabilitation of 23rd Street from Calder to Laurel which is considered a higher priority than the remaining section (a separate CIP project for an overpass) due to the impact of the Liberty/Laurel and Lucas Street Projects. The cost of this project is estimated at$390,000 7 WALDEN - IH-10 to Major A development trend is driving the need to improve Walden Road between IH-10 and Major Drive. There are also businesses along Walden that utilize a number of heavy trucks. The total cost for the construction of this roadway is estimated to be $5,000,000. WEST LUCAS In order to provide an additional north/south corridor, it is necessary to reconstruct West Lucas into an arterial roadway. Installation of the concrete curb and gutter street will also require an outfall to be constructed capable of handling the runoff from adjacent property and from the newly constructed street. A review of the drainage requirements disclosed the lack of adequate outfall for the project. Without an outfall, the runoff will have to be carried from Folsom to Hiilebrandt Bayou, which is approximately two miles. The limits of this project are from Phelan Boulevard to Folsom Road. Construction is underway for this project and completion is expected mid 1997. Total project cost is estimated at $8,860,000. 8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ether Projects for Future Considers+ion AMOUNT GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS Airport Runway Extension $ 350,000 Athletic Complex - Softball fields 1,350,000 Lefler Park - Basketball court and parking lot 110,000 Tyrrell Park- Golf course parking lot 150,000 $ 1,960,000 PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS Avenue A -Virginia to Cardinal Drive $ 2,000,000 Broadway Box 1,500,000 Calder Avenue - 18th to West Lucas 1,000,000 Concord - Lucas to Hwy 105 7,000,000 Delaware - Dowlen to Major 3,500,000 Dowlen Road - College to Walden 4,000,000 Fannett Road Outfall 700,000 Fannin Street Box 8,400,000 High School Ditch 8,000,000 Laurel Avenue & Laurel/Phelan Connector 1,500,000 Phelan Boulevard 1,500,000 Royal Street Outfall 1,680,000 (South Park Relief 3,600,000 Twenty-Third Street Overpass 2,500,000 Virginia - Mercantile to Avenue A 2,500,000 Washington Boulevard - Langham to Major 2,500,000 $ 51,880,000 9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Other Projects for Future Consideration (Listed Alphabetically) AIRPORT RUNWAY EXTENSION Lengthening the existing runway will allow larger aircraft to use the Beaumont Municipal Airport, which could increase facility use. This project provides for the extension of runway 13-31 and taxiway, including runway lighting and marking of displaced thresholds. This has the potential for TX Department of Transportation (TxDOT) grant funding of 90%. Estimated cost for this project is $350,000. ATHLETIC COMPLEX - Softball fields Three new softball fields are needed to meet the increasing demand of the women's leagues and younger groups. The popularity of softball is overburdening the existing fields. This project will provide for the preparation of the site and entry road, fencing, scoring structures, parking lot, restrooms, lighting and concessions. Estimated cost for this project is $1,350,000. AVENUE A -Virginia to Cardinal Drive Avenue A from Virginia to Cardinal Drive is currently a two lane asphalt roadway that will connect 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 $2,000,000. 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. This project was originally included in the High School Ditch project, but was removed due to the outfall location. Estimated cost for this project is $1,500,000. CALDER AVENUE - 18th to West Lucas To relieve traffic congestion on Phelan Boulevard during peak hours, the widening of Calder into a four-lane roadway from 18th to West Lucas is necessary. Additionally, a significant increase in traffic has been realized due to the substantial completion of the West Lucas and Liberty/Laurel Overpass Projects. Estimated cost for this project is $1,000,000 10 CONCORD ROAD - Lucas to Hwy 105 This project will provide for a continuation of the reconstruction of Concord Road through to Hwy 105. Estimated cost for this project is $7,000,000. DELAWARE - Dowlen to Major 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. Most of the street right-of-way has been donated, except in the area where an active tank farm exists. The oil field company anticipates closing the tank farm by 2005. Upon completion of oil field activities, it is anticipated that the property will become available for development. Property acquisition could delay completion of the middle portion of the project, and may require construction to be completed in more than one phase. The remaining right-of-way requirements are contingent upon oil field activity completion. Estimated cost for this project is $3,500,000. DOWLEN ROAD - 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 $4,000,000. FANNETT ROAD OUTFALL This project is required to improve the drainage in the Fannett Road area. The construction of a trunk line system along Fannett 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. 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 600 acres and is served mostly by an underground storm sewer system. The primary outfall for the High School Ditch Drainage area is a 9 foot x 6 foot concrete box culvert which runs from Oxford Street under the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and South 11th Street to a concrete lined ditch section near 13th Street. The concrete lined ditch runs to near Highway 69, 96, 287, and IH-10, where the flow is carried under the highway by three 7 foot x 8 foot concrete box culverts. The lined concrete ditch then conveys the flow from the west side of the highway approximately 1,300 feet to Hillebrandt Bayou Oxbow. The engineering phase of this project is complete. Estimated cost for this project is $8,000,000. 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 - Basketball court and parking lot The demand for playing time and parking space indicates the need for an additional basketball court and parking area for Lefler Park. This project will provide for the construction of both. Estimated cost for this project is $110,000. PHELAN 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 Bea:urnont. 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 $1,500,000. 12 ROYAL STREET OUTFALL - Remaining Phases Provides for the completion of Phases II, 111, and IV of the Royal Street Outfall Project. Estimated cost for this project is $1,680,000. SOUTH PARK RELIEF - Remaining Phases The remaining Phases of the South Park Relief project includes 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 cost for this project is $3,600,000. TWENTY-THIRD STREET OVERPASS Due to the impact of the Liberty/Laurel and West Lucas projects, the extension of 23rd Street will be needed to maintain a smooth flow of traffic in this area. This project will involve the rehabilitation of 23rd Street from Laurel Street to the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks with the construction of an overpass at the railroad tracks. Estimated cost for this project is $2,500,000. TYRRELL PARK - Golf course parking lot This project will provide for the renovation of the parking lot at the Henry Homberg Golf Course. Present parking is inadequate. Problems to be addressed include layout and drainage. Estimated cost for this project is $150,000. 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 four lane concrete curb and gutter roadway would provide a continuous collector between Fourth Street and Avenue A. This construction would not require any additional right-of-way. Estimated cost for this project is $2,500,000. WASHINGTON BOULEVARD - 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 Road was a participation project with TxDOT and has been completed for several years. The completion of the last section should be scheduled to coincide with improvements on Major Drive. Estimated cost for this project is $2,500,000. 13