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SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND
                                                     FUNDED PROJECTS


                                                                                                     Operating Impact
                            Project Description                  Project Justification   Status 09/30/18
                                                                                                        9/30/18
             Replacement of existing roof system      This project addresses the City's strategic focus of   This project is   O&M impact due to
                                                      repairing and maintaining its infrastructure by replacing  currently in planning  decreased repairs
                                                      key components that are critical to sustaining a   stages.  and maintenance.
                                                      buildings integrity and longevity; replacing the roof
                                                      system, properly sealing the windows, and repairing any
                                                      existing damage demonstrates the City's commitment to
                                                      the City Councils Strategic Goals.  The proposed
                                                      funding is from a pending bond package.


             Update and upgrade city council chambers with audiovisual system,   The renovations in 1996 allowed us to meet the needs  This project is   O&M impact due to
             chairs, carpet, dias.                    and standards of that era; however, the City is focused  currently in planning  decreased repairs
                                                      strategically on repairing and maintaining its   stages.  and maintenance.
                                                      infrastructure and showing leadership through
                                                      innovation.  This project helps fulfill the City¿s strategic
                                                      plan goals and is partly funded by PEG Funds.




                                                      The current facility does not provide the necessary   This project is   O&M impact due to
                                                      space for both dogs and cats, or allow for the isolation  currently in planning  increased staff and
             Preliminary estimates of 4,300 additional square footage to the
             existing 4,000.  31 dog runs and 27 cat spaces.  Adoption rooms and   of animals as they are brought into the facility.  This   stages.  supplies.
             administrative space and a workroom.  An isolation area for animals   possess a concern for the infection of the current
             as they are brought into the facility.   animals of disease.

                                                      A software evaluation team is reviewing the best   This project is   O&M impact due to
             The purpose of the funding is to replace the existing system with a   options to improve efficiencies in the City's processes.   currently in planning  increased staff and
             streamline permitting, licensing and land management process with   The team is tasked with making a recommendation on  stages.  maintenance.
             a software solution.  The current software is division centric and is   exactly how the funds will be spent as they relate
             supported by a very small company.  The product does not offer a   directly with process improvement.
             mobile friendly solution.  The current version was installed in 2006
             and does not allow for updates to remain current with software
             expectations.  In addition, an e-mail was received on 5/21/18 from
             Impact solutions, the current software vendor, cancelling the
             software support after 2018.
                                                                                       Construction began   O&M impact due to
                                                                                       during the 2016-2017  reduced
                                                      This project is necessary to improve traffic flow along   budget year and is   maintenance costs
             This project will widen Pipeline Road from Precinct Line Road to   Pipeline Road. This project will include the results of the  estimated to be   with construction of
             Hurstview Drive. Many of the intersections have been widened in   redevelopment efforts and zoning overlay for the area   complete somtime   new street.
             preparation for this project.            east of Precinct Line Road.  Tarrant County has   during fiscal year
                                                      pledged to participate in 50% of the construction cost.
                                                                                       2017-2018.
             The proposed project will be determined by staff and council prior to   Hurst will receive approximately $160,000 in CDBG   Project is in the   O&M impact due to
             submittal to Tarrant County in 2016. Instead of giving each City   funds and will be required to provide matching funds for  planning phase of the  reduced
             participating in the CDBG county-wide program a small amount each  the project.  This grant has been a steady source of   project and is   maintenance costs
             year, they are offering twice as much but only every other year. So   alternate funding for improving the City's infrastructure  scheduled  to be   with construction of
             the next offer to the City of Hurst will be in the 44th year, or Fiscal   in its older areas.  complete sometime in new street.
             Year 2019.                                                                fiscal year 2018-2019.


                                                                                       This project is   O&M savings due
                                                      This project is necessary to improve traffic flow along   currently in planning  to reduced
                                                      Pipeline Road and is a segment of an overall project to   and ROW   maintenance on a
             This project will widen Pipeline Road from Lorean Branch Bridge to   reconstruct and widen Pipeline Road from Billie Ruth   acquistions.  new street.
             Harrison Lane.
                                                      Drive East to Brown Trail. Tarrant County has pledged
                                                      to participate in 50% of the construction cost.






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