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Parks & Recreation

Keller also continues to be recognized for its award‐winning parks and recreation system. The Keller
Development Corporation is continually seeking ways to fund and expand those amenities throughout the
city.

As part of the Keller Development Corporation’s FY 2018‐19 budget, the city will make improvements to
Overton Ridge Park in northwest Keller, including adding a small playground, restroom facility, passive
play area and seating as well as expanding the trail system and parking amenities. In addition, the city has
plans to build an additional restroom and storage facility at Bear Creek Park and will maintain funding for
ongoing trail expansions and park equipment replacements.

The Keller Pointe has continued to improve its facility the past two years with both cosmetic upgrades
and new fitness equipment. For FY 2018‐19, The Pointe budget includes replacing two HVAC units — one
on the roof and one in the indoor pool area — and painting the outdoor pool slides. Also included in this
budget is a $600,000 transfer for a future capital project to remodel the locker rooms, which has been in
discussions since the expansion and renovation in FY 2016‐17.

Public Works

The city maintains a five‐year Capital Improvements Plan to address current and future needs, ensuring
we maintain and improve our safe and efficient roadways, sidewalks, and water, wastewater and drainage
systems. This allows the city to budget projects and seek financial assistance as needed by applying for
grants or partnering with Tarrant County and surrounding cities. The five‐year plan, which can be found
in the CIP section of the adopted budget, anticipates investing approximately $23.2 million into street
projects, $19.8 million into water projects, $4.2 million into wastewater projects, and $1.7 into drainage
projects for a total $48.9 million investment into the city’s infrastructure. Over two‐thirds of the
improvements will be cash funded.

Streets

FY 2018‐19 street projects include street maintenance for $2,126,609, the reconstruction of Johnson Road
from Rufe Snow Drive to Keller‐Smithfield Road for $2 million, a roundabout at the intersection of Bear
Creek Parkway and Whitley Road for $925,000, traffic signals at the northern intersection of Bear Creek
Parkway and Keller‐Smithfield Road for $250,000, and sidewalk construction and repairs for $160,000.

The streets division will also be purchasing a brine system vehicle attachment for inclement weather
response and replacing a dump truck.

Water and Wastewater

During FY 2016‐17, the city issued debt related to the construction of a new 30‐inch, 12,200‐linear‐foot
Alta Vista water transmission main and the replacement of the Alta Vista pump station, now over 40 years
old. The two projects are the most significant the city has undertaken in several years and should be
completed during FY 2019‐20. Additional debt for the projects is scheduled to be issued in FY 2018‐19.
Other budgeted projects for FY 2018‐19 include a water line extension on Lavena Street, 12‐inch water
lines along Hwy. 377, our annual valve and water service replacement programs, and updating the Water
Master Plan/Condition Assessment.

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