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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

which is approximately 12,500 linear feet. Whitley Road is a thoroughfare listed on the
Watauga Master Thoroughfare Plan. Whitley Road Phase I is now complete. Whitley
Road Phase II started construction on August 12, 2019, and is scheduled to be
completed in December 2020. The improvement will also include underground storm
drains and the rehabilitation or replacement of any water lines and sanitary sewer lines
under Whitley Road as needed.

Justification: Whitley Road is a major thoroughfare of the City. The existing asphalt
pavement is deteriorating. The traffic flow on Whitley Road will improve considerably
with the improvements to this road.

Operating Impact: This project began in FY2016/2017 and will carry over into FY2020-
2021. This street improvement will have little or no impact on operations. These
projects are funded through multiple Certificates of Obligation proceeds and Storm
Drain fees.

™ Description: Bowie Street – The Bowie
Street project limits are from Highway 377 to
Plum Street, a length of approximately 415
linear feet. Bowie Street is an asphalt street
that has severely deteriorated. The project
will repave the asphalt, add sidewalks,
replace underground storm drains and
rehabilitate or replace any water lines and
sanitary sewer lines under Bowie Street as
needed.

Justification: The existing asphalt
pavement in Bowie Street is deteriorating.
We anticipate this will rejuvenate the area for commercial development.

Operating Impact: This street improvement will have little or no impact on operations.
It will be funded through the 2018 Certificate of Obligation proceeds and Storm Drain
fees.

™ Description: Meadowlark Lane East -
Meadowlark Lane East will run from Heather
Drive to west of Pebblebrook Drive. The
project includes a complete reconstruction of
the street, water main improvements and
sanitary sewer improvements. The new street
section shall be concrete paving with 4’ wide
sidewalks running along both sides of the
roadway.

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