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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

Description: Whites Branch Creek Trail – $300,000
This project will widen the remainder of the trail from
the low water crossing to the end of Whites Branch
Creek Park. This project will be coordinated with the
City of Ft. Worth.

Justification: Trail improvements provide for
quality of life in the City of Watauga.

Operating Impact: 2018 Certificates of Obligation
bond proceeds will pay for this project.

FY2021-22 BUILDING PROJECTS DISCUSSION

❖ Description: Fire Station Restroom Renovation
Project
The remodel continues this fiscal year and will result in an addition 1,500 square feet
added to the facility to expand the restroom/shower area to accommodate the fire
department staff.

Justification: The current restroom and shower facility is inadequate. The addition of
six new firefighter positions this year made this project a priority this fiscal year. The
remodel will allow each person to shower/decontaminate as soon as an incident is over.

Operating Impact: The project is funded by the 2020 Certificates of Obligation proceeds
and 2020 Tax Notes.

❖ Description: Parks Facility Building Improvements - This project provides for
improvements to the Parks Facility, providing for replacement of the aging pole barn that
houses equipment and vehicles and provides for material bins for storage.

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