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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

Justification: When we widen Whitley Road, there won’t be room within the right of way
for the ditches to carry the storm water. Adding curbs and curb inlets allow us to carry the
storm water underground.

Operating Impact: Little to no impact upon operations is anticipated. This project is paid
for with storm drain revenues with the current level of user fee charges.

❖ Description: Drainage Master Plan will expand on the out-of-date drainage master plan
that only included the southern portion of the city. The existing storm drainage system
will be evaluated based upon newer drainage criteria.

Justification: The existing drainage master plan is out of date and drainage criteria have
changed since it was created.

Operating Impact: Little to no impact upon operations is anticipated. This project is paid
for with storm drain revenues with the current level of user fee charges.

❖ Description: The Blue Green Grey Project – This project will install rain gardens along
Hightower just south of Capp Smith Park. This project is partially funded by a $50,000
grant from North Central Texas Council of Government to install the rain gardens.

Justification: This project will
address the problem associated
with first flush pollution to creeks
and rivers within an urban
environment. The proposed
project will incorporate a more
efficient sediment trap and
biofiltration systems to clean
storm water runoff before
entering the storm drain system.

Operating Impact: Little to no
impact upon operations is
anticipated. This project is paid
for with storm drain revenues with the current level of user fee charges

FY2021-2022 WASTEWATER PROJECTS DISCUSSION

❖ Description: The 2019 Wastewater CIP will replace wastewater lines that were identified
in the Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) in 2015. These projects will include
Sanitary Sewer Line Replacements throughout the City that have a high amount of inflow
and infiltration and need to be replaced. This replaces the aging clay piping with
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) piping in the older parts of the City. The 2019 Wastewater CIP
and Certificates of Obligation proceeds will continue funding for these projects. A Sewer

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