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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
OTHER UTILITY SYSTEM PROJECTS
FY2021-2022 UTILITY MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
❖ Description: This project includes small, previously unidentified wastewater and water
line problems detected and repaired throughout the fiscal year.
Justification: The aging wastewater lines throughout the City are 30+ years old. The
lines are subject to ground movement, pulled joints, root infiltration and deterioration.
Many have inflow and infiltration problems. Systematic replacement will reduce
maintenance costs and customer problems.
Operating Impact: Savings are expected in decreased wastewater fees paid due to
prevention of inflow and infiltration into the system.
FY2021-2022 CDBG PROGRAM
❖ Description: Every even year, Watauga receives a Tarrant County Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) that varies in amount, which we use to help fund a
project in a primarily (70% +) residential Census Block Group area that contains a defined
percentage of low to moderate income. The City submits an application to Tarrant County
in January, holds a public hearing by March, prepares the design late in the year and then
constructs the project in the next fiscal year.
Justification: Watauga uses these grants to supplement our funding to repair deficient
utilities and/or streets in order to develop viable urban communities within the City.
Operating Impact: The CDBG program is annually funded by a transfer from the General
Fund to the General Capital Projects Fund or Utility Capital Project fund and/or through
Certificate of Obligation proceeds.
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