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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

the opportunity to build up a clientele in the Northeast Texas Mid-Cities area with minimal
start-up costs.

Operating Impact: Funds will be provided by the 2020 Certificates of Obligation
proceeds. The City anticipates the maintenance of the food business park to be
approximately $3,000 per year after completion.

FY2022-23 STREETS/SIDEWALKS DISCUSSION

FY2022-2023 STREET OVERLAY

❖ Description: This project provides for the curb and gutter,
subgrade, milling, and asphalt overlay for 7-8 streets
annually.

Justification: The existing asphalt pavement for certain
streets is deteriorating. The asphalt overlay will provide an
improved riding surface and will extend the life of the
roadways and will enhance the appearance of the streets.

Operating Impact: Savings of approximately $4,000 in annual street maintenance costs
are anticipated from completion of this project.

FY2022-2023 WHITLEY ROAD STREET PROJECTS

❖ Description: The Whitley Road Street
Project, Phases 1,2,3,4, and 5
encompass the area of Oakhill to
Starnes (1), Watauga to Chapman (2),
Chapman to Concord (3), Concord to
Oakhill (4) and Starnes to North
Tarrant Parkway (5), which is
approximately 12,500 linear feet.
Whitley Road is a thoroughfare listed
on the Watauga Master Thoroughfare
Plan. Whitley Road Phase 1-3 were
completed in prior years. The
improvements in all phases 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.

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