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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

❖ 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: The street program is cash funded by a transfer from the General
Fund to the Capital Projects fund.

FY2023-2024 WHITLEY ROAD STREET PROJECTS – Whitley Road 4 and 5 $13.4 million

❖ 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.

Operating Impact: This project began in FY2016-2017 and will carry over into future
years. The expected completion date for the final phase is August 2025. This street
improvement will have little or no impact on operations. These projects are funded
through multiple Certificates of Obligation proceeds, Storm Drain fees, and grants from
Tarrant County. The City was awarded $800,000 for Whitley Road 4 construction and
$3.197 million for Whitley Road 5 construction.

❖ Description: Hightower Drive, Phase I – This project includes a full concrete street
reconstruction of Hightower Drive from Hwy 377 to Lyndale Drive, and asphalt mill and

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