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wastewater projects, $9.8 million into parks projects, and $990,000 into drainage projects for a total $81.3
million investment into the city's infrastructure. Over half of those improvements will be cash-funded.

Strategy 4.1: Expand the Sidewalk and Trail Network

Sidewalk investments have been a consistent priority in recent years, with annual expenditures increasing
steadily from just $30,000 nine years ago. In FY 2021-22, the city included one-time funding of $3.5 million
for sidewalk repair aimed at eliminating the city's backlog of sidewalk maintenance requests. Since then,
budgets have been focused on ongoing maintenance. In FY 2024-25, $325,000 is allocated for sidewalk
repairs.

In future years, the city will increase contributions by 10% annually to handle emergent repair requests,
proposing $6.4 million in funding from FY 2019-20 through FY 2028-29 for sidewalk maintenance alone.
In addition to maintenance, the FY 2024-25 CIP budget earmarks $2.2 million from FY 2024-25 through FY
2025-26 for sidewalk enhancements. Combined with previous investments, that results in proposed
funding of $8.7 million in sidewalk construction between FY 2019-20 and FY 2028-29.

Strategy 4.2: Continue Investment in Street Maintenance

FY 2024-25 street projects include $2.3 million for future street reconstruction projects, $400,000 for
erosion protection at the Bear Creek Bridge in Hidden Lakes, and $325,000 for sidewalk maintenance.
With this year's contribution, the combined proposed funding for annual street maintenance is $16.1
million from FY 2021-22 through FY 2028-29.

Road reconstruction is also included in the five-year CIP, including $7.6 million for Old Town Keller East,
$2.7 million for Mt. Gilead Road and $250,000 for alley rehab design. Between annual street maintenance
and reconstruction projects, the city proposes a $45.1 million investment in street improvements over
the next five years.

In addition, the streets division will allocate another $700,000 for pavement markings after an identical
investment in the current year.

Strategy 4.3 Develop and Maintain Comprehensive Infrastructure Plans Emphasizing Connectivity

In December 2022, the Texas Department of Transportation called for projects for its Transportation
Alternatives Set-Aside Program. Staff applied with the council's support and recognition of Keller's need
for a comprehensive, citywide pedestrian plan. In FY 2023-24, the city was awarded the grant, which will
provide $480,000 in funds with a city match of $120,000.

Looking toward 2024-25, city staff will work to implement street improvements outlined in Keller's Major
Thoroughfare Plan with guidance from public input and prioritization by City Council. Finally, we anticipate
completing the Water/Wastewater Utility and Drainage master plans by the end of 2024.

Strategy 4.4 Leverage Partnerships with the State, County and Private Sector

Keller is fortunate to receive additional support on our infrastructure plans from other governmental
entities. In FY 2022-23, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne's office approached the city about FY 2023-24
federal appropriations requests. Staff submitted a request to Congresswoman Van Duyne's office,
including a funding request to aid a water line replacement in partnership with the City of Southlake. If
awarded, Keller and Southlake will provide match funding of 25% each to complete this project, benefiting

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