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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

Justification: Hightower Drive is a major thoroughfare in the City. The existing asphalt
pavement is deteriorating. We anticipate this will rejuvenate the area for commercial
development.

Operating Impact: Hightower Drive is a major thoroughfare in the City. This street
improvement project will have little or no impact on operations. It will be funded through
developer fees; the 2022 and 2023 Certificate of Obligation proceeds and Storm Drain
fees.

❖ Description: Watauga Road, Phase I, $2,232,000
This project includes a full concrete street reconstruction of Watauga Road from the
western city limits to the western right-of-way of Union Pacific Railroad. The existing
bridge near the Watauga Animal Control Building will being inspected but is anticipated
to remain untouched. The project will also include conceptual engineering for the entire
street from the west city limits to the east city limits. Construction is anticipated to begin
in FY2027 with an estimate of $9,058,000.

Justification: Watauga Road is a major economic thoroughfare in the City. The existing
asphalt pavement is deteriorating. We anticipate this will rejuvenate the area for
commercial development.

Operating Impact: This street improvement project will have little or no impact on
operations. It will be funded through 2023 Certificate of Obligation.

❖ Description: FY2024-2025 Sidewalk Program, $175,000
Approximately 5,000 square feet of sidewalks will be
maintained this fiscal year. The City identifies various
sidewalks annually for replacement.

Justification: Safe, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods are a
priority of our community. An important component of this is
the City’s Sidewalk Program which is developed to provide for
the maintenance of sidewalks within the City of Watauga.

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