Meeting Name
Date

Agenda
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Introductions
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Transportation Funding 101
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Program Development Process
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Program Projects
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Strategic Funding
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Tax Rate Implications
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Public Information

Transportation – The Big Picture
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The Texas Transportation Institute found that Texas needs:
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$6B annually to slow deteriorating pavement conditions and congestion
$10B annually to keep 2010 conditions stable
Currently there is $2.8B available budget for 2014 and 2015 http://transportationadvocatesoftexas.org

Why Such a Shortfall?
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There are many reasons
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Population – Increased congestion and maintenance
Increased cost of resources and construction
Vehicle fuel efficiency and Inflation affecting the tax rate http://transportationadvocatesoftexas.org

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Kaufman County
Kaufman County is the 9 th
40 th fastest growing County in Texas and the fastest growing county in the U.S.
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NCTCOG Population Projection
Year 2013 = 110,000 people
Year 2030 =277,000 people http://research.stlouisfed.org

Process – Data Collection
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Sources for candidate project solicitation
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County Judge & Commissioners
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All Cities
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
NCTCOG
ISD Superintendents
A total of 80 projects were submitted for consideration in the bond program, totaling over $400M

Process – Project Evaluation
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Project Considerations
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Safety Improvements
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Congestion Alleviation
Proximity to Schools & High Traffic Generators
Air Quality Improvement
Economic Development
Significant Alternate Route Creation
External Funding Availability
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Fast Start Project / Bond Term Viability
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A Total of 26 projects were included totaling an estimated cost of $56M

All Projects

All Projects
*Project costs are estimates

Precinct 3 Projects

Precinct 3 Projects
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14
15
16
23
24
25
Project #
3
Project Name
County Roads (Precinct 3)
Spur 557 Frontage Rd, Ramps and CR
305 (Las Lomas Pkwy) Bridge
FM 986 - Advanced Planning
FM 148/ SH 205/ US 80 /RR
Intersection Improvements
FM 148 North
Hwy 80 Regional Planning Study
Highway 34 Advanced Planning
Regional Transportation Plan
Total
Project
Cost
$1,000,000
$11,000,000
$1,000,000
$6,600,000
$6,700,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
Total Project
Cost
$29,800,000
Local
Funds
$4,500,000
TxDOT and
Federal
Funds
2013 County
Bond Funds
$0
$0
$0
Comments
$1,000,000
Funding gap in Pass Through
$6,500,000 Project, expect a proportional payback of $3.6M
$1,000,000
$4,620,000
$0
$0
$0
$2,000,000
$6,700,000
Pass Through Project, expect payback amount of $2.16M
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$0
$1,000,000
County Cost
$20,700,000
Pass-Through Payback
$5,760,000
*Project costs are estimates

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Precinct 3 - Project Facts

Program Project Summary
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$4M - Funding County Road Materials
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$19.2M - Pass Through Projects
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$2.6M – Intersection Safety Improvements
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$6.9M - Advanced Planning (Env. & Schematic Design)
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$2M – Countywide Transportation Studies
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$3M – Strategic Project Funding
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$18.3M – General Roadway Design and Construction

Strategic Funding
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Program Funding Sources
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County
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Local City Participation
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TxDOT and Federal Funds

Tax Rate Implications
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$0.036 (3.6¢) per $100 taxable value
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Average home value=$122,000
$43.92 per year
$3.66 per month
* Important - The amount of taxes on residential homesteads of persons 65 and older will not increase above the amount of taxes when they qualified to receive the freeze exemption.

Public Information
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Website
• www.KaufmanCountyTransportation.com

Public Information
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Bond Program
Educational
Presentations
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Voters Educational
Brochure
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Website

Thank You!
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