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06-08-2026 (Citizens Bond Committee) Agenda Packet P a g e | 1 Wylie Citizens Bond Advisory Committee June 08, 2026 – 6:00 PM Smith Public Library Multi-Purpose Room, 300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300, Wylie, TX 75098 CALL TO ORDER COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Committee regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. The Committee requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, the Committee is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consider, and act upon, approval of June 1, 2026 Citizens Bond Advisory Committee meeting minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS DS1. Discuss the Downtown Historic District and Citywide Infrastructure. DS2. Discuss Bond Committee Priorities. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. ___________________________ ___________________________ Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting. If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Committee should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Committee or a consultation with the attorney for the City sh ould be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Committee at the date, hour and place given in this notice as the Committee may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes: Texas Government Code Section: § 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City. 1 Wylie City Council AGENDA REPORT Department: City Secretary Account Code: Prepared By: Stephanie Storm Subject Consider, and act upon, approval of June 1, 2026 Citizens Bond Advisory Committee meeting minutes. Recommendation Motion to approve the Item as presented. Discussion The minutes are attached for your consideration. 2 06/08/2026 Item 1. Page | 1 Wylie Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Minutes June 01, 2026 – 6:00 PM Smith Public Library Multi-Purpose Room, 300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300, Wylie, TX 75098 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Matthew Porter called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The following Committee members were present: Aleksandra Rolfson, Allison Stowe, Chantelle McMurrian, Chris Smith, DJ Shirley, Dwight Johnson, Glenn Barton, Joshua Butler, Kimberly Kremer, Andy Kelley, Matt Atkins, Michael Schwerin, Mitch Herzog, Sandra Stone, and Zewge Kagnew. Harold Smith was absent. City Council members present were Mayor Porter, Councilman Duke, and Councilman Pickens. Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Deputy City Manager Renae Ollie; Assistant City Manager Lety Yanez; Finance Director Melissa Brown; Parks and Recreation Director Carmen Powlen; Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brent Stowers; Public Works Director Tommy Weir; Assistant Public Works Director Lavonte Childs; Operations Director James Brown; Animal Services Manager Chris Marren; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; Assistant Fire Chief Brian Ritter; Assistant Fire Chief Casey Nash; Fire Captain Brad Campbell; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Communications and Marketing Director Craig Kelly; and City Secretary Stephanie Storm. COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Committee regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. The Committee requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, the Committee is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. No citizens were present wishing to address the Committee. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Staff and Committee Introductions. Committee members introduced themselves, stating their name, residency length, and any service to the City. Staff members introduced themselves, stating their name and department. City Manager Parker addressed the Committee, providing an overview of its purpose. 2. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair. A motion was made by Committee member McMurrian, seconded by Committee member Barton, to appoint Mitch Herzog as Chair. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 15-0 with Committee member Harold Smith absent. A motion was made by Committee member Barton, seconded by Committee member Kagnew, to appoint Chris Smith as Vice Chair. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 15-0 with Committee member Harold Smith absent. 3. Overview of City Finances and Outstanding Bonds. City Manager Parker shared the City Council’s mission, the roles of the City Council and the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, and housekeeping items. 3 06/08/2026 Item 1. Page | 2 Finance Director Brown gave a financial overview of the current property tax-supported debt, the total outstanding debt, the current tax rate, bond rating information, and the bond program's projected tax rate increase. 4. Discuss City Facilities. Public Works Director Weir, Parks and Recreation Director Powlen, Animal Services Manager Marren, and Operations Director Brown gave an overview of the Public Works Service Center and Operations, Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility, Animal Services Shelter, and Facilities Maintenance. Fire Chief Blythe and Police Chief Henderson gave an overview of the current Public Safety Building, Fire Station 1, Fire Station 2, Fire Administration relocation, and proposed new facilities. Staff answered questions from Bond Committee members. 5. Public Input Opportunities. There was no discussion under this item. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chair Herzog adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. ______________________________ Mitch Herzog, Chair ATTEST: ______________________________ Stephanie Storm, City Secretary 4 06/08/2026 Item 1. M CITY OF WYLIE 2026 CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN & INFRASTRUCTURE MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MISSION "Honoring our Past, Embracing our Present, and Planning for the Future." CURRENT PROPERTY TAX SUPPORTED DEBT Based on current property values and interest rates: ●One cent supports $10 million in new bonds ●Debt service rate decrease from 2028 to 2030 is $8.2 million which is equivalent to 10 cents ●10 cents supports $100 million in new bonds HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Fall of 2022 City Council approved a traffic study for Downtown including recommendations for: ●Traffic Signals ●Parking ●Signage ●Downtown Drainage Routing Improvements ●Overall Design Character ●Streetscape Improvements ●Mobility and Safety Improvements (Jackson St. is currently being priced and should be available by the end of June) HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Phase 1: $3,500,000 (current funds this year) ●Birmingham extended to Brown St ●Signal light at Birmingham and Hwy 78 ●Detention Pond on Birmingham near RR ●Striping on Ballard HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Phase 2: $19,449,185 ●One North bound travel lane on Ballard from Hwy 78 to Brown, with parallel parking along Ballard Street to maximize the public realm aesthetic treatment and outdoor use. ●Sidewalks included ●Drainage and detention on Birmingham will be enlarged ●Wayfinding signage is included ●No alley improvements are included ●No dual left turn 78 & Ballard HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE - SACHSE ROAD ●The thoroughfare plan indicated this to be a secondary thoroughfare (type C) 100’ ROW 4 lanes ●Approximately 3,200 linear feet from the intersection of Creek Crossing to the Sachse city limits including the bridge at the city limits. The bridge would need to be elevated to meet the 100-year flood design ●Would consist of widening the asphalt road to a 4-lane concrete road with a drainage system ●The City of Sachse is currently designing their portion of the road to widen to a 4-lane concrete road ●$5,898,852 Cheri Cox mentary School Sachse Rd es Ranch ige Cir Chateau Dr Creek Crossing Park Hillside Creek Crossin Lake View Crest Holly Crest Ln Holly Crest L Crestridge Ln Ferdie'sS Lakeci Sachse Animal Shelter Sachse Rd d g e God's Servants Vietnamese Church chse Sach s e Rd Domirhinion Of Pleasant Valley Park Cr o s s i n g LDo m i n i o n Deach Montgomery HVAC ServiceWoodbridge G Club Maintena Grand Homes- Dominion of Pleasant... ten Rose D DominionDominion D Dr Rosema To r c h Li k uebell Coneflower Dr Mint Mar Prairie Clover Wy La c e y O a k l n e Dr Magnolias ve Bande r i l l a L ock Ros D o m i n i o n Cora l Berr y Wy Dr lea d o w Hol l y o Mo u n t a i n La u r e l R leasant Valley R Blues t e m EH Paving Bryherstone Farm Val INFRASTRUCTURE - STREET/ALLEY REPAIRS ●In 2025, the city performed a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of our street and alley network ●Our normal operating budget ($1,000,000) can only support a small percentage of repairs that are needed. ●This item supports ongoing efforts to maintain our streets and alleys. ●$12,250,000 INFRASTRUCTURE - Street Improvements ●Support the striping of our Major and Secondary thoroughfares throughout the city. ○$2,000,000 ●Street lights on major roadways (McMillen, Brown, Country Club, etc.) ○$2,000,000 INFRASTRUCTURE - SIDEWALK ALANIS DRIVE ●Currently, Alanis Drive has very limited 4’ sidewalks along parts of the roadway ●E. FM 544 project included sidewalks ●Adding sidewalks will connect Alanis Drive to E FM 544, along with the neighborhoods along Alanis. ●$950,327 INFRASTRUCTURE - SIDEWALK WESTGATE WAY ●Currently, this section of roadway has a 4’ sidewalk used heavily by children walking to Davis Intermediate and McMillan Jr High ●Sidewalk has deteriorated ●Due to the condition of the existing sidewalk and the number of pedestrians using the sidewalk, these funds would be used to construct a 5’ sidewalk from West Brown Street to Park Blvd ●$426,009 DOWNTOWN & INFRASTRUCTURE - PROJECT SUMMARY $19,500,000 Historic Downtown $6,000,000 Sachse Road $12,000,000 Street/Alley Repairs $2,000,000 Street Striping $1,500,000 Sidewalk - Alanis Drive & Westgate Way $2,000,000 New Street Lights on Major Roads $43,000,000 Total Historic Downtown and Infrastructure FUTURE MEETINGS ●June 15 - Quality of Life, Parks ●6:00 p.m.; Smith Public Library Multipurpose Room