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02-18-1995 (Citizens Bond Advisory Committee) Home Improvement Plans-Publication Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Presents JO' MEN:ii; minig;ik mom krjdie's tismo Home Improvement Plans was Bond Election February 18, 1995 Streets, Drainage, Water & Wastewater Improvements -------- ;? "' General Obligation$7 Million "Homelmprovement" Bond Program Who was responsible for developing Wylie. Bonds are generally accepted as this bond program? the most cost effective and equitable means Wylie tax payers and utility customers are of raising money to build basic infrastruc- responsible. A Citizens Bond Advisory tureprojects. Committee(CBAC),determined the dollar amount and the specific projects to include What is the CBAC's recommenda- in the February 18,1995 bond program.The lion? Committee was appointed by the City The CBAC recommended that citizens Council and included residents from differ- consider a$7 million bond program for ent areas of Wylie. The CBAC's recom- streets, drainage, wastewater, and water mendation was based on information system improvement projects. The bond gathered for and requested by the commit- program contains two propositions: tee. The same facts provided to the Com- mittee are presented in this brochure. ©PROPOSITION NUMBER 1 "The issuance of$3,000,000 What is the purpose of the bond General Obligation Bonds for program? Street Improvements" The bond program contains "Home Im- provements" for the city. Basic services © PROPOSITION NUMBER 2 are provided by the city to a steadily growing "The issuance of$4,000,000 population,an indication of the area's eco- General Bonds for Water and nomic potential. However, we must de- Sewer System Improvements velop our basic infrastructure so it can and extensions including but support current residents and businesses,as not limited to an elevated water well as meet our potential for future residen- tower" tial, businesses, and industrial growth. Completion of specific water,wastewater, street and drainage projects included in the VOTE bond program will improve systemwide the quality ofservices delivered to the citizens of How much will it cost me? home improvements,such as plumbing,air (Debt Service) conditioning,breakers and electrical outlets. These same deci- PROPOSITION 1: sionsneedtobemadeabout • A three and one-half cent property "home improvements" �. tax increase. ` for the city. `t • Phased in over three ae "a In a manner ofspeaking,your years beginning 10047, city streets are an extension of • FY 1996. your driveway. The quality of • Owner of$70,000 home would see a the water and sewer services $2.04 increase(monthly). that are used on a daily basis is determined • Owner of$100,000 home would have by the condition ofthe system connected to a$2.91 increase(monthly). your residence.This bond program directly affects you and your family. PROPOSITION 2: • Financed through a water rate in- A way for your voice to be heard. crease. Votinginabond election is avisible expres- • Increase to begin in FY 1996. sion ofyour civic pride and shows a willing- • Sewer rates will not be affected. ness to help shape the future ofyour com- • Water increase example: munity and neighborhood.The City Council Residential 8,000 gallon/ recognizes that most people are extremely month-$26.72($3.15 busy,with families,church,and work inside 6 00 0 increase) and outside the home. The city must there- C O O Commercial 15,000 gallon/ fore make it as convenient as possible for O 6 O month-$48.62($3.50 increase) citizens to vote. AlCh (Debt Service amounts are approximates VOTE based on estimated future revenue fore- kte r / casts.) , _- WV 01• 0.1 Home Improvements that directly af- fectyou and your family. • February To improve the qualityoflifeforyourfamily, /„ 18 decisions are made everyday about vital 1",_1LL1 t Brown N r7r-t---_y tN Westgate �`� Wa00 _ _I[V y C l pe j McMillen I . �L, ED FM 544 \ �� ———F. /77 STREET PROJECTS PROPOSED • IN BOND PROGRAM McCreary Road • Regency Street O 1 Westgate Way CC : Cooper Drive •• Cottonbelt Avenue Kreymer Lane "• ' L. • U ; U • i N , SH7s eto I J FM 544 i4 � � Brown N I 0 4 rr 1 N r li I / L, N� i �j/ =1 L/ '1rr J `= $ �� I'il'A M i 0 Zs :oou an �? - �:' 111064-'in _ -\r ��� P�� PROPOSED WAlER �_J n -- S._PROPOSED SERER ju1 .:.04,.. 4 /, ) ,gym' $,��� /-7,10/4, u Il fig' _grAik la RUIN ig n 1 RH ing .© XI `- ®3! ,=I'i Lm - 1r -- I , ro�e QL � /````nto _ n_ ' � a � LSY �Iys,- o7 I ! -1(--1- �� 11 I 1 -I*( WATER PROJECTS PROPOSED IN BOND PROGRAM There are 36 water improvement and 12 wastewater improvement projects that are identified. Why are the projects needed?Is the During heavy rains,the city's wastewater current system not adequate? collection system(treatment plant)is over- Different projects are required for differ- loaded with ent reasons. For example,construction stormwaterinflow. °.. ono of an ELEVATED WATER STOR- Replacement of AGE TANK is required to meet state these mains will in- minimum standards for capacity,pres- crease the capac- �..., sure,and fire safety. ity of the system STATE HIGH- and reduce the amount of flow to the WAY 78 UTILITY 841110,411 treatment plant,thereby delaying the need RELOCATIONS OgigigiBRig for a costly plant expansion and reducing must be completed r w.—",' the current treatment costs. Many areas before the state is of town are like islands with only one line readyto begin its con- . feeding the water supply. During repair struction(scheduled �� ' work in those areas, water flow can be � 1 early 1996)orWylie - lost.The water system improvements will risks losing funding ' provide an additional"loop"connection to another project outside the city. The that will allow continuous flow,improve WESTGATE WAY EXTENSION to water pressure and lessen chemical re- FM 544 will provide amaj or north/south siduals. thoroughfare that relieves congestion on FM 1378 and SH 78 and will serve as a '• • preferred alternative route when SH 78 and FM 544 are rebuilt. %' Other water and sewer projects are located in areas ofthe city in where older mains(40-60 years old)are undersized and/or deteriorating. Because of these g conditions,many of the mains become broken,interrupting service and requiring repair.Time and money spent on repeat- ,i edly repairing deteriorated mains could be better spent on other city projects. Making it easier for your voice to be heard. Early voting by personal appearance will begin January 30,1995 and end February 14, 1995. It will be conducted at the City Secretary's Office in the Wylie City Hall,2000 Highway 78 North,Wylie,Texas,during the hours of 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.Monday through Friday. ANY REGISTERED VOTER MAY CAST A VOTE AT ANY LOCATION. Temporary branch early voting shall be conducted at the following locations on the following dates and during the following hours: Location Date Hours Wylie High School Tuesday,January 31 3:00p.m.-8:00 p.m. Provident Bank Friday,February 3 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Birmingham Elementary Monday,February.6 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. School Akin Elementary School Tuesday,February 7 3:00p.m.-8:00 p.m. American National Bank Friday,February 10 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Southfork Mobile Home Saturday,February 11 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Park Clubhouse Applications for early voting by mail shall be delivered to the City Secretary at P.O.Box 428,2000 HNtiy.78,North,Wylie,Texas,75098-0428,not earlierthan December 20,1994 and not later than the close ofbusiness on February 10,1995 ifthe application is delivered by mail and not later than January 27,1995 if the application is delivered in person. On election day,polls will operate from 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m,Saturday,February 18,1995 at the following locations: Precinct Numbers Location 25 Southfork Mobile Home Park Clubhouse 27,56&83 Wylie United Methodist Church Dallas County 2203 Wylie United Methodist Church Rockwall County 1 A Wylie United Methodist Church 7 WYLiE ,,� R-RT SORT U.S.POSTA E CITY OF WYLIE PAID P.O. Box 428 TAB_� Permit #001 2000 Highway 78 North Wylie, Texas 75098 Wylie,Texas 75098 POSTAL CUSTOMER - LOCAL ‹sVote 2 February 18 Citizens Bunt ALvisory Committee