05-01-1999 (Citizens Bond Advisory Committee) 1999 Bond Election-Publication CITY OF WYLIE
CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1999 BOND ELECTION
VOTE VOTE VOTE MAY 1999 VOTE VOTE VOTE
A Message From the CBAC
A Citizens Bond Advisory Committee was formed with the duty of making a
recommendation to the City Council and to our fellow citizens. Some of us have lived here
for years and others are relatively new to Wylie. We live in different parts of the City.
Some of us work locally, some do not. Some of us knew each other, some met for the first
time. We came together knowing different things about the City's streets, parks, drainage,
water and sewer system.
Although different, we shared several things in common. We served on the committee
because we care about Wylie. We all pay taxes as home, business or property owners. We
all experience delays on the same congested streets that have not been able to support the
number of cars using them for several years. We all either have kids or know kids that use
our parks. We all use the same water and sewer system.
After numerous hours of technical presentations, we gained a clearer understanding of
the city's current needs, as well as what improvements are necessary to help us manage
future growth. While not agreeing with each individual project,we did agree as a committee
that we would support the bond program as a whole because of the benefits it provided to
the entire community.
The CBAC made its recommendation to the City Council. We represented that we
believed that with the lowest borrowing costs in decades,we would receive a high value for
the five cent tax increase. Our local investment supporting $18,000,000 would leverage
matching County, State and Federal funds that will allow us to experience $30,000,000 in
local improvements.
The Comprehensive List of street, drainage, sidewalk, alley, parks and water & sewer
projects contained in the 1999 Bond Program submitted to the City Council is described in
detail in this information brochure. The City Council unanimously accepted the
recommendation as presented to them by the CBAC. We would ask that you give this your
thorough consideration and vote on this important issue in an election to be held on May 1,
1999.
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Q: Who is responsible for developing this bond The CBAC looked at the existing
package? development and future growth of Wylie in
A: The Wylie City Council appointed a Citizens order to make some assumptions about our
Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) City's growth rate. The CBAC believes that
comprised of 14 individuals. The CBAC a conservative prediction of growth is that the
reviewed a list of projects prepared by the City will continue to issue 300 single family
City Engineer and staff, eliminating and permits per year for the next 5 years, with the
adding to that project list as needed. average value of those homes being
Q: What is this bond package going to do for $100,000. The CBAC did not factor in any
us? other areas of potential revenue growth
A: Each Proposition is a combination of taking generated by commercial growth, an increase
care of existing needs and preparing for the in sales tax revenue, or an increase in
future. Meeting existing needs includes such property values. The Committee recognized
projects as the replacement and rehabilitation that growth will create other demands on
of substandard water and sewer lines, paving expenditures such as public safety personnel.
a much traveled gravel road, widening Q: Will it increase taxes?
congested streets, enhancing crowded city A: Yes. If the residential growth continues at its
parks, establishing "quiet zones" (elimination current rate, that growth will support this
of train whistle blowing) for the Cottonbelt bond with no more than a 50 per $100
rail tracks. Preparing for future needs increase. Please refer to the chart in this
includes widening of the major streets city- Newsletter to get an idea of what that
wide, putting the infrastructure in place for increase would mean to you.
the future wastewater treatment plant and
dealing with future traffic issues. Voter approval of this bond package
Q: What is the size of the bond? authorizes the bonds, it does not mean that all
A: The total bond package is $22,190,000. The of the bonds will be issued. If the growth
majority of that is the$18,000,000 which will does not occur as predicted, all of the bonds
finance the street, drainage, sidewalk and will simply not be issued if it involves a
park improvements. The approval of the greater tax increase.
$18,000,000 will also provide the local match
which will enable Wylie to leverage matching EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
County, State and Federal funds of over
$9,000,000. The result being that the
citizens of Wylie will receive the benefit of
over$30,000,000 in local improvements. The
additional $4,250,000 in bonds will be issued
for water and sewer that will require no water
and sewer rate increase.
Q: How will we pay for the bond package? MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
A: Based on the revenue generated by new Mayor John Mondy
residential growth alone, the debt for the Mayor ProTem J.C. Worley
bond package could be covered by an Councilman Lavern Ramsey
increase in property taxes of up to 5 cents per Councilwoman Reta Allen
$100, or an increase of $3.50 per month for Councilman Joel Scott
the average taxpayer. Councilman Merrill Young
Councilman Chris Trout
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (972) 442-8120 OR EMAIL US AT citymgr@wylie.tx.us
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The local bond package will include improvements to Stone Road and Kirby Street, McMillan Road, S.
Ballard Street and the construction of Alanis Road. The local match for County, State and Federal funds will
make possible the widening of F.M. 544, F.M. 1378, and Highway 78.
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As Wylie grows and ages, the water and sewer lines are also aging - some having been in the ground for
over forty years. Many lines are deteriorating and do not meet current standards. Through previous bonds
and grant funding, these lines have gradually been replaced. This bond would continue that effort.
The major street system in place is not adequate for the growth that has been experienced. It will take this
local effort to make much of the needed improvements happen and to leverage the County, State and Federal
funds. The street improvements needed are costly and cannot be accomplished on a pay-as-you-go basis.
PROPOSITION NO.1 The Issuance of$15,910,000 General Obligation Bonds for Street
Improvements
• STREET PROJECTS INCLUDE:
The construction of Alanis Drive from Highway 78
east to Ballard Street - 3 lanes;
The reconstruction and widening of Kirby Street and WI%
Stone Road between Highway 78 and Akin Lane to
4 lanes and providing improved circulation and
capacity;
The widening of S. Ballard to 4 lanes between Stone 1 1
Road and Alanis Drive; fw , M
Traffic Control Improvements including such
projects as traffic signals and traffic calming projects
City-Wide;
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Alley Improvements city-wide, including various . A
identified alleys (please see map);
Street Improvements city-wide including an asphalt
overlay on McMillan (please see map);
Median/Landscape Improvements;
Sidewalk Improvements, placement of new and
replacement of existing sidewalks, near schools and
other pedestrian paths city-wide ■ STREET PROJECTS WITH COUNTY,
STATE AND/OR FEDERAL MATCHING
FUNDS INCLUDE:
Reconstructing and realigning F.M. 1378 between
F.M. 544 and Brown Street;
Widening of F.M. 544 to 6 lanes, divided from
Murphy Road to Highway 78;
Along Highway 78 - Reconstruct intersections and
approaches;
Cottonbelt Rail Corridor - Establish Quiet Zones,
eliminating whistle blowing;
Participation in the Stone Road project;
Repaving a section of Sachse Road;
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL(972)442-8120 OR EMAIL US AT citymgr@wylie.tx.us
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Board and Commission Information & Application
Zoning Board of Adjustments
Consists of 5 members and 2 alternates who meet on an"as needed"basis to consider applications for variances to zoning ordinance
regulations. The board hears appeals regarding determinations of the Zoning Administrator, and considers action concerning non-
conforming uses.
Library Board
Consists of 7 members who meet on the 2nd Monday of every month and advise the Council on library services and programs.
Parks and Recreation Board
A 7 member board which meets the 4th Monday of every month and advises the Council on acquisitions, maintenance, operation and use
of parks, playgrounds,and open spaces.
Construction Code Board
Consists of 7 members who meet on an"as needed"basis to review building code requirements. Plumbing, contractor, and electrical
experience helpful.
Ambulance Advisory Board
Consists of 3 members who meet on an"as needed"basis and advise Council on ambulance services.
Planning and Zoning Commission
A 7 member board that meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month to review rezoning applications,subdivision plats and site plans, and
advise Council regarding comprehensive planning issues.
Wylie Economic Development Corp. Board
Consists of 5 members who meet the third Tuesday of each month and recommends to Council funding priorities to assist new, prospective
and existing businesses.
CITY OF WYLIE
Boards & Commission Application
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_Planning and Zoning Commission Zoning Board of Adjustments _Library Board
_Ambulance Advisory Board _Construction Code Board _Parks&Recreation Board
_Wylie Economic Development Corporation Board
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Why do you desire to serve on these boards?
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City Secretary's Office• 2000 Hwy.78 North • Wylie,Texas 75098
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PROPOSITION NO. 2 The Issuance of$1,280,000 General Obligation Bonds for Drainage
Improvements
• DRAINAGE PROJECTS INCLUDE: Remove old concrete drain along the south side of
Install underground storm drain system in the Brown Street, east of Kreymer Lane and replace
Rustic Oaks Channel; with 84" storm drainage pipe
Remove existing structure and extend channel at the
southwest corner of Presidential Estates;
Install a concrete lined drainage channel between
First Street and Second Street, south of Butler
Street;
Close Hensley Lane on either side of the low water
crossing and installing cul-de-sacs; 2
Continue improvements to the Valentine Park
Channel-reshaping channel and adding rock riprap;
Install swales to prevent drainage across private
property on Graham Court;
Install swales and berms to divert the flow on
Foxwood Lane cul-de-sac;
PROPOSITION NO. 3 The Issuance of $750,000 General Obligation Bonds for Parks
• PARK PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Adding soccer field lights in Community Park;
Adding sidewalks and improving drainage and
accessibility in Community Park;
Adding a 1 mile walking trail in Community Park;
Lighting two baseball/softball fields in Founder's
Park (new park between F.M. 544 and Hensley
Lane);
Lighting soccer fields in Founder's Park
PROPOSITION NO. 4 The Issuance of$4,250,000 Revenue Bonds for Improvements and Extensions
to the City's Combined Waterworks and Sewer System
• SEWER PROJECTS INCLUDE: • WATER PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Replace deteriorated, substandard sewer lines in Replace a substandard line between Third Street
the area east of South Ballard Street (please see and Fourth Street, south of Butler;
map); Upgrades at Pump Stations to meet the Texas
Rehabilitate and relocate the Rush Creek Lift Natural Resources Conservation Commission
Station to the southeast; requirements;
Construct 3 major sewer lines in the vicinity of the Utility replacements and relocations city-wide.
Woodbridge Subdivision, connecting to the future
Wastewater Treatment Plant;
Complete the Inflow and Infiltration Program to
help improve the capacity of the existing Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL(972)442-8120 OR EMAIL US AT citymgr@wylie.tx.us
Taxes on Single Family Residences
Current Tax Rate Plus $.05
$.675 $.725
Home Value Annual Monthly Monthly
Payment Payment Monthly Cost Difference
$65,000 $438.75 $36.56 $39.27 +$2.71
$85,300* $563.63 $46.97 $50.45 +$3.48
$100,000 $675.00 $56.25 $60.42 +$4.17
$125,000 $843.75 $70.31 $75.52 +$5.21
*The average home value in Wylie is $85,300.
A Message From the City Council
The Citizens Bond Advisory Committee(CBAC)worked for several months to develop the 1999 Bond Program
recommendation. Their recommendation was unanimously endorsed by the Wylie City Council and is submitted
for your consideration this Spring. There are perhaps no series of projects that have a greater impact on a
community than a capital bond program.
We are clearly experiencing growing pains from the population increase to date and will face many more challenges
with the anticipated growth in the future. One thousand and three hundred people have been added in recent years.
With over 4,000 acres of residential land ready for building permits to be issued, we should expect conservatively
for another 1,500 homes to be built in the next five years. This growth would allow the proposed Bond Program
to be completed with a five cent tax increase or less than$3.50 to the average home owner. Our local investment
will enable us to leverage funds from Federal, State and County that will represent a $30 million benefit to the
community. We don't have many opportunities to receive three dollars for every two dollars we spend.
The 1999 Bond Program takes care of needs for our current residents. There is added benefit because a successful
Bond Program helps us prepare for the inevitable increase in population allowing us to manage the growth. We hope
that the information provided on the variety of projects is beneficial. The largest share of the Bonds will fmance
new road construction, expansion of existing thoroughfares and other traffic related improvements that will lessen
congestion and add capacity. Funds are proposed for downtown improvements, sidewalk construction, the addition
of sports field lighting,completion of needed drainage improvements and essential water and sewer system upgrades.
We completed the 1995 Bond Program on time and within budget. Our goal for the 1999 Bond Program is the
same. The City Council requests your thorough consideration and vote on this important issue in an election to be
held on May 1, 1999. If you have any questions about the propositions, please do not hesitate to contact the
CBAC, City Council or City Staff at (972) 442-8120.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL(972) 442-8120 OR EMAIL US AT citymgr@wylie.tx.us
EARLY VOTING: Citizens Bona Advisory Committee
Wylie Municipal Complex Members
2000 N. Hwy. 78
Gary Bowland
April 14, 1999 - April 27, 1999 Mark Cooper
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Donna Larson
*Thursday, April 22, 1999 voting hours will Patricia Nethery
be extended to 7:00 p.m. Carter Porter
Julie Schmader
ELECTION DAY: Rita Smith
Roger Smith
Southfork Mobile Home Park Clubhouse Wanda Sparks
210 Southfork Blvd. Lois Swartz
Chuck Trimble
First United Methodist Church Nelson Underwood
109 W. Jefferson Warner Washington
Toni Young
May 1, 1999
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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