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Belton City Council Meeting September 11, 2018 – 5:30 P.M. The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room at the Harris Community Center with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Craig Pearson and Councilmembers David K. Leigh (via videoconference), Wayne Carpenter, Guy O’Banion, Dan Kirkley and John R. Holmes, Sr. Mayor Marion Grayson was absent. Staff present included Sam Listi, John Messer, Gene Ellis, Amy Casey, Brandon Bozon, Cheryl Maxwell, Chris Brown, Angellia Points, Matt Bates, Paul Romer, Bob van Til, Charlotte Walker, Bruce Pritchard, Kelly Atkinson and Cynthia Hernandez. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag were both led by Cub Scout Pack 153. The Invocation was given by Pat Munoz, Pastor to Hispanics at First Baptist Church of Belton. 1. Call to order. Mayor Pro Tem Craig Pearson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. He announced that Mayor Grayson was attending a Grandparents’ Program at her grandson’s school. He also announced that Councilmember Leigh was participating in the meeting via videoconference from Chicago, Illinois. He verified with Mr. Leigh that the meeting could continue without him if there were technical difficulties, or if he had to leave the meeting for any reason. Mr. Leigh agreed. 2. Public Comments. There were none. 3. Proclamation: Constitution Week – September 17-23, 2018 Dorothy Wooten was present to receive the proclamation for Constitution Week on behalf of the Betty Martin Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. 4. Consider the minutes of the August 28, 2018, City Council Meeting. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes and a second by Councilmember Carpenter, the minutes were unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0. 7. Receive a presentation on the FY2019-2023 Strategic Plan and invite public input. City Manager Sam Listi gave a presentation on the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan (see Exhibit “A”). Mr. Listi stated the Strategic Plan will be considered for adoption at the September 18th Special Called City Council meeting in conjunction with budget adoption. Councilmember Holmes asked how long Lake to Lake Road has been on the Strategic Plan. Mr. Listi responded that it has been on the Thoroughfare Plan since 2001, and it has been on the Strategic Plan ever since it was identified. Mr. Pearson added that the City has been working with the Corps of Engineers that entire time as well. Belton City Council Meeting September 11, 2018 – Page 2 Councilmember Holmes asked if there had been a “lull” in the project, with the Corps saying that they were not interested in opening up their property to the City. Mr. Listi said that the Corps has been supportive of the project since the very beginning. About ten years ago, the Council had the option to lease Lakeview Park, but chose not to do so. During TxDOT’s environmental assessment of the project in 2013- 2014, the Corps indicated support for the project. They essentially said to come back to them when the City had all of the right-of-way in the City limits, and now that time has come, and discussions with the Corps have resumed. Councilmember Holmes asked the width of the easement. Mr. Listi said that it varies from 150’ to 200’. Mr. Holmes asked if there was a conceptually similar street in the City of Belton. Mr. Listi said he could not identify one, but with the potential for phased construction, he said Dunn’s Canyon or Chisholm Trail Parkway would be similar with the two lanes, sidewalk and hike/bike trails. Something similar might be constructed initially. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson called for public input. John Manuel, 2930 Presidio Circle: Mr. Manuel explained that a group of Belton residents has formed Homeowners Opposed to Lake to Lake Road (HOLLR). The group has been circulating a petition which has received 277 signatures in two weeks. He said that the Strategic Plan outcomes do not align with the Lake to Lake Road outcomes, and are contrary to the desired future of Belton. He gave five areas where the outcomes don’t line up: 1. Belton’s governance is fair, transparent and fiscally responsible. There has been no opposition to the Lake to Lake Road voiced in the last eight years of the Strategic Plan public comments. He asked if the City has done its due diligence in making the public aware of the plan. 2. Belton is safe and family friendly. Mr. Manuel said the Lake to Lake Road is a four-lane divided highway. He added that many children walk or ride their bikes to school and will face increased risk. 3. Belton has an outstanding quality of life for its citizens. Mr. Manuel said the Lake to Lake Road may have made sense 20 years ago when the area was open ranch land. However, City planners need to reevaluate the plan from the home owner’s perspective. He said, “This will not increase, but decrease the quality of life for thousands of Belton residents.” 4. Belton is a fully connected community with active and engaged citizens. Mr. Manuel said this road will not connect the neighborhoods, but will actually divide the neighborhoods. He suggested other possible courses for the Lake to Lake Road. 5. Belton has dynamic recreational opportunities and natural beauty. Mr. Manuel said that construction of Lake to Lake Road would require the removal of hundreds of majestic mature live oak trees. Belton’s trees and natural areas make it distinct from other communities. Construction of the road will tarnish the aesthetic appeal. He would rather see the area turned into community parkland. Belton City Council Meeting September 11, 2018 – Page 3 He asked the City Council to vote no or abstain from voting to approve the Strategic Plan. He invited them to walk through the neighborhoods and revisit the Comprehensive Plan and the Strategic Plan. He also asked for Council to consider holding a Special City Council meeting exclusively on the Lake to Lake Road project. Cathy Sage, 3204 Spring Canyon Road: Mrs. Sage said that she and her husband built their house in 2005 and have watched Dawson Ranch grow into a desirable neighborhood. They recently found out about the Lake to Lake Road project, and do not believe that it is a good idea for a main thoroughfare to be built through an established neighborhood. She asked if there was a wreck on IH-35, would traffic be rerouted through the neighborhood. She said not only will the road bring increased traffic and increased noise, it will be a potential threat to personal safety and invite crime to the area. It will also impact the environment. Mrs. Sage said that she and her neighbors made an investment in good faith without prior knowledge of this project. She believes that the City of Belton owes a fiduciary responsibility to the taxpaying citizens, and should proceed in a manner that insures the “Do No Harm” principle is applied to all affected neighborhoods. She ended by saying that if the Belton Dam is not widened, then there will be a bottleneck where this proposed four- lane road narrows to two lanes at the dam. Regina Spence, 2973 Mystic Mountain Lane: Mrs. Spence said her house will back up to the Lake to Lake Road. She said she was never told about the road, but had been told that it was open space owned by the City. She said her husband is disabled, and the noise will not be good for him. She is opposed to the road. Scott Daniel, 3206 Wildcatter Drive: Mr. Daniel read some of the comments that have been left by people signing the petition. Mr. Daniel said that there are 278 signers and 92 comments left by those signing the petition. He said that he has spoken to several people in the neighborhood, and no one wants this road. He said that when Mr. Listi presented to the HOA recently, he repeatedly said that he worked with developers and builders, but he never once mentioned working with a homeowner. He asked that the City abandon this project. Jon Stroker, 2512 Red Valley Drive: Mr. Stroker said that most of what he wanted to say has been said. He added that he is from Orlando, and he moved to Belton because it was away from the noise and traffic, and it was a place that provided community. He said he loves the neighborhood, and spent a little more than he wanted on a house in Belton in order to make a life in a neighborhood he could be proud of. He said he wanted to stand up for property owners whose houses will back up to the proposed road. He added that he didn’t want Belton to end up like a town he used to live in. He said he knows it is hard to look into the future and plan for things that are needed, and he appreciates the Council for that. However, he said the best time to adjust the plan regarding Lake to Lake Road is now. Cindy Black, 2962 Mystic Mountain Lane: Ms. Black said that originally she was in favor of the road in the hopes that it will relieve some of the traffic on the road she lives on. However, she recently found out that a bridge will be constructed over Belton City Council Meeting September 11, 2018 – Page 4 Sparta Road, and she is against the plan because of that. She said the current plan is like putting Adams Avenue (Temple) in the middle of their neighborhood. She recommended that another agency other than TxDOT be allowed to do the environmental assessment since they have a conflict of interest being the agency constructing the road. She mentioned the road will not be at grade in several areas, and the road will impact safety because of the potential 40 mph speed limit. Ms. Black said the road makes no logical sense and asked that the real reason for the road be revealed. Janice and John Mayfield, 2217 Red Rock Drive: Mrs. Mayfield said that she and her husband moved to Belton 12.5 years ago, and they spoke against the Lake to Lake Road at a Council meeting 12 years ago. She said many houses have been added to the neighborhood since that time. She said the road is not needed, and suggested other ways to alleviate traffic in the area. Mr. Mayfield said approximately 11 years ago, he formally challenged this road in writing with the Highway Department, and he only got “double talk” from them. He said that approximately 6-7 years ago, he appeared before the City Council, and he also wrote each Councilmember and the City Manager, and all he received from the City Manager was “double talk.” Mayor Pro Tem Pearson thanked everyone for coming to the Council meeting to express their thoughts. He said the Council would take the comments into consideration as they continue their deliberations on the Strategic Plan. He encouraged the audience to get further involved in City government by completing an application to serve on a Board or Commission. No action was required of the Council on this item. 6. Conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2018 Property Tax Rate used for the FY 2019 Annual Budget. Director of Finance Brandon Bozon provided a brief overview of the tax roll, historical tax data, tax rate options, and a comparison of tax rates. He said that the Council must hold the second of the required public hearings. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson opened the public hearing. There was no one wishing to speak on this item, so the public hearing was closed. No action was required of the Council on this item. 7. Conduct a public hearing for the City of Belton Budget for fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019. Finance Director Brandon Bozon gave a brief overview of the proposed budget, to include a summary of all funds and revenues/expenditures. Mr. Bozon indicated the FY2019 budget is built upon the current tax rate of $0.6598, and reviewed historical budget growth information. Belton City Council Meeting September 11, 2018 – Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem Pearson opened the public hearing. Seeing no one wishing to speak, he closed the public hearing. Councilmember Holmes explained to the audience that the Council’s silence was due to the many hours of presentations and deliberations on the budget prior to this meeting. Regina Spence, 2973 Mystic Mountain Lane: Ms. Spence thanked Council- member Holmes for explaining why there was no dialogue on the budget. No action was required of the Council on this item. 8. Consider setting the date, time and place of the meeting at which the FY 2019 budget will be voted on. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson announced the budget adoption is scheduled for the Special Called City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., at the Harris Community Center. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember Carpenter, the Council unanimously set the date, time and place of the meeting as announced upon a vote of 6-0. 9. Announce the date, time and place of the meeting at which the tax rate will be voted on. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson announced that the proposed FY2019 ad valorem tax rate will be voted on at the Special Called City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. on September 18, 2018, at the Harris Community Center. 10. Consider an ordinance amending the City of Belton Fee and Rate Schedule. City Clerk Amy Casey briefly summarized proposed changes to the Fee and Rate Schedule proposed for FY2019. She explained that the only change since the last meeting was the removal of the refused credit card fee as requested by Councilmember Holmes. Councilmember Holmes said that he did not want to increase the Drainage Fee by $1.00 per unit if the City did not have a plan for those funds immediately since the existing fund balance is in excess of the required minimum. Mayor Pro Tem Pearson said that there is a plan, and the increase is needed in accordance with the plan. Mr. Holmes said the fund balance is sufficient to cover the costs for FY2019. Director of Finance Brandon Bozon said with the proposed increase to the drainage fee, the City is not spending down the fund balance. He said the fund balance serves as a cushion should a project go awry. Mr. Holmes proposed to not increase the fee and spend down the fund balance. Belton City Council Meeting September 11, 2018 – Page 6 Councilmember Leigh said in future years, there are several large projects that need to be funded. He added that the fund balance is a policy discussion. That discussion should be decoupled from “what’s a valid minimum fund balance” and “what are valid projects for the Drainage Fund.” Those should be two distinct conversations. Mr. Holmes said that if the fee needs to be increased next year, then he is open to that. However, he thinks that this year, the City should give the taxpayers a little relief by not increasing the fee. Councilmember O’Banion asked, “If we don’t add that dollar today, is that going to affect any projects next year?” Mr. Bozon said it just depends on the Mesquite Road or Liberty Hill bids. He said the Council could do one of two things: Spend down the fund balance as is being proposed by Council- member Holmes, or opt for the balanced budget. City Manager Listi said that the Drainage Fee will need to be increased to address drainage issues citywide at some point. He added that fund balance could be used in the short term. Councilmember O’Banion said that if funds are needed for projects, then those projects should be budgeted. Councilmember Leigh suggested Council split the difference in what is proposed and increase by $0.50 instead of $1.00 per unit. Councilmember Holmes said that makes sense to him. Councilmember Holmes made a motion to approve the proposed changes to the Fee and Rate Schedule with the Drainage Fee being increased by $0.50 per unit instead of the $1.00 per unit that was proposed. Councilmember O’Banion seconded the motion, and the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved 6-0. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE ESTABLISHING RATES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN ITEMS, SERVICES AND PERMITS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS. 11. Consider a preliminary plat of Royal Heights Addition, Replat No. One, comprising 6.293 acres, located on the northwest side of Loop 121, west of its intersection with FM 436. Director of Planning Cheryl Maxwell explained that this plat was presented to the City Council at the August 28th Council meeting and was tabled to allow Staff time to ensure questions regarding parking were addressed. The zoning that was approved for this property in November 2017 included a Development Concept Plan and a Graphical Concept Plan. Both of these plans show four Green Space areas with a total of 28 off-street parking spaces. The Preliminary Plat and the Overall Layout have been provided as part of this plat review, and both show the same four Green Space areas. Belton City Council Meeting September 11, 2018- Page 7 Mrs. Maxwell said that a subdivision plat reflects the legal lots which will be privately sold/owned, as well as the public streets and drainage easements, that will be owned and maintained by the City after construction by the developer, and common area tracts that will be owned/maintained by the HOA after construction by the developer. Parking spaces are not shown on plats, but the 28 spaces are shown on the Overall Layout as identified below: Tract 1: 4 parking spaces Tract 2: 7 parking spaces Tract 3: 11 parking spaces Tract 4: 6 parking spaces Total: 28 parking spaces Maxwell further stated that the Proposed Preliminary Plat and Overall Layout are consistent with the two Concept Plans that were approved with the PD zoning. She said that these 28 spaces are provided in addition to the parking requirement for each lot. Each unit will meet the parking requirement by providing a minimum of two parking spaces onsite with the garage and driveway, and the applicant has indicated there will be a mix of one and two car garages. Units with a one car garage will provide two parking spaces onsite - one space in the garage, and one in the driveway. Units with a two car garage will provide four parking spaces on site - two spaces in the garage and two in the driveway. The additional 28 spaces are intended for guests and visitors. Mrs. Maxwell said Staff has confirmed the proposed plat is consistent with the approved PD zoning and related approved plans, and she recommended approval. Councilmember Kirkley said that the issues from the previous meeting dealt with parking , and he feels that those questions have been answered. Councilmember O'Banion said he wasn't sure where in the process it should be noted about the requirement for 2-4 parking spaces per unit. He said he assumed it would be a condition of the Planned Development zoning. Upon a motion by Councilmember Holmes, and a second by Councilmember O'Banion, item 11 was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0. There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tern Pearson adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. ATTEST: Am&M~~&;,  FY 2019-2023 EXHIBIT "A" Strategic Plan Update City Council Meeting September 11, 2018  Summary • Belton’s Strategic Plan has been updated for the next five years. • Plan reflects achievements in 2018, and will guide the Community into the future, maintaining the existing six (6) Goal categories: • Governance • Economic Development • Public Safety • Connectivity • Quality of Life • Parks/Natural Beauty • Belton’s Strategic Plan remains substantial, yet realistic in scope. • A Scorecard reviews twenty-three (23) Goals for FY 2018, and indicates status: 1. Completed in FY2018, Multi-Year Goal; 2. Underway in FY2018, Extended to FY2019; 3. Deferred in FY2018, Extended to FY2019; and 4. Deferred in FY 2018. • 19 Goals presented for FY 2019  Priority 1 Goal Scorecard: FY 2018 Goal Category Strategic Plan Goal Funding Coordinator Status a Dir. of Implement Balanced Tax/Fee Schedules Staff Resources 1 Finance b Implement Growth Mgmt. Strategy Staff Resources City 1 $10,000 Manager c Implement Comprehensive Plan and Update Director of 1 Governance Staff Resources 1 Development Policies Planning d Develop Analysis to Determine Whether to Renew, Dir. of TBD 2 Expand, or Replace the TIRZ Finance e Complete Comprehensive Analysis on Dog Ridge Water Staff Resources City 1 Supply Corporation $6,750 Manager a Complete PD Building Expansion/ Renovation $116,384 Police Chief 1 b Implement Police Dept. and Fire Dept. Strategic Plan Police/Fire Staff Resources 2 Updates Chiefs 2 Public Safety c Prepare Fire Dept. Assessment on Station Locations/Response Times/Future Needs TBD Fire Chief 2 d Plan for loss in FD EMS Revenue and Service Area $450,000 Fire Chief 2 Adjustment a City Mgr./Dir. Develop 2018 CIP Process and Plan Staff Resources 4 of Finance b Implement Street Infrastructure Plan (Annual Director of $665,000 1 Quality of Maintenance) PW 3 Life c Analyze Need for Expanded Library Services Staff Resources Dir. of 2 $10,000 Library Srvcs d Develop Other Infrastr. Priorities/ Funding Plan for Director of Staff Resources 1 Water/Sewer/ Drainage Needs PW  Priority 1 Goal Scorecard: FY 2018 (Continued) Goal Category Strategic Plan Goal Funding Coordinator Status a Develop/Implement Downtown Revitalization Plan $350,000 Director of PW 2 (East Street) b Plan/Implement S. IH 35 Sewer and IH 35 Water $2,800,000 Director of PW 2 Projects Economic c Continue Coordination Between City/ BEDC to City Mgr./ 4 Maximize Project Success TBD 1 Development BEDC Exec Dir d Complete Hotel/Conference Center Assessment Retail Dev. TBD 2 Coordinator e Retail Dev. Enhance Retail Development Strategy $26,000 2 Coordinator a Expand Linkages Provided by Comprehensive Trail Director of TBD 2 System Parks/Rec. 5 Connectivity b Continue Planning for Lake to Lake Road Project TBD City Manager 2 c Staff Resources Facilitate Cable/Fiber Service Expansion Dir. of Planning 1 TBD a Implement Updated P&R Master Plan & Explore Director of Additional Park Enhancements TBD 1 Parks & Rec. b Design Chisholm Hike/Bike Trail, from University Drive Parks/Natura $496,172 Director of PW 2 6 North, West to Sparta l Beauty c Submit TxDOT Grant for IH 35 Trail Connecting $358,114 (Match) Grants Coord North/South Belton $1,883,095 1 Dir. of PW (Grant)  City of Belton, Texas Strategic Plan FY 2019 Year 1: Three Year Action Plan Priority 1 Goals: FY 2019 Goal Categories Goals a) Implement Balanced Tax/Fee Schedules b) Address TIRZ Boundary/Strategic Funding Objectives c) Implement Comprehensive Plan Elements and Initiate 1. Governance Sunset Review of Design Standards, Requirements d) Work with State/Federal Legislators on Local Priorities a) Identify Strategic Needs of the Police Department b) Implement Changes in EMS Service (eliminating outside city 2. Public Safety runs) and Identify Strategic Needs of the Fire Department a) Implement Annual Street Maintenance Program b) Implement Miscellaneous Infrastructure Enhancements - 3. Quality of Life Water, Sewer, Drainage c) Conduct Library User Survey and Determine Next Steps  City of Belton, Texas Strategic Plan FY 2019 Year 1: Three Year Action Plan Priority 1 Goals: FY 2019 (Continued) Goal Categories Goals a) Implement Downtown Redevelopment Plan b) Build S. IH 35 Sewer and Water Infrastructure 4. Economic c) Coordinate City/BEDC Efforts to Enhance Economic Development Development d) Facilitate Retail, Tourism Strategies a) Construct Hike/Bike Trail from University Drive, north and west, to Sparta b) Design S. IH 35 Hike/Bike Trail from Park & Ride, 5. Connectivity south to FM 436 (Holland Road) c) Coordinate Repair/Replacement of Central Avenue Bridge in Yettie Polk Park d) Continue Planning for Lake to Lake Road a) Implement Parks and Recreation Master Plan 6. Parks / Natural Beauty b) Design/Construct Phased Improvements in Heritage Park Revised or New Goals for FY 2019 Governance 1b: Address Tax Increment Investment Zone (TIRZ) Boundary/Strategic Funding Objectives 1c: Implement Comprehensive Plan Elements and Initiate Sunset Review of Design Standards, Requirements 1d: Work with State/Federal Legislators on Local Priorities Public Safety 2a: Identify Strategic Needs of the Police Department 2b: Implement Changes in EMS Service (eliminating outside city runs for emergency service) and Identify Strategic Needs of the Fire Department Revised or New Goals for FY 2019 Quality of Life 3b: Implement Miscellaneous Infrastructure Enhancements - Water, Sewer, Drainage 3c: Conduct Library User Survey and Determine Next Steps Economic Development 4b: Build S. IH 35 Sewer and Water Infrastructure 4d: Facilitate Retail, Tourism Strategies Revised or New Goals for FY 2019 Connectivity 5a: Construct Hike/Bike Trail from University Drive, north and west, to Sparta 5B: Design S. IH 35 Hike/Bike Trail from Park & Ride, south to FM 436 (Holland Road) 5C: Coordinate Repair/Replacement of Central Avenue Bridge in Yettie Polk Park 5D: Continue Planning for Lake to Lake Road Revised or New Goals for FY 2019 Parks & Natural Beauty 6b: Design/Construct Phased Improvements in Heritage Park – streets, utilities, park enhancements  City of Belton, Texas Strategic Plan FY 2019 Year 2: Three Year Action Plan Priority 1 Goals: FY 2020 Goal Categories Goals a) Conduct Comprehensive Strategic Plan Update (2020) b) Implement Balanced Tax/Fee Schedules c) Implement Comprehensive Plan d) Address TIRZ Boundary, Strategic Funding Objectives 1. Governance e) Complete Sunset Review of Design Standards f) Initiate Water Rate Study g) Evaluate Employee Compensation Plan h) Evaluate Three Creeks Annexation - 2020 earliest opportunity a) Address Strategic Needs for Police Department 2. Public Safety b) Address Strategic Needs for Fire Department a) Implement Annual Street Maintenance/Reconstruction Program 3. Quality of Life b) Schedule Other Infrastructure Priorities for Water, Sewer, and Drainage c) Plan for Library Services and Implement a) Implement Downtown Redevelopment Plan b) Complete IH 35 Sewer/Water Infrastructure 4. Economic Development c) Coordinate City/BEDC efforts d) Update Retail, Tourism Strategies a) Complete Hike/Bike Trail Extension from University Drive, north and west, to Sparta Road 5. Connectivity b) Construct S. IH 35 Hike/Bike Trail from Park & Ride, south to FM 436 c) Repair/Replace Central Avenue Bridge in Yettie Polk Park d) Continue Planning for Lake to Lake Road 6. Parks / Natural Beauty a) Implement Parks and Recreation Master Plan b) Continue Enhancements to Heritage Park  City of Belton, Texas Strategic Plan FY 2019 Year 3: Three Year Action Plan Priority 1 Goals: FY 2021 Goal Categories Goals a) Implement Balanced Tax/Fee Schedules b) Update Comprehensive Plan at 5 Year Anniversary 1. Governance c) Reach Consensus on TIRZ Policy Direction d) Evaluate Belton’s Long-Term Future Water Rights for Sufficiency a) Analyze PD Facility Needs and Municipal Court b) Analyze Fire Department Facility Needs 2. Public Safety c) Evaluate Options for Providing Fire Sprinkler Protection Downtown a) Continue Annual Street Maintenance/Reconstruction Program 3. Quality of Life b) Continue Infrastructure Priorities for Water, Sewer, Drainage a) Keep Downtown Belton Vital b) Develop IH 35, IH 14 Corridors c) Establish Façade Grants for 6th Avenue Properties 4. Economic Development d) Develop Rockwool Land e) Implement Retail and Tourism Strategies a) Complete Trail Projects – University to Sparta and S. IH 35 b) Participate in Regional (KTMPO) Planning for Transportation and Hike/Bike Needs 5. Connectivity c) Repair/Replace Central Avenue Bridge east of IH 35 in Shirttail Bend d) Continue Planning for Lake to Lake Road e) Coordinate Loop 121 Construction with TxDOT a) Update Parks/Recreation Master Plan at 5 Year Anniversary 6. Parks / Natural Beauty b) Continue Enhancements to Heritage Park c) Develop Plans for Standpipe Park  City of Belton, Texas Strategic Plan FY 2019 Year 4: Three Year Action Plan Priority 1 Goals: FY 2022 Goal Categories Goals a) Implement Comprehensive Strategic Plan Update b) Complete Comprehensive Plan Update 1. Governance c) Finalize Process for TIRZ Plan Adjustments (Expires in 2024) d) Implement Balanced Tax/Fee Schedule a) Update Police Department Strategic Plan b) Update Fire Department Strategic Plan 2. Public Safety c) Address City Court Facility Needs a) Continue Annual Street Maint./Reconstruction Program b) Continue Infrastructure Priorities for Water, Sewer, Drainage 3. Quality of Life c) Investigate Aesthetic Corridor Enhancements on So. Main St. a) Continue Downtown Infrastructure Investments b) Implement Improvements to 6th Avenue 4. Economic Development c) Continue Development of BEDC Properties d) Continue Development of IH 35, IH 14 Corridors a) Continue Hike/Bike Trail Extensions b) Coordinate Loop 121 Construction with TxDOT 5. Connectivity c) Coordinate FM 93 Enhancements with TxDOT d) Continue Lake to Lake Road Planning a) Complete Enhancements to Heritage Park 6. Parks / Natural Beauty b) Construct Standpipe Park  City of Belton, Texas Strategic Plan FY 2019 Year 5: Three Year Action Plan Priority 1 Goals: FY 2023 Goal Categories Goals a) Implement Updated Strategic Plan b) Implement Updated Comprehensive Plan c) Implement Plan for TIRZ Adjustments (expires in 2024) 1. Governance d) Implement Balanced Tax/Fee Schedule e) Begin Process to Conduct Charter Review (required in 2025) a) Implement updated Police Department Strategic Plan 2. Public Safety b) Implement updated Fire Department Strategic Plan a) Continue Annual Street Maint./Reconstruction Program b) Continue Infrastructure Priorities for Water, Sewer, Drainage 3. Quality of Life c) Implement Improvements to S. Main Street a) Continue Downtown Enhancements 4. Economic Development b) Continue Development of BEDC Properties c) Continue development of IH 35, IH 14 Corridors a) Continue Hike/Bike Trail Extensions b) Coordinate Loop 121 Construction with TxDOT 5. Connectivity c) Coordinate FM 93 Enhancements with TxDOT d) Begin Phased Construction of Lake to Lake Road a) Implement Updated Parks Plan 6. Parks / Natural Beauty b) Enhance Nolan Creek Recreational Improvements  City of Belton Strategic Plan Goal Action Plan FY 2019 Goal Category: Connectivity Goal 5d: Continue Planning for Lake to Lake Road Project Applicable Outcome Belton is a fully connected community with active and engaged citizens Statement(s): Project Year: FY 2019 Team Leader: Assisted By: City Manager Directors of Public Works, Planning, and Finance Outcome • ROW is secured for Lake to Lake Road project from IH 14 (US 190) to FM 439 Description(s): • Subdivisions of property within preferred alignment monitored to avoid blocked corridor • Analysis is completed by USACE leading to ROW across Corps park at FM 439 Performance • Process for next steps in ROW acquisition outlined and plan for achievement determined Indicator(s): • City and Bell County allocate multi-year funding for ROW acquisition • Phased construction funding, minimum five to ten years out Challenges/Barriers: • Private property owner’s concerns about project impacts • Project cost and complexity • Portion of alignment outside City limits, requiring County partnership • Corps of Engineers’ Review Partners: • Bell County • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • TxDOT • US Congress • KTMPO • CTCOG Timeline for Implementation Expected Completion Date FY 2019 – 2030 FY 2030 Earliest construction FY 2023 Cost Funding Source(s) Future ROW Costs: TBD City of Belton, Bell County, TxDOT, Project Cost Estimate: $49.7M KTMPO, Private Developers  FY 2019-2023 Strategic Plan Adoption • The Strategic Plan Update has been on City website for public review and comment since August 28th • We invite public comments at today’s City Council meeting. • At the September 18th Council meeting, we will recommend adoption of an ordinance approving the Strategic Plan Update for FY 2019-2023 to guide the City during the next five years.  City of Belton Strategic Plan Goal Action Plan FY 2019 Goal Category: Connectivity Goal 5d: Continue Planning for Lake to Lake Road Project Applicable Outcome Belton is a fully connected community with active and engaged citizens Statement(s): Project Year: FY 2019 EXHIBIT Team Leader: Assisted By: City Manager Directors of Public Works, Planning, and Finance 9 Outcome • ROW is secured for Lake to Lake Road project from IH 14 (US 190) to FM 439 Description(s): • Subdivisions of property within preferred alignment monitored to avoid blocked corridor • Analysis is completed by USACE leading to ROW across Corps park at FM 439 Performance • Process for next steps in ROW acquisition outlined and plan for achievement determined Proposed Indicator(s): • City and Bell County allocate multi-year funding for ROW acquisition Goal 5d • Phased construction funding, minimum five to ten years out Challenges/Barriers: • Private property owner’s concerns about project impacts • Project cost and complexity FY 2019-23 • Portion of alignment outside City limits, requiring County partnership • Corps of Engineers’ Review Strategic Partners: • Bell County • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • TxDOT • US Congress • KTMPO • CTCOG Timeline for Implementation Expected Completion Date Plan FY 2019 – 2030 FY 2030 Earliest construction FY 2023 Cost Funding Source(s) Future ROW Costs: TBD City of Belton, Bell County, TxDOT, Project Cost Estimate: $49.7M KTMPO, Private Developers  EXHIBIT What was once a conceptual 4 alignment on these street Plans has become much more real with Project Project street ROW dedications, which is  land conveyed to the City, as Corridor development has occurred. This process has allowed us to “PLAN” for the future Project 2015 with developers of adjacent new subdivisions, as they have Thoroughfare emerged and been approved by the P&ZC/City Council. Plan Acquisition of Street ROW has been underway by City since 1999, as plats have been approved in the city limits, principally between EXHIBIT Sparta and FM 439 on the north, 5 and near IH 14 (US 190) on the south, across multiple subdivisions. These include: Project ROW • Red Rock (2001) Secured • Smith/Dawson Ranch 1999-Present (2004) • Dawson Ridge (2014) • Highland Estates/Mystic Mountain (2014) • Cameron Hills (2016) • Chisholm Trail West (2016)  Project Corridor EXHIBIT FM 439 to IH 14 7 (US 190)  150-200’ ROW EXHIBIT 8 ULTIMATE STREET CROSS SECTION Phased Project Construction: If built in 5-10 years, given Belton’s typical phased construction approach, what is likely is a 2-lane road – one half of street - not final street section (similar to Chisholm Trail Parkway). Only when needed, would a four-lane street, with a median, trail and sidewalks, be built.