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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 01.26.2016 Workshop Notice of Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas January 26, 2016 The Georgetown City Council will meet on January 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Council Chambers, 101 E. 7th St., Georgetown, Texas The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 113 East 8th Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Policy Development/Review Workshop - A Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Overview of the City’s Debt Program, including current outstanding and proposed debt obligations -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager B Presentation of Texas State University's Citizen Survey -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager and Keith Hutchinson, Public Communications Manager C Presentation and discussion of a Scope of Work and Interlocal Agreement with Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the Williams Drive Study -- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst, Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator, Sofia Nelson, Planning Director and Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities D Discussion regarding Airport Educational Materials -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities Executive Session In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular session. E Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items - Hoskins Brown Update Sec. 551.072: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (1) Consideration and possible action to approve the appraised value for the acquisition of 1.453 acres of real property in fee simple for right of way and 0.63 acres of permanent utility easement to be acquired from Georgetown Independent School District in connection with the Rivery Blvd. Extension Project and to authorize an initial offer to be extended to the landowner based thereon. – Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities (2) Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of real property and/or easements, the payment of relocation benefits, and the subsequent payment of actual moving expenses in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Page 1 of 127 Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, in connection with the Rivery Blvd. Extension Project – Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities a) Parcel 4, Castleberry, 305 Shannon Ln b) Parcel 19, Rose, 1525 Park Ln c) Parcel 20, Chapman, 1523 Park Ln. (3) Deliberation concerning the acquisition of real property located at 307 Shannon Ln (Parcel 2) from Leslie David Romo and Sue Lynn Cole Romo in connection with the Rivery Blvd. Extension Project – Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters - City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal - City attorney recruitment Adjournment Certificate of Posting I, Shelley Nowling, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2016, at __________, and remained so posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. __________________________________ Shelley Nowling, City Secretary Page 2 of 127 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Agenda January 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF): Overview of the City’s Debt Program, including current outstanding and proposed debt obligations -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager ITEM SUMMARY: Each year in preparation for the annual bond issuance process, staff prepares an overview of the City’s current outstanding debt obligations, as well as, a preview of the upcoming bond issue that the Council will consider in April 2016. This presentation provides a background on the City’s debt management program, as well as, debt benchmark and comparison indicators. This annual presentation is also a requirement of the City’s Fiscal and Budgetary Policy. This overview will include Revenue Bonds related to the City’s utilities, as well as, both self-supporting and taxable general debt obligations. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Financial Impact of proposed bond issues included in the presentation SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 2016 Debt Overview Presentation Page 3 of 127 1 City of Georgetown 2016 Debt Overview City Council Meeting January 26, 2016 Agenda • Debt Policy considerations (fiscal and budgetary policy) • Types of Debt utilized by the City per policy • Current bond ratings • Existing Debt, Statistics and Trends • Budgeted/Proposed Debt • Long Range Debt Planning Page 4 of 127 2 Fiscal and Budgetary Policy – Debt Section introduction •The City of Georgetown recognizes the primary purpose of capital facilities is to provide services to the community. Using debt financing to meet the capital needs of the community must be evaluated according to efficiency and equity. Efficiency must be evaluated to determine the highest rate of return for a given investment of resources. Equity is resolved by determining who should pay for the cost of capital improvements. In meeting demand for additional services, the City will strive to balance the needs between debt financing and “pay as you go” methods. The City realizes that failure to meet the demands of growth may inhibit its continued economic viability, but also realizes that too much debt may have detrimental effects on the City’s long-range financial condition. •The City will issue debt only for the purpose of acquiring or constructing capital assets for the general benefit of its citizens and to allow it to fulfill its various purposes as a city. •A Debt Condition Update report will be provided annually. Policy - Why issue City debt? Population Growth Demands Stretches “pay as you go” resources – Impacts continued economic viability Page 5 of 127 3 Policy - Cost / Benefit of Debt Funding • Long-term debt funding considered for capital improvements when: – Useful life of asset exceeds any debt repayment – Future citizens are benefited • Maintains stability of City’s tax rate – Shorter term debt provides consistency for funding and replacement • Prepares for growth and future citizens help pay for the cost of the impact of growth Policy - Debt Type –General Obligation • Backed by City’s ability to “tax” for repayment of debt – Results in lower interest rates • General Obligation Bonds – Repaid through property taxes – Approved thru referendum by voters – Usually used for “large” or controversial items & projects • Significant impact to the tax payers • Usually amortized over 20 years Page 6 of 127 4 Policy - Debt Type -Certificates of Obligation • Allowed by Texas State Law and City policy – Considered for non-discretionary or routine items • Examples –fire stations, road improvements – Public Notice required • Generally considered “Tax Supported” • Majority - 20 year bonds – Maturities match life of asset • City issues self-supporting CO debt – City saves on interest cost by issuing CO debt rather than revenue bonds –Repaid through fees or rates Policy - Other Types Tax Supported Debt • Limited Tax Notes – Previously used when market conditions are not favorable or as “bridge” financing – Doesn’t require “notice of intent” • Planned for Rivery Summit Project • Certificates of Participation – Usually 3 year notes – Typically used to fund equipment Page 7 of 127 5 Policy -Debt Type-Revenue Bonds • Funds the City’s utility infrastructure – Issued on Electric/Water/Wastewater system • Currently 20 year bonds – level debt service – Repaid through system revenue • “Coverage” required – Number of times debt service can be divided into net operating revenues (before capital) • 1.35 times - bond covenants • 1.5 times - City Fiscal & Budgetary Policy Roles in City Debt Issuance • Council – sets policy and authorizes all debt issues • Financial Advisor – Provide technical expertise through debt issuance – Advocates for city • Bond Counsel – Legal documents and Attorney General review • Bond Rating Agencies – Independent review of city/region financial conditions – Determines “credit worthiness” for potential bond holders Page 8 of 127 6 Impacts of Bond Ratings • Rating Agencies review financial and management conditions • Determine City’s “Credit Worthiness” • Impacts interest rates and cost of debt • City’s Current Bond Rating: –Standard & Poor’s – reviewed annually –AA+ General Obligation –AA Revenue –Moody’s –A2 General Obligation & Revenue – Current Bond Rating Report • Positive Outlook – Economic conditions – Financial strength – Leadership/Management • “Concerns” – Overlapping Debt – Growth – impact of debt issued for growth related infrastructure – Authorized but unissued debt Page 9 of 127 7 City’s Current Debt Outstanding GO/CO Debt Outstanding – December 31, 2015 $116,265,260 - Tax Supported Includes GO Referendums: • $14,570,000– 2004 Authorization –All issued • $29,335,000– 2008 Authorization • $25,950,000 authorized not issued - Roads • $26,215,000 authorized not issued – Parks • $29,500,000 – 2011 Authorization –All issued •$10,000,000 – 2015 Authorization •$95M authorized not issued Page 10 of 127 8 General Government Tax Supported Debt GO/CO Debt Payments Page 11 of 127 9 General Debt Capacity • Allowable Levy - $1.50 per $100 valuation • Current levy - $0.22684 • Percentage of Allowable used – 15.12% Self- Supporting GO/CO Debt Outstanding As of December 31, 2015: •$24,729,660- Self-supporting – $12,015,488 - GTEC – $4,910,577 – Stormwater Drainage – $1,333,595 – Airport – $6,470,000 – Rivery TIRZ Page 12 of 127 10 CO/GO Debt – YE Historical Self-supported includes GTEC Fiscal Year Tax Supported Self-Supported 2005/06 $37,583,855 $21,111,145 2006/07 $52,326,112 $21,068,888 2007/08 $54,293,528 $20,661,472 2008/09 $57,097,773 $25,692,525 2009/10 $68,987,618 $26,217,382 2010/11 $74,674,860 $25,135,140 2011/12 $97,392,121 $19,457,875 2012/13 $102,337,359 $17,892,426 2013/14 $103,056,309 $16,760,348 2014/15 $104,480,260 $24,729,660 GO/CO Debt – Breakdown by Type Page 13 of 127 11 Revenue Bonds • Outstanding balances as of December 31, 2015: –$30,279,446 - Electric Fund –$47,800,641 - Water Services Fund (W/WW) Revenue Debt - YE Historical Fiscal Year Water Electric Services Services 2005/06 $28,076,208 $17,808,792 2006/07 $27,268,155 $23,801,845 2007/08 $32,655,050 $24,624,950 2008/09 $30,359,178 $23,280,822 2009/10 $37,977,843 $24,882,157 2010/11 $35,511,352 $23,218,648 2011/12 $32,467,189 $26,582,814 2012/13 $31,941,806 $26,473,415 2013/14 $41,875,303 $30,278,048 2014/15 $47,800,641 $30,279,446 Page 14 of 127 12 Revenue Debt - Historical City Debt Performance & Comparison Indicators Page 15 of 127 13 Total Tax-Guaranteed Debt Per Capita (Includes Self-supporting Debt) City Assets Net of Related Debt Page 16 of 127 14 Debt to Assessed Valuation Comparison Utility Revenue Bond Coverage Page 17 of 127 15 Outstanding Utility Debt per Customer Total Electric Debt Compared to Electric Assets Page 18 of 127 16 Total Water Service Debt Compared to Water Service Assets 2016 Budgeted and Proposed Debt Issues Page 19 of 127 17 2016 Budgeted Debt • General Obligation Bonds - $24.7 million – 2015 Bond Authorization (transportation)- $20M • $10M issued in November 2015 • $10M planned for April 2016 • Southwest Bypass funding – 2008 Bond Authorization (parks) - $4.7M • $1.7M issued in November 2015 (San Gabriel Park) • $3M planned for April 2016 (Phasing Garey Park) 2016 Budgeted Debt • Certificates Obligation - $4,998,000 – Austin Avenue Bridge design ($675K) – Landfill and Transfer station repairs ($210K) – Facilities and Parks ADA phasing ($392K) – Design for open space/Downtown West ($460K) –Police Vehicle Replacement ($199K)* – Fire apparatus replacements ($750K) – IT firewall and server replacement ($162K) –Facilities – Municipal Complex Remodel ($1.9M)* – Stormwater Drainage projects ($250K) *staff proposes to not include in 2016 issue Page 20 of 127 18 2016 Budgeted Debt • Revenue Bonds - $9.805 M – Electric improvements - $1.795M • SCADA and substation improvements – Water improvements - $2.462M • Western District/Pastor Pump Station – Wastewater improvements - $5.548M • Pecan Branch Interceptor • Berry Creek Interceptor 2016 Other Debt • Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation - $11,150,000 – Mays Street Extension - $10,150,000 – HWY 29 Improvements - $1,000,000 • SH29 Improvements –Haven to I35 • SH29 Bypass Page 21 of 127 19 Rivery Project •$8.13M total City debt per development agreement (proceeds) – $6,740,000 issued in Spring 2015 • Net proceeds of $6.418 – $1,712,000 to be issued – Spring 2016 • Amount issued will be slightly higher than net proceeds available for project due to issuance costs • Does not include 4A/4B Corp contributions – $750K – GTEC (cash) – $4.5 M – GEDCO • $1.5 M cash • $3 M bonds 2016 Proposed Debt • Certificates Obligation - $3,449,000 – Austin Avenue Bridge design ($675K) – Landfill and Transfer station repairs ($210K) – Facilities and Parks ADA phasing ($392K) – Design for open space/Downtown West ($460K) – Fire apparatus replacements ($750K) – IT firewall and server replacement ($162K) –EMS equipment ($550K) •Funded through fees – Stormwater Drainage projects ($250K) •Funded through fees Page 22 of 127 20 Summary – Proposed Debt for Spring 2016• General Obligation - $13M – Estimated 2016 tax rate impact - $0.0155 • Cert. of Obligation - $3.449M – – $250K Stormwater self supporting – $550K EMS self supporting – Estimated 2016 tax rate impact - $0.003 – Subtotal – $15.889M • $0.0158 – total estimate impact, based on current tax base – Reduced with continued growth and new property Summary – Proposed Debt for Spring 2016 • Utility Revenue Bonds - $9.805M – Included in current rates • GTEC - $11.15M – Paid through 4B sales tax revenues • GEDCO - $3M – for Rivery Project agreement • Rivery/TIRZ - $1.712M – Paid through Rivery TIRZ revenues Page 23 of 127 21 Parks Planning/Phasing – Garey Park Est. Fiscal Year Construction Construction Completion Option Time of Debt Amount Impact Tax Rate Impact Contract Date Contract Amt Date*18 mos 1 Spring 2016 8,500,000$ 0.013 16/17 Sept 2016 13,500,000$ March 2018 2 Spring 2016 3,000,000$ 0.0049 16/17 Fall 2016 or 3,000,000$ 0.0049 16/17 Spring 2017* 2,500,000$ 0.0036 17/18 Sept 2016 13,500,000$ March 2018 *Bond Reimb. Resolution issued before each contract is approved 3 Spring 2016 3,000,000$ 0.0049 16/17 Spring 2017* 3,000,000$ 0.0049 17/18 Sept 2016 11,000,000$ March 2018 Spring 2018* 2,500,000$ 0.0036 18/19 May 2017 2,500,000$    Dec 2018 *Bond Reimb. Resolution issued before each contract is approved 4 Spring 2016 3,000,000$ 0.0049 16/17 Spring 2017* 5,500,000$ 0.0049 17/18 Sept 2016 13,500,000$ March 2018 *Set debt schedule to "interest only" payment for first two years ‐ impact spread over three years Garey Park – Debt at 25 years 20 year debt • $8.5M issue • Annual debt svc - $580K • $3.1M interest expense 25 year debt • $8.5M issue • Annual debt svc - $520K – 11.5% decrease annually • $4.4M interest expense – 42.9% increase in total cost Page 24 of 127 22 Parks Planning/Phasing – San Gabriel Park Previously Issued Debt for design& construction ‐ 1,000,000$       5/2013 Est. Fiscal Year Construction Construction Completion Time of Debt Amount Impact Tax Rate Impact Contract Date Contract Amt Date*10 mos Phase 1 Fall 2015 ‐ debt sold 1,700,000$ 0.00028 15/16 Oct 2016 2,100,000$    Aug 2017 * $600K design contract with Rvi for Schematics of Phase 1 & 2, design of Phase 1 Phase 2 Spring 2017 1,000,000$ 0.0015 17/18 design Oct 2016  design contract $650K June 2017 Fall 17 or Spring 18 2,400,000$ 0.0033 18/19 July 2017 $2,750,000 Mar 2018 * Design for Phase 2 could start in Oct 2016, bulk of actual  cash for contruction of phase 1 not needed until Early 2017 * We could fund design of Phase 2 with funds issued in Fall 2015, and reimburse Phase 1 construction when phase 2 bonds are sold in 2017 Phase 1 cost estimate is $2.7M Phase 2 cost estimate is $3.4M Parks Funding Considerations Option 1 • Spring 16 – Garey $3M - $0.0049 • Spring 17 – Garey $3M – S.G $1M – Total $4M - $.0065 • Spring 18 – Garey $2.5M – S.G. - $2.4 – Total $4.9 - $.007 • Overall $.0184 • Option 2 • Spring 16 – Garey $3M - $0.0049 • Spring 17** – Garey $5.5M – S.G $1M – Total $6.5M •Spring 18** – S.G. - $2.4 – Total $2.4 • Overall $.0184 – With adjusted principal for first 2-3 years Page 25 of 127 23 5-10 year debt planning • Closely align 5 year CIP with property tax model – Include referendum supported debt, as outlined in contract with the voters – Include transportation, other projects • Include in Spring 2016 5 year CIP presentation Assumptions Same tax rate split – 0.22684 for I&S – 0.20716 for O&M Growth – Base growth at 5% in FY2017, 4% in the outyears. – Frozen growth at 4%. – New growth at $225 Million in FY2017, $200 Million in the outyears. – Gross AV totals $6.26 Billion in FY2017 Page 26 of 127 24 Rule of Thumb • For every $1 Million dollars of debt, $70,000 of debt service is required annually. • Frozen property tax revenue v. non-frozen property tax revenue. • One cent on the tax rate = $420,000. Project Scheduling • Road Bonds – $10 M every year. • San Gabriel – Spring 2016 = $1.7 M of new debt. $1.0 M of previous bond proceeds. – Spring 2017 = $2.0 M of new debt. • Garey Park – Spring 2016 = $3.0 M – Spring 2017 = $3.0 M – Spring 2018 = $2.5 M Page 27 of 127 25 Project Scheduling • Fleet replacement schedule • Facilities five-year CIP. • Parks masterplan. • Downtown West. Next Steps: • Council reviews debt -Feb 9, 2016 • Council authorizes SPFI to proceed with bond documents –Feb 23, 2016 – Council approves “NOTICE OF INTENT”to issue CO Debt –February 23, 2016 –“Not to Exceed” amount finalized • Offering documents finalized • Rating Agency presentation –March 20 week • April 26 - Bond Sale – Council adopts Bond Ordinances • May 17 - Bond Closing –City receives bond proceeds Page 28 of 127 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Agenda January 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Presentation of Texas State University's Citizen Survey -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager and Keith Hutchinson, Public Communications Manager ITEM SUMMARY: Presentation and discussion regarding Texas State University’s Citizen Survey FINANCIAL IMPACT: $2,500 base cost with an estimated additional cost of $2,000 for postage, printing, etc. COMMENTS: Texas State University is heading up a regional citizen survey which will measure citizen satisfaction in areas relating to quality of life, infrastructure, public safety, utilities, and parks. SUBMITTED BY: Paul Diaz, Budget Manager and Keith Hutchinson, Public Communications Manager ATTACHMENTS: Survey Project Overview Sample Survey Tx State Citizen Survey Presentation Page 29 of 127 1 Central Texas I-35 Corridor Communities Survey Center for Research, Public Policy and Training Why A Regional Community Survey? There is a critical need for a common survey instrument delivered with the same methodology and during the same time period that would generate comparative data for communities in the Central Texas I-35 Corridor Region. The purpose of collecting data is to make comparisons. There are different ways of making comparisons in the context of citizen needs and satisfaction surveys: Across service areas: Where are we doing well? How can we improve? Across years: Are we doing better compared to the past? What are our trends? Across geographic areas: How are we doing compared to others? All these questions are important because they shed light on the why there are observed differences and lead to more informed responses. However, at best, the current approach to citizen surveys only answers the first two questions. Larger cities benefit from contracting with major firms that are able to benchmark—at a significant cost—with other major cities. The Center for Research, Public Policy and Training proposes a strategy so that we can answer the third question with a low- cost solution that brings together communities in the Central Texas Region. There are three major justifications for the proposed initiative. The use of comparative data is in alignment with broader initiatives from the ICMA (e.g., ICMA Insights) and others to create meaningful and appropriate benchmarks to inform administrators as they seek to manage for quality. Decision makers will have access to information that will allow them to identify challenges satisfying residents and also direct them to seek out information and advice from communities that have found better ways to provide and deliver programs. Finally, elected officials and citizens care about how their city “stacks up” against other communities and bringing this information to the city appointed leadership and staff will help focus and align efforts. Research on the importance of citizen satisfaction surveys across jurisdictions suggests that the information provided can be useful to managers in conjunction with their efforts to enhance performance. For example, Kelly and Swindell (2002) outline how cross jurisdictional surveys give managers opportunities to improve programs and services. Furthermore, they illustrated the importance of such feedback in its usefulness in helping managers better target scarce resources more effectively where needed. Additionally, research conducted by Van Ryzin et al. (2004) demonstrated the value of such surveys and how they have been linked to an enhancement in citizens’ trust in government officials. Other examples of how this approach has informed public officials in their efforts to enrich their communities can be found in the brief bibliography below. Page 30 of 127 2 Required Steps In order for this project to work, there are several requirements. 1. The length of the existing survey must be approximately 25-30 critical common questions. However, participating cities will still be able to ask 10-15 customized questions. 2. Cities must be able to provide an electronic spreadsheet of residential addresses. 3. Each participating city must sign a contract with Texas State University by March 1st. 4. All communities must be prepared to have the survey released no later than April 1st. Survey Method In a 2015 test run of a pilot project with the City of Hutto, we found that the demographic characteristics and responses of on-line versus mail survey were not statistically different from one another. This finding supports past research on survey methods. As a result, the costs of conducting survey research are coming down because there will be a need for less postage and supplies and materials. However, the cost for the materials and the postage will be incurred by the city. On-line surveys should be much briefer and traditional paper surveys tended to be quite long. However numerous clicks and multiple pages lead to impatient respondents, which produces a high roll off rate. The survey will be widely advertised in local newspaper and flyers. In addition, low cost lawn signs at key intersections will be used to announce the availability of the community survey. This regional approach creates economies of scale that will allow us to provide English and Spanish versions at no additional cost. The sample will be drawn from utility mailing addresses and a random sample that, at a response rate of 20%, will produce a margin of error of approximately +/- 5% for larger communities. Cost The mission of the Center for Research, Public Policy and Training is to assist public officials in their efforts to serve their communities. Therefore, we maintain efforts to keep the costs of our studies and data analyses low. Depending on the size of the sample and methodology (online versus mail survey), your price could be as low as $2,500 for data collection, report writing, and presentations to your office and city council. Deliverables The services provided by the Center for Research, Public Policy and Training include the following: • Bi-lingual survey instrument on citizen satisfaction • Statistical analysis of survey results • Report on regional results • Report on city specific results • Executive summary of results • Content description and summaries of each survey topic • Comparison of results among participating cities • Profile of each city surveyed • Profile of survey respondents • Overview of survey research method • Copy of survey instrument Page 31 of 127 3 • Five (5) color copies of the final report, in addition to an electronic copy of the report to each participating city • Planning meeting, orientation and training for participating cities Bibliography Holzer, M., Charbonneau, E., and Kim, Y. (2009). Mapping the Terrain of Public Service Quality Improvement: Twenty-Five Years of Trends and Practices in the United States. International Review of Administrative Sciences (75)3: 403- 418. Kelly, J. M., and Swindell, D. (2002). A Multiple- Indicator Approach to Municipal Service Evaluation: Correlating Performance Measurement and Citizen Satisfaction across Jurisdictions. Public Administration Review 62(5): 610-621. Kelly, J. M., and Swindell, D. (2003). Service Quality Across Urban Space: First Steps Toward a Model of Citizen Satisfaction. Journal of Urban Affairs 24(3): 271-288. Kinney, A. S. (2010). The Public Perspective: Public Involvement in Performance Management. In The State and Local Government Performance Management Sourcebook. A. S. Kinney and M. J. Mucha, eds. Chicago, IL: GFOA. Van Ryzin, G. G., Muzzio, D., Immerwahr, S., Gulick, L., and Martinez, E. (2004). Drivers and Consequences of Citizen Satisfaction: An Application of the American Customer Satisfaction Index Model to New York City. Public Administration Review 64(3): 331-341. Stipak, B. (1980). Local Government’s Use of Citizen Surveys. Public Administration Review 40(5): 521-525. Page 32 of 127 4 Principal Investigators Thomas Longoria, Ph.D. Thomas Longoria is a Professor of Political Science at Texas State University and Director of the Master of Public Administration Program. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 1994. His areas of specialization include local government, public policy, and nonprofit leadership. Longoria has conducted nearly $3,000,000 in research and sponsored projects in the area of community development. These projects work with minority and low-income serving nonprofit organizations. He has received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Agriculture, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Corporation for National Service. In addition to his ongoing program leadership activities, he is author or co-author of over 20 articles that appear in journals such as the American Political Science Review, Urban Affairs Review, Urban Affairs Quarterly, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Social Science Quarterly, Journal of Social Policy and Public Management, State and Local Government Review, Death Studies, Journal of Minority and Immigrant Health, and the Western Political Quarterly. Longoria teaches courses on nonprofit management, public policy, urban politics, and research methods. He frequently makes invited presentations and conducts training seminars across the US on topics related to community and economic development and the impact of social and demographic change on local government policy and management. Jayce Farmer, Ph.D. Jayce Farmer is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Texas State University and Director of the Center for Research, Public Policy and Training. He received his Ph.D. in Public Administration from Florida State University in 2008. His areas of specialization include local government, public policy, and public financial management. Farmer has conducted several research projects that include investigating local government service delivery and its impacts on local government fiscal behavior. In addition to his research, he has over 12 years of practical experience working in local government budgeting and finance. As a practitioner of public finances, he served as the capital budget coordinator for the City of Tallahassee. He has authored or co-authored several articles that appear in journals such as Publius: The Journal of Federalism, Urban Affairs Review, Public Performance and Management Review, and The Journal of Rural and Community Development. He has forthcoming publications that will be featured in Public Budgeting and Finance, and The Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Policy, 3rd ed. Farmer teaches courses on public budgeting and finance, public performance management, quantitative methods, and public sector economics. He also conducts courses and training seminars on public finances and performance management for the Texas Certified Public Manager Program. Page 33 of 127 Page 34 of 127 Page 35 of 127 Page 36 of 127 Page 37 of 127 1/19/2016 1 2016 Citizen Survey Council Workshop: January 26, 2016 City of Georgetown Background • The FY2016 Budget included funds for a Citizen Survey. • The last Citizen Survey was performed in 2013. – Underrepresentation of demographics. – Limited data collection methods. City of Georgetown Page 38 of 127 1/19/2016 2 Texas State Partnership Opportunity • In 2015, Texas State University launched a pilot survey in the City of Hutto. • Tested citizen satisfaction in key service areas (e.g. infrastructure, public safety, utilities, quality of life). – Sample Survey is in your packet. • Pilot program successfully validated survey methodology research. City of Georgetown Regional Survey Overview • 10 Central Texas cities to participate. • Ask the same questions to establish baseline results (Eco Devo, Public Safety, Mobility) • Currently,Schertz, Hutto, Converse, Kyle, and Taylor on board. • Timing of the project. City of Georgetown Page 39 of 127 1/19/2016 3 Survey Format • Standardized Base Questions using Likert Scale. – “City’s overall efforts in attracting new businesses.” – “Level of safety in your neighborhood.” • Customization of Questions – Roughly 20 - 30 custom questions. – Specific area of interests. – Council direction on topics to discuss. City of Georgetown Texas State Deliverables • Bi-lingual survey instrument. • Statistical analysis of results, including demographic and geographic breakdown. • Comparison report of regional and city specific results. • Five color copies of the report, and a presentation by Dr. Longoria to Council of survey findings. City of Georgetown Page 40 of 127 1/19/2016 4 Benefit to the City • Understanding of Citizen satisfaction. • Baselines for performance measures. • Help in prioritization of goals. • Insight to how to better communicate with our citizens. • Regional benchmark City of Georgetown Project Schedule & Cost • Timeline: – Feb: Meet with Cities to discuss strategies, needs, & ideas. – Mar: TXST releases the survey & evaluates response rates. – May: Analyze data and work on final report. – Jun: Produce the final report to the City and present to Council. • Costs: $2,500 base & $2,000 indirect City of Georgetown Page 41 of 127 1/19/2016 5 Questions City of Georgetown Page 42 of 127 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Agenda January 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Presentation and discussion of a Scope of Work and Interlocal Agreement with Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) for the Williams Drive Study -- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst, Andreina Davila, Project Coordinator, Sofia Nelson, Planning Director and Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities ITEM SUMMARY: The City of Georgetown is working with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) to conduct a study of Williams Drive to address historic and emerging mobility and economic development issues along this corridor. The study area includes Williams Drive from an area east of Austin Ave to the City limits (Attachment C, Study Area). The study will recommend projects and provide implementation plans that enhance transportation safety, mobility and connectivity; enhance economic development potential; and establish the area as a premier gateway into Georgetown (Attachment A, Scope of Work). Williams Drive is a four-lane roadway with continuous center turn lanes. More than 29,000 cars access this major arterial daily, and the trend is expected to grow with the City’s expanding population. The City of Georgetown and TxDOT have identified projects and committed funding within the corridor before 2025 that will inform and impact development and mobility patterns as part of the recently approved 2015 Transportation Bond program. Key projects that will be completed in the area as a result of the 2015 Bond include: · The Northwest Boulevard Bridge extension; · The Rivery Boulevard extension; · Improvements to the Interstate 35 southbound service road including the addition of a dedicated right-turn lane from Williams Drive; and · Improvements to the Interstate 35 northbound service road from Williams Drive to Lakeway Drive. It should also be noted that in 2006, the City accepted a Redevelopment Plan for a portion of the corridor generally located at the intersection of Williams Drive and Interstate 35 (Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment Plan). The purpose of this Plan was to promote and guide redevelopment of the aging and highway oriented uses with a livelier mix of uses in a denser and more pedestrian friendly environment. As part of this effort, the City established a special taxing district designed to further the development within the district consistent with this plan, and designated the subject and surrounding area with a Specialty Mixed Use Area Future Land Use designation. The adoption of the Gateway Redevelopment Plan and subsequent follow through by City staff resulted in several transportation improvements and efforts to the corridor, including Northwest Boulevard Bridge, Rivery Boulevard Extension, and improvements to the Interstate 35 southbound service road from Williams Drive. However, despite enormous growth across the City and specific, renewed focus in the Downtown area, the Williams Drive Gateway area has remained largely unchanged, hampered by poor access, a fragmented property ownership pattern, limited infrastructure improvements, and changes in the market. In order to address the mobility issues of Williams Drive, a more comprehensive review and analysis is needed of the entire corridor, to include the Gateway area identified in the 2006 Plan. A comprehensive study will identify recommendations to promote synergy between transportation, land use and other planning areas, as well as an update of the 2006 Plan and an implementation program. CAMPO has committed federal funding to support the City’s efforts to address the transportation needs and demands for this corridor through its Platinum Planning Program. Through a localized planning effort, Plans completed as part of this program meet shared goals and are consistent with CAMPO’s 2040 Regional Page 43 of 127 Transportation Plan and the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Recommendations from plans completed through this program will inform future iterations of the Regional Transportation Plan, and be eligible for future federal funding allocated by CAMPO. The Williams Drive Study seeks to help Georgetown and the region manage its growth challenges by creating environments that provide for an efficient, effective and reliable system for moving people and goods through multiple travel options; enhanced economic development and housing options near high- quality transportation investment projects; ultimately positioning Williams Drive as a premier gateway for the City of Georgetown and the Austin region. BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS: GTAB and P&Z provided a unanimous recommendation for approval by City Council on December 10, 2015 and December 15, 2015, respectively. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the attached ILA and scope of work. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Plan budget approved as part of the FY 2016 Budget. SUBMITTED BY: Nat Waggoner, PMP® ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Scope of Work Attachment C - Study Area Attachment D - Interlocal Agreement Attachment E - Presentation Page 44 of 127 SCOPE OF WORK CAMPO Platinum Planning Project Name: Georgetown, TX Williams Drive Study CAMPO is seeking services from a qualified consultant to conduct a study and develop a plan to further the goals of CAMPO’s Platinum Planning Program and the City of Georgetown’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, including the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP) and Future Land Use Map, as well as address the immediate and future mobility issues that stem from population growth and development pressures. The Consultant will develop a plan that applies the elements of the Platinum Planning Program to the study area, and recommends projects and implementation plans that enhance multi- modal transportation safety, mobility and connectivity, enhance economic development potential, and establish the area as a premier gateway into Georgetown. CAMPO’s Platinum Planning Program seeks to generate comprehensive and detailed multimodal transportation planning at the local level that will generate regionally significant benefits through projects and policies. The program aligns local and regional planning through a progressive, integrated, and inclusive process. Plans completed as part of this program meet shared goals and are inclusive of state of the practice elements consistent with CAMPO’s 2040 Regional Transportation Plan goals. Specifically, these plans will outline synergies between transportation, land use, and other planning areas to better understand how the system performs. Recommendations from plans completed through this program will inform future iterations of the Regional Transportation Plan and be eligible for future Federal funding allocated by CAMPO. The Platinum Planning Program includes three spatial areas: Subregions, Corridors, and Centers. Georgetown, Texas, is a rapidly growing community about 30 miles north of Austin. The city has a population of over 50,000 people and serves as the county seat for Williamson County. Georgetown is known for its walkable, historic downtown, family oriented neighborhoods, and as a retirement destination. The city also serves as the northern gateway for the Capital Area. This study seeks to help Georgetown and the region manage its growth challenges by creating environments that provide for an efficient, effective and reliable system for moving people and goods through multiple travel options, enhance economic development and housing options near high-quality transportation investments, and position Williams Drive to become a premier gateway for the City of Georgetown and the Austin region. Williams Drive is a four-lane roadway with continuous center turn lanes. More than 29,000 cars access this major arterial daily, and the trend is expected to grow with the City’s expanding population. The City of Georgetown and TxDOT have identified projects and committed funding within the corridor before 2025 that will inform and impact development and mobility patterns as part of the recently approved 2015 Transportation Bond program. Key projects that will be completed in the area as a result of the 2015 Bond include: 1 Page 45 of 127 • The Northwest Boulevard Bridge extension; • The Rivery Boulevard extension; • Improvements to the Interstate 35 southbound service road including the addition of a dedicated right-turn lane from Williams Drive; and • Improvements to the Interstate 35 northbound service road from Williams Drive to Lakeway Drive. The City envisions a transportation bond election in 2025 that may include recommendations from this study. In addition, the City accepted a Master Redevelopment Plan for a portion of the Corridor in 2006, and established a special taxing district designed to further the development within the district limits in accordance with this plan. To further this effort, the City also designated this area with a Specialty Mixed Use Future Land Use designation, as well as created a new zoning district, the Mixed-Use district, with the intent of drafting and adopting a mixed-use Regulating Plan for the area. CAMPO has identified a portion of the Corridor as a Growth Center in its 2040 Plan. The Williams Drive Study will recommend policy, programming, projects and an implementation plan for the study area that address and enhance mobility, safety, and livability. The Williams Drive Plan includes two Platinum Planning spatial area types: 1. Corridor Plan – Development of a context-sensitive corridor plan for several miles on Williams Drive, which addresses access management strategies, multi-modal transportation elements, safety and operational improvements, and recommendations for a private realm built-form that supports different modes of transportation and a sense of place. 2. Centers Plan – Development of a plan for a vibrant mixed-use center and gateway along Williams Drive from an area south of Austin Avenue to Lakeway Drive, consistent with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan and special taxing district and land use overlays. This includes development concepts for a mixed- use catalytic project on the Georgetown ISD site. In order to better respect the context of the City of Georgetown, key words used in this scope are defined as below: 1. Multimodal – design and policy that ensures the safe, efficient, effective, reliable and comfortable accommodation of various modes of travel including cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and where/if appropriate, transit. 2. Mixed-use – the appropriate combination and mixture of land uses and density that can produce a feasible amount of origins, destinations, and trip generators (jobs, housing, services) that allow communities and the region gain the biggest benefits/use from multi-modal transportation investments. Mixed-use may include uses mixed vertically, or complimentary single uses adjacent to one another. Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 46 of 127 3. Equity – Ensuring robust engagement of all segments of the population, minimizing any adverse impacts of plan recommendations, and increasing access to opportunity for all members of the community. The consultant should have experience and knowledge in planning for implementation consistent with the Platinum Planning Program elements: 1. Multimodal and Mixed-Use – Create connections to housing, jobs, and services through the establishment of dynamic mixed-use environments, well-connected street grids, high-quality transit options, as well as safe and useful pedestrian/bicycle accommodations. 2. Housing – Develop a mix of housing types and price points appropriate for the study area context that provides living options that can accommodate a variety of incomes, abilities, and familial types. 3. Environment – Create a healthy environment that proactively protects and enhances air, water, land, and people. 4. Economic Development – Promote the economic competitiveness of the study area to yield positive impacts on the local tax base, high-quality jobs, and community services. 5. Equity – Create positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes for all residents and stakeholders in the study areas while minimizing adverse impacts. Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 47 of 127 Study Area (See below for the study area maps) The focus of the Williams Drive study is inclusive of the corridor from an area east of Austin Avenue, just north of downtown, to the Georgetown City Limits. As stated previously, this study includes two areas of focus: • Corridor Plan Focus Area - Williams Drive from Lakeway Drive on the south, to the Georgetown City Limits on the north. This area of Williams Drive is four lanes with a center turn lane, discontinuous sidewalks, and a lack of streetscaping. Land use along this section of the corridor includes mostly strip malls, retail power centers at major nodes, some multi-family uses, and an overall auto- centric low-density built form. Corridor Plan Focus Area Map Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 48 of 127 • Centers Plan Focus Area - San Gabriel River on the south and east, Rivery Boulevard, Oak Lane and Mesquite Lane on the West, and San Gabriel Park, Apple Creek Drive, Northwest Boulevard and Lakeway Drive on the north. This area includes some low-density commercial uses, single-family homes, and a new mixed use area off Rivery Boulevard. The area is also bisected by Interstate 35, and includes a mix of a disjointed traditional street grid on the southern portion, and a curvilinear suburban street system in the northern portion. Downtown Georgetown Centers Plan Focus Area Map Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 49 of 127 Schedule Work is to begin upon the execution of a Notice to Proceed from CAMPO and is expected to take nine (9) months to complete. CAMPO reserves the right to extend this timeline, subject to the approval of the Transportation Policy Board. Our Scope of Services is presented in five stages (Tasks 0– 4): Task 0. Public and Stakeholder Engagement Task 1. Existing Conditions and Needs Assessment Task 2. Concept Plan Task 3. Draft Project, Policy Recommendations, Implementation Plan and Project Prioritization Task 4. Final Report Project Budget The budget for the project is not to exceed $250,000.00. Project Management CAMPO’s Long-Range Planning Manager, or his designee, will serve as the CAMPO Project Manager, and the City of Georgetown will serve as the local partner for this study. The consulting firm's Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for all communication between CAMPO and the consulting team. The CAMPO Project Manager will serve as the liaison between the local partners and the consultant team. The consulting team may not change team membership or organizational structure without the written approval of the CAMPO Executive Director. Effective two-way communication is essential on a project of this complexity and importance. The Consultant will schedule bi-weekly (or more frequent, if directed by CAMPO) meetings with CAMPO staff and local partners with ad hoc meetings as needed. On-line conference calls will be scheduled with screen sharing, as needed or as directed by CAMPO, to go over issues and maintain communication in the most efficient way. Progress Reports and Invoices The Consultant will prepare and submit detailed narrative progress reports and itemized invoices to the Project Manager. Invoices will include all work performed during the reporting period only. Detailed narrative progress reports shall include: • A brief description of work accomplished for each task. • The percentage of completion of the overall work project and each task. • Changes in the estimated value (budget) of each work task. • Special problems or delays encountered or anticipated. • The anticipated work activities for the next work period. • Log of communication associated with study that includes the person and entity contacted, reason, date, and time (includes phone calls, emails, etc.) • Additional information as directed by the CAMPO Project Manager. Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 50 of 127 The progress reports must include work performed by all sub-consultants associated with the consultant team. The Consultant will be required to submit to the CAMPO Project Manager one consolidated progress report for review, accompanied by supporting documentation for each reimbursement request. Sub-Consultant Management and Meetings The consultant will prepare contracts for any sub-consultant(s), monitor sub-consultant staff activities, ensure sub-consultant(s) adherence to the project schedule, and review and recommend approval of sub-consultant invoices. Quality Assurance and Quality Control: The Consultant will provide continuous quality assurance and quality control throughout the life of the study. CAMPO may refuse to process invoices for payment until work, deliverables and related project management tasks are completed to CAMPO’s satisfaction. Consultant shall deliver to CAMPO: • Copies of sub-consultant contracts, within 30 days of contract execution. • Monthly invoices and detailed narrative progress reports (including travel related expense receipts, and any equipment purchase receipts, time-sheets and other direct expense receipts). All receipts and documentation shall be maintained at the billing site for contract monitoring/audit purposes. The consultant is also required to submit a project schedule and timeline which includes important tasks and milestones for review and approval by the CAMPO project manager. TASK 0. Public and Stakeholder Engagement The Consultant will work with CAMPO staff and the City of Georgetown to develop a robust and inclusive public participation plan that will lead to meaningful participation of various stakeholders. The stakeholder participation plan shall include but is not limited to the following subtasks: 0.1- Steering Committee Meetings (Minimum of Three) A Steering Committee will be established by CAMPO and the City of Georgetown to guide the study. This committee will have representation from CAMPO, City of Georgetown, TxDOT, and other stakeholders. Prior to each project meeting or activity, the Consultant shall prepare agenda and agenda support materials for the next upcoming Steering Committee meeting. The CAMPO Project Manager and City of Georgetown representative will review and approve all meeting materials prior to their delivery to the Steering Committee members. At least one public meeting shall be held as part of each task (1-4) in the planning process. A project kick-off meeting shall be held with the CAMPO and the City of Georgetown to develop draft study goals that are consistent with both the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan and CAMPO’s Platinum Planning Program elements. Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 51 of 127 0.2 - Public Meetings (Minimum of Three) Public meetings will be held at integral points during the study pursuant to a schedule proposed by the Consultant within 10 business days of contract execution and approved by the CAMPO Project Manager. The purpose of the public meetings is to gain the perspective of local residents, key Homeowner Associations, Business Leaders, Community Leaders, and other entities or specific groups recommended by the Steering Committee. This planning process shall be conducted in close coordination with CAMPO and the City of Georgetown. Through the public outreach processes, people will have the opportunity to comment on the plan and planning efforts via email, social media, post mail, or in person at meetings. The Consultant team shall collaborate with CAMPO’s Public Outreach Group and Georgetown Project Team to broaden the channels of communications with the public. The Consultant shall facilitate and provide support personnel and exhibits for the outreach meetings. The Consultant shall collaborate with the CAMPO Public Outreach personnel and Georgetown Project Team to coordinate necessary logistics for the meetings. The public meeting schedule shall be revised, to include scheduling additional public meetings, as directed by the CAMPO Project Manager. Throughout the project, if CAMPO and the City of Georgetown determines there is a need for public outreach materials to be advertised or produced in a language other than English, the consultant shall produce print and generate electronic materials in multiple languages (prevalent in the study area) as directed by the CAMPO Project Manager. 0.3 - Project Web Site and Other Methods CAMPO will develop and host a project web site throughout the duration of the study effort. The Consultant shall be responsible for submitting deliverables and other content as directed by the CAMPO Project Manager for posting to the project web site. As part of Task 0, the consultant may suggest to CAMPO, and upon approval, develop additional outreach methods relevant to the study area; such as through social media, online town hall meetings, apps, webinars, focus groups, etc. Consultant shall deliver to CAMPO: 1. Public Participation Plan, including a proposed public meeting schedule. 2. Surveys, questionnaires, or comment cards for public meeting participants to fill out, including an electronic version to post on the CAMPO study website. 3. Meeting materials including, but not limited to, informational hand-outs, written materials, sign-in sheets, the printing of meeting hand-outs, and the preparation and production of meeting display boards in high resolution color. 4. Documentation of the meetings shall include: photographs of each event, copies of informational displays, the number of people in attendance at each meeting, copies of handouts and questionnaires distributed at the meetings, comment cards and letters received, attendance sheets from Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 52 of 127 each meeting, and the contact information used in mailings. 5. Meeting summaries of each meeting in Microsoft Word format within 10 business days of the meeting date. 6. An appropriate range of exhibits and displays for all meetings. The Consultant shall produce additional exhibits and displays for any and all meetings as directed by the CAMPO Project Manager. The quality and content of exhibits and displays shall be subject to review and approval as required by the CAMPO Project Manager. The CAMPO Project Manager may direct edits and revisions to exhibits and displays for any scheduled public meeting. The Consultant shall be responsible for submitting content and deliverables to the CAMPO Project Manager for posting on the project website. Task 1. Existing Conditions and Needs Assessment 1.1 - Comprehensive Review of Existing Studies, Plans, and Reports This task involves the review and evaluation of current local, state, and regional documents and policies relevant to transportation and supportive land use planning. The following documents will be provided for review by the City of Georgetown:  City of Georgetown Williams Drive Corridor Study (2003)  City of Georgetown Williams Drive Gateway Redevelopment Plan (2006)  City of Georgetown Travel Demand Model (TDM)  City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive Plan  Overall Transportation Plan including the approved 2015 Road Bond  Public Safety Plan  Housing Plan  Parks and Trails Master Plan  Utility Master Plan  Downtown Master Plan  Airport Master Plan  Future Land Use Plan  My35 Plans and Projects List  Sidewalk Master Plan  City of Georgetown Unified Development Code  City of Georgetown ADA Transition Plan  City of Georgetown Data Files – Most recent Geographic Information System (GIS) files from the City and other databases, including aerial mapping and associated data files that shows the location of City limits property lines, street curbs, street names, sidewalks, trails, MPO boundary, topography, known environmental features, land use, zoning and other features  Traffic Counts  Signal Timing Plans  City of Georgetown Trails Map  Central Texas Greenprint for Growth  Other previous studies relevant to the project Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 53 of 127 1.2 - Existing conditions The Consultant shall collect any other data necessary to evaluate existing transportation, demographic, market, and land use conditions relevant to the Platinum Planning Program elements within the corridor and center areas. This effort shall include, at a minimum, an evaluation of the existing street network and connectivity (specifically across Interstate 35 and connections to Williams Drive from adjacent areas); access management, mode split, and any impediments to the use of alternative modes of transportation; an inventory of existing land uses and a supportive built environment; and any other data requested by the CAMPO Project Manager. The data collection will pay particular attention to the use of various multimodal transportation related items such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, streetscapes and street sections, and branding and wayfinding/signage traffic operations, parking, safety, and land use related items such as market trends, existing built form and building types, infill development, adaptive reuse, public spaces and the opportunities for economic development, and housing. Specific tasks that shall be examined as part of both the Centers and Corridor components of this study include, but shall not be limited to: • Parking analysis • Traffic counts and operations analysis • Driveway and access assessment • Street grid connectivity and barriers analysis • Vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle safety analysis • Traffic signal analysis • Intersection analysis • Roadway design and loading • Sidewalk inventory • Pedestrian and bicycle safety analysis • Fiscal impact analysis • Land suitability analysis • Land use susceptibility to change analysis • Public health Impacts • Additional tasks for examination deemed necessary by the CAMPO Project Manager The Consultant shall complete a housing and retail market conditions analysis as part of the centers component of the study. 1.3 – Revision of Goals and Objectives The Consultant shall work with CAMPO, City of Georgetown and the Steering Committee to revise the study goals and objectives as needed. Consultant to Deliver to CAMPO: • Existing Conditions and Needs Assessment Report Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 54 of 127 Task 2: Develop Concept Plan The Consultant shall prepare draft conceptual plans that are specific for both the corridor and centers components of the study based on the existing conditions and needs assessment. Although the study has two components, the concepts for both component shall be complimentary. This concept plan shall identify relevant projects and policies to improve the transportation network and supportive land uses that, if implemented, will enhance mobility, connectivity, safety, and various multimodal travel options; support economic development in the area with minimal impact on the environment; provide for a housing mix that meets the needs of the community; and enhance a sense of place. Specifically, the study shall provide an analysis of the current and potential system network and future land use mix within the study area. This analysis should propose specific improvements to transportation infrastructure that will improve multimodal transportation safety, connectivity and access. The analysis shall also identify possible investment strategies and policies to leverage the desired land use and housing mix, and development types in accordance with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as well as analyze the market feasibility of the improvements. 2.1A - Concept Plan for the Corridor Component • Corridor Performance – Develop concepts that will improve and optimize the transportation network’s performance and safety in the corridor through an efficient, effective and reliable system. This includes development of access management concepts, traffic signal timing plans, intersection improvements, roadway cross-sections and streetscaping concepts that balance the needs of a variety of users/modes (pedestrians, cyclist, and cars), and enhance traffic flow, environmental quality and economic development. • Land Use, Private Realm, and the Transect – Develop land use and built form recommendations that are supportive and complementary to an effective transportation corridor. This should include concepts for development pattern intensities that may change and transition along Williams Drive from the centers area on the south end to the more suburban areas on the north end. All concepts shall include recommendations that will be conducive to and promote mobility, as well as address the placement and supply of parking. In addition, recommendations shall include strategies on how the corridor should develop and redevelop to become an effective multimodal transportation corridor and iconic gateway into Georgetown over time. Development of a specific transect for this corridor shall be included. • Connections to Subdivisions – Develop concepts that identify ways to better connect the subdivisions along Williams Drive to the corridor and one another. Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 55 of 127 2.1B - The Concept Plan for the Centers Component shall include: • Circulation and Connectivity - Develop a multimodal connectivity plan. The concept shall address: o Identifying transportation opportunities and specific needs for all modes of transportation in the corridor and center. The potential for multimodal transportation connections between the study area and Downtown Georgetown, the Rivery Park Development, San Gabriel Park, and adjacent neighborhoods. Specific attention shall be given to connectivity across Interstate 35 and the San Gabriel River, as well as the intersection of Austin Avenue, Williams Drive and Interstate 35. o Strategies for parking management, including on-street, shared parking (public and private), and other arrangements. o Improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle realm, appropriate sidewalks and bikeways, streetscapes, pedestrian crossings, intersection improvements signals and other supportive infrastructure. o Identifying opportunities and specific needs for transit in the area, where and if appropriate. o Other strategies that will help balance the needs of users traveling thru the centers area, as well as those destined to the centers. Addressing street grid connections and redundancy, as well as mode shift will be crucial in this analysis. • Economic and Urban Development - Identify opportunities for context sensitive, mixed-use infill, grayfield/brownfield redevelopment, and new greenfield development (both vertical and horizontal) that creates a multimodal, safe, comfortable, and vibrant environment, destination, and investment opportunity. o Concept shall include provisions for additional retail, services, entertainment and other amenities that will enhance the neighborhoods; make the area attractive and provide basic services for its residents and a unique experience for visitors; complimenting services and amenities offered in the downtown district; complimenting and ancillary services for the City’s and Capital Area’s business/employment centers. o A catalytic project concept should be developed to examine the redevelopment of the Georgetown ISD site that is conducive to multi- modal transportation investment. This may include mixed-use or housing components. Pro formas, maps, renderings, and other pertinent information, shall be developed as part each case study project. o Potential opportunities for public/private partnerships should be explored as part of this task. • Housing - Identify concepts and strategies for inclusion of an appropriate mix of housing types (including price points and typology) that serves the needs of the community and properly utilizes and leverages the local and regional transportation investments in the area. Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 56 of 127 • Environment and Place o Infrastructure Design – Develop concepts for infrastructure design that minimize impacts to the natural environment, including construction materials, storm water infrastructure, water quality, landscaping, scenic roadway design, etc. o Public and Green Space – Concept should identify the areas of opportunity for high-quality public/gathering spaces, green space, and areas that should be considered for preservation or limited development. o Place-making – Develop concepts and visuals that demonstrate elements of high-quality aesthetics in both the public and private realm through streetscaping, greenery, public art, architecture, and view sheds. The place-making concept shall include provisions for wayfinding and branding of the area. o Environmental Justice - Provide guidance on policies and projects that will benefit and minimize adverse impacts to vulnerable populations. Consultant shall deliver to CAMPO: 1. Completed concept plan report narrative with graphics and methodology inclusive of parking and connectivity strategies. 2. Catalytic project case study narrative, maps, pro formas, and rendering. 3. Corridor Transect for Williams Drive TASK 3: DRAFT RECCOMENDATIONS, IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES, AND PRIORITIZATION 3.1 - Recommendations The consultant shall create near-, short-, medium - and long-term projects, and policy recommendations that are tailored to the needs of the stakeholder/implementing entities in the study area. Timeframes for the recommendations and implementation strategies are defined as: • Near-Term – 1 Year or Less • Short - Term – 2 to 4 years • Medium-Term – 5 – 10 years • Long-Term – 11 years or more Recommendations and strategies shall include, but shall not be limited to: • Maps, renderings, and drawings of proposed improvements and concepts • Recommended roadway sections/schematics • Recommended mobility management solutions to include traffic flow, signal timing, access management • Proposed changes or additions to the infrastructure design criteria • Cost Estimates and funding sources for proposed improvements (separated by implementer(s)) • Draft final fiscal impact analysis • Description of tools and partnerships needed for housing economic development concepts Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 57 of 127 • Proposed Unified Development Code language or zoning map changes, this should include recommendations on parking, consistent with the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map. • Proposed changes to local and regional thoroughfare maps • Proposed economic development agreement and partnership language (as needed) 3.2 - Evaluation Categories and Measures of Effectiveness The Consultant shall develop a set of criteria to assist in evaluating each improvement concept. The broad categories of transportation efficacy, safety, VMT, travel times, right-of-way, socio-economic impacts, urban design, health impacts, environmental impacts, and pedestrian/bicyclist impacts and cost effectiveness will be further defined into evaluation criteria. These criteria shall be written so that it may be included in the CAMPO Transportation Improvement Program and Regional Transportation Plan project selection criteria, if so desired. 3.3 - Evaluation of Cost-Effectiveness, Impacts, and Priorities The Consultant shall evaluate cost-effectiveness to determine if the improvements cause sufficient user benefits to justify the investment. The Consultant shall evaluate cost effectiveness by determining the monetary benefits associated with the reduction in vehicle delay due to short- term improvements, as well as compare the benefit to the implementation cost. Benefits shall be determined using the results of the peak hour model and converting the hourly delay values to estimated daily and annual delays, which will then be multiplied by an average cost per hour of delay to achieve annual benefits (dollar-value). Projects and policies shall also be evaluated based on the metrics outlined in Task 3.2. The consultant shall develop a prioritized list of projects and policies based on the outcomes of the evaluation. Consultant shall deliver to CAMPO: 1. A summary of current and planned transportation projects and near, short, medium, and long-term project recommendations that will impact the study area. 2. Proposed cost estimates, funding sources, policy changes or additions, and partnership(s) needed to implement study recommendations. 3. Draft catalytic project and centers implementation strategy and marketing brief (not to exceed two pages). 4. Prioritized list of projects and policies. 5. Draft environmental justice analysis. 6. Draft health impact assessment. 7. Draft final fiscal impact analysis. 8. Draft ordinance and design manual changes or amendments. 9. Draft interlocal and economic development agreement language. 10. Traffic modeling data and analysis Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 58 of 127 TASK 4: FINAL REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS The Consultant shall prepare and deliver a final report at the conclusion of the study. The report will be reviewed by CAMPO staff, City of Georgetown and the Steering Committee. The report, executive summary, and visuals must be approved by CAMPO before going to print. The report shall include: • Documentation of public and stakeholder input across all project stages, overview of the planning process, existing conditions report, concept plan, and final recommendations/implementation report; • Discussion of any concepts considered but eliminated for not addressing the study goals and objectives; • Description of the study effort associated with identification, definition, development, and refinement of urban design and multimodal transportation improvement concepts; • Explanation of methodology and evaluation criteria used; • Summary of recommended transportation and land use projects along with project descriptions, costs, benefits, and potential funding sources for each of the implementing entities; • Catalytic project and centers implementation strategy and marketing document; • Corridor Transect that includes concepts for both the public and private realm; • Complete fiscal impact analysis for the concept plan methodology; • Narrative on air quality benefits; • List of recommended projects prioritized in cooperation with the Steering Committee and the stakeholders; • Narrative on impacts and benefits to Environmental Justice populations; • Health impact assessment; • Sample ordinances, design manual, and agreement language needed for implementation, as applicable (include in appendix); • GISD Catalytic project proformas (include in appendix); • Any additional content deemed necessary by the CAMPO Project Manager. Consultant shall deliver to CAMPO: 1. Recommended concept for future development with integrated transportation concepts. 2. A minimum of five ground level and/or bird's eye level artistic renderings and/or computer generated photo simulations of (transportation) improvement concepts to help the public visualize recommended improvements of significance. 3. Suggested strategies to influence development toward achieving the concept plan. 4. Recommended near-, short-, medium - and long-term transportation projects to improve mobility in the study area. 5. Benefit cost analysis for each recommended project. 6. Identify potential funding sources for each project recommended. 7. Base maps showing the location, layout, and typical sections for each concept Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 59 of 127 considered (one high resolution, reproducible digital copy). 8. Executive Summary of the study report with its high resolution, reproducible digital copy, not to exceed five pages. (Word and PDF format). 9. Catalytic project and centers implementation marketing brief with its high resolution, reproducible digital copy, not to exceed two pages (Word and PDF format) for use in private realm development efforts. 10. All associated supporting documents located in the appendices. 11. Twenty-five (25) Hard Color Copies of the Final Report, Fifty (50) Hard Color Copies of the Executive Summary and Ten (10) Hard Color Copies Appendices. Final Report should be in 8.5’ X 11’ format. 12. All GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, MSWord, MS Excel, photo, graphics and other associated files. Section 500 – Scope of Work Page 60 of 127 AIR P O R T R D IH 3 5 IH 3 5 SAN GABRIELVILLAGEBLVD WILLI A M S DR IH 3 5 N O R T H W E S T B L V D IH 3 5 IH 3 5 C R 1 5 2 N CO L L E G E S T I H 3 5 SH 130 N H O L L Y S T L O G A N R A N C H R D SH E L L R D IH35 L U N A T R L E 2ND STW 2ND ST SH 19 5 LAKEWAY D R NE INN E R L O O P A I R P O R T R D S H 1 3 0 WOLF R A N C H P K W Y NE I N N E R L O O P CR 151 RI V E R Y B L V D IH35 IH 3 5 IH 35 S H E L L S P U R N A U S T I N A V E WIL L I A M S D R W I L L I A M S D R IH 3 5 FM 971 SANA L O M A D R FM 97 1 D B W O O D R D S H 1 3 0 D E L W E B B B L V D DEL WEBB BLVD IH 3 5 FM 2 3 3 8 IH 3 5 IH 3 5 IH 3 5 E MO R R O W S T IH 3 5 E M O R R O W S T IH 35 R I V E R Y B L V D WIL L I A M S D R BLUEHOLEPARK RD IH 3 5 IH 3 5 IH 3 5 S H 1 3 0 IH 3 5 IH 3 5 RIVE R Y BLVD IH 3 5 RIV E R Y BLV D S H 1 3 0 IH 3 5 S H 1 3 0 S H 1 3 0 IH 3 5 WI L L I A M S D R IH 3 5 IH 3 5 IH 3 5 I H3 5 IH35 N O R T H W E S T B L V D N AU S T I N A V E R I V E R Y B L V D RIVE R Y BLVD N COL L E G E S T IH 3 5 FM 971 WO L F RAN C H PKW Y RIVERHAVEN DR N H O L L Y S T IH 3 5 E M O R R O W S T IH 35 IH 3 5 IH 3 5 RIVE R Y B L V D RIV E R Y BLV D 4,250 0 4,2502,125 Feet Document Path: L:\Division\Gus\TRANSPORTATION SERVICES\GIS PROJECTS\Williams Dr. Corridor Study (2015)\Study Area.mxd Williams Dr. Study Area Streets Parcels Centers Study Area Williams Dr. Gateway TIRZ Williams Dr. Corridor Study Area Georgetown City Limits ³ 0.5 0 0.5 10.25 Miles Page 61 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) AND CITY OF GEORGETOWN FOR WILLIAMS DRIVE STUDY THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made by and between the CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, a metropolitan planning organization, (“CAMPO”) and the CITY OF GEORGETOWN, a Texas Home Rule Municipal Corporation in Williamson County, (“the City”) pursuant to the authority granted and in compliance with the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas Government Code. WHEREAS, the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 791 (the “Act”), provides that any one or more public agencies may contract with each other for the performance of governmental functions or services for the promotion and protection of the health and welfare of the inhabitants of this State and for the mutual benefit of the parties; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas has designated CAMPO (formerly the Austin Transportation Study), acting through its Transportation Policy Board, to be the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Austin urbanized area(s), and the lead agency for the region’s Metropolitan Planning process; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning process addresses requirements under state and Federal law that promote efficient system management and operation; and WHEREAS, CAMPO’s Platinum Planning Program seeks to generate comprehensive and detailed multimodal planning at the local level that will generate regionally significant benefits through projects and policies; and WHEREAS, CAMPO’s Platinum Planning Program translates federal and state transportation guidelines into actions that are consistent and appropriate for our region’s and local communities’ context; and WHEREAS, Williams Drive is one of the City’s major arterials with more than 29,000 vehicles accessing it daily, a figure which is expected to grow with the City’s expanding population, and mobility issues that impede the potential growth and further development of this corridor as planned in the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to partner with CAMPO to complete a study of Williams Drive, in accordance with CAMPO’s Platinum Planning Program, to address the historic and emerging mobility and economic development issues along this corridor, and recommend projects and implementation plans that enhance multi-modal transportation, safety, mobility and connectivity, enhance economic development potential, and establishes the area as a premier Page 62 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study gateway into Georgetown and the Region (“Williams Drive Study”), as further described in the Scope of Work (Attachment “A”). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises made by the parties, CAMPO and the City hereby agree as follows: I. PAYMENT CAMPO’s and the City’s payment obligations are payable only and solely from funds appropriated by the City Council of the City of Georgetown and the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board, respectively (“Appropriated funds”) and available for the purpose of this purchase. The absence of appropriated funds or other lawfully available funds shall render this Agreement null and void to the extent funds are not appropriated or available. Within 45 days of the adoption of the City’s annual budget or CAMPO’s Unified Planning Work Program, the applicable party shall provide the other party written notice of the failure of the party’s governing body to make adequate appropriation for any fiscal year to pay for the amounts due under this Agreement, or the reduction of any appropriation to an amount insufficient to permit the applicable party to pay its obligation under this Agreement. II. OBLIGATIONS OF CAMPO A. CAMPO shall support the inclusion of the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, including the Overall Transportation Plan and Future Land Use Map, as part of the Williams Drive Study. B. CAMPO agrees to actively work with the City of Georgetown in the development of the Williams Drive Study consistent with Attachment A – Scope of Work. C. CAMPO will form a steering committee that includes the City, TXDOT and other stakeholders to guide the planning process of the Williams Drive study. D. CAMPO will manage all phases of development and administration of a consultant contract, including, but not limited to, procurement, contract execution, review and approval of deliverables, enforcement of contract terms and conditions, payment of invoices, and contract close-out. CAMPO will actively engage and partner with the City throughout the process to ensure that the final plan meets the needs of the City, the goals of the City’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and the Platinum Planning Program. E. CAMPO will coordinate with the City of Georgetown on any proposed and/or necessary changes to the Project Schedule, Public Participation Plan, and other related documents, prior to approval. F. CAMPO will pay an amount not to exceed $200,000 or 80% of the total project costs of $250,000 to cover planning services described under in Attachment A - Scope of Services. Page 63 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study G. CAMPO shall include all required deliverables identified in Attachment A - Scope of Work in the executed agreement with the consultant hired to complete the Williams Drive Study. H. CAMPO will submit the completed Williams Drive Study for possible acceptance by the Transportation Policy Board. III. OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY A. The City supports the inclusion of CAMPO’s Platinum Planning Program elements as part of the Williams Drive Study as detailed in Attachment B. B. The City will actively work with CAMPO in the development of the Williams Drive Study consistent with Attachment A - Scope of Work. C. The City will remit to CAMPO $50,000, or 20% of the $250,000 total project cost as the local match for this study, within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Agreement or the date CAMPO executes the Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Williams Drive Study. D. The City will participate in the consultant selection process and the planning process of the Williams Drive Study. E. The City will present the Williams Drive Study to its local decision making bodies for review and possible adoption and implementation. F. Upon completion of the Williams Drive Study, the City will track and report to CAMPO on plan implementation activity such as transportation investments, new development projects, public and private dollars invested, new policies established or amended, etc. IV. TERM AND TERMINATION A. This Agreement is effective on the date of the last party to sign, provided that the obligations of the Parties shall be subject to CAMPO executing the Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Williams Drive Study. The Agreement terminates on March 31, 2017, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to this Agreement. B. If either party defaults in the performance of any terms or conditions of this Agreement the defaulting party shall have 30 days after receipt of written notice of such default within which to cure such default. If such default is not cured within such period of time then the offended party shall have the right without further notice to terminate this Agreement. C. This Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part, by either party whenever such termination is found to be in the best interest of either party. Either party shall provide written notification to the other party at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date Page 64 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study of the termination. All notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed given when either delivered in person or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the appropriate party at the following address: If to CAMPO: Ashby Johnson Executive Director CAMPO Post Office Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 with a copy to: Kelly Porter, AICP Senior Multimodal Planner CAMPO Post Office Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 If to the City: Ed Polasek Transportation Services Director City of Georgetown 300-1 Industrial Ave Georgetown, Texas 78626 with a copy to: Nat Waggoner Transportation Services Analyst City of Georgetown 300-1 Industrial Ave Georgetown, Texas 78626 V. RESTRICTION ON LOBBYING In accordance with 31 USC Section 1352, CAMPO and the City hereby certify that no Federal appropriated funds have been or will be paid by or on behalf of CAMPO and/or the City to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant or loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative agreement. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, CAMPO and/or the City shall complete and submit standard form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying”, in accordance with it instructions. CAMPO and/or the City shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers and that all Page 65 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study subcontractors shall certify and disclose accordingly. CAMPO and its subcontractors shall require that the language of this certification be included in any subcontract exceeding $100,000 by any tier in that any such subcontractor shall certify and disclose accordingly. VI. INSPECTION OF WORK AND RETENTION OF DOCUMENTS A. CAMPO when federal funds are involved, shall grant the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Texas Department of Transportation and any authorized representative thereof, the right at all reasonable times to inspect or otherwise evaluate the work performed or being performed hereunder and the premises in which it is being performed. B. All records or materials required by or produced under this Agreement, including records produced by any subcontractor to CAMPO and/or the City, shall be maintained for at least four (4) years after CAMPO and/or the City payment under this Agreement or the termination or expiration of this Agreement. VII. PROCUREMENT In accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, it is mutually agreed that all parties hereto shall conduct all procurements and award all contracts necessary to this Agreement in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including Federal Transit Administration Circular 4220.1D, if federal funds are used to execute procurement and award of services. No officer, employee, independent consultant, or elected official of either party who is involved in the development, evaluation, or decision-making process of the performance of any procurement related to this Agreement shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Agreement resulting from the procurement. VIII. LEGAL CONSTRUCTION If any of the provisions contained in this Agreement are for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void, or invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such unconstitutionality, invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining portions of the Agreement; and this Agreement shall be construed as if such unconstitutional, void, or invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein. IX. LAW AND VENUE The laws of the State of Texas govern all matters arising out of this Agreement, and venue shall lie in the state courts of Travis County, Texas. The parties acknowledge and agree that each party shall be responsible for any attorney’s fees incurred by that party relating to this Agreement X. NON-DISCRIMINATION It is mutually agreed that all parties hereto are bound by the provisions of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, which was promulgated to effectuate Title Vl of the Civil Rights Page 66 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study Act of 1964, Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 710.405(b), and Executive Order 11246 titled “Equal Employment Opportunity” as amended by Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR Part 60). XI. INTERPRETATION OF LAWS AND AUTHORITIES CAMPO is responsible for the settlement of all contractual and administrative issues arising out of procurement entered into in support of the contract work. XII. ALTERATION, AMENDMENT, OR MODIFICATION A. This Agreement may not be altered, amended, or modified except in writing and any alterations, amendments, or modifications must be approved by both parties. B. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between CAMPO and the City. No other agreement, statement or promise relating to the subject matter of this Agreement that is not contained in the Agreement is valid or binding CITY OF GEORGETOWN CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION By:_______________________ By:___________________________ Dale Ross, Ashby Johnson, Mayor Executive Director Date:_____________________ Date:_________________________ ATTEST: By:______________________________ By:_____________________________ Title:_____________________________ Title:____________________________ Approved as to form only: _____________________________________ Page 67 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study Page 68 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study ATTACHMENT A SCOPE OF WORK Page 69 of 127 Georgetown Williams Drive Study ATTACHMENT B PLATINUM PLANNING ELEMENTS The Platinum Planning Program provides an organized structure for CAMPO’s Long-Range Planning work. The program seeks to generate comprehensive and detailed multimodal planning at the local level that will generate regionally significant benefits through projects and policies. The program aligns local and regional planning through a progressive, integrated, and inclusive process. Plans completed as part of this program meet shared goals and are inclusive of state of the practice elements consistent with 2040 Regional Transportation Plan goals. Specifically, these plans will outline synergies between transportation, land use, and other planning areas to better understand how the system performs. Recommendations from plans completed through this program will inform future iterations of the Regional Transportation Plan. The Platinum Planning Program includes three spatial areas: Subregions– Focuses on large areas across jurisdictional boundaries and travel sheds. These plans will emphasize development of land use and transportation network scenarios that yield to a shared vision across communities in the study area. Subregional efforts will also be inclusive of analysis and recommendations for multiple corridors and centers (as described below), as well as other interstitial areas. Corridors – Focuses on mostly linear corridors and facilities across jurisdictional boundaries. These plans will focus on projects specific to a principle corridor but also take into account adjacent and intersecting facilities. Corridor planning will consider not only the context, form, and function of the corridor but also how each corridor should perform as part of the larger system; specifically its effectiveness at providing safe and efficient multimodal mobility between and access with -in centers. Centers – Focuses on districts and areas of typically one square mile or less, but may also include elements of corridor planning, particularly as corridors conn ect nodes. Centers plans will provide clear guidance on how to develop vibrant mixed-use environments that possess the density, diversity and design attributes that produce lower VMT, and support transit, bicycling, and walking. Platinum Planning seeks to integrate: 1. Multi-modal and Mixed-use – Create connections to housing, jobs, and services through the establishment of dynamic mixed-use environments, well-connected street grids, high-quality transit options, as well as safe and useful pedestrian/bicycle accommodations. 2. Housing – Develop a mix of housing types and price points appropriate for the study area context that provides living options that can accommodate a variety of incomes, abilities, and familial types. 3. Environment – Create a healthy environment that proactively protect and enhance air, water, land and people. 4. Economic Development – Promote the economic competitiveness of the study area to yield positive impacts on the local tax base, high-quality jobs, and community services. 5. Equity – Create positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes for all residents and stakeholders in the study areas while minimizing adverse impacts. Page 70 of 127 Williams Drive Study Williams Drive Study Discussion with City Council January 26, 2016 Nat Waggoner Transportation Services Andreina Dávila-Quintero Management Services Jordan Maddox, AICP Planning Page 71 of 127 Williams Drive Study capmetro.org Agenda • Existing Conditions • Past City Initiatives • Study Area • CAMPO Platinum Planning Program • Study Goals • Study Deliverables • Schedule Goal 1: Understand scope of study Goal 2: Understand the interdependence of transportation and land use as study components Goal 3: Gain support from Council of ILA for study Page 72 of 127 Williams Drive Study capmetro.org Williams Drive ‐Existing Conditions • 4-lane major arterial with continuous center turn lane • Over 29,000 cars access road on a daily basis • Variety of existing land uses and zoning districts (single and two-family residential, office, neighborhood to regional commercial, recreational and institutional uses) • Inconsistent development patterns • Multiple Transportation Projects funded (City and TXDOT) TIRZ at Williams Dr and IH-35 Page 73 of 127 Williams Drive Study • 2003 Williams Dr Corridor Study • Located between IH-35 and CR 245 • Provide guide to development and redevelopment • Recommendations for transportation improvements and new development standards (signage and landscape) • New development standards for former 1986 RO zoning district Not To Scale Page 74 of 127 Williams Drive Study • Former RO/SP-WM Zoning District • RO converted to SP-WM in 2003 • Limited permitted uses within district and retained residential design standards • City initiated rezoning to remove the SP-WM – effective March 2014 • Removed outdated development standards Page 75 of 127 Williams Drive Study • 2006 Williams Dr Gateway Redevelopment Plan • 2004 study for the redevelopment, recruitment and retention of businesses • Serve as the basis for future rezoning • TIRZ created in Oct 2006 • 2007 - New MU zoning district created • 2008 - FLU designation changed to Specialty Mixed Use Page 76 of 127 Williams Drive Study capmetro.org Page 77 of 127 Williams Drive Study CAMPO Platinum Planning Program • Seeks to generate comprehensive and detailed multimodal transportation planning at the local level that will generate regionally significant benefits through projects and policies • Multimodal -…accommodation of various modes of travel including vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists as appropriate • Plans will outline synergies between transportation, land use, and other planning areas to better understand how the system as a whole performs $200K of Federal Funds $50K in local match Approved as part of FY 2016 budget Page 78 of 127 Williams Drive Study CAMPO Platinum Planning Program • Includes three spatial area plans, two of which will apply to the Williams Dr study: • Corridor Plan (linear study) – access management strategies, multi-modal transportation elements, safety and operation improvements, and recommendations for a built-form • Centers Plan (districts/areas study) – predictable and high quality gateway tying together transportation, economic development, housing choices, and place- making recommendations Page 79 of 127 Williams Drive Study Study Goal • Improve mobility and performance of the corridor • Promote further development in the corridor that will… • Enhance transportation safety, mobility and connectivity • Enhance economic development potential • Establish the area as a premier gateway into Georgetown… and the Capital Area Address historic and emerging mobility and economic development issues along the Williams Drive corridor Page 80 of 127 Williams Drive Study Study Deliverables • Stakeholder Engagement Plan • Public Participation Plan • Steering Committee and Public meetings • Existing Conditions and Needs Assessment Report • Existing studies, plans and reports • Concept Plan (Corridor and Center areas) • Implementation Plan • Near to long-term recommendations Page 81 of 127 Williams Drive Study Interlocal Agreement • Partner with CAMPO to complete study • CAMPO will serve as the Project Manager • Establishes a steering committee (CAMPO, TxDOT, and City) • Georgetown will have equal weight to project outcomes • CAMPO and City will present final study to respective elected bodies for consideration and possible adoption Page 82 of 127 Williams Drive Study Schedule • Study is projected to take 9 months to complete • Tentative schedule (subject to change) • Approvals from appropriate agencies – Q1 2016 • RFP – Q1/Q2 2016 • Initiate study – Q2 2016 • Complete study – Q1 2017 Page 83 of 127 Williams Drive Study Next Step • RFP process - select a consultant • Transportation Policy Board – March 2016 • Notice to proceed – April 2016 • Monthly updates when study begins to advisory boards and City Council GTAB recommended approval on December 10, 2015 P&Z recommended approval on December 15, 2015 Page 84 of 127 Williams Drive Study Nat Waggoner Transportation Analyst 512.930.8171 nat.waggoner@georgetown.org Andreina Dávila-Quintero Project Coordinator 512.931.7686 andreina.davila@georgetown.org Jordan Maddox, AICP Principal Planner 512.930.3584 jordan.maddox@georgetown.org Questions, Guidance Page 85 of 127 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Agenda January 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Discussion regarding Airport Educational Materials -- Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities ITEM SUMMARY: This list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with responses are provided to share information related to airport topics with the Citizens of Georgetown. The questions / responses cover topics ranging from Planned Airport Improvement Projects; Project Environmental Reviews; Future Plans for the Airport; Airport Operational Requirements; and the Economic Impact/Financial Health of the Airport. The list was organized by topic. Where beneficial, support documents are provided as attachments. Residents in the vicinity of the airport have routinely shared their concerns with rumors being spread about the airport. This FAQ list of questions was assembled to provide clarification of rumors as well as questions typically posed to City Staff. The planned use of this FAQ list includes publication on the Airport portion of the City Web site as well as other methods of communication with the residents in the vicinity of the airport. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A SUBMITTED BY: Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager ATTACHMENTS: Airport/Citizen FAQ FAA Hotline Complaint Response Airport Closure Report GTU Econimic Impact Study Page 86 of 127 AIRPORT/CITIZEN FAQ This list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with responses are provided to share information related to airport topics with the Citizens of Georgetown. The questions / responses cover topics ranging from Planned Airport Improvement Projects; Project Environmental Reviews; Future Plans for the Airport; Airport Operational Requirements; and the Economic Impact/Financial Health of the Airport. Why are the underground fuel tanks being removed and replaced with above ground tanks? The existing Fuel Farm includes a 10,000 gallon Avgas and 12,000 gallon Jet A underground storage tanks approximately 25 years old. Underground tanks are systematically being removed at airports all over the Country. Considering the Georgetown Municipal Airport is located over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, removing underground storage facilities is an additional environmental benefit. The new above ground fuel tanks are sized to 15,000 gallons for Avgas and 20,000 gallons for Jet A according to the design guidelines for our existing traffic and operations at the Airport. The tank size also allows the City to benefit from the purchase of bulk fuel without paying multiple delivery fees for smaller loads. Currently the existing underground tanks meet the rules and standards of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), however, they are near the end of their expected life cycle. The airport has never been fined for any fuel spills or tank leakage. As with all underground fuel tanks, tank leakage is constantly monitored to watch for any possible indication of potential ground water contamination. The City did receive notice of violations on or about December 20, 2003. Five violations were noted. Violations were related to inspecting components, inventory control, renewal of Delivery Certificate, posting of Delivery Certificate and release detection for piping. All violations were corrected within one week of inspection. The most recent 18 February 2014 inspection indicated no violations are present. How do the proposed taxiway improvements, pavement management system and new lighting systems affect the Georgetown Municipal Airport? The new lighting systems, proposed taxiway improvements and pavement management program are bringing the Georgetown Municipal Airport in-line with the most current standards for General Aviation Reliever Airports. These improvements are designed for the safety and basic operations of existing aircraft at the airport. Page 87 of 127 Do all Airport Improvement Projects require completion of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)? Not for all projects. Per guidelines from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) are only required for certain categories of airport improvement projects. Projects subject to an EIS would include “Airport Location, Runway Location, or Major Runway Extension.” Additional information may be located in FAA Order 1050.1F. – Has the Georgetown Municipal Airport complied with EPA rules and regulations regarding environmental review and public notice? The FAA recently confirmed all maintenance and development activities involving Federal and State supported grant funding have been completed according to regulatory requirements. Please read the attached communication addressing the issue: FAA Response to Hotline Complaint. Can the Georgetown Municipal Airport be closed or relocated? Under agreements between the City of Georgetown and both State and Federal Agencies, the City of Georgetown agreed to operate an airport at the current site of the Georgetown Municipal Airport. These agreements range in dates from the 1940’s to present. Like Interstate 35, the Airport is part of the national transportation infrastructure funded with federal money for the purpose of general public use. Relocating the airport from its current location would require approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the State of Texas. Stipulations for relocating could involve reimbursements for more than $18.5 million in grant funds provided for airport improvements; buying out existing tenant leases; and bearing total cost of new airport, infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer, electrical service; and public roadways to support new location. 2002 Airport Closure Study Any plans to add commercial passenger service or large airplane cargo operators such as FedEx or UPS to the airport? No, Georgetown Municipal Airport is a General Aviation Reliever Airport. Adding passenger service or large cargo operators to the airport it not planned at either the City or TxDOT levels. Page 88 of 127 Does the city have any plans to extend the runway length at Georgetown Municipal Airport? No, there are no plans at either the City or TxDOT Aviation level for any runway extension projects. A 1996 City Council Resolution 960123-JJ reaffirmed this. Why has the land been purchased at the ends of Runway 11/29? At the end of each runway is a Runway Protection Zone otherwise referred to as a “Clear Zone”. “Clear Zones” must be free of obstructions and are established to improve visibility for airplanes taking off and landing. They also provide protection for anything on the ground during these type maneuvers. Recent land purchases were mandated by guidelines published in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-13 – Airport Design requiring airport sponsors (City of Georgetown) that they must own the land in the “Clear Zones”. Are there any plans to purchase through “fee or easement” any homes within the vicinity of the airport? No plans exist at either the City or TxDOT level to purchase homes or other residential property near the airport. – Why is the Georgetown Airport Master Plan being updated? While most Airport Master Plans typically cover a 20 year life span, the current 2005 Airport Master plan is scheduled to be updated in calendar year 2016. Consultant selection will commence late summer of 2016 with publication of an updated plan estimated for summer of 2018. Public participation in the update process will be key to adopt an effective Master Plan. Master Plans help provide guidance and direction for future planning of airport improvements to meet the desired goals of the community. Are public use airports allowed to limit airport hours of operations, the number of takeoffs, landings or number of based airplanes at their airports? No. These type restrictions violate the FAA Grant Assurance Provisions on use and access to public use airports which are part of the National Airport System. FAA Grant Assurances are obligations an airport owner must agree to for acceptance of federal grant funds. Airplanes using an airport can be limited based on the airplane operational requirements such as runway length and elevation of airport. Each airplane operator is responsible to ensure they can safely operate at an airport. Page 89 of 127 How has the opening of the Control Tower affected flight patterns and traffic at Georgetown Municipal Airport? Since opening of the Control Tower in 2007, air traffic controllers now manage the flow of airplane traffic both in and out of the Georgetown Municipal Airport. This has resulted in safety improvements of flight operations over the previous uncontrolled operations at the airport. Air traffic control follows strict safety criteria, guidelines and manages air traffic in a 5 mile radius of the airport. The Control Tower is open 7 days per week from 7 AM to 10 PM. Due to sporadic night time airport use, from 10 PM to 7 AM the airport reverts to an uncontrolled air space. – What programs are in place related to Airport Noise issues? A 2002 Airport Noise Compatibility Study provided recommendations related to airport flight patterns and ground maintenance operations. The study examined the voluntary “Fly Friendly” program with recommendations for pilots utilizing the airport. With the 2007 activation of the Control Tower, traffic patterns now follow airport traffic control guidelines. Airport Management has identified two locations for use for ground maintenance high power engine testing. These locations were selected to minimize noise issues from engine run operations. What economic benefit does the airport provide to the City of Georgetown? The Georgetown Municipal Airport generates economic activity through capital and operations expenditures, business activities of airport tenants, and spending by visitors using airport facilities. The Airport provides an economic benefit to the local economy through employment of over 200 personnel at various businesses on the airport. A 2011 Texas Department of Transportation Economic Impacts Report concluded the airport has an Annual economic impact to the City of Georgetown local economy of over $23million dollars. Please read the attached report Economic Impact Report. Page 90 of 127 What is the financial health of the airport? The financial health of the airport continues to improve. While the airport currently does not cover every cost, fees collected on land leases, hangar and tie-down rentals, and fuel sales cover 100% of items such as grant shares, airport staffing, operations and maintenance. These fees are paid by airport users. What the airport is not able to cover is the city mandated 45 day contingency (rainy day funding) requirement. This contingency requirement is to cover emergency type items. Through continued reductions of airport expenses and additional airport revenues, the long term plan is that the airport fund will also cover all contingency requirements. Page 91 of 127 Page 92 of 127 Page 93 of 127 Page 94 of 127 Page 95 of 127 Page 96 of 127 Page 97 of 127 Page 98 of 127 Page 99 of 127 Page 100 of 127 Page 101 of 127 Page 102 of 127 Page 103 of 127 Page 104 of 127 Page 105 of 127 Page 106 of 127 Page 107 of 127 Page 108 of 127 Page 109 of 127 Page 110 of 127 Page 111 of 127 Page 112 of 127 Page 113 of 127 Page 114 of 127 Page 115 of 127 Page 116 of 127 Page 117 of 127 Page 118 of 127 Page 119 of 127 Page 120 of 127 Page 121 of 127 Page 122 of 127 Economic impacts • 2011 T e x a s D e p a r T m e n T o f T r a n s p o r T a T i o n Georgetown municipal airport Georgetown, tX Page 123 of 127 Geor G e T own mU ni C ipa L a irpor T • Geor G e T own, T x Georgetown Municipal Airport logs more than 6,000 operations monthly with the majority designated as corporate activity, flight training, and recreational activity. The airport also hosts several events each year, including: AirFest each fall; Easter Egg Drop in the spring; and numerous Young Eagles and Experimental Aircraft Association events. The airport is also planning a canned goods donation drive. Georgetown is located north of Austin. Runways: 18/36 - 5,000 ft. x 100 ft. 11/29 - 4,100 ft. x 75 ft. Page 124 of 127 n Capital Expenditures for infrastructure and other airport improvements from 2006-2010 generated $2.7 million in economic activity that created 23 job-years of employment. (A job-year equals one job lasting one year.) n Airport staff is working with the regional communications director and tourism manager to promote the airport and attract more community involvement, with a goal of attracting a restaurant to the airport. Description impacts Economic activity $ 23,738,564 salary, Wages, and Benefits $ 9,872,319 Employment 227 sources: survey responses, impLan, and authors’ estimates In conjunction with the local economic development organization, new efforts are being made to facilitate development at the airport. The general aviation system in Texas provides important infrastructure that promotes both regional economic development and community recreational opportunities. The system’s airports also generate economic activity through capital and operations expenditures, business activities of airport tenants, and spending by visitors using airport facilities. This analysis examined the economic impacts of the facilities that are part of the Texas Airport System Plan (TASP). In total, the state’s general aviation airports and general aviation activities at commercial airports create: Economic Activity$14.6 billion Salary, Wages, and Benefits$3.1 billion Employment56,635 permanent jobs GeneraL aviaTion impacts on Texas 2010 eConomiC impaCTs Page 125 of 127 Texas Department of Transpor tationTexas Department of TransportationAviation Divisionwww.TxDOT.gov/business/aviation1-800-68-PILOT125 E. Eleventh StreetAustin, TX 78701-2483 prepared by:Center for Economic Development and ResearchDepartment of EconomicsDenton, TXhttp://www.unt.edu/cedr airport statistics faa identifier – GtU Latitude / Longitude 30-40-43.7124n / 097-40-45.7815W elevation – 790 ft. Location 3 miles north of Georgetown, tX PD S 1 2 1 1 0 6 1 2 / 1 1 Page 126 of 127 City of Georgetown, Texas City Council Agenda January 26, 2016 SUBJECT: Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items - Hoskins Brown Update Sec. 551.072: Deliberation Regarding Real Property (1) Consideration and possible action to approve the appraised value for the acquisition of 1.453 acres of real property in fee simple for right of way and 0.63 acres of permanent utility easement to be acquired from Georgetown Independent School District in connection with the Rivery Blvd. Extension Project and to authorize an initial offer to be extended to the landowner based thereon. – Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities (2) Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of real property and/or easements, the payment of relocation benefits, and the subsequent payment of actual moving expenses in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, in connection with the Rivery Blvd. Extension Project – Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities a) Parcel 4, Castleberry, 305 Shannon Ln b) Parcel 19, Rose, 1525 Park Ln c) Parcel 20, Chapman, 1523 Park Ln. (3) Deliberation concerning the acquisition of real property located at 307 Shannon Ln (Parcel 2) from Leslie David Romo and Sue Lynn Cole Romo in connection with the Rivery Blvd. Extension Project – Terri Glasby Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters - City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal - City attorney recruitment ITEM SUMMARY: FINANCIAL IMPACT: To be determined. SUBMITTED BY: Page 127 of 127