1. Meeting Name
Date

2. Agenda Introductions Transportation Funding 101
Program Development Process
Program Projects
Strategic Funding
Tax Rate Implications
Public Information

3. Transportation – The Big Picture
The Texas Transportation Institute found that Texas needs:
$6B annually to slow deteriorating pavement conditions and congestion
$10B annually to keep 2010 conditions stable
Currently there is $2.8B available budget for 2014 and 2015

4. Why Such a Shortfall? There are many reasons
Population – Increased congestion and maintenance
Increased cost of resources and construction
Vehicle fuel efficiency and Inflation affecting the tax rate

5. Kaufman County
Kaufman County is the 9th fastest growing County in Texas and the 40th fastest growing county in the U.S.
NCTCOG Population Projection
Year 2013 = 110,000 people
Year 2030 =277,000 people

6. Process – Data Collection
Sources for candidate project solicitation
County Judge & Commissioners
All Cities
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
NCTCOG
ISD Superintendents
A total of 80 projects were submitted for consideration in the bond program, totaling over $400M

7. Process – Project Evaluation
Project Considerations
Safety Improvements
Congestion Alleviation
Proximity to Schools & High Traffic Generators
Air Quality Improvement
Economic Development
Significant Alternate Route Creation
External Funding Availability
Fast Start Project / Bond Term Viability
A Total of 26 projects were included totaling an estimated cost of $56M

8. Projects

9. Projects
*Project costs are estimates

10. Project Facts

11. Program Project Summary
$4M - Funding County Road Materials
$19.2M - Pass Through Projects
$2.6M – Intersection Safety Improvements
$6.9M - Advanced Planning (Env. & Schematic Design)
$2M – Countywide Transportation Studies
$3M – Strategic Project Funding
$18.3M – General Roadway Design and Construction

12. Strategic Funding Program Funding Sources County
Local City Participation
TxDOT and Federal Funds

13. Tax Rate Implications $0.036 (3.6¢) per $100 taxable value
Average home value=$122,000
$43.92 per year
$3.66 per month
* Important - The amount of taxes on residential homesteads of persons 65 and older will not increase above the amount of taxes when they qualified to receive the freeze exemption.

14. Public Information
Website

15. Public Information Bond Program Educational Presentations
Voters Educational Brochure
Website

16. Thank You!
Questions??