DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements (TCI)
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-wide
SUBJECT:
Briefing and status report on the 2012-2017 Bond Program, process for the 2017-2022 Bond Program and on deferred street maintenance and sidewalks needs within the City.
SUMMARY:
TCI will provide an informational briefing on the status of the 2012-2017 Bond Program approved by the voters on May 12, 2012 to include the updates on delivery and schedule as well as a review of the planning process for the 2017-2022 Bond Program. TCI will also provide an overview of the street network condition, maintenance needs and sidewalk needs within the City. Additionally, it will describe how the deferred maintenance of streets and sidewalks needs are addressed as part of the annual budget process and other programs such as the bond programs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
2012-2017 Bond Program
On May 12, 2012, voters approved the 2012-2017 Bond Program consisting of five propositions totaling $596 Million. The program includes 140 projects designed to improve and enhance existing, as well as acquire or construction, new local streets, bridges, sidewalks, drainage facilities, parks, libraries and other facilities. All areas of San Antonio are benefitting from projects in the bond program. Many projects address infrastructure needs in a specific area while several projects have a regional or city-wide benefit for all residents. The following provides a general description of each of the five Propositions in the Bond Program highlighting the number of projects in each and the total amount of Bond Funds:
> Proposition 1: Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks 41 Projects $337,441,000
This proposition provides public improvements to streets, bridges, and sidewalks as well as other improvements necessary or related to relocation of utilities, street lighting, related drainage, technology improvements and signage. T...
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