Special Town Council Meeting Goal & Project Review & Prioritization, Feb 9, 2017 Presented by Grant A. Kleinhenz, IMCA-CM, Town Manager

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1 Special Town Council Meeting Goal & Project Review & Prioritization, Feb 9, 2017 Presented by Grant A. Kleinhenz, IMCA-CM, Town Manager

2 National Night Out, Aug 2016 Town Video Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Discussion of FY2017 Goals and Priorities 2

3 3 Town of Brownsburg Video

4 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Big Go Block Party, Aug

5 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Exploration of Properties Near Arbuckle Park & Strategic Downtown Property Purchases 402 N Green St acquired to facilitate Green St project as well as downtown projects adjacent to Arbuckle Park. Town is working with developer to encourage new facility at the site of 224 & 228 N Green St. Facilitated purchase of 127 E Main by real estate investor. Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion & Collection System Project $22.7M project, including $2.3M in design costs & $1.7M in contingency. $6.3M in cash applied to project plus $1.6M to prepay outstanding sewer bond; very favorable bids received at about $7M below engineer s estimate. Utilized value engineering to realize $1.1M in savings in estimated project costs prior to bid. Financing will be with low interest rates through State Revolving Fund. Adopted ordinance increasing sewer rate 47.2% over five phases ending in This ordinance does not affect water or stormwater rates. 5

6 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Recreation Trail Program (East Middle School to B&O) all right of way acquisition completed, in process of obtaining final easement. Town received $150K in federal funding towards the $379K total cost. Project to continue in FY2017. Establish a Town University Curriculum for staff development has been fully implemented. 24 courses offered in Green St/Main St Intersection Improvements Process commenced by Council Resolution to pursue partnership with INDOT, awaiting their response. Progress to continue into FY2017 and beyond. 6

7 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Main St Revitalization Six façade grants awarded in FY2016 (several along Main St); $59K in grants with an estimated total investment of $316K (includes grant monies). Three-year total = 38 grants awarded totaling $272K with an estimated investment of $854K (includes grant monies). Before After 7

8 Main St Revitalization (cont.) Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Before After 8

9 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Wayfinding Project Awaiting INDOT permits for placement in state-controlled roadways; contractor in Town February 2017 repairing some material failures on some signs. Water Resource Plan Flow tests conducted at Town wells to assess life expectancy and condition, wells are in good condition; seeking permission to test for additional water resources at various properties. Downtown Economic Development Strategy & Plan preliminary draft in development, land & property owner database commenced. 9

10 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Implement Active Transportation Plan Elements with Connectivity Focus Parks Dept worked with B&O Trail Association for acquisition of trail segment between CR 300N and Ronald Reagan Parkway. Construction underway; total project cost estimated at $761K. 10

11 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Improve Connectivity (cont.) Coordinated with BCSC and residents to complete trail connection between Fairfield Heights subdivision and East Middle School. 11

12 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Improve Connectivity (cont.) Safe Routes To School project completed linking library to high school. Total project cost of $825K including $627K of federal contribution, or 76%. 12

13 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Improve Connectivity (cont.) Completed White Lick Creek land acquisition as part of Arbuckle to W Northfield Dr future trail; completed topographic survey and wetland delineation prior to submitting trail construction and environmental agreement request to IDEM, DNR, and Army Corps of Engineers. Boardwalk Concept for Wetland Trail Area 13

14 N CR 900 E Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Bicentennial Trail Trail (depicted as blue on the adjacent map) will link B&O Trail in Brownsburg to Avon Trail system; total project cost at $942K for both Brownsburg and Avon to share approximately 50/50. Construction underway for this and for B&O segment (red), expected completion in E CR 300 N E CR 200 N 14

15 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Development of Downtown/Arbuckle Acres Park with Mixed Use Development Two economic development agreements (EDAs) finalized with developers in January/February 2017, two others to be completed by Spring 2017, projects to commence in Total estimated downtown investment from the public/private partnership is between $70-80M. 15

16 16 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities

17 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Street Resurfacing $660K for Northridge subdivision, $105K in sidewalks at W Vermont and Patrick Place. 17

18 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Gateway Project Phase III Trail crossing from west side of Green St to east side with extension under I-74 to Citgo and then northeast to access residential areas. Project in final stages. 18

19 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Sidewalk at Brownsburg Village Center Sidewalk to link Roland Manor with existing sidewalk in front of Chase Bank. 19

20 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Research Opportunities to Preserve & Capitalize on Brownsburg History Worked with the Indiana Racing Memorial Association to dedicate a marker to honor auto racing legend Larry Rice who called Brownsburg home. 20

21 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Maintain an Updated Homeowners Association Contact List Interns researched contacts, developed a list of about 20 HOAs, upkeep a challenge when contact info is non-generic and positions change or are not posted. Recommend researching notification systems that target via GIS subdivision layers. Create a Succession Plan for Key Positions Building Services Coordinator and Town Engineer positions established as important first step. 21

22 Review of 2016 Goals and Priorities Strengthen Relationship & Develop Strategy for Racing Community Town agreed to administer $1M Indiana Economic Development Corporation Motor Sports Improvement grant to facilitate Lucas Oil Raceway improvements by the National Hot Rod Association construction of the Top Eliminator Club Pavilion; continued track sponsorship and event partnership such as Big Go Block Party and Rev Rally. 22

23 23 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments

24 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA) Awards The Town s Wastewater Treatment Plant received the Excellence in Safety and Laboratory Excellence in Aug This is the 17th time that the Brownsburg plant has received the safety award and it has earned the lab excellence recognition 12 times. Members of the team also placed 2 nd in the Wastewater Challenge competition. 24

25 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Municipal Tax Rate Decreased for 5 th Consecutive Year decrease of 1.56% from FY2016. Assessed Value up 4.21%. 25

26 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments 325 commercial and residential permits issued with estimated valuation of $139M including: $48.0M Hendricks Regional Health $7.9M St Vincent $7.0M Bill Estes Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram $9.4M TMC Transportation $1.5M NHRA Performance Pavillion $1.2M Bill Simpson Tenant/Spec Building $1.3M Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling $1.1M DSR (Expansion) $2.0M Maplehurst Bakery (Expansion) $2.5M Antech Diagnostic (Expansion) $450K The Room Place (Remodel) $500K Walmart (Expansion) $490K LifeScience Logistics (Expansion) $350K John Force Racing (Expansion) $290K Avant Gard (Remodel) 26

27 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Economic Development Assistance & Incentives Avant Gard the School Utility Connection Fee Assistance up to $12,261.90, 5 FTEs retained, 24 FTEs created, $530k payroll. Brownsburg Ballroom Dance Studio Tenant Lease Assistance (Expansion/Relocation): $6,500 over the next two-years, 7 FTEs created, $145k payroll at 7 FTEs. Maplehurst Bakeries / Weston Foods HQ 5-yr real property tax abatement: $1.5M investment, 314 FTEs retained, 15 FTEs created/relocated, $10.7M payroll. Brownsburg Restoration Tenant Lease Assistance (Expansion/Relocation): $12,000 over the next two years, 5 FTEs retained, 1 FTEs created, $125k payroll at 5 FTEs AVEPT Inc. 6-yr real property abatement: $4.75M investment, 118 FTEs created, starting with an annual payroll of $700k with the annual employment needs within five years the annual payroll could be up to $4.1Ml. AVEPT Inc. 5-yr personal property abatement: $1.4M investment, same as above. Lyons Fire and Safety Tenant Lease Assistance (Expansion): $3,874 over the next two years, 4 FTE s retained, 2 FTEs created, $250k payroll at 6 FTEs. Lauth Building 700 / 56 th Street Revised 10-yr real property abatement: $25-30M investment, 175 FTEs created, $5.34M payroll. Kids Planet Tenant Lease Assistance (Attraction New Business): $10,000 over the next two years, 6 FTEs in year one, 12 FTEs created by year 5 with part-time employment, $150k payroll at startup and $375k by year 5. Brian Herta Rallysport LLC Tenant Lease Assistance (New Race Team): $10,000 over the next two years, 6 FTEs retained, 9 FTEs created, $300k payroll initially and $800k in the future. 27

28 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments 205 single family residential permits issued with estimated valuation of over $48.5M (average $237K) 28

29 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Received Notification of 2015 Tree City USA Status Recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of commitment to effective urban forest management. 29

30 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments First Town Roundabout Opens The $1.4M roundabout at Green Street & CR 300N opened, improving traffic flow and safety at the intersection. 30

31 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments White Lick Creek Bank Stabilization $539K project to control erosion at US 136 and Seumen St. 31

32 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments White Lick Creek Log Jam Removal Project to remove log jam and debris to improve drainage and flow in the area between Stoneybrook Dr and I

33 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Ronald Reagan Parkway Widening Project that widened RRP from CR 300 N south to Town limits completed in Timed with Avon s widening of RRP from Town limits to US

34 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Williams Park Improvements Walking trails and roadways resurfaced. 34

35 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Tilden Road Improvement and Sewer Separation Project Initial phase completed in summer of 2016 at total project cost of $5.7M. 35

36 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Roundabout at Airport Rd & Hornaday Design Design commenced; FY2021 construction; estimated total project cost is $3.8M with $2.1M federal contribution, or 54%, through Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 36

37 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Design Engineering for Northfield Dr Extension Design continues for project linking CR 300 N with Airport Rd including tie-ins to B&O Trail. Total project cost for roadway is $8.5M with $6.3M in federal contribution, or 74%. 37

38 Other Notable 2016 Accomplishments Securement of Outside Funds for Capital Projects Since 2012, the Town has been awarded $40.2M in federal aid to be applied towards an estimated $66.5M in major capital improvements: Color Key Pending Under Construction Beginning This Year Completed Project Type Projects Title INDOT FY Town Cost Federal Cost Total Cost Town % CMAQ Project Intersection of US 136 & Odell St 2012 $ 504,900 $ 2,019,600 $ 2,524,500 20% STP Project E Northfield Dr. (56th St. to US 136) 2013 $ 1,807,139 $ 4,874,956 $ 6,682,095 27% STP Project W Northfield Dr. (Bburg Sta to US 136) 2013 $ 1,125,000 $ 4,500,000 $ 5,625,000 20% HSIP Project Signal Pre-emption 2014 $ 44,800 $ 403,200 $ 448,000 10% STP Project Ronald Reagan Parkway (US 136 to CR 300N) 2015 $ 10,701,510 $ 9,601,442 $ 20,302,952 53% Misc Project RTP - Hornaday Road Trail 2016 $ 228,795 $ 150,000 $ 378,795 60% HSIP Project Regulatory Sign Inventory/Replacement 2017 $ 56,158 $ 311,182 $ 367,340 15% HSIP Project Traffic Signal Backplating 2017 $ 17,616 $ 158,543 $ 176,159 10% Misc Project SRTS - Pedestrian Enhancements 2017 $ 198,398 $ 626,694 $ 825,092 24% Misc Project CCMG - Enderly Extension 2017 $ 1,481,655 $ 557,500 $ 2,039,155 73% HSIP Project Green Street (56th St. to Main St. ) 2018 $ 2,882,278 $ 2,867,310 $ 5,749,588 50% HSIP Project Pedestrian Crossing Improvements 2018 $ 22,808 $ 205,268 $ 228,076 10% STP Project E Northfield Dr. (CR 300 N to CR 400 N) 2019 $ 2,157,802 $ 6,299,208 $ 8,457,010 26% STP Project Hornaday Rd. & CR 300 E 2020 $ 1,196,427 $ 1,748,848 $ 2,945,275 41% HSIP Project 56th & Wild Ridge Signal 2020 $ 40,683 $ 366,145 $ 406,828 10% HSIP Project Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Near Schools 2020 $ 192,638 $ 477,990 $ 670,628 29% Misc Project TAP - B&O Trail Tunnel 2020 $ 320,000 $ 720,000 $ 1,040,000 31% STP Project Tilden & Odell Roundabout 2021 $ 1,583,000 $ 2,196,000 $ 3,779,000 42% STP Project Airport & Hornaday Roundabout 2021 $ 1,757,500 $ 2,070,000 $ 3,827,500 46% STP Project Green St & Airport Rd Roundabout--PENDING 2022 $ 452,250 $ 1,809,000 $ 2,261,250 20% STP Project E CR 700 N Reconstruction, Green St to 900E--PENDING 2022 $ 862,156 $ 3,448,625 $ 4,310,781 20% Totals $ 27,633,512 $ 45,411,511 $ 73,045,023 38% 38

39 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities Bicentennial Torch Relay, Sep

40 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities Green St Widening Project Letting near the end of FY2017. Total project cost is estimated at $5.7M with $2.8M in federal contributions, or 50%. Project to add bike lanes and a center turn lane. Decorative lighting and landscape elements also included. 40

41 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities Completion of Ronald Reagan Parkway Project will connect US 136 with CR 300 N and establish the overall link of I-74 with I-70. Anticipated completion in late Total project cost is $20.3M Town s portion is $10.7M, or 53%. Remainder of funding is from Hendricks County and MPO. 41

42 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities White Lick Creek Greenway Design $90K budgeted for design of section from Arbuckle to W Northfield Dr (by IHOP). 42

43 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities Roundabout at Tilden & Odell Design Design for this project to commence. FY2021 construction; estimated total project cost is $3.8M with $2.2M federal contribution, or 58%, through MPO. 43

44 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities Cardinal Property Upgrades In final stages of engineering. Delayed from 2016 due to ongoing Thornburg Parkway realignment and stormwater challenges. Project will require special appropriation in

45 45 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities

46 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities RTP Trail Continuation of project that will construct trail connecting East Middle School through Cardinal Park to the B&O Trail. Project continued from FY

47 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities Drainage Improvements In coordination with the Hendricks County Drainage Board, the Town will be making repairs to a section of damaged storm pipe along S Green St to improve drainage upstream at S Odell and Ashwood Cir. Traffic Signal Synchronization The Town is coordinating an $85K project with INDOT to improve timing and flow at the INDOT signals at the offramps, CR 700N, and the Town signals at Northfield and Green St and Northfield at McNees. 47

48 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities Engineering for a Regional Stormwater Detention Facility at the Ronald Reagan Parkway Tabled to FY2017 or beyond. Regulatory Sign Inventory/Replacement $367K total project cost with $311K federal contribution, or 85%. Completion of Biennial Citizen Survey Surveys to be sent to 1,500 random household within Town limits to gauge sentiment on a variety of issues including roads, parks, safety, etc. Completion of Employee Survey Currently evaluating survey instrument option. 48

49 Discussion of FY2017 Goals & Priorities FY2016 goals to potentially be continued into 2017 and beyond: Road Impact Fee Study Design engineering for overpass over I-74 & CR 700N Design engineering for North Central Downtown Sewer Separation Project Phase IV Update purchasing ordinances to encourage local business use above current levels Establish exploratory group to investigate benefits of a form of government change to City Continue semi-annual meetings/dialogue with BCSC Board Investigate ordinance change to require Fire and Police Chiefs to reside within Territory/Town limits Other projects of interest for FY2017? 49

50 50 Questions?