State of the Town 2017 In Review & A Look At 2018 & Beyond Jan 20, 2018 Presented by Grant A. Kleinhenz, IMCA-CM, Town Manager

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1 State of the Town 2017 In Review & A Look At 2018 & Beyond Jan 20, 2018 Presented by Grant A. Kleinhenz, IMCA-CM, Town Manager

2 National Night Out, Aug 2017 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond 2

3 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities 4 th of July Parade,

4 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Drainage Improvements In coordination with the Hendricks County Drainage Board, Town completed repairs to a section of damaged storm pipe along S Green St to improve drainage upstream at S Odell and Ashwood Cir; downstream dredging completed, $130K included in FY2018 budget for design of additional improvements to that intersection area. 4

5 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Traffic Signal Synchronization The Town has commenced an $85K project with INDOT to improve timing and flow at the INDOT signals at the off-ramps, CR 700N, and the Town signals at Northfield and Green St and Northfield at McNees expected completion by February,

6 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Signal Backplating Project New LED signals with reflective backplate installed around Town to save energy and improve safety approximately $176K project 90% grant funded. 6

7 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Completion of Ronald Reagan Parkway Project connects US 136 with CR 300 N and establishes the overall link of I-74 with I-70. Total project cost was $20.3M Town s portion is $10.7M, or 53%. Remainder of funding is from Hendricks County and MPO. Road opened November 2017; improvements to Connector Road and intersection with CR 400N being evaluated. 7

8 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Street Resurfacing $885K spent for Sugarbush subdivision, Tilden Rd from Jefferson St to Hornaday, Odell St from Tilden Rd to Sycamore St and Locust Ln from Williams Dr to CR 425; $180K in sidewalks including College Ave also completed. 8

9 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Park Property Land Acquisition Approximately 50 acres approved for purchase from the Tagues at $1.14M for various potential future amenities such as nature center, multi-use fields, trails, amphitheater, and general open space. Master plan development to commence in the near future. 9

10 Review of 2017 Goals and Priorities Regulatory Sign Inventory/Replacement $367K total project cost with $311K federal contribution (through Highway Safety Improvement Program), or 85%; 1,800 regulatory (stop, speed) and warning (curve, yield, merge, etc.) signs were replaced. 10

11 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Freshly painted south water tower, May

12 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Development of Downtown at Former St Malachy Church/School Property with Mixed-Use Development Finalization of four economic development agreements (EDAs) with developers; groundbreakings held for four projects totaling a $90M investment. 12

13 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Development of Downtown/Former St Malachy Church/School Property with Mixed-Use Development Concept Elevate Brownsburg Office Suites Green Street Depot Arbuckle Commons The Arbuckle Union Green 13

14 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Concept for New Fountain at Arbuckle Commons 14

15 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Elevate Brownsburg Office Suites 15

16 16 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments

17 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Union Green 17

18 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Green Street Depot 18

19 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Gateway Project Phase III Completion Trail crossing from west side of Green St to east side with extension under I-74 to Citgo; landscaping installed. 19

20 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Façade Improvement Program Seven façade grants awarded in FY2017 (several along Main St, S Green St and E Northfield Dr); $51K in grants with an estimated total investment of $191K (includes grant monies). Four-year total = 45 grants awarded totaling $323K with an estimated investment of $1.04M (includes grant monies). Before After New Premier Arms LLC Location, S Green St 20

21 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Wastewater Treatment Plant & Sewer System Expansion Projects $22.7M project progressing for on-time summer 2018 completion. 21

22 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Bicentennial Trail and B&O Trail completion Bicentennial trail links B&O Trail in Brownsburg to Avon Trail system--$942k cost split between two Towns; B&O trail from CR300N to Ronald Reagan Parkway now complete. 22

23 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments New Pavement and Striping in Lower Arbuckle 23

24 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments New Outdoor classroom installed at Williams Park (at the end of Alpha Ave) 24

25 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Completion of Biennial Citizen Survey 1,500 random surveys sent with 29% response rate (within 25-40% target minimum response rate). 25

26 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Municipal Tax Rate Decreased for 6 th Consecutive Year decrease of.0011, or.12% from FY2017. Assessed Value up 3.96%. $1,400,000,000 Relationship of Tax Rate & Assessed Value 1.2 $1,300,000, $1,272,203,529 $1,322,537, $1,220,811, $1,200,000,000 $1,100,000,000 $1,000,000,000 $900,000, $1,116,303, $1,006,255,220 $1,054,976, $904,394,

27 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments 233 single family residential permits issued with estimated valuation of over $60.9M (average $261K) 205 permits in FY2016 at $48.5M Town of Brownsburg - Permits Issued FY 2016 vs FY FY 2016 FY January February March April May June July August September October November December 27

28 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA) Awards The Town s Wastewater Treatment Plant again received the Excellence in Safety and Laboratory Excellence Awards in Aug This is the 18th time that the Brownsburg plant has received the safety award and it has earned the lab excellence recognition 13 times. Members of the team also placed 2 nd in the Wastewater Challenge competition. 28

29 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Key Sewer Department Accomplishments 160,214 ft of sewers cleaned 79,074 ft of sewers televised 1,254 sewer manhole structures inspected/cleaned 40,509 storm inlets inspected (cleaned if needed) Key Water Department Accomplishments 422 water samples taken and tested 402 hydrants painted 4 hydrants repaired 24 main breaks repaired. Phase III of water main loop along CR 900 E completed Key Street Department Accomplishments Oversaw over 6,300 ft in contracted and in-house sidewalk replacement Distributed salt for 17 storm events, plowed for 3 events 29

30 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Securement of Outside Funds for Capital Projects Since 2012, the Town has been awarded $43.7M in federal aid to be applied towards an estimated $71.3M in major capital improvements: Color Key Pending Under Construction Beginning This Year Completed Project Type Projects Title INDOT FY Start Yr End Yr 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) $ 10,701,510 $ 9,601,442 $ 20,302,952 53% Misc Project RTP - Hornaday Road Trail $ 228,795 $ 150,000 $ 378,795 60% HSIP Project Regulatory Sign Inventory/Replacement $ 56,158 $ 311,182 $ 367,340 15% HSIP Project Traffic Signal Backplating $ 17,616 $ 158,543 $ 176,159 10% Misc Project SRTS - Pedestrian Enhancements $ 198,398 $ 626,694 $ 825,092 24% Misc Project CCMG - Enderly Extension $ 1,780,530 $ 820,750 $ 2,601,280 68% HSIP Project Green Street (56th St. to Main St. ) $ 2,950,365 $ 3,139,662 $ 6,090,027 48% HSIP Project Pedestrian Crossing Improvements $ 22,808 $ 205,268 $ 228,076 10% STP Project E Northfield Dr. (CR 300 N to CR 400 N) $ 2,250,802 $ 6,299,208 $ 8,550,010 26% STP Project Hornaday Rd. & CR 300 E $ 1,196,427 $ 1,748,848 $ 2,945,275 41% HSIP Project 56th & Wild Ridge Signal $ 40,683 $ 366,145 $ 406,828 10% HSIP Project Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Near Schools $ 192,638 $ 477,990 $ 670,628 29% Misc Project TAP - B&O Trail Tunnel $ 320,000 $ 720,000 $ 1,040,000 31% STP Project Airport & Hornaday Roundabout $ 1,757,500 $ 2,070,000 $ 3,827,500 46% STP Project Green St & Airport Rd Roundabout $ 777,925 $ 1,808,100 $ 2,586,025 30% STP Project E CR 700 N Reconstruction, Green St to 900E $ 1,626,475 $ 3,368,700 $ 4,995,175 33% Totals $ 27,600,469 $ 43,670,287 $ 71,270,756 39% 30

31 Other Notable 2017 Accomplishments Securement of Outside Funds for Capital Projects (continued) Funds are awarded according to specific project categories including: Surface Transportation Program (STP) General road and sidewalk projects Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Safety projects Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Bike, pedestrian, nonmotorized transportation Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) Air quality, congestion reduction projects Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) Road projects such as resurfacing, expansions, and new roadway (certain exclusions such as standalone signal, sidewalk and lighting projects) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Administered through Department of Natural Resources 31

32 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Street Dept crews preparing to salt and plow, Feb

33 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Green St Improvement Project Letting in spring of FY2018. Total project cost is estimated at $6.1M with $3.1M in federal contributions, or 52%. Project to add bike lanes and a center turn lane. Decorative lighting and landscape elements also included. 33

34 Grant St Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Enderly Avenue Extension & Mill St Project awarded in Dec 2017, to be completed in summer of Total project cost is $2.6M. Project connects Green St with Grant St to facilitate traffic patterns in and around new downtown developments; includes two new signals at Grant St 56 th St and Enderly Ave & Green St. Enderly Ave 34

35 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Design Engineering for Northfield Dr Extension Design finalizing for 2018 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%. Roundabout at CR 300N to commence summer 2018, entire project complete

36 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Roundabout at CR 300N & Hornaday Design Design continues ahead of 2019 construction; estimated total project cost is $2.9M with $1.7M federal contribution, or 59%, through Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 36

37 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Roundabout at Airport Rd & Hornaday Design Design continues ahead of FY2021 construction; estimated total project cost is $3.8M with $2.1M federal contribution, or 54%, through Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). 37

38 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond CR 900 E & US 136 Intersection Improvements Town to continue work with engineering firm and INDOT to develop and review preliminary designs and traffic modeling to determine overall best solution; below preliminary concept estimated at $2.0M. 38

39 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond White Lick Creek Greenway Design $90K budgeted for design of section from Arbuckle to W Northfield Dr (by IHOP). 39

40 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Extension of Thornburg Parkway and Development of Cardinal Park project to bid in early 2018 with recommendations to the Park Board and Council by March,

41 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond 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 FY2018 as part of the Cardinal Park project. 41

42 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Development of Magee Trailhead at CR 300N near CR 900E CR 300N 42

43 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Odell & College Drainage Improvement $160K for design engineering; approximately $300K from the 2017 GO Bond for initial improvements. Brownsburg Little League Finalize plans to support relocation to new site. Fiscal Reporting on Town Website Fiscal Reporting on Town Website for Downtown Projects Green St/Main St Intersection Improvements Process commenced by Council Resolution to pursue partnership with INDOT, design meetings with INDOT and engineer to commence refinement of design the week of Jan 22, Sidewalk Connectivity/ADA Ramp Upgrades $150K in FY2018 budget. B&O Trail Tunnel at CR 300N $1M project, 69% MPO funded (FY2020). 43

44 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Discussion Items: Prioritization of 2018 Street Resurfacing; $1.15M budgeted for resurfacing plus an additional $1.0M will be applied for as part of the 2018 Community Crossing Matching Grant Program; plus approximately $900K proceeds from the 2017 GO Bond. FY2019 Budget Items CCD Rate re-establishment (by.0083) to a rate of.05 equals a projected revenue increase of $100K. COLA increase propose preliminary 1.5% increase for civil and police costs about $150K across multiple funds; increase contingent upon inflation rates as provided by bls.gov and other related sites. Merit Pool a 1% increase for civil and police costs about $100K across multiple funds. 44

45 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Discussion Items: North Central Downtown (Phase IV) Sewer Separation Project Estimated $5.8M. 45

46 Discussion Items: Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Proposed Minimum Housing Standards Ordinance; ordinance would provide an enforceable vehicle to address disease, public/environmental health, and safety issues in two categories Environmental and Housing. Examples of such issues, or cases: Litter, tall grass, weeds, dying plants/trees Broken or missing siding, broken doors/windows, dilapidated fencing Damaged roofing or foundations Unsecured accessory structures exposed to children or creating fire hazards Broken plumbing fixtures, mold Inoperable heating equipment air and water Rodent and pest infestations Accumulated rubbish or garbage Unclean or unmaintained swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Improperly stored flammable matter Procedure includes opportunities for compliance throughout informal notice of violation, formal notice, and final notice; non-compliance would result in fines, legal action; appeal process through Town Council. 46

47 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Discussion Items: Employee Survey Employee Engagement or Satisfaction? What is the purpose of the survey? Incentive for taking the survey? Professional third-party survey can cost $3-5K. Utility Fees Water, Public Fire Protection, and Stormwater Rates Current Stormwater rate of $5.00 per in-town residential unit. Current Town Public Fire Protection rate of $6.00 per in-town residential unit on Town water, out-of-town customers on Town water do not currently pay this. Current Town water rate for 5,000 gallons of consumption at $22.10; Dec 2015 state-wide average of 356 communities is $31.76 ($30.01 for communities with population over 25,000). 47

48 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Water Fund 601 (Based on Aug 29, 2017 Cash Flows) $3,630,326 $4,018,126 $3,875,937 $3,778,202 $4,335,838 $3,722,691 $3,721,691 $4,244,276 $2,499,257 $2,401,522 $1,886,110 $1,363, (unaudited) 2016 (unaudited) 2017 Projected 2018 Projected Receipts Disbursements Ending Cash 48

49 Goals and Priorities for FY2018 and Beyond Stormwater Fund 605 (based on Aug 29, 2017 Cash Flows) $3,008,087 $2,732,247 $1,983,047 $1,214,863 $1,273,264 $1,281,528 $1,290,100 $1,288,500 $1,513,973 $1,005,688 $312,741 $87, (unaudited) 2016 (unaudited) 2017 Projected 2018 Projected Receipts Disbursements Ending Cash 49

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