- Council Retreat for Mayor & Council F.Y. 2025-2026 Budget City Manager Bradford Hunt Planning Deputy City Manager Mike Halsema May 30, 2025 City of Gatesville Department Heads & Staff Agenda Time Topic Presenters 11:00a - 12:00p Budget Message, High-Level View, Goals Brad Hunt, City Manager Mike Halsema, Deputy City Manager / CFO 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch & Parks Master Plan Presentation Seth Phillips, Parks Director Patrice Gilbert, Fitness Center Director 12:30 - 1:50 Department Reports Mike Halsema, Deputy City Manager / CFO Holly Owens, City Secretary Jeff Clark, Police Chief Billy' Vaden, Fire Chief Seth Phillips, Parks Director Chad Newman, Public Works Director 1:50-2:00 Break 2:00 2:30 CIPS & Capitat Outlay Brad Hunt, City Manager Mike Hatsema, Deputy City Manager /CFO Chad Newman, Public Works Director Zeb Veazy, Water Production Bobby Buster, Wastewater Treatment Dale Allen, Water Dist._Streets/Sewer Collect. 2:30 - 2:45 Special Funds Report Brad Hunt, City Manager Mike Halsema, Deputy City Manager / CFO 2:45. 3:00 Conclusion, Q&A Brad Hunt, City Manager Budget Message, High-Level View, Goals Brad Hunt, City Manager Mike Halsema, Deputy City Manager / CFO Introduction & Economic Outlook for FY 2025-2026 The continued city-wide installation of fiber internet, other including comparatively low real estate costs in along many factors somewhat historic growth opportunities in the Coryell County, have proven to spur retail and residential development past year. We have seen notable are focusing on sustaining. existing business inquiries, and we expect these to continue. We commercial developmentto Gatesville. while attracting new business- While potential growth is considered beneficial to the services that we can provide, we must continue to focus overall quantity and quality of maintenance and upgrades that are, in some cases, on overdue. infrastructure improvement challenges will require creative solutions long Infrastructure assessment of fees, and diverse grant funding opportunities. in long-term planning, Crucially, staffing of key positions must maintain a level sustained growth. To that end, this year's ahead of current and and additions, while keeping a secondary focus budget focuses on position assessments compensation, and overall wages. on pay scales, certification Budgetary Standing & Financial Outlook Water and Sewer Fund March: General Fund March: 2024-25 2024-25 Water Budget YTD 2024-25 2024-25 Revanues Revenues Water Salos Budget YTD Residential 1,971,963 929,480 AV Taxes 2,952,906 Commercial. Wholesale And Institut! onal 2,021,987 1,112,361 Sales Tax 3,082,973 Connections & Installa 1,041,281 31,300 682,231 363 2,950,000 1,575,078 Misc. 71,000 Franchise Fees 802,000 507,386 Subto tai 5,137,531 2,807,870 83,436 Fines & Fees 152,000 63,734 Expense Distribution & Collectic lons Other taxes 15,000 Personnel O&M 757,838 362,034 Licenses & Permits 6,265 Dabt Service 518,062 206,225 292,337 181,775 62,600 120,457 Capital Outlay 1,308,987 8,120 Rental Income 64,000 39,809 Production Parks & Rec 420,000 Personnel O&M 507,570 265,163 Misc. Revenues 217,950 Debt Service 1,705,291 928,128 624,668 113,032 151,500 99,963 Capital Outlay 30,922 63,751 Intergovernmental 371,459 Subtotal 5,963,023 1,910,880 Interfund Transfers 687,503 285,763 Sewer Revenues Sewer Fees TOTAL REVENUES 8,628,968 5,999,379 Commercial. Residential And Institutional 944,612 639,255 Connections & Installs 2,074,791 9,300 763,079 77 Expenditures Budget YTD Misc. 29.000 29.877 Salaries Subtot tal 3,057,703 1,432,288 $4,163,057 $1,814,978 Expense Benefits $1,246,073 $515,908 Personnel 0&M 519,264 243,596 Professional Services & Training $796,626 $342,622 Debt Service 1,029,059 897,327 610,646 45,363 Capital Outlay Utilities $282,945 $145,730 Subtotal 11,604,850 9:159,200 1,291,220 2,190,825 Materials & Supplies $291,876 $245,551 Sanitation Revenue as Maintenance & Operations $1,420,756 Expanse 889,920 865,700 447,517 $736,142 290,497 Lease & Rental $280,259 Non Departmental $113,074 Revenues Miscellaneous $0 $7,231 Interest Grants & raimbursements 20,177,182 1,223,584 Grant Expenses $0 $0 Subtotal 10,330,782 153,600 1,456,664 233.080 Debt Service $65,154 $40,674 Expense Transfers Transfers and Franchise fees 982,363 508,195 $0 $0 Grand Total Capital Outlay $82,221 $78,112 Revenues 19,415,93 36 6,144,339 Total Expenditures: Expense 19,415,936 4,900.397 $8,628,968 $4,040,021 Galn (Loss) 1,243,941 Budgetary Standing & Financial Outlook FY2025-26 Preliminary e Sales Tax $3.1M Debt Service Fund e AV tax 0&M $3.1M 2023 Tax Anticipation Note TAN only outstanding debt non HOT Tax $200k utility 2nd early defeasance for FY26 or consider issuing CO for PD building Development Interest, Last 5 Months Tracking 11 in January 2025 City of Gatesvillo Dovelopment Update January 2025 1. Cedar Ridge subdivision platting phase 2. Green Rooster coffee shop open for business 3. Gatesville Crossing condos approval phase 4. TBDs subdivision pre-planning, phase 5. Oso Clean Carv Wash construction; phase 23+ 2025 6. Tracking in 4-suites shopping w/laundromat May construction phase City of Gatesville 7. Starbucks coffee shop Development Update E construction phase May 2025 8. TBDO coffee shop 9. Washbur platting dupiexes phase 1. "Heavin's" coffee shop- construction phase 2. Laerdalv warehouse expansion. complete City Manager & City Secretary have been working 10. Parkview Annewlapproval, dupiexes phase 3. Gatesville Crossing condos. - sewer easement pending toc coordinate our tracking: and planning fort future spproval phase 5. 4. Oso TBDsubdivision- Clean Carv Wash-c - pre- -plannings construction phase phase development. 11. AVpark 6. 5-suite office/retait center- construction phase 12. TBD 52-unit Annewlapproval; apartments, phase seni 7. Starbucks coffee shop- - construction phase We expect this increased interest to continue, planning phase 8. TBDC coffees shop- plattinge phase especially we are more open to development 9. Washbur dupiexes. permits pending proposals in the Ft. Gates /SH 36 area. 10. Parkview duplexes- permits pending 11. RVp park <-pre-con & permits pending 12. TBD: 26-unit apartments, seniors 60+ planning phase 13. TBDS smalt warehouse- pre-planning phase 3) 14. Motel re- -open/remodel- permits pending 15. TBD urgent care clinic- -inquiry 16. TBD1 fastt tood- -inquiry 17. TBDfastf food (pizza)-inquiry 18. TBD1 townhomes- pre- -platting 19. TBDI national chain hotel-inquiry 20. TBD 100r mid-high rangel homes % acre lots- -inquiry 21. TBDS SF homes x8- - pre- -pletting 22. 7BD fast foodi inside Walmart -pre-p -permitting 23. Boutique(s) downtown- -permitting - Property annexations since 2024 Organizational Alignment In FY: 24-25, we finalized steps to align organizational structure to of control and teamwork improve span within all The below updated organizational chart outlines the current chain. departments. supervisory Mayors City Cour Muncral P&Z, BSC hidge Commissions Murcipal Kerg Gatesville Prosecutor Beautiful City Manager BradHunt City Deputy City Sacretary Mgr. ICFO- Parks 5. Rec Fire Chiet Police Public Works Holly Owens MkeHalsema Director Billy Voder Chef Drector Seth Phillips leff Clark Chad Newman Libtary HR 35 Sheal Harp Lori Maintenane a Fitness Canter Aquatics volunteers Captain Water Street, Qiats Mctaughlin Levi Cole Potrice Gubert Marte Bailey K Mueiler Plant Sewer Collect Wastewater Zeb Veazey Daie Alien Bobby Buster PatrolLt Dispatch Sup. 5 Poat Stles Buriding Balir Watet 2FTE FleerMaint Offical Finane BPIs 2FTEa Patrok CID GFTES 1FTE FTES 2FTER SFTES 1FTE 7FTES IFTE 13FTES 3FTES court TFTE 21 EvTech Code Seasonal ACQa IFTE 16FTES 1FTE 5PTs CwCu PTs 2FTES TETE Permit Tech 1EE City of Gatesville Organizational Chart April 2025 Update on Goals for FY 24-25 Goal Status 1 Revise the 2020 Comprehensive Plan and Update for 2025, including: e Parks Master Plan IN PROGRESS e Schedule for addressing issues identified in FNI's "Mini CIP" Water Plan IN PROGRESS . Schedule for addressing issues with Wastewater capacity, especially on south side DONE . Schedule for addressing drainage issues, based on FNI's study and known issues (institutional knowledge of problem areas). PENDING 2 Conduct a Salary and Classification Study for all funded positions. IN PROGRESS, INTERNAL 3 Propose next FY Debt Services based on assessments of PD building feasibility and streetrepair needs. IN PROGRESS 4 Monitor Street Maintenance budget and adjust accordingly, as street repairs continue to be a higher priority. IN PROGRESS 5 Ensure we meet the guidelines for FEMA grant and begin work on recovery / mitigation from 2024 flood. IN PROGRESS Ensure the city planning, permitting, and zoning functions align with potential growth opportunities, both 6short- and long-term. DONE Work to revise regional water rates to ensure we are doing better atrecovering operation, maintenance, and 7 capital costs. IN PROGRESS 8 Negotiate with regional wholesale water partners to revise new water contracts. PENDING 9 Establish a Building & Standards Commission and/or other means to address condemned structures. DONE Ensure progress on the downtown historical district designation, Old Leon River Bridge assessment, and 10 auditorium revitalization funding opportunities. IN PROGRESS 11 Work with city staff, community & council to re-brand and unify use of the City of Gatesville logo. PENDING Goals for FY 25-26 1. Maintain accountability and improve service levels as funding allows within a balanced budget; adopt an ad valorem tax rate sufficient to fund service-level requirements set forth by Council. 2. Ensure each department has the number of employees with correctjob task classifications a. Ensure adequate staffing and resources for all departments, as related to the city's potential growth opportunities, both short- and long-term. b. Add personnel where the direst needs exist, and where feasible within the balanced General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets. 3. Ensure employees are adequately compensated via COLA adjustments, in addition to approximately seven (7) market-adjusted positions, to ensure retention and recruitment goals are met. 4. Execute the council-approved Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). 5. Continue to improve security, safety, and visitor experiences at all City of Gatesville facilities. 6. Maximize grant funding to improve city infrastructure and community resources: a. Parks (TPWD) b. Police Station (USDA) C. Water and Wastewater improvement projects (CDBG, TWDB, others) d. Street Maintenance 7.Continue to evaluate and organize mission goals based on the 25 update of the '20 Comprehensive Plan. General Statements Personnel additions will be considered in the areas of the police department, code enforcement, wastewater. parks, administration. and the fire department. COLA adjustments will occur for all positions. while wage adjustments will occur for only about seven (7) positions in FY 25-26 to reach better alignment with market. Costs of materials. fuel, and services will likely continue to increase in FY 25-26, and a general assumption of 10%+ on most items is assumed (related to tariffs and inflation). Fiber internet, along with lower general real estate costs as compared to Bell and McLennan counties. have proven to growth opportunities in FY: 24-25; this is expected to continue for at least the next several fiscal spur unprecedented years. Infrastructure improvement challenges will require creative solutions in long-term planning, assessment offees. and diverse opportunities. grant funding Expectations: 1. Maintain the current property tax rate at 0.56000. 2. Continue progress on retail and development opportunities. 3. Develop an approach to recover costs of delivering treated water to regional customers. 4. Initiate/implement multiple capital improvement projects. 5. Explore options for a new police department facility. 6. Continue Parks Master Plan development and consideration of projects. funding, POSSIBLE BOND ELECTION IN 2026. Personnel Additions Enterprise Fund Position Non-Adjusted Annual As we look toward pending growth and accurately assess the Rate workloads of all current positions, City staff will propose Wastewater Operator 1 $41,600 adding personnel to ensure services and efficiency remain a Wastewater Operator 1 $41,600 top priority. Positions under consideration are: Total $83,200 Enterprise Fund: O Wastewater Operator 1 - two (2) FTES General Fund General Fund: Police Officer - one (1) FTE Position Non-Adjusted Annual Rate 0 (Admin. Dept.) Code Enforcement Official - one (1) FTE Police Officer $56,472 Code Enforcement $48,834 Street Department Operator 1 - one (1) FTE Street Equip. Op. 1 $37,400 O Parks Department Maintenance Worker - one (1) Part-Time Parks Maintenance (PT) $17,387 Buitding Maintenance O (Admin Dept.) Building Maintenance Tech = one (1) (PT) $17,387 Part-Time Total $177,480 Wage Adjustments General Fund O 5% COLAS are recommended for most positions. A select few positions do not match the market, SO several will be recommended for Market Adjustments of 7% to 10%. Water/Wastewater Fund O 5% COLAS are recommended for most positions. A select few positions do not match the market, SO several will be recommended for Market Adjustments of 7% to 10%. Note: health insurance rates are not yet known but are budgeted at a 6% increase. 9 Certification compensation will also be considered in FY 25-26 budget. - We will also consider adjusting the Christmas Bonus from $100 to $500 per FTE, at an additional cost ofa approximately $50,000. The last time this bonus was adjusted was sometime around 2006. Lunch & Parks Master Plan Presentation Seth Phillips, Parks Director Patrice Gilbert Fitness Center Director &s MASTER PLAN 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Overview City Pool Organizational Chart o History Staffing Operations Facilites Current Assessment and Recommended Parks and Amenities Upgrades Our Audience Sports Complex Mission o Current Assessment and Recommended Raby Park Upgrades o History Recreation Sports and Tournament o Amenities Information o Current Assessment and Recommended Fitness Center Upgrades Walking Trail o Amenities o Recommended Upgrades O Current Assessment and Recommended Faunt Le Roy Park Upgrades o History Property ID# 106697 o Current Assessment and Recommended o Community Park Option Upgrades o Basketball Volleyball Brown Park Option o History Pocket Park Additions o Opportunities Signage o Current Assessment and Recommended Security Upgrades 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Freedom Park Vision o Recommended Upgrades INTRODUCTION The Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Gatesville is designed to analyze the existing parks and recreational facilities available in the community and make provisions for the future. The Plan will be a comprehensive tool designed to assess the community's needs with respect to outdoor and indoor recreational facilities. The plan will provide implementable measures specific to the needs of the community, in the present as well as in the future. It will make recommendations for the acquisition, development, and management of community park facilities. Feasible alternatives to both indoor and outdoor facility development will be discussed in the plan. Park facilities and recreation programs provide a tremendous benefit to the community. They promote physical activity, connect people with nature, improve health behaviors by reducing obesity and chronic disease, and inspire people to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Economic stability can also be enhanced by efficiently run recreational programs and park facilities. Park facilities and programs can increase property values, draw consumers to a community, foster job creation, generate tourism, support local businesses, provide activity-oriented destinations, and contribute to a sense of place. The aesthetic quality of a community is also affected by facilities and park space, thus increasing the desirability of the community. OVERVIEW The Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Gatesville offers a comprehensive overview of the department. It outlines each of our facilities, including descriptions of their history, our achievements, current conditions, challenges we've identified, and proposed strategies to address these issues. Additionally, it emphasizes the positive aspects of the services we aim to provide for the citizens of Gatesville. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR (FULL TIME) SETH PHILLIPS RECREATION SUPERVISOR RECREATION SUPERVISOR PARK MAINTENANCE FITNESS ATHLETICS/AQUATICS SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME) (FULL TIME) (FULL TIME) PATRICE GILBERT MARTE BAILEY LEVI COLE FRONT DESK RECREATION RECREATION PARK MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR COORDINATOR WORKER (PART TIME) ATHLETICS ATHLETICSI/AQUATICS (FULL TIME) (FULL TIME) (FULL TIME) 8 2 CITY POOL EMPLOYEES EMPLOYEE (SEASONAL) NUMBERS 25 FULL TIME (8) PART TIME (8) SEASONAL (25) PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR Position is responsible for providing guidance, direction, and coordination of department operations, including oversight of community programs, maintenance, supervision of personnel, and budget administration. The Director ensures that the department operates effectively in its day-to-day business, enhancing collaboration across the department, the City, and the community. This position is also responsible for short and long-range planning, capital projects, and facility maintenance and serves as the staff representative to the City Council. RECREATION SUPERVISOR ATHLETICS/AQUATICS Performs difficult skilled technical and administrative work planning, organizing, and directing athletic, aquatic, and recreation activities, monitoring budget and fiscal expenditures, managing staff, maintaining files and records, preparing reports and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks & Recreation Director. STAFFING - RECREATION SUPERVISOR - FITNESS OPERATIONS Performs difficult skilled technical and administrative work managing fitness center, teaching classes, assigning duties to front desk staff, planning, organizing, and directing fitness and recreation activities, monitoring budget and fiscal expenditures, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, maintaining a safe workplace, and related work as apparent or assigned. The Recreation Supervisor is responsible for managing the operations of the fitness center and contractors used for group exercise classes and janitorial services. Job may require nonstandard work hours. Work is performed under the general direction of the Parks & Recreation Director. PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Position is responsible for the care and maintenance of all city parks, sports complex grounds, splash pad, skate park, city pool grounds, fitness center grounds, police department grounds, library grounds, civic center grounds and green spaces. This includes daily supervision of parks maintenance employees and resources and equipment necessary for the maintenance and care of the above mentioned properties. FACILITIES RABY PARK SPORTS COMPLEX FAUNT LE ROY PARK CITY POOL BROWN PARK TTNESS FITNESS CENTER o TL FREEDOM PARK PROPERTY ID# 106697 PARKS & AMENITIES Park Brown Park 2.24 (1969) Faunt Le Roy Park 4.86 (1965) Raby Park 8.87 (1922) Walking 9.13 Trail (2009) Freedom 1.33 Park Sports 24.13 Complex Property 4.91 ID# 106697 OUR AUDIENCE The Parks & Recreation Department aims to enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors of Gatesville. Our mission is to offer facilities and activities for all members of our community that foster connections with nature, promote health, and inspire individuals to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We provide a diverse range of youth sports at the sports complex, welcoming children starting at age 4. The advantages of youth sports are numerous; they not only offer physical benefits but also contribute to social skills such as teamwork, relationship building, and creating a supportive environment. Youth sports also serve as a wonderful opportunity for families and the community to bond and socialize. Additionally, adults can engage in recreational programs offered by the department, including the adult softball league and organized pickleball tournaments. The Gatesville Fitness Center emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle 24 and offers various programs and activities to support this goal. Fitness classes are available for individuals aged 4 and up, with certified instructors leading group exercise sessions, including specialized classes for older active adults. The physical benefits for older adults include pain relief, enhanced flexibility and balance (which can lower the risk of falls). Regular exercise helps prevent chronic diseases. Physical activity is also beneficial for boosting brain function; participating in classes and interacting with others can help reduce the risks of dementia and depression. Moreover, the various parks provide opportunities for walking, disc golf, volleyball, skating, swimming, basketball, and a multitude of other amenities for families to gather and enjoy the outdoors. MISSION The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to improving the quality of life for our community through accessible and inclusive recreational programs, supporting youth development, and encouraging family engagement. We aim to provide outstanding recreational experiences for current and future generations by maintaining parks, open spaces, and facilities that promote active lifestyles and community connections. Our dedication is to ensure that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy, explore, and thrive in a safe, and welcoming environment. RABY PARK The historic Raby Park features stunning rolling hills adorned with large native trees, complemented by a creek that flows through the area during wet weather. For the past century, this beautiful park has provided a welcoming space for the community and families to come together. Community organizations have hosted various events, such as festivals, car shows, 5K races, disc golftournaments, and much more. Additionally, the park serves as a popular venue for families and friends to celebrate birthday parties, reunions, book clubs, weddings, and other social gatherings. PHOTO INF PHOTOS CREDIT: FACEBOOK CORYELL COUNTY, PAGE PHOTO CREDIT: MARY KAFER RABYPARK HISTORY On October 5, 1922, Mrs. M.C. Raby deeded to the City of Gatesville a tract of land at the intersection of 10th and Bridge Streets. This piece of property was deeded with the understanding that it would be made into a public park dedicated to the memory of her husband, Dr. J.R. Raby. RABY PA RA On April 10, 1923, the city purchased ($2,400) land lying immediately south of this tract. In 1925, the old city pool was built and opened. Due to insufficient parking space around the pool, the city bought a strip west of the pool ($720). In 1929 the park was opened to College Street by purchase of the south end of the land ($3,500). In 1934, the city purchased the "Old Cotton Yard" ($2,250) for use as a football field for the school. The land not only provided a field but also for a street reaching from Bridge to College west of the field. When the city and the school separated, the stadium was transferred to the ISD with the provision that if the school ever ceased to use the land as a football field, the title would revert to the city. In 1969 the city approved to build a new city pool where the old Holmes Stadium football field was. Over the years many different organizations have volunteered countless hours beautifying the park in different projects. Records show that the City of Gatesville obtained multiple grants for upgrading the parks between the 1960s-1980s. One project was funded through the Youth Services Division of the Texas Department of Community Affairs. The money was used to operate a Young Adult Conservation Corps project, which was emphasizing erosion control and tree nursery operation to enhance the beauty of Raby Park. Workers built low water dams in Raby Park. The dams created a small pond near the bathrooms area of the park. In 1980/1981 the City received a federal grant of $133,098 for improvement and development of its municipal parks. Raby Park received $2,800 worth of playground equipment, three water fountains, restrooms, ten night lights, landscaping, eight picnic tables, eight barbeque pits, ten all-weather covers for trash containers, three foot bridges, and paving, curbs, and gutters for park streets and parking spaces. HISTORY INFORMATION GATHERED FROM: MILDRED WATKINS MEARS, CORYELL COUNTY SCRAPBOOK ZELMA SCOTT, A HISTORY OF CORYELL COUNTY TEXAS THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER VIA NEWSPAPERS.COM, Dr. J. R.. Raby PHOTO CREDIT: AI HISTORY OF CORYELL COUNTY TEXAS BOOK BY ZELMA SCOTT RABYPARK HISTORY PHOTO CREDIT: CORYELL COUNTY HISTORY &F PHOTOS 1937 FACEBOOKI PAGE PHOTO CREDIT:CORYELL COUNTY HISTORY APHOTOS UNKNOWN YEAR FACEBOOK PAGE CHILDREN GATHERED AROUND a A MAYPOLE IN 1937 2025 RABYPARK HISTORY PHOTO CREDIT: CORYELL COUNTY HISTORY & PHOTOS FACEBOOK PAGE PHOTO CREDIT: CORYELL COUNTYHISTORY & PHOTOS FACEBOOK PAGE 2025 1952 1970s 2025 RABY PARK HISTORY NAR UNKNOWN YEAR PHOTO CREDIT: CORYELL COUNTY HISTORY & PHOTOS FACEBOOK PAGE 2025 RABYPARI AMENITIES DISC GOLF COURSE WITH COMMERICAL BASKETS AND TEE SIGNS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SHADED PICNIC AREAS WITH TABLES AND CONCRETE PADS RECENTLY UPGRADED SPLASH PAD SKATEPARK BASKETBALL COURT PICKLEBALL COURTS RABYPARK CURRENT ASSESMENT SKATEPARK The skatepark was originally added to the park in 2003. The skate park was once a popular place for youth to gather and skate but has been vandalized and deteriorated over the years. Short-term improvements have been made to keep the skatepark open and in a usable condition. However, the concrete is cracked, and the ramps are well past their useful life, and a complete renovation is essential. PHOTO CREDIT:A AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY a PROPOSED SKATEPARK The cost to completely renovate the skatepark with new concrete and ramps is $284,502.08 CURRENT SKATEPARK RABYPAR CURRENT ASSESMENT BASKETBALL COURT Raby Park has one reduced-sized basketball court located next to the skatepark and pickleball courts. The court has surface cracking and large expansion joints that impact play quality. The court fencing is in disrepair and is not appealing to park visitors. The basketball goals are outdated and show wear and tear from years of use. The court does not have lights and becomes a very dark area after sundown. Basketball courts are limited in the community and an updated outdoor court would provide and add a tremendous service to the park system. GOOGLE IMAGE Me - CURRENT BASKETBALL COURT PROPOSED BASKETBALL COURT RABYPARI CURRENT ASSESMENT PICKLEBALL COURT Raby Park has two regulation-sized pickleball courts next to the skatepark and basketball court. Old tennis courts were converted to pickleball courts in 2022. The court surface is decent, but the surrounding concrete has large cracks and expansion joints that are irreparable. The court fencing, is in disrepair and is notappealing to park visitors. The net posts are in good condition and could be transferred to a new court. The court does not have lights and becomes a very, dark area after sundown. Pickleball has become a very popular sport over the past few years. Updated outdoor courts are well-needed and would serve participants of all ages. GOOGLEI IMAGE a CURRENT PICKLEBALL COURT PROPOSED PICKLEBALL COURT RABYPAR - CURRENT ASSESMENT RESTROOMS Raby Park restroom amenities are residential grade and cause staff and visitors a tremendous amount of problems due to maintenance issues. The lighting is very dim in both restrooms, causing an uninviting feeling for park visitors. The Raby Park restroom is in need of building and roof repairs. Vandalism of hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towel dispensers is an often occurrence. Updated restroom facilities with commercial amenities and vandal-proof dispensers are well needed throughout the park system. GOOGLE IMAGE - - CURRENT RESTROOMS PROPOSED RESTROOMS RABYPARI - CURRENT ASSESMENT PLAYGROUND PROPOSED PLAYSCAPES WITH SHADE AND INCREASED ACCESSIBILITY The majority of the playground equipment GOOGLE IMAGE GOOGLE IMAGE in Raby Park is outdated and not appealing to park visitors. The playscape located on the west side of Raby Park is in decent shape butis not very accessible due to the lack of sidewalks. The playscape becomes extremely hot and not usable during the summer months due to the lack of shade. GOOGLE IMAGE GOOGLE IMAGE The fall surface is engineered wood fiber and is past it's useful life. A complete replacement of most playground equipment is needed throughout the entire park system. Better fall surfaces and the addition of shade canopies and sidewalks are vital to the experience we want to provide to park visitors. RABYPAR a CURRENT ASSESMENT PLAYGROUND CURRENTPLAYGROUNDS Two different types of fall surfaces are recommended for playgrounds. Each surface has pros and cons and requires different types of maintenance. The material we currently use is engineered wood fiber. 1) Loose-Fill: Rubber Mulch, Wood Chips, Sand, Gravel Loose-fill material is typically installed by hand to create a level area over the entire playground. Rubber mulch, engineered wood fiber (EWF), playground sand, pea gravel and other bulk materials are considered loose-fill material. While loose-fill material has the least expensive upfront costs and is easy to install, it also requires more frequent maintenance to stay within safety and ADA guidelines. Loose-fill materials will compress at least 25 percent over time due to use and weathering, and must be replenished to ensure the surfacing remains at the appropriate depth to adequately cushion falls. Generally speaking, 12 inches of loose fill material is recommended under and around playground equipment. Things like shards of glass, other sharp objects or animal waste can get buried in the loose material posing a potential hazard requiring the material to be replenished and/or replaced from time to time. 2) Unitary Materials: Rubber Mats, Tiles, Pour-in-Place Unitary materials are rubber mats and tiles or a combination of energy-absorbing materials held in place by a binder that may be poured in place at the playground site and then cured to form a unitary shock-absorbing surface. Unitary surfaces include poured-in-place rubber, bond-in-place rubber, interlocking resilient tiles, and synthetic turf or grass with protective under-padding to help protect against falls. While the up-front costi is higher than loose-fill surfacing, unitary surfacing can be more cost-effective over time, due to its high durability and low maintenance costs. Unitary surfacing is also extremely safe and guarantees complete accessibility and ease-of- use for visitors in mobility devices or wheelchairs. Poured-in-place and bond-in-place rubberized surfacing is also available in a wide variety of colors and shapes to make playgrounds more attractive to children and caregivers. RABYPAR CURRENT ASSESMENT In reviewing our history, it is evident Recommended Picnic Tables: that several amenities, currently Upgrades The majority oft the picnic tables in Raby Park are bulky concrete tables that have been painted many different available in the park, were originally GOOGLE IMAGE colors over the years. Some of the tables have installed in the 1980s. We are now * concrete pads and many, of them sit directly in the grass. Many of the tables have chips and cracks from facing various challenges associated years of use. with these outdated facilities, The majority of the picnic tables in Raby Park need to be upgraded to a perforated metal table. The tables including: need to sit on concrete pads with updated shade covers. Crumbling water fountains Park Lighting: Insufficient lighting Raby Park is very dark due to outdated park lighting. Deteriorating barbecue pits The park has very few lights around amenities and along sidewalks, trails, and streets. Picnic tables that are A complete upgrade of all existing lights is well unmaintainable due to decades of needed throughout Raby Park. Additional lights need to be placed next to park amenities and a paint buildup sidewalks, trails, and streets. Park lighting along would Trash receptacles that fail to deter help with vandalism and other mischief that happens rodents after dark. Limited parking availability Absence of sidewalks All of the trashcans Trash located Cans: in Raby Park are blue Deteriorating drainage systems plastic chemical barrels that have been donated from Concrete and stone retaining walls GOOGLE IMAGE the sewer plant. Children from various organizations have painted various things on the trash cans needing to be replaced throughout the years. A wooden top was constructed and placed on the trash cans to keep the numerous feral cats from getting in the cans and scattering trash Addressing these issues is essential for throughout the parks. enhancing the park's usability and A complete replacement of all trash cans is well needed throughout Raby Park. Trash cans need to overall visitor experience. Additionally, have varmint-proof lids, which would help keep the the park would benefit from a large parks free of trash. Colored perforated metal trash cans would add a more inviting feel for park visitors. gathering pavilion. RABYPAR CURRENT ASSESMENT Current Recommended Upgrades Drainage System GOOGLE IMAGE GOOGLE IMAGE, GOOGLE IMAGE - - C TRAIL - The walking trail connecting Raby Park and Faunt Le Roy Park was integrated into our parks system in 2009. Spanning 9.13 acres, it features 320 feet of frontage along the Leon River. This trail is composed of decomposed granite and is also part of the parks' disc golf course, equipped with commercial baskets and tee signs. Surrounded by large native trees, the area serves as an excellent venue for hosting large events. It has previously been utilized for city- wide gatherings and was a viewing area for the 2024 Total Eclipse. Additionally, there is an RV dump station available for visitors in the vicinity. While the area enjoys frequent use, it does face some challenges. The trail lighting is outdated, leading to considerable darkness at night, accessing the river can be quite difficult, and the trailis vulnerable to major flooding events. - - - RECOMMENDED UPGRADES bS0 39S0 usmgs BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SOCCER 7h SB Due to the expanding youth sports leagues and tournaments, the city would benefit from adding more areas to practice sports. The walking trail offers sufficient space to accommodate three basebal/softball practice fields, each the same size as our current HEB field. Multiple size soccer fields and flag football fields. The permanent backstops can be positioned along the far edge, keeping the area FLAG FOOTBALL accessible for events that require a large parking space. LKING TRAIL Recommended Upgrades, including kayak ramp to Leon River GOOGLE IMAGE PHOTO CREDIT: WEST LIBERTY KENTUCKY TOURISM FACEBOOK PAGE - GOOGLE IMAGES PHOTO CREDIT: WEST LIBERTY KENTUCKY TOURISM FACEBOOK PAGE - 6 UNT LE ROY P/ Faunt Le Roy Park features lush, grassy areas shaded by towering trees, and is nestled in the bend of the Leon River south of downtown Gatesville. The historic park was once the site of Confederate reunions, carnivals, a spot for a major get together commemorating Gatesville's Centennial Celebration in 1970, and various gatherings from earlier times. In more recent years, the park has been the gathering place for the annual Shivaree, birthday parties in the spacious pavilion, and a favored camping spot during the total eclipse of 2024. After the recent 2018 and 2024 flood events, Parks workers and contractors completed major projects to reopen the park. The park currently awaits FEMA funding to mitigate further flood damage FAUNT LE ROY PAR HISTORY Faunt Le Roy Park, previously known as Faunt Le Roy Crossing, has a long history of being a gathering place for citizens and early settlers of Gatesville. The "crossing" part refers to a suspension foot bridge that was used to cross over the riverinto the area where the park is now to get to town. The park is named after Frederick William Faunt Le Roy 1818-1900), the first District Attorney that Coryell County called upon and was later the Judge of Coryell County. No records are found of when the Faunt Le Roy family donated the land for a park, - but newspapers report that it was sometime before 1911. History shows that the land was given to the Boy Scouts of America to use as camping grounds. The Scouts put a fence around it and the gate. In 1957 it was decided that they would make the park available to citizens again and they rented the park out for private gatherings. PHOTO CREDITS: CORYELL COUNTY HISTORY & PHOTOS In 1965 the City Parks and Recreation Committee started a project of sprucing up FACEBOOK PAGE the park with a goal of making it an outstanding recreation spot. Brush was cleared Los At Gatesville, RIVER 10a Looking Bas b. and the roads and other surfaces were leveled out. By 19671 the park completed its redevelopment with picnic areas, restroom facilities, electricity, and water The plans for the 1980/1981 parks grant received by the city, included water fountains, coverings for picnic areas, three fishing piers, a boat ramp, a canoe ramp, security lighting, and signage. However, only a few of these improvements appear to have occurred. In 1982 the National Guard Soldiers in Gatesville built and installed the parallel bars, chinning bars, and other physical fitness equipment that you see today. Historical flooding (32+ ft) is recorded in 1908, 1959, 1961, 1991, 2007, 2024. HISTORY INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER VIA NEWSPAPERS. COM AND TEXAS STATE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION VIA Www. TSHAONLINE. ORG - UNT E - 1 - - CURRENT ASSESSMENT Faunt Le Roy Park is currently undergoing renovations due to the flooding that Recommended Upgrades occurred in May 2024. This park is a beloved gathering spot for our community and remains a top priority for the Parks and Recreation Department. Given the previous and potential future flooding, several updates and repairs are necessary: - - The restroom facilities, equipped with residential amenities, create significant issues for both staff and visitors due to maintenance challenges. Vandalism frequently affects soap, toilet paper, and towel dispensers, highlighting the need for updated restroom facilities. AlL electrical and plumbing systems, including RV hookup sites, require repairs due to damage. The playground equipment, installed around 1980, is outdated and lacks appeal for park visitors. We need to replace the playground equipment, add fall surfaces, shade canopies, and sidewalks. These enhancements are essential for improving the overall experience for park-goers. The existing park lighting is outdated, resulting in a very dark environment at night. There are few lights around amenities, sidewalks, trails, and streets. Upgrading the current lighting and adding more fixtures would help deter vandalism and mischief that occurs after sunset. The two smaller gathering pavilions require concrete pads and updated picnic tables to make them more inviting for residents. Additionally, all - trash cans should be updated. Although the park faces the risk of major flooding, implementing these upgrades will help ensure it remains a welcoming place for residents to gather. GOOGLE IMAGES BROWN PARK Brown Park spans 2.24 acres and features many large native trees, along with 1,044 feet of frontage along the Leon River, right by the historic Leon River Bridge. This park presents a blank canvas, offering the City an excellent opportunity to develop the space. With thoughtful planning, Brown Park has the potential to become an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. Current disadvantages include: Very difficult to access the river Majority of the park is at risk for major flood events Major bank erosion has occurred during the past 2-3 flood events Historic Leon River Bridge has been closed due to structural issues BRO - V HISTORY In December 1969, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Brown Jr.'s children generously donated the property to the City for the purpose of establishing a park. In honor of the couple, the park was named Brown Park. 1969 According to The Gatesville Messenger newspaper THFS PARK SITE DONATED TO articles, the City received grants aimed at improving CITY OF GATESVIELE INT MEMORY OF the park and once had plans to develop concrete MR. & MRS. J.D. BROWN. IR. access to the river, install steps for canoe launching, and build a fishing pier. Additional enhancements included picnic tables, trash cans, and various other amenities, but these were washed away during flooding in the area. Over the years, the park has suffered from the persistent flooding issues. BROWN P/A - - P OPPORTUNITIES Brown Park offers a unique opportunity to connect with the scenic beauty of the Leon River. With miles of river access, it's perfect for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. The diverse plants and wildlife along the Leon River corridor make it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. In addition, there is the potential to connect Brown Park to Faunt Le Roy Park with a walking trail. The trail would be about 5,500 feet long and offer a scenic stroll along the banks of the beautiful Leon River. Concrete cost ($209,000) Lighting cost ($110,000) BROWN PARK LJA,INC Trail size (8ft wide/1.042 miles long) CITY OF GATESVILLE, TX GOOGLE IMAGE OPPORTUNITIES SUGGESTED TRAIL PATH SUGGESTED CONCRETE TRAIL Goos BROWN PAR OPPORTUNITIES de 3 ELeon'st 5 ELeon'st ELeon St Bridge St SUGGESTED KAYAK RUN FROM BROWN PARK TO WALKING TRAIL (1.71 MILES) RabyPark College St S E à 3 1 £ % 3 X oy Meesure distance Click ont ther mapto edd toyour path Total Idistance 1.71mi(2.76km) RECOMMENDED UPGRADES Bathrooms Playground Area Parking Lighting In-Ground Mounted Picnic Tables Barbeque Pits Trash Cans Pet Waste Station - I Boat Ramp GOOGLE IMAGES FREEDOM PARK Freedom Park, situated next to the Gatesville Sports Complex and the Gatesville Civic Center, spans 1.33 acres and features large native trees and a native plants garden. It also houses a historic 1915 iron bridge, which was installed in the park in November 2003. REEDJE PARK The park includes a picnic table with a concrete pad and is set to become the location of the future Ronnie Viss Gazebo. With its open space, the park presents a great deal of potential. Freedom Park offers a versatile canvas for various activities. The presence of a historic bridge adds a touch of charm and history. As plans for the Ronnie Viss Gazebo come to fruition, the park will further evolve, offering a welcoming space for events, community gatherings, or simply a peaceful lafternoon in the shade. This blend of natural beauty and community spirit makes Freedom Park a cherished asset to the Gatesville area, promising enjoyment for generations to come. FREEDOM PARK Recommended Upgrades GOOGLE IMAGES CITY POOL The Gatesville City Pool serves as a fantastic resource for the community. It provides an affordable space for residents to enjoy and cool down during the hot summer months. The pool opens to the public after school lets out and remains open until school resumes in August. Staffed by a National Recreation and Parks Association certified Aquatics Facility Operator, along with American Red Cross certified lifeguard instructors, water safety instructors, and lifeguards the pool ensures a safe environment throughout the summer and maintains clear water year-round. With a capacity of 235,000 gallons, the pool features a spacious deck complete with lounge chairs and shaded picnic areas, a 10.5-foot diving well, designated swimming lanes, and a shaded kiddy pool. Notably, the pool was replastered and re-tiled in May 2020. CITYPOOI HISTORY In January 1967, Mayor Wendell Lowrey addressed the Lion's Club, encouraging citizens to take initiative in cleaning and beautifying their properties. He acknowledged GATESVILLE. TEXAS, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1970 the need for improvements in Free Swimming on 'Splash Day Saturday municipal areas, highlighting EXCAVATION WORK New STARTS Pool FOR CIY's NEW POOL City SWIMMING that a new was the Opens Today meving city he pool sncl : Ing. : .00e F er 6500 : tt peal and wll ha : an FIN E top priority. N al E Ine E lieta n " la - : by Whlch - Ma me y he T ing the 970 w de he E sensr wanl ed te - Air oel CIy ve P arien king enter toward M feim mes d = : - By 1969, the efforts E city began to construct the new pool. Lake Air Pool Supply, a partner we still work with today, won the bid and built the pool, which officially opened in May 1970. o M NIW w MMING POOL ADDED TO MUMICIPAL RECREATION ACILITIES IMAGES AND HISTORY INFORMATION FROM THE GATESVILLE MESSENGER NEWSPAPERS .COM WEBSITE CITY POOL CURRENT ASSESMENT The 55 year old facility is well loved and needs some renovations to continue to offer a safe, affordable place for residents to enjoy. Here are some of the issues we face today. The pump room building and electrical system require upgrades. o The structure housing the chemicals, pumps, and electrical components for the poolis quite outdated and lacks adequate security. The electrical wiring is also very old, posing safety risks. aMAi The pool's continual shifting leads to deck movement and XXXXX W cracking, resulting in multiple broken water lines. XX The perimeter fencing is unappealing, and needs replacement. The stone wall shows significant cracks. The lobby, restroom, and concession area require renovations to enhance the patron experience. Improvements would not only create a more attractive environment but also potentially increase foot traffic to the pool and concession stand, boosting revenue. A: spacious, shaded picnic area on the west side of the facility is essential. Additional amenities are needed to draw more visitors to the facility. CITYPOO CURRENT ASSESMENT Recommended Upgrades GOOGLE IMAGES M TT tt Aid 1 H! SPORTS COMPLEX The Gatesville Sports Complex is currently the #1 tourism attraction for our community, offering over 25 regional, state, and select youth baseball and softball tournaments each year. The large 24.13-acre park is adorned with shade from large native trees. There are six basebal/softbal. fields that have recently been regraded with new ballfield material. The facility has had multiple upgrades in the recent years to include: Installation of new sports lighting on three fields Repair and replacement of a significant portion of the chain link fencing Shade awnings added to dugouts and seating areas Construction of a 600 sq/ft pavilion featuring six commercial picnic tables and a concrete pad Sidewalks installed throughout a large part of the façility Upgraded equipment in the concession stand: 2c commercial refrigerators O 1commercial freezer 0 1r mini-split air conditioner SPORTS COMP CURRENT ASSESMENT The ongoing expansion of programming at the Recommended sports complex is fantastic for our community; Upgrades however, the amount of people we have in our facility highlights the deficiencies in our amenities and the limitations on the number of people we EAGLES TIGERS can accommodate. ap The concession and restroom area is INNING inadequately sized for the amount of people we BALL STRIKE OUT serve. Certain areas ofthe parkrequire sidewalks for improved accessibility. Wooden bleachers are outdated and in need of replacement. Several fields continue to face drainage problems that require attention. Two fields require updated sports lighting. An extra batting cage, along with enhancements to the current one, is necessary. Irrigation systems need to be installed in most parts oft the facility. It's essential to have additional practice and game fields to meet the program's growing demand. The replacement of scoreboards will be necessary in the near future, as they become past their useful life GOOGLE IMAGES SPORTS COMPLE RECOMMENDED UPGRADES The sports complex stands as the top tourist attraction in our community. Expanding it is crucial to meet the growing demand for tournaments and leagues organized by the Parks & Recreation Department. Adding another field would enable us to host larger tournaments and make us more appealing to prominent tournament directors. PHOTO CREDIT: CITY OF RED OAK, TEXAS FACEBOOKI PAGE a BCOA 0 crars seiance Stoeals Bat gE Paii Sate Pertueter Fene PORTS (co) - 2024 RECREATION SPORTS EVENT/LEAGUE TOTALI PARTICIPANTS SPECTATORS FREQUENCY TOTAL TEAMS MONTH(S). SOCCER 480 2,400 PER WEEK 50 FEBRUARY-MARCH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 635 3,176 PER WEEK 66 APRIL-JULY ADULT SOFTBALL 140 100 PER WEEK 17 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER FLAG FOOTBALL 180 450 PER WEEK 21 SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER VOLLEYBALL 120 300 PER WEEK 14 OCTOBER TOURNAMENTS 8,085 18,818 PER WEEK 539 FEBRUARY-NOVEMBER SPORTS COMPL 2024 TOURNAMENT INFO NOTE: MULTIPLE TEAMS ORIGINATED FROM THE FOLLOWING CITIES. ABBOTT CAMERON FORT WORTH LIBERTY HILL ROGERS WESTPHALIA ABILENE CANTON GATESVILLE LORENA ROSEBUD WHITNEY ALEDO CEDAR PARK GEORGETOWN MART ROUND ROCK WOODWAY ARLINGTON CHINA SPRING GRANDBURY MILANO SALADO AUSTIN CISCO GRANDVIEW MILDRED STEPHENVILLE BELTON COPPERAS COVE GROSEBECK MOODY TAYLOR BERTRAM CRAWFORD HAMILTON NORMANGEE TEMPLE BROCK DRIPPING SPRINGS HILLSBORO OGLESBY TROY BROWNWOOD EDGEWOOD HUTTO PFLUGERVILLE WACO BURLESON ENNIS JONESBORO RIESEL WALL BURNET FARMERS BRANCH LA VEGA ROBINSON WEATHERFORD CALDWELL FORT CAVAZOS LAMPASAS ROCKDALE WEST FITNESS CENTER PHOTO CREDIT: THE GATESVILLE The Gatesville Fitness Center stands out as one of MESSENGER NEWSPAPERS.COM the City's valuable amenities for its residents. This gym was established following a parks and recreation study indicating that citizens desired an indoor recreation facility. Additionally, the community recognized the need for programs a tailored to adults and seniors, as the city had primarily focused on youth programs. In response, the city successfully applied for a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife ons officials he the far Rec pen center progressing Ther redirony was pong uplaty wock nd Department. The $1 million project was completed in 2001 and officially opened its doors in February 2002. The facility contains state-of-the-art equipment and offers a variety of classes designed to cater to GATSILE FITNESS all fitness levels and interests. From chair yoga and CENTER balance classes to strength training and water aerobics, there is something for everyone. The center also features racquetball courts, an indoor swimming pool, and a dedicated space for group exercise classes. FITNESS CENTER AMENITIES Indoor pool & hot tub 2 Regulation Racquetball Courts with racquets and balls for members to use Full line of commercial selectorized weight machines & free weights Full line of commercial cardio equipment Men's and women's restroom/locker room with showers Group exercise classes with certified instructors Group exercise equipment for the many different classes Retail items - Snacks, Drinks, T- shirts FITNE - ( - - CENTE CURRENT ASSESMENT Updates and improvements have been made to the facility in the recent years to include: Offering Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, and other programs that work with insurance, SO members get a free membership Replastering the pool and hot tub Resurfacing pool deck Refinish racquetball court floors Weight equipment replacement plan (5-year plan, 2 more years to complete) Continue cardio equipment replacement plan Tint façility windows Add mirrors in weight room Add new programs to cater to older active adults FITNESS CENTER CURRENT ASSESMENT The group exercise program at the fitness center has CURRENTCIASS AREA, experienced significant growth, resulting in a shortage WHICH ADJOINS WEIGHT AND CARDIO AREA of space for the number of members attending classes. Although we have attempted to increase the number of classes to accommodate everyone, these additional sessions are now also reaching full capacity. With attendance continuing to rise, establishing a dedicated space for group exercise has become crucial. Establishing a group exercise studio would offer several benefits, as some dance classes have been removed from the schedule due to members feeling uncomfortable in the large, open gym environment. Yoga classes are currently held in one of the racquetball courts, where the lights can be turned off; however, the noise from adjacent racquetball games disrupts the intended calming atmosphere of the sessions. 73A When not in use for classes, this room could double as a meeting space for various parks and recreation events. Additionally, it would serve as a gathering area for individuals renting the indoor pool lfor birthday GOOGLE IMAGE parties. PROPOSED DEDICATED CLASS AREA FITNESS CENTE CURRENT ASSESMENT The existing HVAC system needs replacement. Itis CURRENT CEILING CONDITION unable to meet the facility's demands and needs an upgrade. The original pool dehumidification unit, installed in 2002, malfunctioned by 2007. In 2017, a new system was acquired as part of an energy savings contract, but unfortunately, that unit continues to malfunction and needs to be completely replaced. The humidity generated by the heated pool during cooler weather has led to rust on our older weight equipment. To protect our new, state-of-the-art equipment and maintain its condition, itis essential to have a dehumidifier that adequately addresses the facility's needs. Due to extended periods of high humidity, the PROPOSED CEILING CONDITION insulation in the pool room has sustained damage. GOOGLE IMAGE The high ceilings complicate a thorough assessment of the problem, but iti is clear that the insulation has absorbed water and is leaking directly into the pool. Additionally, the plastic covering is peeling away and needs to be réplaced to avoid further damage to the pool area. FITNESS CENTER CURRENT ASSESMENT Due to the exponential growth of memberships, the parking lot TCG is now insufficient and needs to be expanded. The community and fitness center would greatly benefit from incorporating outdoor 9 GOOGLE IMAGES activities. Staff and members have suggested adding an outdoor basketball court and pickleball courts. The available space is ample enough to accommodate both activities while also providing additional parking. PROPERTYID 106697 The site spans 4.91 acres and features large native trees, contributing to its natural beauty. The site has excellent topography and is situated well away from any flood zones, making it a safe and stable environment for recreational use. Adjacent to the Stone Ridge neighborhood and the Gatesville Fitness Center, the location benefits from high visibility, which is favorable for park patrolling, monitoring, and maintenance activities. Accessibility is a key feature, with easy entry points from both the east and north sides of the park, ensuring full visibility for users. The close proximity to the Fitness Center presents an exciting opportunity to create a unified space that connects the two sites, enhancing programming and activities for the community. PROPERTY 106697 COMMUNITY PARK OPTION Parce Ioece7 - Adjacent to fnnese Cenoer She DoE AC Park Anenilies Plwyproundi Feciies Restreon Faciwies Rsupark Faese attons Mu pase Aperta Cou t Gechering' Pevione Park Trads 6000 Onal Parking (w ADAJ. R LEGEND A - 00 00 LJA, INC GATESVI I F COMMI INITY PARK A PROPER : I A - - 00669 BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL GYM OPTION LARGER CONCEPT PHOTOS, WILL BE SCALED DOWN APPROXIMATELY 33% AT THE CURRENT PROPOSED LOCATION PHOTO CREDIT: CHESTERFELDSPORTS, COM a PROPERTY 106697 BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL GYM OPTION B Gounf A Fatg Coung Gse Court OudoarGoue Concessio PXS 14 Parkng EMPTY STORAGE STRUCFURE - N - - - CKET P/A DITIONS POCKET PARK IDEA 1 753 113760 Pocket Park 1 Downtown Green space by Graves Florist is city-owned, faces 13752 13751 city-owned parking. Food truck area with shaded picnic tables to serve downtown businesses and their staff. ax Parceis: CYOF GATESVILLE VewMore Properylnformaton Mainsn Malnsn GMalnso Clickl Here for GIS Shapefla Data Property Information Property ID: 157521 LegalA Acreage: 0.17 GEOID: 580301010 Legal Description: MAIN STREET AMENDING POCKET PARK ADDITIONS POCKET PARK IDEA 2 wurns CUARDSOTIE (1of3) CLITIST 166 Parcois: TRINITYE BAPTIST CHURCH Pocket Park 2 Vw More Propenty Information CrIED West Gatesville - ClickHer for GIS Shagefie Dars & abstract Einsa Property Information Open east of Propertyl ID: 108161 + - LegalAcraage:3.30 Trinity request small GEO ID: 057215000 donated section Legal Description: 0912WSUGGOT 3.3 Small playscape, small Tract or Lot: Abstract Subdivision Code: 0912 pavilion Block: NeighborhoodCode: F1_0600 Parking off Old Pidcoke School District GM Ciylimi: GVC = 0.3 acres Zoomse 9 CKETPAR DDITIONS POCKET PARK IDEA 3 (of3 Parcols: BARNARD BOBBY CUIFTON. JRI & TRACI Maalsahasem.hia.tan Pocket Park 3 Piatesiassali:De South Gatesville/Fort Gates Property Information Proparty ID: 148772 Request donated section of LegalA Acrvage: 542 GEO ID: 003515001 Barnard's land Legald Description: 0008 AAROCHA, ACRES S.42 (land currently under consideration a 3 Tracto orLot for residential Abstract Subdivision Code: 0008 subdivision) a Block: Small small Neighborhood Code: G00365 playscape, pavilion Schooll Dhtrict GV Parking off Lydon Lane Zoomio = 0.4-acre sub-lot Lydon o a a a 2 La A I Pas POCKET PARK ADDITIONS The areas highlighted in blue represent city- owned properties in the northern section of Gatesville, which is considered home to underserved families. There is notable interest in the concept of developing a park in this area. the lots highlighted in green seem to form a park that the community has established on their own. POCKET PARK To NS POCKET PARK IDEA 4 Pocket Park 4 North Gatesville Property ID - 111166 Approximately .8 acres Enough room for parking, shaded picnic areas, & playground equipment. Lot is surrounded by big shade trees and in a well-kept area. c CYOF GATESAIE GOOGLE MAPS PHOTO 2022 Man hutnes sEhoifae Proper ny fon me ACRES net lo0n POCKET PARK ADDITIONS POCKET PARK IDEA 5 Parcels: CTY OF GATESVILLE ParcseCy OFC GATESVELE VewMore Propavinformaton Sta mpm iafaoicae CickHe a a Dsa ClckHarsfor GIS ShanafleDss Property Information Propery D: 13182 Property Information Lagi Acnage:0. 24 Property! ID: 113182 GEOI Lagi 0: 090850500 tiont MCCLENDON ADDN. LegalAcreage: 0.24 BLOCK 2.U Lotb ACHES 2359 GEOI ID: 090850500 Tctorlot Abatras Subdis son Code: 5152 Legal Description: MCCLENDON ADDN, Bioce: Neghborh od Code: 55135A BLOCK2 2, LOT 6. ACRES 2353 School Dhict GV Tract orl Lot: 6 Cayumts: ans VC Abstract Subdivision Code: 5152 Block: 2 a Neighborhood Code: G5125A E School District: GV City! Limits: GVC Zoome Moamen Mearoor MaoDz 0 Pocket Park 5 North Gatesville un Property ID - 113182 Approximately .24 acre Northern part of town that backs up to a large area of town that does not have public park without crossing a main roadway. Area is also next to an area that is platted out for future development. SIGNAGE As suggestion for the parks is to Qerile implement a cohesive signage FAUNT LE ROY PARK CITY OF GATESVILLE system. An effective PARK park signage system BROWN serves several purposes: it offers clear information and directions to help visitors navigate the @uile parks; enhances the parks' OF GATESVILLE image; and conveys the rules of Park CITV the Raby park. Installing these signs FREEDOM will demonstrate a commitment PARK to beautifying the parks. IMAGES CREATED BY SECURITY Keeping our public parks safe involves a variety of solutions and strategies. Adequate lighting improves the feeling of safety and significantly lowers the likelihood of illegal behavior and criminal activities. When there's a chance of being seen and identified, criminals are less inclined to commit unlawful acts. Issues like vandalism, litter, and neglected infrastructure create an impression of neglect, which can draw in criminal activity. By actively maintaining park infrastructure, it sends a clear message to both criminals and community members that the park is cared for and actively monitored. Installing surveillance cameras in public parks and recreation facilities is an effective way to deter unwanted incidents. Surveillance cameras act as a visible deterrent. Cameras not only capture essential evidence in case of incidents but also creates a sense of accountability among visitors. Parks & Recreation Capital Projects 5 Year Projection FY FY FY FY FY 2025-2030 Project Description Estimate 25-26 26-27 27-28 28-29 29-30 5-Year Total Sports Complex Lighting Project- Phase 2 (Jaycee/HEB) $290,000 Musco Lighting Sports Complex Existing Batting Cage Repairs (concrete $18,400, Turf/Net/L- $25,400 ATX Turf/G&M Screen/Hardware- $7000) Concrete Sports Complex Batting Cage (next to Hyles Field) $59,787.60 TTG Utilities Sports Complex Sidewalks $10,000.00 G&M Concrete Sports Complex Playground Equipment $100,000.00 GameTime Sports Complex Bleacher Replacement $72,000.00 BSN Sports Sports Complex Scoreboard Replacement $54,967.50 Daktronics Texas Multi- Sports Complex Field Maintenance $45,090.00 Chem/Gribble Construction Texas Multi- Sports Complex Expansion $755,250.00 Chem/Musco/585 Fencing/G&M Park Maintenance Zero-Turn Mower Replacement $11,500.00 $11,500.00 $11,500 $34,500.00 ATS Outdoors Park Maintenance Tractor Replacement $29,702.24 United Ag & Turf Park Maintenance Power Rake $10,083.54 $10,083.54 United Ag & Turf Fitness Center Additional Parking $76,000.00 Staff Estimate Fitness Center Group Exercise Studio $225,000.00 Staff Estimate Fitness Center Weight Equipment Replacement $25,588.20 $27,254.20 $52,842.40 Marathon Fitness Fitness Center Cardio Equipment $33,251.00 $33,251.00 Marathon Fitness Replacement Muegge Heating & Fitness Center Pool Dehumidifier/HVAC $174,988.00 $174,988.00 Air Conditioning Fitness Center Pool Room Insulation Spray Foam of $11,644.00 $11,644.00 Replacement Texas Basketbal/Volleybal Facility Across From $5,520,000 Staff Estimate Fitness Center City Pool Building Upgrades $150,000.00 Staff Estimate City Pool Perimeter Fencing Replacement $20,000.00 Staff Estimate City Pool Additional Shaded Picnic $20,000.00 Staff Estimate Structures Raby Park Sidewalks $104,650 G&M Concrete Raby Park Drainage Ditches $29,000.00 G&M Concrete Raby Park Playground Equipment $100,000.00 GameTime Raby Park Playground Fall Surface (180yds $6,000.00 Naturomulch, LLC needed) Playground Raby Park Playground Shade Structure $35,994.00 Outfitters Whitt Building Raby Park Picnic Area Upgrades (colored $5,000.00 Supplies/G&M metal,concrete pads) Concrete Mayberry Metal Raby Park Pavilion (1,800 sq/ft) $35,500.00 Construction/G&.M Concrete Raby Park Restroom Replacement $75,000.00 Staff Estimate Raby Park Street/Sidewalk Lighting (30 Solar Lighting $50,925 Lights) International Raby Park Replacement of Trash cans,BBQ $23,600.00 Global Industrial Grills,Drinking Fountains, Picnic Tables Raby Park Stone/Concrete Wall Repairs G&M (multiple areas) $40,000.00 Concrete/Staff Raby Park Skatepark & Skate Surface Estimate American Ramp Replacement $284,502.08 Raby Park Basketball & Pickleball Court Company Replacement $165,500.00 Staff Estimate Brown Park Boat Ramp & Parking Lot $826,823.93 Brown Park Restroom Facility UA Engineers Brown Park Playground Equipment & Fall $50,000.00 Staff Estimate Surface $100,000.00 GameTime/Naturo Brown Park Trash Cans,BBQ Grills,Picnic mulch, LLC Tables $12,600.00 Global Industrial Brown Park Walking Trail $61,200.00 G&M Concrete Brown Park Lighting (18 Lights) Solar Lighting $30,555.00 International Walking Trail Connecting Brown Park & G&M Faunt Le Roy Park $319,000.00 Concrete/SL/Staff Estimate Land Acquisition (Walking trail/Brown Park) $100,000.00 Staff Estimate Freedom Park Pavilion (1,800sq/ft) Mayberry Metal $35,500.00 Construction/G&M Concrete Freedom Park Lighting (11 Lights) Solar Lighting $18,672.50 Freedom Park Trash cans,BBQ Grills, Picnic International Tables $7,000.00 Global Industrial Freedom Park Sidewalks Freedom Park Playground Equipment & Fall $13,800.00 G&M Concrete Surface $100,000.00 GameTime/Naturo mulch, LLC Solar Lighting $47,530.00 Walking Trail Lighting (28 Lights) International $36,000.00 Staff Estimate Walking Trail Additional Parking Anthem Sports/KMI Walking Trail Baseball/Softball $51,600.00 Construction Sports Backstops/Turf Home Plate Circles Walking Trail Trash cans, BBQ Grills, Picnic $13,600.00 Global Industrial Tables, Drinking Fountains $5,000.00 Staff Estimate Walking Trail RV Dump Station Upgrades Gribble Faunt Le Roy Park Kayak & Canoe Ramp $50,000.00 Construction $79,900.00 Freese & Nichols Faunt Le Roy Park Culvert Replacement Faunt Le Roy Park Picnic Area Upgrades $11,500.00 G&M Concrete (concrete pads) Faunt Le Roy Park Playground Equipment & $100,000.00 GameTime/Naturo mulch, LLC Fall Surface Faunt Le Roy Park Replacement of Trash $20,800 Global Industrial cans, BBQ Grills, Some Picnic Tables $50,000.00 Staff Estimate Faunt Le Roy Park Restroom Replacement Solar Lighting Faunt Le Roy Park Additional Lighting (18 $30,555.00 International Lights) Solar Lighting $10,185.00 Splash Pad Lighting (6 Lights) International $8,150.00 VackerSign Park & Facility Signage $10,916,148.79 Total: VISION The vision for this plan is to present the current status of the Parks and Recreation Department and our commitment to providing the residents of Gatesville with the highest quality of life amenities. We aim to achieve this by implementing innovative strategies and solutions to ensure that our services are both effective and responsive to the needs of our citizens. Our initiatives will focus on enhancing public spaces, improving our current services, and expanding access to recreational opportunities. We are determined to create an environment that enriches the lives of all who visit and all who call Gatesville home. Aetcome Jo Department Gatesulle Reports City of Gatesville Department Heads City Manager's Office Organizational Chart, Personnel Current Six Direct Reports, down from 14 in May 2024 97% employment rate city-wide DCM/CFO Mike New Programs / Changes Introduced this FY Halsema Monthly reports to Council Development-related positions & CIPs City Secretary Holly City Facebook page Owens List of all City-owned properties & plans for each Airport land acquisition & planning Expanded publicity for city & public speaking engagements Parks & Rec Director Library vehicle Seth Phillips Conference room & other city hall improvements Intro. Meetings "on-boarding" new employees Cemetery maintenance days Fire Chief Billy Vaden Council tours off facilities New positions authorized: Permit Tech Police Captain Police Chief Jeff Clark Supervisor training & mentorship Employee appreciation events quarterly Leadership positions hired: PublicWorks Director City Secretary Holly Owens Chad Newman Public Works Director Chad Newman Police Chief Jeff Clark City Manager's Office Goals for FY 2025-2026: Department-level goals listed herein Auditorium and 1904 Leon River Bridge projects Re-branding "Leadership Gatesville" Continue airport planning Complete 75% of FEMA projects Parks, Streets, PD Building, and Enterprise Fund CIPS Random drug screens Vision & Mission Statement Continue policy, employee handbook, and city ordinance additions/revisions Anticipated Major 0&M Costs Airport upgrades, maintenance Downtown Historic District = meetings, 380 agreements, abatements, & general Building or facility needs: support City Hall remodel interior, landscaping & signage exterior Gatesville City Hall Usly aAdmin Munlolpel Cour Drive-Thru City Hall Munlolpal Coure UKy a Admin 38 ate Finance, HR & Library Organizational Chart, Personnel Current Authorized FTES: Deputy City Manager HR Director Library Director 2 Finance Assistants 2 Utility Billing Clerks Municipal Court Clerk Hanager Deputy City Library Assistant Civic Center Manager a Din a Directori Library - - Authorized PTS / Seasonal: 5 part time Library Staff Requested personnel changes for FY 25-26: UR -1 Municipal Cousti Center Civic Library time staft 1 1Full Reorganize Library part time staff 5Part Time New Programs / Changes Introduced this FY e Transfer of 1 FTE from Courts to Development Services Goals for FY 2025-2026: GFOA ACFR Program Implement Tocker grant improvements at Library Finance, HR & Library 3 Anticipated Major 0&M Costs Maintenance / subscription costs, new or increased: Cemetery software Library vehicle wrap Building or facility needs Civic Center- Tables & chairs, Large room flooring, projector barn electrical work replacement, door replacements and Library - Tocker grant funded furnishing upgrades, computer replacements e Fleet Plan Library is only vehicle for department, repurposed PD vehicle no to e plans replace Anticipated Capital Outlay Requests Some building needs will qualify as capital improvement CSO/Planning Department Organizational Chart, Personnel Current Authorized FTES: 4 City Secretary CityManager Building Inspector/Building Official Code Enforcement Official Permit Technician SecretaryPlanning City Requested personnel additions for FY 25-26: FTE: Code Enforcement/Building Inspector (dual position) Bulding PT: Buitding Maintenance Tech Inspector/oricist e New Programs / Changes Introduced this FY Tyler Technologies Code Enforcement Permits Inspections Business Licenses PermitTechnician: Code Enforcement Planning Cases Contractors CSO/Planning Department Summary of Tyler Technologies All property information is The Content Manager upload Software in one area with each feature: module talking to each Invoices for AP/AR other for a complete Applications and picture of an address. We supporting documents for can now accurately run Utility Billing UB and Licensing reports and track progress Public Plans and Reports for on these items and see Works Permits everything in one place. Pictures and Reports for Inspections (building and The system allows for code) Zoning Finance: notes/comments on the Legal AP Contractor state license property which alerts us to Addess AR tracking specifics (i.e., setback Approval documents for variance, lien on property, Property purchasing UB balance, etc.). Another great feature is the ability to apply and pay for permits/licensing online Permits Planning which blends with being Liens Licenses able to pay your water bill Variances Code Violations and a court fine online. CSO/Planning Department New Programs / Changes Introduced this FY continued.. Introduced Regulations: Carport Development Packet and SOP Portable Buildings Business License Packet and SOP Updated Ordinances: Policy and Procedures = Tyler Technologies Subdivision Code Enforcement SOP Nuisance Special Events/Parade Packet and SOP Zoning Boards and Commission Update website: Link social media with calendar and news alerts. "Notify Me" feature Goals for FY 2025-2026: Update Ordinances: Form/Document Center Introduce regulations and licensing Animal ControVLivestock Full Staff Directory Mobile Home Parks Solicitor/Peddler Slide show of pictures from RV Parks Events Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb) Opinion Pole/Survey feature Food Trucks Municipal Bid feature Game rooms Department Pages with resources and links Agenda Management feature Police Department Organizational Chart e Personnel Chiet & Authorized FTES: 31 total personnel Captain Ravtubi Chaffetae Asmtantlotk 19 sworn personnel CID CID CID Liutenant Patrol 9 Dispatchers 2 Animal Control Dispatcher ACO ACO Sereant Patol Serfaant Patroi 1 Evidence Technician Dispatcher Ollicer Oficer Requested personnel additions for FY 25-26: FTE: 1 police officer Dispatcher Officer Oficer e New Programs / Changes Introduced this FY Dispatcher Otticer Oificer Implementing Power DMS (FTO, policy, & standards) Dispatcher Officer Cfficer Enhanced Community Policing efforts Dispatcher Officer Officer e Goals for FY 2025-2026: Dispatcher Olicer (Future Otticer Update complete policy manual Initiate Texas Police Chief Association Accreditation Dispatcher Rasirye Oticer Reserva Otticer Flock Safety Camera Deployment Evidence Tech Resarve Dispatcher Police Department Anticipated Major 0&M Costs Maintenance / subscription costs, new orincreased: Flock Safety Cameras (New) $24,000.00 Overall software maintenance was under budgeted in FY25 and will reflect adjustment for FY: 26 Building or facility needs (if proposed PD building deferred more than Roof, secure fencing, firewall for evidence one additional FY) replacement, bay climate controlled for evidence room, paint, flooring, bathroom/breakrom remodel, window added office space, conference overflow, secure armory, new security door room, new Furniture system, Other Slight increase in miscellaneous account for enhanced Community TNR program Policing efforts Fleet Plan e We will request to replace: 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe with 2026 Chevrolet Blazer ($40,000.00) We will request to add: 2026 Dodge Durango marked police unit for additional officer ($87,000.00) Anticipated Capital Outlay Requests Proposed new building at $6.9 million Fire Department Personnel 34 Volunteer Fire Fighters Requested personnel additions for FY 25-26 FTE: 1 Fire Chief Fleet Plan We will request to replace: Engine 3 Rescue 1 Anticipated Capital Outlay Requests Engine 3 $1.1 Million (V2 City and 12 County) Rescue 1 $75,000 Parks & Recreation Department Organizational Chart, Personnel Current Authorized FTES: (1) P&R Director, (2) Recreation Supervisor, (1) Park Maintenance Supervisor (2) Recreation Coordinator, (2) Park Maintenance Worker Rarls Racroatian Authorized PTs/ Seasonal: Drector Sotis FhIpe (8) PTs Front Desk Associate- Fitness Center . (25) Seasonal Swimming Pool Requested personnel additions for FY 25-26: Reciealan Suporvisor Recimotign Park Mainrenanco Supervaote FiEnusS ALHELENAAUBLES Supervinor (1) PT Park Maintenance Worker Patrical Gbart Muto Bailey LvCale Goals for FY 2025-2026: e Continue to work with FEMA/FNI on damaged park sites Front Bask Reciention Park Mantenanco related to the 2024 flood event. (Partlime)s) Aotocato Cpordinatoe (FTE)2) FTE12I Worker Prioritize Parks Master Plan projects and formulate a comprenensive Parks & Recreation CIP SMmmngPodl Identify and pursue grant opportunities for various parks Sutt improvements. (Senspamb25) Take an innovative approach to sports-related tourism offered by the City of Gatesville. Ensure that facility maintenance projects are performed in an efficient and timely manner. Parks & Recreation Department Anticipated Major 0&M Costs Building or facility needs Fitness Center- HVAC/swimming pool room dehumidification ($175,000) Fitness Center- Swimming pool room insulation replacement ($) Fitness Center- Swimming pool roof replacement ($) Sports Complex Irrigation- HEB/Jaycee Field irrigation ($37,500) Sports Complex Accessibility- Jaycee Field additional sidewalk and concrete pad ($5,000) Swimming Pool- Sundek flooring replacement ($4,300) Swimming Pool- Pump room filtration maintenance ($8,100) Parks Maintenance Building- add electricity/lighting ($), roll-up door/walk-through door, and gutters ($7,400) Raby Park- Playground fall surface replacement ($4,000) Other . T-Shirts & Awards- We are asking to increase this line item to incentivize select basebal / softball teams to play their tournaments in Gatesville (e.g., custom glove and bat tournaments). Security Cameras- we're asking to install security cameras in parks and facilities. Anticipated Capital Outlay Requests Park Maintenance Mower- $11,500 Park Maintenance Power Rake- $10,100 Fitness Center Weight Equipment Replacement (Year 4 of continuing plan)- $26,000 Public Works Department Personnel Authorized FTES: 31 3 Superintendents PublicWorks Dept Org, Chart 1 Fleet Mechanic 27 Full Time Employees Chadk Newman PubicWorks Authorized PTS / Seasonal: 1 Dreaor Requested personnel additions for FY 25-26: FTE: 2' Wastewater/ Collections Operators, 1 Street Maintenance Operator I ZebVEsier Datiln Boik PT/Seasonal: n/a Waler Maceasn iea Waitrat Prodscbon Sas: Tamsg New Programs / Changes Introduced this FY Speratendan Sd Mn Sx Cicoon We will be adding 2 new employees to the Wastewater Treatment team and reclassifying that department Wastewater Treatment/ Sewer Collections. Saler Valer Sret wr Goals for FY 2025-2026: Probxzion Dsrhuaca Departmant Okaon atte HES FES FES BE 16 &i 14 Start the mini-CIP FNI put together. PIB Start a Water & Wastewater Master plan with FNI. Start phase II of Stillhouse Wastewater Treatment Plant. Continue Main street feeder road overlays and connecting streets. Public Works Department Anticipated Major 0&M Costs Street repair fund = expected to fully deplete this FY (unlike previous years) and request increase for next FY Maintenance / subscription costs, new or increased: Increase of 10-20% in most budget lines. Increased funding for higher costs of chemicals and materials. Building or facility needs We have a mini-CIP that will address getting public works facilities back up to today's codes and standards. Fleet Plan We will request to replace: a Major equipment pieces We will request to add: 1 mini loader (Wastewater Treatment) Gatesuille CIPS & Capital Outlay BB Capital Outlay, Vehicles Current License Name Year Make Model Type Group Meter Plate Notes New Vehicles add: Code Enforcement (new) 2025 Ford Maverick PU Code Enforcement 0 new position FY 25-26 Code Enforcement (replace old) 2025 Ford Maverick PU Code Enforcement 2020 Chev. Reassigned to add: PD officer (new) 2025 Dodge Durango PPV SUV PD Bldg. Maint. PD Patrol (replace old) 2025 Dodge 0 new position FY 25-26 Durango PPV SUV PD sell 2018 Explorer PPV PD CID (replace old) 2025 Chev 2014 Tahoe reassigned to Equinox SUV PD add: Street Dept. (new) 2025 Ford F150 PU Waste Water Street Dept. 0 new position FY 25-26 Reassigned Vehicles Wastewater 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Car 91848.0 236B6X Building Maint. (new) 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU from PD;sell 2003 Yukon 64725.0 23C2LB From CE Vehicles to be Auctioned Yukon 2003 GMC Yukon replace FY 25-26 w/PD's 2014 Car Wastewater Treatme 419-PATROL 2018 Ford 186388.0 1314543 Tahoe Police Interceptor Car POLICE 84563.0 1392811 replace FY25-26 Capital Outlay, Heavy Equipment & Maintenance Vehicles e Parks: Lawn mower Power rake 0 Fire Department: e Engine 3 e Public Works: 2 Backhoes (Water dist. & Street Dept.) 1 mini excavator (Water Dist.) 1 wheeled excavator Street Dept.) Mechanic truck / Fleet) General Capital Fund Projects e Parks a Streets e PD Building Year 4 of Fitness Center equipment replacements- GCF funds & FEMA matching funds 6 Other grant matching funds MHO Summary of Water & Sewer Capital Projects WWTP Facility 5-Year Plan Water Distribution 5-Year Plan Total FY: 26 Estimated Cost $ 10,976,500.00 Total FY 26 Estimated Cost $ 3,345,940.00 Total FY: 27 Estimated Cost $ 1,497,200.00 Total FY27 Estimated Cost $ 870,530.00 Total FY28 Estimated Cost $ 10,720,000.00 Total FY: 28 Estimated Cost $ 1,026,850.00 Totall FY29 Estimated Cost $ 1,866,753.00 Total FY 29 Estimated Cost $ 1,543,500.00 Total FY30 Estimated Cost $ 1,200,000.00 Totall FY30 Estimated Cost $ 227,500.00 Total 5 Year Facility Estimated cost $ 26,260,453.00 Total 15 Year Facility Estimated cost $ 7,014,320.00 Wastewater Collections 5-Year Plan Water Infrastructure 5-Year Plan FY26 $ 3,486,678.80 FY26 $ 850,703.00 FY27 $ 4,369,588.20 FY27 $ 1,139,895.00 FY28 $ 3,442,127.90 FY28 $ 807,130.00 FY29 $ 2,038,216.00 FY29 $ 1,249,416.00 FY30 $ 1,639,069.00 FY30 $ 763,085.00 Total 5 Year Cost $ 14,975,679.90 Total 5 Year Cost $ 4,810,229.00 Water Production 5-Year Plan Total for FY 26: $36.9M Total FY: 26 Estimated Cost $ 18,224,790.00 Total FY: 27 Estimated Cost $ 23,209,190.00 Total FY28 Estimated Cost $ 15,900,700.00 Total FY29 Estimated Cost $ 5,555,980.00 Total FY30 Estimated Cost $ 1,799,349.50 Total 5 Year Facility Estimated cost $ 64,690,009.50 Special - Funds Report Brad Hunt, City Manager Mike Halsema, Deputy City Manager / CFO - Conclusion, City of Gatesville Q&A Session Spur Capital ofTexas Other Funds Airport Runway lights repairs / improvements Resurfacing of some ramp portions (not main runway) Court Security and Technology Travel and training, security Cemetery HOT a Ballfield lights installed; payments ongoing Advertising and promotion of arts Additional funds requests from Chamber, HOT Riding Club, others Debt Service a Defeasance one remaining time, or PD Building Conclusion We will work through the budget plan diligently and with a high level ofinput from all Department Heads. After the submission of the initial operating requests and new capital spending requests, we will work with the departments to develop a proposed budget that fits within the revenue expectations and key department goals. As a team, your City of Gatesville leadership staff considers the budget to be not only an accounting tool for the year ahead, but also a guide for leadership and planning for the coming several years. As required by the City's Charter and Local Government Code Section 102, the City Manager submits the proposed budget to the City Council at least 30 days before the governing body adopts an ad valorem tax rate. The budget is filed with the City Secretary in accordance with State Law and copies of the proposed budget will be made available at the City's public library and on the City's website. The City Council considers the proposed budget during budget workshops (first one May 30, 2025), which also provides an opportunity for public input as required by state law. The budget is formally adopted by the City Council no later than September 30th at a regularly-scheduled Council Meeting. Once adopted, the budget goes into effect on October 1. Our proposed tax rate is not expected to exceed the Voter Approval Rate for the coming Fiscal Year. Taxing entities that adopt a tax rate that exceeds the Voter Approval rate must do SO not later than the 71st day before the November 2021 uniform election date, but we are proposing a rate that will not require an accelerated budget and tax rate adoption calendar. Budget Calendar May 30 Budget Retreat Overview, Goals, Priorities June 10 Regular City Council Meeting Preliminary Budget Presentations June 24 Regular City Council Meeting Preliminary Budget Presentations July 8 Regular City Council Meeting Preliminary Budget Presentations July 22 Regular City Council Meeting - Proposed Budget Discussion Review, Discuss, and Adjust Proposed Budget(s) Assumptions Present and discuss Department Decision Packages Set date/time/place for Budget Public Hearing Call Special Council Meetings July 25 Certified Estimated Appraisal Tax Roll from Coryell CAD due Sec. 26.01 Tax Code August 7 Post Tax rate information & File Proposed Budget with City Secretary The designated officer or employee must submit the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates to the city council by this date, or as soon thereafter as practicable. TEX. TAX CODE S 26.04(e). The designated officer or employee must post the calculated no-new revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rates, along with certain debt information, on the home page of the city's website in the form prescribed by the comptroller. August 11 30 days prior to budget adoption August 12 Regular City Council Meeting Proposed Budget presentation to Council Proposed Budget to be available for inspection, and posted on City website Present the no-new-revenuer tax rate, the voter-approval taxi rate, and other required Debt and 0&M information Establish Proposed 2025-26 Tax Rate, and set Public Hearing Date(s) Record vote on proposed tax rate August 16 Publish Notice of Public Hearings on Budget on Sept. 2nd August 18 Last Dayto Order Gemmaliactionorsamdiate Budget Calendar, cont. August 26 Regular City Council Meeting 1st reading of Ordinances to approve Budget, Tax Rates, and Rates & Fees August 30 Publish notice for Tax Rate Hearing Newspaper and Webpage September 2 Special Called City Council Meeting (Tuesday) 2nd reading of Ordinances to approve Budget, Tax Rates, and Rates & Fees Hold Public Hearing on Budget and take action to set date for consideration of adoption of budget September 9 Regular City Council Meeting 1) Adopt FY 2025-26 Budget by Ordinance (3rd reading) 2) Public Hearing on Tax rate 3) Vote on Tax Levy and Rate, Adopt by Ordinance( 3rd reading) Vote 4) Ratify Budget that will raise total property tax revenue by resolution 5) 3rd reading of Ordinances to approve Rate and Fees September 16 City Charter Section 9.10 - Budget adoption 15 days prior to next Fiscal Year September 24 Regular City Council Meeting September 30 Last day of 2024-25 Fiscal Year November 5 Uniform Election Date Q&ASession M M