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County bond would fund parks, roads
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The overview
195 would cover the cost of design and construction for most projects, which vary in scope from intersection improvements to completely new roadways. Additionally, many of the road projects are joint ventures with local city governments. Because of this, funding for them will be split between the county and local cities as well as regional or statewide transportation organizations.
183 Bob Daigh, senior director of infrastructure for Williamson County, said a bond is the only mecha- nism the county has to fund road projects that add capacity and make major safety improvements— meaning the annual road and bridge fund only pays for maintenance and operations of existing roads. Barring extreme inflation or an unpredictable economic event, Daigh said the funding in the bond
On Nov. 7, voters will decide on two Williamson County bond propositions totaling $884 million. • Proposition A: $825 million for road projects • Proposition B: $59 million for parks projects The bond amount was whittled down from more than $6 billion in projects submitted by local city governments, county staff and other regional partners. David Hays chaired the Williamson County Citizens Bond Committee, which met with local stakeholders to consider each project. The committee brought more than $1.69 billion in roads and $78.96 million in park projects to the Commissioners Court, which then determined the final bond amounts based on budget constraints. If it passes, the bond would not impact the tax rate. Hays said commissioners want to put forward a bond package voters will view favorably. “I think it’s smart, and I think it’s a good number,” Hays said. “It fits within their budget ... but it gives [county officials] the ability to do things.”
1869 Of the 38 transportation projects, here are seven local to the area: 1 CR 175 • $27M • Widening/reconstruction 2 Crystal Falls Parkway • $7.5M • Extension/new construction 3 Parmer Lane at SH 45 N • $5M • Intersection improvements 4 RM 1431 at 183A Toll • $7.2M • Intersection improvements 5 Robinson Ranch Road • $57M • New construction 6 Toro Grande Boulevard • $10.1M • Extension/new construction 7 Whitestone Boulevard • $1.8M • Widening
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road projects, including right of way acquisition, design and construction projects park projects related to shared- use paths, facility improvements and future parkland acquisition
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SOURCE: WILLIAMSON COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
NOTE: THIS MAP INCLUDES BOND PROJECTS WITHIN CEDAR PARK, LEANDER AND FAR NORTHWEST AUSTIN. DOLLAR AMOUNTS LISTED ARE FUNDS FROM THE BOND AND DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CITY OR PARTNER CONTRIBUTIONS.
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