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Latest Update: 21 June, 2024

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Note: Several Street Improvement Project include a drainage improvement component. 

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Drainage Inprovement Project Blog Index

• Drainage Improvement Project,

Started December 2022; 

Completed April 2024

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09Nov 2021 Council, Drainage Project Schedule
Journal 
See Willow Park Blogs above for Phase One and Phase Two Construction Journals

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  • 28 April 2023, Public Notice, bids for Drainage Project Phase 2, Separate sealed bids for the construction of 2022 Drainage Improvements - Phase Il will be received by City of Willow Park, Texas, until 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the City Hall 120 El Chico Trail, Suite A, Willow Park, Texas 76087, This project consists of installing approximately 98 LF of 12" HDPE culvert, 219 LF of 18" RCP culvert. 22 LF of 24" RCP culvert, grade approximately 23,520 SY of drainage ditch, apply erosion protection measures to any dis- turbed areas and an associated work. /  JacobMartin

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Turner also delivered an update on the city's drainage project, with the first phase under contract and now scheduled to begin on April 1 due to delivery time of materials. "Culverts, in particular, are significantly delayed," Turner said.Some drainage improvements that were part of the overall project are already underway and being completed as part of the street reconstruction, most notably, the culvert for Squaw Creek under Sam Bass.

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  • 14 February 2023 Council Meeting

    • Agenda Item 9. Project Updates

    • The Phase 1 improvements are under contract and scheduled to begin April 1, 2023 due to delivery time of materials. Some drainage improvements that were part of the overall project are being completed as part of the street reconstruction and are already underway. Most notably, the culvert for Squaw Creek under Sam Bass. This phase includes:

      • The channel and culvert improvements along the east city limits down to El Chico Trail.

      • The culvert replacement at the creek crossing on Pleasant Ridge Lane.

      • The channel running from Sam Bass Road to Squaw Creek.

    • The Phase 2 improvements are in design and approximately 75% complete. This phase includes:

    • Channel improvements between Crown Pointe Boulevard and the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.

    • Roadside ditch and culvert improvements along Squaw Creek between Chuckwagon Trail and Saddle Trail.

    • Channel and culvert improvements on Chuckwagon and Interstate 20 westbound frontage.

    • Channel Grading on the creek next to the East Parker County Chamber and north of

    • I-20.

    • Grading and culvert improvements on the northwest corner of the Castlemount loop.

    • Regrading and erosion improvements in the ditch on the ridge above the Willow Park

    • North development.

    • Ditch grading and culvert improvements along Vista Drive and Live Oak Road.

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  • 13 December 2022 Council Meeting

    • Agenda Item. 3. Consideration/Action: to award a construction contract to Humphrey & Morton Construction Company, Inc. for the 2022 Drainage Improvements, Phase I project. 

    • The total contract will include the following amounts:

      • $158,581.00 (Bid Schedule A), improvements to the Pleasant Ridge culvert crossing near El Chico

      • $52,874.00 (Bid Schedule B), regrading of an earthen channel from Sam Bass Road to Squaw Creek Road

      • $519,580.00 (Bid Schedule C) improvements in the channel along the eastern city limits flowing to El Chico

      • for a total project cost of $731,035.00.

    • Exhibits: 2022 Drainage Improvements, Phase I Bid Award Recommendation Letter / Bid Tabulation

    • WPC Notes: Implementation of Phase 1 will start the first of 2023 to be completed by summer. Bidding for Phase 2 of the drainage improvement plan, which is budgeted for $844K, will also start the beginning of 2023. Note, the largest portions of the drainage improvement project and funds will be included with the city's Street Improvement Project (WPC Blog > Street Improvement Projects).

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  • 28 October 2022, Public Notice, The Community News, Draining Project Bids. / ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF WILLOW PARK, TEXAS 2022 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE I Separate sealed bids for the construction of 2022 Drainage Improvements — Phase I will be received by the City of Willow Park, Texas until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at City Hall, 516 Ranch House Road, Willow Park, Texas 76087, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. This project consists of a 4' x 8' box culvert and associated endwalls under Pleasant Ridge Road, regrading of an earthen channel off Sam Bass Road, and channel improvements including a three barrel 3' x 5' box culvert, concrete channel lining and grading.

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  • 25 October 2022 Council Meeting 

    • Agenda Item 3. Discussion/Action: to Consider and act to award a street improvement contract to XIT Paving

    • Minutes: To award a bid to XIT Paving in the amount $6,419,677.

    • Editorial Note: ​Total bid $6.42M, $1.17 for drainage improvements, $5.25 for street improvements

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  • 13 September 2022 Council Meeting

    • ​Agenda Item 4. Discussion/Action: To consider and act on adopting an ordinance providing for the adoption of the City of Willow Park Municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023.

    • Drainage Fund: With over one year of revenues collected, and the passage of the Certificates of Obligation to address drainage projects throughout the City, this fund will provide the proceeds to service the debt. This fee allows the City to address its drainage projects without additional I/S funding

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  At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23, members of the Willow Park City Council voted to approve the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $4.25 million for designing, constructing, acquiring, improving, enlarging, and equipping the city’s municipal drainage utility system.

  However, whereas the original proposal in June was for a 20-year plan, the city opted instead to go with a 15-year plan, which City Manager Bryan Grimes said would save the city up to a half million dollars in interest. Also, because of the city's AA bond rating, they were able to receive a fixed rate of 3.44%, resulting in a payback of around $367,000 per year, or total payments of around $5.5 million.

  In June the rate was estimated at 4.1%, which would have resulted in a 20-year payback of around $6 million.

The first payment will be in February of 2023, with the final payment being in 2037, with the city having the option to pay it off early starting in 2032.

  "This will address about 90% of our drainage needs," Grimes said. Grimes said work will likely begin in December or January.

  Certificates of obligation are similar to general obligation bonds, except that they do not require voter approval before they are issued. Certificates of obligation are also guaranteed by the city's taxation power.

  In the case of Willow Park, the city has been collecting fees since October of 2021 to fund storm drainage improvements.   

  The rates, reflected in the utility bills of residents, are $5.50 per month per 1,500 square feet of living area. For example, 2,000 square feet is $7.32 per month, 2,500 is $9.19 and 3,000 equals $11.

  Funds raised through these fees will go toward paying the debt service charges connected with the certificates of obligation. Also,

  Grimes said there is enough in the fund to cover any overages for about 10 to 12 years.​

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  • 23 August 2022 Council Meeting

    • 5. Discussion/Action: to consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “City of Willow Park, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022A” including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such certificates in the amount not to exceed $4,250,000 to finance the costs of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) designing, constructing, acquiring, improving, enlarging, and equipping the City’s municipal drainage utility system, including any repair, replacement, and relocation of streets and utilities in connection therewith, and the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor, and (ii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof.

    • Handout: $3,980,000 Combination Tax And Revenue Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2022A .pdf     

 

  • 09 August 2022 Council Meeting 

    • Public Hearing and Agenda Item 4: Intention To Issue City Of Willow Park, Texas Certificates Of Obligation… [for] the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $4,250,000 for the purpose of... the City’s municipal drainage utility system... such certificates to be payable from ad valorem taxes and a pledge of the net revenues of the City’s Municipal Drainage Utility System​.

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  • Public Notice (.pdf)  of public hearing during the 09 August 2022 city council meeting to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $4,250,000, The Community News, 24 June 2022 and 01 July 2022. 

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  • 14 June 2022 Council Meeting 

    • Agenda Item 3. Discussion/Action: Consider all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication and posting of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $4,250,000 for the purpose of (i) designing, constructing, acquiring, improving, enlarging, and equipping the City’s municipal drainage utility system, including any repair, replacement, and relocation of streets and utilities in connection therewith, and the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor, and (ii) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto

    • The Community News council review 24 June 2022, details on certificate of obligation, stormwater drainage fees on current city utility bills, etc.​

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  • 14 December 2021, Council Meeting

    • Reports,​ Derek Turner, City Engineer gave a brief summary of the following:

      • Drainage Update 

      • CIP data shows $3.78 M for total improvements

      • Approximately $1.8 M for main projects

      • 2-3 Months to prepare a bond package

      • 6 months of drainage fee income at that point

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  • 12 October 2021 Council Meeting

    • Agenda Item 6. Discussion/ Action: To consider and act on all matters incident and related to approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) acquiring, constructing, improving and maintaining streets, thoroughfares, bridges, alleyways and sidewalks within the City, including related storm drainage improvements...

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  • 14 September 2021 Council Meeting 

    • ​4. Discussion/Action: The City Council may consider approving Ordinance No. 838- 21 adopting a storm water impact fee to pay for storm water drainage infrastructure.

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  • 27 August 2021, Stormwater utility questions and answers, Willow Park City Website, originally posted 04 March 2021

    • The Willow Park City Council recently approved the creation of a stormwater utility and established fees for said utility. The purpose of the utility is to fund storm drainage improvements throughout the city. If you’ve ever seen what a good rain does to many of our roads, yards, and low-lying areas, then you know this is a long overdue need for the city. The rates, which you will see reflected on your utility bill in the next few months, are calculated as follows:

      • For single family residential, $5.50 per month for 1,500 square feet of living area. Some other examples:

      • 2,000 sf Living Area = $7.32/month

      • 2,500 sf Living Area = $9.19/month

      • 3,000 sf Living Area = $11/month

      • Q. What kind of work will this utility fund? A. This is a stand-alone fund that will only finance routine maintenance on the existing drainage and debt service for larger projects, including drainage channels, culverts, bar ditches, and subsurface storm drainage. The city will use both existing staff and outside contractors for these projects.

      • Q. What areas are the highest priority?

      • Q. How will my living area be calculated?

      • Q. I have a septic system. Am I exempt from this fee?

      • Q. I believe I qualify for an exemption. How do I appeal with the city?

      • Q. This is the first time I’m hearing of this. How long has the city been working on this process?

      • Q. I have additional questions. Who do I contact? A. You can email info@willowpark.org for more information.

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  • 24 August 2021 Council Meeting  

    • 5. The City Council may conduct a public hearing on a proposed storm water impact fee to pay for storm water drainage infrastructure.

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  • 13 July 2021 Council Meeting

    • ​6. Discussion/Action: PUBLIC HEARING on the City's Land Use Assumptions (future land use plan) and Capital Improvements Plan under which a storm water drainage impact fee may be imposed.

    • 7.  Discussion/Action: The City Council may consider approving a resolution setting a public hearing to discuss the imposition of a storm water drainage impact fee.

    • Resolution No. 2021-0713.1 A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Willow Park, Texas Approving The Land Use Assumptions And Capital Improvements Plan For The City's Storm Water Impact Fee Service Area; And Declaring An Effective Date.

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  • 24 March 2021, Stormwater Utility Questions and Answers, Willow Park City Website, See repost on 27 August 2021 

    • What are the new fees​?

    • What kind of work will this utility fund?

    • What areas are the highest priority?

    • How will my living area be calculated?

    • I have a septic system. Am I exempt from this fee?

    • I believe I qualify for an exemption. How do I appeal with the city?

    • This is the first time I’m hearing of this. How long has the city been working on this process?

    •  I have additional questions. Who do I contact?

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  • 23 February 2021 Council Meeting 

    • 3. Discussion/ Action: The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of an ordinance adopting the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act, Subchapter C, Local Government Code, Chapter 552 and declaring the City's drainage system to be a public utility so that the City may establish rates and charges to be charged by the City's Municipal Drainage Utility System. Following the public hearing, the City Council may adopt the ordinance adopting the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act, Subchapter C, Local Government Code, Chapter 552 and declaring the City's drainage system to be a public utility so that the City may establish rates and charges to be charged by the City's Municipal Drainage Utility System. A. Open Public Hearing; B. Close Public Hearing C. Adopt Ordinance 

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  • 12 January 2021 Council Meeting ​

    • 2. Discussion only: Open / Close public hearing on an ordinance adopting the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act and declaring the City's drainage system to be a public utility.

    • 3. Discussion/ Action: Following the public hearing the City Council may consider, discuss and/or take action on an ordinance adopting the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act and declaring the City's drainage system to be a public utility.

    • 4. Discussion/ Action: The City Council may consider, discuss and take action on approving a preliminary schedule of drainage charges to be charged to benefitted property as deemed by the Municipal Drainage Utility Systems Act for publication in the newspaper. A public hearing will be conducted on the drainage charges at a future Council meeting, such meeting tentatively scheduled for February 23, 2021. 

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In the city’s stormwater drainage study, WP Engineer Derek Turner said they’re looking at a $34.74 impact fee for new development per 1,000 square feet and a $5.50 monthly rate based on a 1,500-square-foot single-family unit.

 

“That’s what we came up with and that would be for residential,”Turner said. “For multifamily and industrial and institutional, it’s based on the gross building square footage because those buildings have a much larger footprint. For commercial it’s based on the impervious cover. The $5.50 per SFU, that’s applied on a monthly basis to every account. If it was a 3,000 square foot home it would be $11 per month. It would be billed at a utility rate on your utility bill.”

 

The next steps will be for the city to hold a public hearing on the impact fee and for the rate, the city would need to develop a stormwater utility ordinance and then move through the public hearing process, Turner said.

 

WP City Manager Bryan Grimes said there are many drainage improvement projects throughout the city.

 

“We have some big-ticket drainage items, but we have several smaller drainage projects,” Grimes said. “When we’re only budgeting $20,000 for drainage projects you get basically one or two for the rest of this year, so we don’t have a mechanism to fund drainage projects like this — they keep coming and popping up. We need a revenue stream to help fund those projects and that’s what this is for.”

 

Place 1 Councilmember Eric Contreras asked if city staff could look into a discounted rate for residents ages 65 and older, to which Grimes said it was worth looking into but couldn’t give a definitive answer at that time. Place 4 Councilmember Lea Young said drainage is a big factor in making sure the city can make road improvements.

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“It’s very difficult for us to get our residential roads in the shape they need to be in with some of the drainage problems that we have and it’s far more cost-effective to do it this way,” Young said. “I think it’s one of the most important things that we take care of our drainage so we can start getting a solid program for roads.”

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  • 27 October 2020 Council Meeting / agenda packet 

    • Agenda Item 2. Discussion/ Action: To consider and act on drainage project on Sam Bass Road (photo)

      • ​Background: Stagecoach Estates storm drain system needs repair and maintenance. A resident has requested assistance to elevate storm water runoff from flooding their property.

    • Agenda Item 3. Discussion/ Action: To consider and act on Stormwater Drainage Study

    • 2020 Stormwater Impact Fee Study City Of Willow Park, Texas, August 2020 in .pdf  

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  • 10 March 2020 Council Meeting / agenda packet

    • Agenda Item 3. Discussion/ Action: To consider and act on authorizing Jacob & Martin, LLC to perform a  Stormwater Utility Rate Study and a Stormwater Impact Fee Study as required for the  City to create a Stormwater Utility and adopt associated rates and fees. 

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  • 10 December 2019 Council Meeting Agenda / Minutes 

    • ​Agenda Item 9. Discussion only: Storm water drainage fee and the process to establish fee. Derek Turner, engineer spoke to council explaining the options for establishing a stormwater utility rate fee.

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  • 23 July 2019 Council Meeting, Agenda

    • Agenda Item 1​ 1. Discussion/Action:To consider and act on awarding a bid for drainage work on: Bid Schedule A: Ranch House Road and in the area of Willow Crest Drive and Parkway Drive and Bid Schedule B: Meadow Place culvert crossing Squaw Creek.

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