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On potable water, staff highlighted a proposed 5 million‑gallon‑per‑day pump station and ground storage to serve the growth corridor along State Highway 45; design work for that pump station is slated to begin in FY26 and staff said the city owns the property identified for the station. On the reclaimed water front, staff described plans to advance purple‑pipe service on the city’s eastern CCN (Weis Lane corridor) to serve large irrigation customers and parks; the CIP contains two reclaimed water projects, one underway and one slated to begin in FY26 as part of a staged expansion tied to the utilities master plan.

On wastewater, staff reiterated that the Bluebark regional wastewater treatment facility is under construction as a major capacity project. Staff said the CIP emphasizes large gravity conveyance projects and interceptor pipelines across the growing sewersheds, and includes projects to decommission some lift stations and reduce operational risk.

Separately, planning and zoning discussion earlier in the work session called out a new “backup resiliency fiber network” project for the new water and wastewater treatment plants. A planning/commission speaker described a proposal to install dark fiber that would not be connected to the public Internet to provide a secure, resilient communications path for critical utility facilities.

Staff told council the CIP will rely on a mix of funding sources and said many large utility projects are expected to use low‑cost state and federal financing programs such as WIFIA and Texas Water Development Board loans or grants. Staff said they will continue seeking grant and low‑interest financing opportunities to limit impacts on ratepayers and taxpayers. No votes were taken; staff will return with project level design schedules and funding detail.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Worksession 5-13-25","oneSentenceSummary","Utility staff briefed council on water, reclaimed water and wastewater projects in the CIP, including a 5 MGD pump station at SH‑45, Bluebark wastewater capacity work and a planning proposal for unconnected dark fiber to improve resiliency.","taxTitle","Pflugerville City, Travis County, Texas","taxId",12653,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6563873,"Pflugerville parks department outlines Lake Pflugerville expansions, boardwalk and future nature center in CIP",882,3156000,4038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010&start=3156&end=4038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010/thumbnail_3156000.jpg","/articles/6563873/Pflugerville-City/Travis-County/Texas/Pflugerville-parks-department-outlines-Lake-Pflugerville-expansions-boardwalk-and-future-nature-center-in-CIP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563873-7544615de81d357f64cfa35ff390932d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776232330&Signature=PpVSazWP2uH7kwc0RmuhKgmtLpA0KEavvxyYCkgeWa2niB45qx68obmEQ6FEy0K-EEZzRVo5YNRbsevw8ddx~qNOqtT1vP3JnxCW~MVc8UH-r3N48B~74o2~q-43QF23FgXH6AfY9iBUBYupw-KzqsTk-Zmnm~fLAMtHJZZNishUs0c910NurZ6hGqeb7ib47kdBLaRcws9E~oK0XNV7qTpRtWkbJE17vT5xyXv08I6aA4nzTm1JtvCJFxjiBAz0CXSIPlJgQbOPmGr3zZ1gSf3ENS503gBDHZPEQB52g9xHfWp0-mpbWviH6-GRcq9olh8zh9Zyn-1u6P72hWBdLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jeff O'Shea, assistant parks and recreation director, presented the parks section of the draft five‑year CIP and walked council through 17 park projects. Three projects highlighted for fiscal year 2026 are the Lake Pflugerville Phase 2b design, a boardwalk and pier replacement item, and a citywide trail corridor study for the Gilliland Creek corridor.

Jeff described phase 2b as \"essentially the second part\" of the Lake Pflugerville expansion and said design is slated to begin in FY26; the boardwalk and pier replacement appear as a separate line item in the CIP and staff said they will reconcile whether the boardwalk should be combined with phase 2b in the project grouping. Staff noted phase 2a (beach expansion and hardscape additions) and phase 2b (boardwalk, west side parking and future nature center elements) were originally identified in previous planning documents and that parts of phase 2 were included in the 2020 bond program. Jeff said design work for listed phases is expected to begin in the coming fiscal year.

Council members pressed staff about which elements were bond funded and which are future additions. Staff said the boardwalk and beach expansions were tied to the 2020 bond, while a nature center was not part of the bond funding and was carried as a potential future phase in the CIP (staff noted a 2019 preliminary design report listed a nature center estimate). During the parks discussion staff also identified a line item labeled for land acquisition (transcript references around $2,300,000) that could be used for a destination play space, field acquisitions or athletic fields depending on the outcome of an athletic‑field feasibility study that was underway. Jeff said the feasibility work should conclude in the coming months and that staff will provide greater specificity on land use and timing.

Other park items covered included trail improvements, a trail corridor master plan (to provide a transit‑style wayfinding and activation strategy for the city's trails), and smaller playground replacements and capital outlays. Staff and council discussed making trail wayfinding available through GIS and apps such as AllTrails so residents can route via trails and access trail identities and connections.

No formal action was taken at the work session. Council requested clarification of which Lake Pflugerville line items are part of the 2020 bond, whether boardwalk and pier work should be consolidated in the CIP, and specifics on land‑acquisition allocations.","Parks staff presented 17 park projects in the CIP and highlighted Lake Pflugerville Phase 2b design, a boardwalk/pier replacement item and a trail corridor study slated to begin in FY26.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6563865,"Pflugerville seeks TWDB grant for Emmanuel Road, Gilliland Creek drainage projects; four other drainage projects in PER pipeline",95,2689000,2784000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010&start=2689&end=2784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010/thumbnail_2689000.jpg","/articles/6563865/Pflugerville-City/Travis-County/Texas/Pflugerville-seeks-TWDB-grant-for-Emmanuel-Road-Gilliland-Creek-drainage-projects-four-other-drainage-projects-in-PER-pipeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563865-b5da814bffebc6239b725f2f01b891e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1776232330&Signature=AUwlvHb36Ml71d7CITWC~68SuqbnBHteigYdCx4KbwTNimD9kitLyb8NeGfFRR46KFhoKKntH7tYX0Xbbcbn5ICdxDuuWsmkbqRQwaEPx2Wlvg290AKQ0K-zbMPVKeNvs2QnAHcbhqLwSxFYR2xEJiWJK5QUdDKVEvuW1586yTiSOT4dimEJmO~y5X2DX5hjv0SLuqWX0MbYfB1xgIBSIsx7KeCsARp7W3M3y4TXhpbMhBTXKSWGP7CVTDxvgF2Hxm4vYQZ2rNMu-rci4rn2GA97hM1nnbj9epY71vf4PXSwgMDTaKveyd7i3tbE04zTiQeWf-6698GY-4zcctvk9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented targeted drainage projects in the draft five‑year CIP and described grant applications and timing tied to those items.

Staff highlighted two drainage projects in the downtown area — Emmanuel Road/Hakon and Upper Gilliland Creek channel improvements — for which the city has applied to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund. Staff said the TWDB program, if awarded, would assume roughly 80% of design and construction costs for those projects and that the city expects to hear results by late summer (staff said the decision could be known by August). Staff also said four additional drainage projects (Caldwell Elementary at Upper Dillavon; Weisland at Wilburger Creek; Railroad Avenue at Upper Dillavon; and Hidden Lake Drive at Wilburger Creek) are in PER (preliminary engineering report) grant applications; staff said the city expects to hear PER grant results and then pursue full applications in early 2026 if the PERs are awarded.

Council members and commissioners noted recent progress on drainage work and credited prior efforts for removing a number of residential properties from higher flood‑risk classifications. Staff said alternative funding sources and TWDB grants are being used to move these projects forward and that PER grants are a common first step to unlocking larger construction grants.

Staff stressed that grant awards and coordination with external funding partners will dictate the timing and progress of individual drainage projects; no formal action was taken at the work session.","Staff told council the CIP includes several drainage projects and that the city has applied to the Texas Water Development Board for grants expected to cover about 80% of design and construction for two priority projects, with PER grant applications submitted for four more locations.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6563879,"Pflugerville work session highlights transportation projects, SH‑45 ramp, FM‑685 and downtown mobility planning",967,1269000,2236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010&start=1269&end=2236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010/thumbnail_1269000.jpg","/articles/6563879/Pflugerville-City/Travis-County/Texas/Pflugerville-work-session-highlights-transportation-projects-SH45-ramp-FM685-and-downtown-mobility-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563879-b21ef4162972d2e3794276ac8964b0cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1776232330&Signature=i3NjkS190QGjsYn7emsqqnpNKn6TfLSWq2u6o8wIjwRUptpeMetoMMPTNheDeEKDSdD7qeRKcUKKU4iwNvJLvgK1gBKolvz-pdMmy2TnYrMBCbhd-dkiQcv62TLhNn5syDNuMq1b2vyHiPJbUQdD2bTg22t4~yDvh3kVj-CnhDVEJs9W~sOB67A4ml~mFuKleIJzAEMvkXLqu48SetGFsLJsuUhMDpyJG7m-GWrzZLSzOMhGwmQfE-~bZauDHQpwuei7LVHODgq-y4JkFWXjnnGF-mxAX74Ggwzv4PDmv45uGMa4clmNFMO~kQAOGAP6I-~6-ZcbfGmKsKuIyl~sYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a suite of transportation projects included in the fiscal‑year 2026 focus of Pflugerville's draft five‑year CIP and answered council questions about timelines and partnerships. Staff said the transportation program includes roughly 45 projects spanning roadways, traffic signals, intersections, mobility technology and downtown circulation planning.

Key items discussed: staff proposed signal warrant analyses and potential traffic controls along Olympic Drive; an FM‑685 (Copper Mine area) project to add acceleration and deceleration lanes to improve turning movements; partner projects with Williamson County (\"Wilco\") on County Road 138 near Derby Day; and downtown mobility improvements that include a roundabout feasibility study at the railroad/Main Street and a feasibility review at a northern driveway in the Downtown East development. Staff said several corridor and intersection projects will advance through design ahead of construction when funding and right‑of‑way allow.

Council members raised the State Highway 45 ramp realignment as a high priority. Staff said an engineering proposal to design the ramp reversal/realignment was prepared about 18 months ago but the design and final agreement with TxDOT are not yet finalized. One council member said, \"I want it shovel ready,\" expressing concern that the city should be prepared to advance construction if and when partner approvals and revenue sources align.

Staff said some projects are primarily developer‑funded or county collaborations; examples cited included the FM‑685 improvements and the County Road 138 project. Staff also described technology upgrades to traffic signal systems (software and optimization systems such as SimTrax) that are intended to improve traffic flow citywide.

No votes or formal actions were taken at the work session; council members asked staff to follow up with project‑by‑project status, funding plans and any outstanding coordination needs with TxDOT and Williamson County.","Staff and council discussed transportation priorities in the draft FY26–30 CIP including intersection studies along Olympic Drive, FM‑685 acceleration/deceleration lanes, a planned roundabout evaluation for downtown East, county partner projects and an outstanding State Highway 45 ramp design proposal; no funding decisions were made.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6563883,"Pflugerville staff presents FY26–30 capital improvement plan update; no action taken",4439,695000,5134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010&start=695&end=5134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3318682-9f7cce96a50b1c021b8952935dab3010/thumbnail_695000.jpg","/articles/6563883/Pflugerville-City/Travis-County/Texas/Pflugerville-staff-presents-FY2630-capital-improvement-plan-update-no-action-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563883-5d7665c9c2f31b8dd60ef7a02cf517a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1776232330&Signature=iL2jMWOBywSrDKQQt5ewfXhuw7FRoM4oYcJquwYPTqHm3g2jrdVCAud8Ti-Z1ZIH8yupQwIUyF3dvRr9KtrmrfRA0wPMfyqWRyYHt2aoWhH2awZR9THHwe250LFFgblLWBxU9DM~QiNqbNqZcM9pWZWQ6bESlZSeefQIIfmKkkRMw3odpOttLs6lr7yKfxOCQ-LxQKKC8ZEN~U7twjMtjHGnZwJp5-EOT1bqmwGBrYHY2yCkGdTf2pqH8GgWKL4RIL5b6rYNVvvQvoAdA2zVit~v~41tvNoDuSzVxygpx1v1uWXgfg8U4VZWryNblmfmekHuDVgyo~s8IUat2EXb5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pflugerville City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission held a joint work session in May 2025 to review the draft five‑year capital improvement plan (CIP) covering fiscal years 2026–2030. Staff described the CIP as a strategic program that identifies potential projects across transportation, utilities, parks, facilities and drainage and explained that inclusion in the CIP does not guarantee a project will move forward.

City staff said the CIP document was updated this year to show projects mapped to the city’s Aspire 2040 pillars, to call out alternative funding sources more clearly and to include proportional graphics by project category. \"The CIP is a strategic planning tool used to guide the city's investments in infrastructure,\" a staff presenter explained during the meeting, and emphasized that project advancement depends on funding, readiness and coordination with partners. Staff also confirmed the one year of the CIP will be adopted alongside the annual operating budget in September; this meeting was for discussion only.

Commissioners and council members pressed staff on presentation details and on tracking historical spending: several members asked for a return of a \"spent to date\" column or similar historical tracking in the summary roll‑ups so readers can see how much has already been spent on ongoing projects. Staff said they would consider adding that back into the summary and noted the CIP is refined annually to reflect inflation, scope changes and project readiness.

The document lists a range of funding sources that staff recommended readers review in the narrative: certificates of obligation, general obligation bonds, federal grants (including WIFIA), Texas Water Development Board programs, the tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ), impact fees and metropolitan planning organization (CAMPO) funds. Staff reminded the council that, per the city charter, the CIP is brought forward to be included with the fall operating budget process.

Staff also said several master plans—transportation, water, wastewater, parks and facilities—are underway and may affect the CIP next year. No formal action or vote was taken at the May work session; staff listed the schedule showing formal adoption of the CIP year one with the annual budget on Sept. 9, 2025.","City staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the draft five‑year capital improvement plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026–2030, discussed funding sources and presentation changes, and noted one‑year adoption will occur with the annual budget; the session was discussion only and no votes were taken.","actionData","errors"]

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