Colleyville reviews $107 million, five-year capital improvement plan; projects shown as fully cash-funded

Lisa Estabito, director of public works and parks and recreation, presented Colleyville’s proposed five‑year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which staff described as $107,000,000 in projects for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and showed the projects as fully funded with cash.

“This is the plan that the city utilizes for the next 3 to 5 years on capital projects,” Estabito said, summarizing the CIP’s purpose and how it links the city’s strategic plan and annual budget.

The CIP presentation outlined selection factors for projects — asset condition, risk, long‑term master plans, available funding sources, use frequency and project benefits — and noted an interactive map on the city website will be updated after council approval. Projects under way or nearing completion include park restroom rehabilitation at McPherson Park and Pleasant Run, Justice Center embankment and beautification work, wayfinding signage, and the Heroes Park construction currently under contract.

Public Works highlighted local partnerships and in‑house work. Estabito said crews partnered with Tarrant County on local street maintenance and completed roadway work for the Terra Plantation HOA; Saddle Brook road work is underway. The Heritage Bridge scour rehabilitation is an in‑house public works project reported to be a few weeks from completion. When asked what the cost would have been under a contractor, Estabito estimated “about $500,000,” and later referenced materials “under $100,000”.

Utility projects listed in the CIP include the completed Pecan Park Phase 1 drainage project; the ongoing Tika Road water, wastewater and roadway project; Woodbrier and Quailcrest water/wastewater Phase 1 nearing closeout; Jackson Road waterline relocation; Water Project 18 (Pecan Park Estates Phase 2); water tower rehabilitation; and a public works emergency generator that the city said was funded by a grant.

Estabito and council members emphasized the city is investing in larger‑diameter mains to replace legacy 2‑inch lines still in service, saying the new lines will be built to last decades. A staff presentation noted some projects are grant‑funded on the revenue side while the CIP spreadsheet shown to council detailed the expenditure side.

Council members discussed additional items to consider within the CIP. Staff noted the plan includes a 2027 allocation of roughly $750,000 for median electrical enhancements to expand holiday lighting and corridor electrification. The presentation also listed facility investments including phase two HVAC replacement at the recreation center, awnings for park vehicles and equipment storage, and network/data center server replacements with options to consider off‑site hosting.

A council member asked for clarification about projects related to the recent bond referendum; staff and council emphasized the listed recreation‑center items were separate from the referendum and predated it.

Estabito closed by noting the CIP prioritizes projects and funding sources and that all projects receive final council approval. No formal vote or action was taken at the work session; staff said consultants and project teams will return with refined scopes, cost details and updated renderings where appropriate.