Tomball staff outline CIP updates; grants accelerate drainage and water projects
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Summary
City staff presented a quarterly Capital Improvement Plan update describing funding sources, projects moved forward after receiving grants, and a note that some HUD‑awarded sidewalk/street projects are paused until federal agreements return. City will advance gas gate design work while assessing purchase options for an existing private gate.
City staff gave a detailed quarterly update on the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), describing how projects are prioritized, funded and advanced when leverage opportunities arise.
Megan explained the CIP programs projects by fiscal year, ties spending to adopted master plans and shows funding sources: bond funds/certificates of obligation, impact/impact fees for water/sewer/drainage, grant funds (restricted to use), general fund capital, enterprise funds, and partnerships (for example, TEDC‑restricted funds). She emphasized that excess capital funds remain in capital and are reallocated only within the applicable fund.
Staff reported several schedule advances after grant awards. The M118 channel improvements (Lizzie Lane drainage) moved up due to grant funding; the FM 2920 Lehi station contractor mobilized to install a 30‑inch sanitary line and is proceeding with design and easement closing. The east water plant well test returned strong water quality so planned aeration and filtration elements were not required, which generated an approximately $2 million budget return to that project.
Megan said some HUD‑funded street and food projects (Persimmon and Cherry) are paused until HUD issues a formal agreement and the city receives a requested additional document; because these grants are reimbursement‑based, the city may need to pause work if HUD delays reimbursement. Council asked whether future federal budget or administrative changes might affect the awards; staff said a signed agreement typically secures the funding but process uncertainty led to temporary risk.
On gas supply, staff described work on a City Gas Gate No. 4 identified in the city gas master plan. Rather than immediately constructing a new gate, staff are evaluating acquiring an existing private gate and approved a professional services agreement to study feasibility and cost estimates.
