Proposed 2013 Bond Program
The New Braunfels City Council has called for a Bond Election, which will be held on May 11, 2013.
Download the Proposed 2013 Bond Program Information Guide, which contains information on early voting, voter registration, frequently asked questions and brief, proposed project descriptions.
Select a proposed project, below, to be linked to a description of that project.
| Project |
Estimated Cost in 2012 Dollars |
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Estimated Cost With 4% Inflation |
| Proposition 1 - Street Improvements |
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| Citywide Street Improvements |
$10,000,000
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| Klein Road Reconstruction (map) |
11,531,000
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| Rueckle Road Reconstruction (map) |
2,768,000
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| Solms Road/Morningside Drive Reconstruction (map) |
12,596,000
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| Subtotal |
$36,895,000
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$38,500,000
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| Roadway Impact Fee Offset (Klein, Rueckle, Solms, Morningside) |
(1,000,000)
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(1,000,000)
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| Total - Proposition 1 |
$35,895,000
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$37,500,000
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| Proposition 2 - Drainage & Flood Control Improvements |
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| Alves Lane Improvements (map) |
$7,830,000
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| Blieders Creek/German Creek Watershed Improvements (map) |
8,557,000
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| Live Oak Ave./Katy St. Improvements (map) |
4,589,000
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| Panther Canyon Erosion Control (map) |
424,000
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| Wood Rd./Landa St. Drainage Improvements Preliminary Design (map) |
2,700,000
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| Subtotal |
$24,100,000
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$25,000,000
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| Roadway Impact Fee Offset (Alves) |
(500,000)
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(500,000)
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| Total - Proposition 2 |
$23,600,000
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$24,500,000
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| Proposition 3 - Parks, Recreation & Open Space Improvements |
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| Community Recreation Center |
$15,692,000
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| Land Acquisition for Future Sports Complex Development |
2,500,000
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| Morningside Park Development (map) |
1,000,000
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| Dry Comal Hike & Bike Trail Improvements/Extension (map) |
(as funds become available)
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| Total - Proposition 3 |
$19,192,000
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$20,000,000
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| Proposition 4 - Economic Development |
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| Contribution to Central Texas Technology Center Expansion (map) |
$4,000,000
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| Total - Proposition 4 |
$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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| Total Proposed 2013 Bond Program |
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$86,000,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the City issue General Obligation Bonds?
The City’s facility needs exceed the ability to fund these projects on a “pay as you go” basis. Bonds allow the City to pay for projects over a longer period of time.
What is the total amount of the proposed 2013 Bond Program?
The total amount of the fourteen proposed projects is $86 million.
What are the project categories and how would the funds be spent?
Streets Improvements:
$37.5 million
Drainage & Flood Control Improvements:
$24.5 million
Parks, Recreation & Open Space Improvements:
$20 million
Economic Development:
$4 million
How were these projects selected?
City Council appointed a 24 member citizens’ Bond Advisory Committee to recommend projects and they considered over $500 million in identified Capital Improvement Plan projects. Five public meetings were held during the process, along with two additional public input meetings. The committee’s recommendations were presented to City Council, who selected the final slate of projects being presented to voters.
What is the estimated property tax impact if the bond program is approved?
The estimated impact of the $86 million in proposed bonds on a $130,730 average taxable home value in New Braunfels is $115 per year or $9.60 per month. This is based on a total tax rate increase of 8.8 cents by the end of five years.
How can I estimate what my tax impact will be?
Please refer to this chart. Note that these estimates are based on the CITY'S TAXABLE value of the home and that the actual impact will depend on many factors - growth in property values, bond interest rates, timing of projects and the amounts of each issue. This chart assumes a property value growth of 3% each year and debt sold in equal amounts over the five years for 20 year tearms at 4% interest. Note: your home's CITY TAXABLE value can be found on your county's appraisal district website.
Will those with an Age 65 or Older Residential Homestead Exemption have a tax impact?
No, they will not.
Where can I obtain more information about voting?
Information about voting is available at www.nbtexas.org/elections.
For additional Frequently Asked Questions follow this link.
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