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The Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center (MAFC) renovation will provide more capacity for aquatics
programs and refurbish the existing tennis courts, weight room and group exercise studio. The Food Hub
Phase 2 improvements and Historic Christian Church parking lot projects are in pre-construction planning.
The Town has collaborated with Wake County for construction of the Morrisville Community library in
Town Center and in joint planning for a future Public Works facility/expanded Wake County convenience
center. The North Carolina Railroad is replacing the railroad trestle as part of the Crabtree Hatcher Creek
Greenway connection under NC54. These projects support our commitment to
thriving, livable
neighborhoods
,
and an
engaged, inclusive community
.
These projects and other community initiatives being explored, include affordable housing and public
transportation services, capitalizing on the work already underway to
BUILD CAPACITY
through other
essential investments in human capital, planning and development of infrastructure, primarily public safety
and parks and recreation. Of the approximately $14.5 million in proposed appropriation requests, less than
15% ($2 million) represent recurring operating budget impacts. Sixty percent (60%) of the appropriation
requests are supported through use of reserves and resources designated for these capital purposes and
supporting long-term value to the community.
Notable budget items include:
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Exploration and identification of a location for a future fire station in the Park West/Morrisville Parkway area and due
diligence for a Northwest Fire Station site. Both areas of our growing Town have been identified as critical service
areas.
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Design and engineering resources for future development of two signature parks and recreation amenities – Crabtree
Creek Nature Park (which will connect to the Crabtree Hatcher Creek Greenway network) and Morrisville Community
Park Phase 3, including expanded tennis court capacity for use by our patrons.
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Equipment and staff that will support and enhance MAFC amenities and program delivery to its members.
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Other park improvements and facility renovations and upgrades, including addressing Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
access, expanded outdoor exercise opportunities, passive recreation, and greenway access.
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A regional stormwater facility in the Town Center area to accommodate existing and future development in this area of
Town.
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Human capital investments in public safety (fire), development services, public works and parks and recreation to
support current and future workload that is essential to continued
public safety readiness
and
operational excellence
.
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Senior programming needs and the cost of establishing expanded meeting space and services for that citizen group.
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Information technology innovation, including assessment and initiation of smart cities and open data programs. Other
technology enhancements in internal operations will facilitate customer service and efficiency in operations.
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Commitment to regular, planned replacement of vehicles and equipment, repairs and maintenance to Town buildings
and facilities to protect and preserve our assets.
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Continued commitment to annual allocations of resources to reserves that support future capital and roadway and
transportation improvements designated by Town Council.
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Inclusion of debt for voter approved bonds issued in FY 2018 and 2019 for the McCrimmon Parkway Extension,
Morrisville Aquatics Fitness Center, and debt for the Morrisville-Carpenter Road project scheduled to begin this
summer.
Budget requests have been aggressively, but reasonably balanced with existing resources and reserves set
aside for identified purposes. Enhanced budget options would provide a higher level of resources for
additional recurring and one-time budget impacts (including up to three additional staff positions) if so
desired by Town Council in FY 2020. Town Council may also elect to allow for consideration of these items