Water Resources

Water Plant Expansion

Expansion of drinking water facility to meet 56 mgd needs, based on current and expected growth in the service area

·         DWSRF (Drinking Water State Revolving Fund), long-term financing option

Water Resources

Water System Security Monitoring

Target hardening and system of surveillance to ensure security and protection for the utility system

·         State Homeland Security Grant Program

·         Buffer Zone Protection Program

Transportation

Walker Street Extension and Grade Separation

This project involves extension extending Walker Street by 0.19 miles and constructing a grade-separated crossing under the railroad track.

·         TCSP (Transportation, Community and System Preservation) Grant

·         TIGER Grant

·         SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization

Transportation

Bus Maintenance Facility

In partnership with area transit operators, a facility to service the needs of the growing system of bus-based transit options

·         Bus and Bus Facilities Program

·         State of Good Repair Grant Program

Transportation

Regional Greenway(s)

Planning, design and construction of a network of greenways in the Town to provide regional connectivity throughout Wake County.  White Oak Creek Greenway is be the priority

·         TCSP Grant

·         TIGER Grant

·         Recreational Trails Grant Program

Sustainability

Regional Sustainability Program

Coordination and collaboration among Triangle area sustainability officers and Council of Governments to enhance regional adoption of sustainable development policies and best practices

·         Regional Sustainability Grant Program

·         Technical Assistance from EPA

Sustainability

CNG/Propane Patrol Vehicles and other alternative fuel pilot projects

Alternative fuel vehicles for Police Department and infrastructure for refueling them.  Cost subsidy for additional cost of “green” vehicles.

·         EPA’s Clean Cities Program

Public Safety

CAD to CAD Upgrade

Communications linkage between Triangle area jurisdictions to reduce deployment times and enhance accurate reporting.

·         COPS Law Enforcement Technology Grant

·         DHS Interoperable Equipment Program

Public Safety

Law Enforcement Technology

License plate recognition software and/or equipment associated with expansion of efforts to prevent internet crimes against children

·         COPS Law Enforcement Technology Grant

Public Safety

Additional Officers

Hire two additional officers for Project PHOENIX to expand this successful quality of life program from apartment complexes to other rental neighborhoods in the vicinity of downtown Cary.

·         COPS Hiring Grant

Public Safety

Additional Fire Fighters

Hire additional fire fighting personnel to address expanded needs for service in new areas

·         SAFER Hiring Grant Program

Public Safety

Wellness and Safety

Program to improve health and wellness among fire fighters and Program to improve community-based safety (fire alarm use, inspections, child safety seat use, etc)

·         Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant Program