Information on Rollingwood Propositions A and B

Rollingwood Bond Election

November 8, 2022 General Election

Proposition A

$5.3 MM for improvements to the city’s water system as identified in the city’s Water Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) approved in May 2022.

The Water CIP reviews the operation of the current water system, identifies potential issues including those relating to fire flow availability and repeated water main breaks, and provides recommended improvements to address these issues. $5.3 MM is expected to fund the entirety of the Water CIP and would cost an estimated additional $225 to $235 to property owners annually per $1MM of valuation.

Proposition B

$2.5 MM for improvements and additions to our combined city hall and public safety building. The current building, housing both administrative and police department staff, was built in 1975 and has space limitations in cases of emergency operations and community involvement events. In April 2019, the City Council completed a Spatial Needs Assessment which gave great insight in to the potential space additions to be included in a future new building or remodel. This proposition encompasses the inclusion of emergency services and needed improvements of the building, including bringing the building up to code.

Travis County Emergency Services District No. 9, also known as the Westlake Fire Department, has identified locating a small emergency services station in Rollingwood as a way to improve their response time and fire rating, and has provided the city with a Resolution regarding a possible future shared use facility. The resolution includes up to a $1.5 million contribution for fire and EMS first responder services, contingent on the passage of Proposition B and agreement on terms. 

This $2.5 MM Proposition would cost an estimated additional $130 to $135 to property owners annually per $1MM of valuation.

City Council Meetings with Bond Election Discussions:

August 17, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting - Item 15: Calling a Bond Election for November 8, 2022 for (A).... and (B)....

August 10, 2022 Special City Council Meeting - Items 5 & 6: Discussion with the City's Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor regarding a November 8, 2022 Bond Election. 

July 20, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting - Item 12: Discussion on Bond Election Propositions and Language

May 18, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting - Item 3: Presentation of the Water Capital Improvements Plan, Item 4: Presentation from Bond Counsel regarding Bone Election Timeline