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F ind your F uture in

F ind your F uture in. F ulshear , T exas. Topics. The Facts on Fulshear FY 2011-2012 in Review Financial Outlook Outlook 2013 and Beyond Find your Fortune in Fulshear Find your Fun in Fulshear. The Facts on Fulshear. Fulshear City Limits & ETJ.

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  1. Findyour Future in Fulshear, Texas

  2. Topics • The Facts on Fulshear • FY 2011-2012 in Review • Financial Outlook • Outlook 2013 and Beyond • Find your Fortune in Fulshear • Find your Fun in Fulshear

  3. The Facts on Fulshear

  4. Fulshear City Limits & ETJ • 11+ square miles within City Limits • ETJ 37.11 square miles • Approximately the size of Galveston • Largest land area for a General Law City in Texas – population less than 5,000 • 35% of land area is developed or under development • Demographers and Developers agree Fulshear will be focus of growth over next ten years

  5. Fulshear City Limits & ETJ Katy Richmond Rosenberg

  6. Fulshear City Limits & ETJ Since 2000, population has grown by a little more than 400% Much of Fulshear’s growth has been keyed by four outstanding Master Planned Communities

  7. Fulshear City Limits & ETJ Current Master Planned Communities Firethorne Cross Creek Ranch Churchill Farms Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek

  8. Fulshear City Limits & ETJ Potential Master Planned Communities Tamarron DR Horton Development 1,400 Acres 4,200 Homes Bois D’Arc Mixed Use Development 1 Acre Home sites Foster Farms MUD’s 6,000 acres No Developer Yet SPA’s in place Avalon / Jubilee “Active Adult” Community 500 +/- Single Family Homes

  9. Demographics & GrowthCity of Fulshear Total Population +/- 3,825* Female Population 50.40% Male Population 49.60% Population Density per Sq. Mi. 83.14 Median Age 38.6 Owner Occupied Housing Units 86.1% Renter Occupied 11.2% 2010 Median home cost $286,000 *Estimate based on number of residential water connection multiplied by ESRI average resident per house

  10. Demographics & GrowthCity of Fulshear Married 72.3% Divorced 4.8% Widowed 5.8% Never Married 14.0% Average Household 2+ Vehicles 72.0% Average Household Income $122,922 Per Capita Income $ 38,191

  11. Demographics & Growth5 Mile Trade Area Radius 2013 Est. Population 59,363 2018 Proj. Population 71,505 2013 Est. Avg. Household Inc. $139,292 2013 Est. Median Home Value $260,816 2013 Median Age 34.4 2013 Avg. Household Size 3.19

  12. Demographics & Growth10 Mile Trade Area Radius 2013 Est. Population 297,006 2018 Proj. Population 336,223 2013 Est. Avg. Household Inc. $111,082 2013 Est. Median Home Value $188,159 2013 Median Age 35.1 2013 Avg. Household Size 3.06

  13. Demographics & Growth Projected Population Growth through FY 2015

  14. 2011-2012 Year in Review

  15. 2011-2012 Year in Review Fiscal Year 2011-2012 was a year of tremendous growth and change in Fulshear. The City added approximately 1,100 residents, conducted multiple projects and infrastructure projects to aid growth in the future.

  16. 2011-2012 Year in Review Infrastructure Improvements FY 2011-2012 saw the City focus resources on improving the Water and Sewer Systems in Fulshear. That included Water Plant improvements at a cost of $156,000.

  17. 2011-2012 Year in Review Infrastructure Improvements (Cont’d) Partnering with the Fulshear 4A Development Corporation and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the City expended $780,000 to extend Water and Sewer Lines East along FM 1093.

  18. 2011-2012 Year in Review Infrastructure Improvements (Cont’d) This project opened approximately 400 acres for Development.

  19. 2011-2012 Year in Review Public Safety Improvements For the first time in the City’s history the City began providing 24/7 Police coverage. Policing FACT: The Fulshear PD makes on average 350 stops a month (just under 1% of all vehicles traveling in town) and only 40% of those stopped received a citation.

  20. 2011-2012 Year in Review Public Safety Improvements (Cont’d) The City enhanced its Emergency Management capabilities by installing a generator and communications for it’s Emergency Operations Center through grants from the State

  21. 2011-2012 Year in Review Public Safety Improvements (Cont’d) Additionally, the City trained its first Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This group of resident volunteers will assist the City in recovering if and when disaster strikes.

  22. 2011-2012 Year in Review Public Safety Improvements (Cont’d) Finally, to better communicate with residents in the event of emergencies and in general the City launched its Blackboard Connect system.

  23. 2011-2012 Year in Review Other Accomplishments of Note The City adopted a Zoning Ordinance to further the Quality development of the Community.

  24. 2011-2012 Year in Review Other Accomplishments of Note (Cont’d) Additionally, the City: • Launched its new web-site: www.fulsheartexas.gov • Launched its “Find your Future in Fulshear” marketing program.

  25. 2011-2012 Year in Review Other Accomplishments of Note (Cont’d) The City also: • Began the Comprehensive Planning Process • Revitalized the Parks and Recreation Commission

  26. 2011-2012 Year in Review Other Accomplishments of Note (Cont’d) Thanks to a donation of property from Cross Creek Ranch; the City Constructed a new parking lot at the Irene Stern Center with assistance from the 4B Corporation and the County

  27. Financial Outlook

  28. Financial Outlook The City is in perhaps its best financial condition ever. The most recent Audit report indicates that the General Fund Reserve Balance is funded at 100%. The City has been able to institute strong financial management while at the same time enhancing / expanding its services across the board.

  29. Financial Outlook • Fiscal Stewardship has maximized resources giving the City an budget of just under $3 Million (and debt of just over $24,000) • Sales Tax is up 41% Year over Year in Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and equals 14% of Total Revenue • Revenue from new Housing starts generated almost 51% of total revenue

  30. Financial Outlook Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Revenue Percentages

  31. Financial Outlook All of which means the City’s Ad Valorem Rate will remain the lowest for any City collecting Property Tax in Fort Bend County

  32. Financial Outlook Demographics & Growth

  33. Outlook 2013 & Beyond FULL DISCLAIMER: THAT’S NOT ME!! I wear a longer loin cloth! Google Images

  34. Outlook 2013 & Beyond In the new Fiscal Year, the City will complete several projects started this year and initiate several new projects to continue our momentum and growth. Some of those include:

  35. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Infrastructure Improvements For the first time ever, the City has a formally adopted Capital Improvement Plan for Streets. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2013 the City will rework/ resurface all streets (outside of the new Developments). This project will run for four (4) years and cost the City an estimated $1.6 Million and should make pictures like that above memories.

  36. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Infrastructure Improvements (Cont’d) Additionally, the City will begin preparations to replace its aging Waste Water Treatment Plant. Because everyone wants a water feature downtown, just not one like that. Yes, Please! No thanks

  37. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Infrastructure Improvements (Cont’d) Working with the County, TxDOT and local landowners, the City hopes to finalize plans for expansion of FM 1093 and see construction start in Fiscal Year 2014

  38. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Infrastructure Improvements (Cont’d) The City is also hopeful that a Public Private Partnership will bring the ProposedFulshear Parkway to life in the near future. This Road would connect FM 1093 to I-10; fueling significant growth.

  39. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Public Safety Improvements The City will continue to enhance Police coverage with the addition of: • 2 new Full-time officers • 2 new Patrol vehicles • Enhanced camera/ monitoring equipment

  40. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Other Projects of Note Additionally the City will: • Enhance and improve Parks facilities • Codify our Ordinances • Finalize our Major Thoroughfare and Comprehensive Plans and…

  41. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Other Projects of Note Begin preparing for the drafting of our Home Rule Charter as the City nears a total population of 5,000 Google Images

  42. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Educational Growth With the anticipated growth in population, our partners at Katy ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD have plans for multiple campuses set to open within the next five years

  43. Outlook 2013 & Beyond Wolman Elementary Future LCISD Elementary Future Katy ISD High School Complex Huggins Elementary Future Katy ISD Elementary School Planned Construction : May 2013 Churchill Fulshear High School & Dean Leaman

  44. Outlook 2013 & Beyond The idea of such rapid growth sometimes leaves us feeling a bit like this… Credit: Disney

  45. Findyour Fortune in Fulshear

  46. Findyour Fortune in Fulshear As stated earlier, FY 2011-2012 saw the City’s Sales Tax grow by 41%. Much of that growth was driven by existing businesses; but the City also a number of new commercial enterprises call Fulshear home those included:

  47. Findyour Fortune in Fulshear El Torero Texas Insurance Tax Kings Victor’s Mexican Grille Keller Dance Studio Hula Car Wash Guardian Tae Kwon Do

  48. Findyour Fortune in Fulshear Cravings Grill Lybelle Systems BeuscherBootcamp Rock, Paper Scissors Salon Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

  49. Findyour Fortune in Fulshear Those new businesses and the addition of our new Timewise/ McDonald’s resulted in a 63% increase in Sales Tax Revenue for the month of November 2012.

  50. Find your Fun in Fulshear Please be sure to join us for these great events!...

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