A total of $25.09 million for road improvements and $53.33 million for park improvements is being considered for a May bond election in Pflugerville.

The roads section of the bond includes improvements to Pecan Street; Pflugerville Parkway; Heatherwilde Boulevard; Immanuel Road; Rowe, Weiss and Pfennig lanes; and several residential streets. Problems with the current roadways include cracks, bumps and the need for curbs and sidewalks.

"I went and drove these roads. And the number of bumps I was going through was like driving on a dirt road," Pflugerville Mayor Jeff Coleman said.

Recommendations for parks improvements and projects on the bond include Gilleland Pool renovations, building a sports complex, improving the city's recreation center and building additional centers as well as improvements to city sports fields.

"We've had feedback based on demand through surveys. and there shows to be a significant demand for parks," Pflugerville City Manager Brandon Wade said.

The council must decide what projects to include in the bond during its January meetings in order to put the proposals before residents in a May election. If passed, the bond could raise the city's tax rate by 1 cent for every $5 million approved, with bonds issued at a 4.5 percent debt rate over 30 years.