- FOR - 30,794 (65.47%)
- AGAINST - 16,238 (34.53%)
According to the McLennan County, Texas website, all 92 precincts have reported results. Out of 132, 056 registered voters, 53,791 (40.73%) voters came out to the polls.
Facts At A Glance
MCC's Enrollment Growth
MCC's enrollment has grown from 855 students in 1966 to over 8,500 during the Spring 2005 semester and a record fall enrollment (5th consecutive) this semester of nearly 7,900 students. If MCC continues to grow at only half of its average historical growth rate of over 6%, it will need space for more than 10,000 students by 2015. MCC requires additional facilities to continue to grow its enrollment and to meet the educational needs of McLennan County
Need for Healthcare Programs
MCC must expand its healthcare programs to provide for the aging McLennan County population. The 60 to 64 population is estimated to be the fastest growing age group among McLennan County residents with an anticipated 38% growth over the next 10 years. MCC represents McLennan County's primary source of professionals in many essential healthcare fields. Among individuals employed at one of Waco's major healthcare providers, an estimated two-thirds of the nurses and over 75% of radiologic technologists and respiratory care technologists were trained at MCC.
MCC produces over 200 graduates in nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory care, emergency medical training, and other healthcare areas. Demand for the MCC science classes required for all healthcare programs far exceeds MCC's current science facilities. Course enrollment in science classes is over 1,700, but there is an estimated demand for an enrollment of 3,500.
Need for Academic Programs
In addition to the sciences, core academic classes in English, speech, psychology, sociology, history, and government represent MCC's highest demand courses. With 40% of the local community expressing an interest in MCC's University Center, demand for core classes will continue to increase as students complete their first two years at MCC before pursuing one of 14 bachelor's degrees through the University Center. MCC does not currently have the general classroom space to expand its general academic programs innorder to meet either current or future demand within the local community.
Need for Emergency Services Training
MCC provides McLennan County with a qualified workforce in emergency medical training, fire fighting, and law enforcement. MCC does not have the facilities needed to simulate ever-changing emergency situations nor does it have the necessary space to cross train students in the emergency services.
Use of Funds
Buildings ($49,977,997)
- 115,000 sq ft science building
- 80,000 sq ft general classroom building
- 35,000 sq ft emergency services center
Renovations ($15,001,846)
- Conversion of Student Services building to Enrollment Center
- Conversion of Student Center to Student Resource Center
- Expansion of Health Sciences facilities
Infrastructure ($9,485,157)
- Campus HVAC rehabilitation, parking, and roads
Effects on Average Taxpayer
The tax rate for a bond amount of $74,465,000 is estimated to be an additional 4.7 cents or $36 per year for the average McLennan County home valued at $95,733. For the average McLennan County homeowner the cost of new programs and services would be about $3 per month.
Community Benefits
- Meet demand for enrollment up to 12,000
- Create capacity to double health sciences graduates
- Provide core classes for up to 2,500 University Center students
- Expand emergency services programs
Proposed Master Plan
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