North Texas City Propositions, Bonds – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

This year’s election includes nine propositions from various North Texas municipalities. Below is a quick look at each proposal with links from each city to learn more. Bookmark this page and return on Election Night for live results.

ARLINGTON BOND PROPOSITIONS

The city of Arlington is asking voters to consider five propositions that are part of a five-year $278 million bond package. Voting “For” the bonds would not result in a tax rate increase. The city said they determined their available capacity to take on new debt to be $278 million over the next five years and designed a bond program that will only issue debt that can be repaid without any tax rate increases to residents.

• Proposition A is a $219,460,000 bond that covers street improvements in the city. The plan includes major construction along Randol Mill Road, Park Row Drive, Mansfield Webb Road, and Sherry Street. The prop also includes $44 million to reconstruct degraded residential streets throughout the city. Prop. A includes several other improvements to sidewalks, traffic signals, and intersections and also allows for the design and construction of a South Field Operations Building for Public Works staff.
• Proposition B is a $24,645,000 bond for the city’s parks and recreation facilities. The plan includes the design and construction of a new aquatic facility to replace the pool in West Arlington, renovations to interior spaces at the Elzie Odom Athletic Center, the development of the N.L. Robinson Park, the design and construction of a 1.5-mile trail connecting Village Creek Historical Area and Pioneer Parkway, renovations to Fielder Park and playground replacements at some city parks.
• Proposition C is a $30,080,000 bond for the city’s public safety operations and includes the design and construction of a new police substation in North Arlington along with an evidence storage facility. The bond will also fund the construction of Fire Station #18 at 2015 Mayfield Road. Lastly, the proposition also includes maintenance to HVACs, roofs, windows, elevators other components at police and fire stations throughout the city.
• Proposition D is a $3 million bond to fund structural and mechanical repairs at downtown administrative buildings including City Hall and the City Tower.
• Proposition E is a $1.1 million bond for facility upgrades to some city libraries, including HVACs, roofs, windows, and generators.

For more information about the 2023 Bond Program, visit ArlingtonTX.gov or call 817-459-6566, or email osi@arlingtontx.gov.

FLOWER MOUND BOND PROPOSITION

The city of Flower Mound is asking voters to consider a $7.5 million bond to fund half the cost of designing, constructing, and equipping a proposed tennis center. Voting “For” the bonds would result in a tax rate increase.

The city said the proposed tennis center would be built on 13 acres at Trotter Park and could include 16 lighted tennis courts, 12 lighted pickleball courts, a clubhouse with restrooms, a playground, walking trails, parking, and landscaping. For more on the possible design of the center, see the renderings on the city’s website.

The cost of the tennis center is estimated to be $15 million with half of that cost paid for with general obligation bonds and the city’s 4B Sales Tax revenue. If approved by voters, the projected impact on property tax would be $0.0022 per $100 of valuation. The city said, “Based on an average home value of $448,540, that would amount to an extra $0.82 a month or $9.87 a year for Flower Mound residential properties with that average value.”

For more information on the Flower Mound bond, visit Flower-Mound.com.

FRISCO BOND PROPOSITIONS

The city of Frisco is asking voters to consider five propositions that are part of a five-year $473 million bond package for parks, streets, and facilities improvements as well as the construction of a downtown parking garage.

Voting “For” the bonds would not result in a tax rate increase. City officials said it’s their goal to repay the bond with existing tax revenue and to stay under the Voter Approved Tax Rate of less than $0.45 per $100 assessed valuation. The bond is expected to be repaid from 2024-2028.

• Proposition A is a $131,400,000 bond for public safety facilities and equipment and includes a new fire fleet services building, construction of Fire Station #11, and a remodel of Fire Station #4. The bond also provides for SCBA replacement, equipment, and apparatus including two squads, four engines, eight ambulances, one truck, and a hazmat unit. The bond also pays for improvements to the police headquarters and phase two of the public safety training center.
• Proposition B is a $240 million bond for street and road improvements as determined by city…