Proposition D: Public Safety

The issuance of $42,015,000 of bonds for Public Safety, and levying a tax in payment thereof. An estimated $823,000 of the bond amount will be for Public Art.

Proposition D allocates funding for designing, acquiring, constructing, purchasing, renovating, improving, upgrading, updating, enlarging, demolishing, and equipping public safety including the purchase of land, easements, rights-of-way, and other real property interests with respect to:

  • Fire Station #5
  • Fire Station #6 
  • Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center Expansion

Fire Station #5

Fire Station #5 opened in 1988 to serve the northwest portion of the city and is located at the intersection of Bonnie Brae Street and Windsor Drive.  This 35-year-old building houses six firefighters that staff a fire truck and ambulance.  This fire station serves a growing portion of the city, and the calls for service in this district have more than doubled as the City has grown   since the fire station was first built.  This fire station will be a rebuild due to the age of the structure and improvements required to meet current firefighting standards that cannot be accommodated in the current floor plan.

The current exterior of Fire Station #5

Exterior of Fire Station 5
  1. Additional Project Information

Fire Station #5

Proposed Project

  • Relocate the firefighters to a nearby temporary site and demolish the existing fire station
  • Design and build a new 60-year fire station that meets required safety standards for employees and equipment, including private sleeping and hygiene areas, cancer reduction design features, and adequate ventilation and heating systems in the vehicle bays.
  • Install a new generator system to fully power the station in the event of an emergency
  • Position the new station to exit onto Windsor Drive to avoid traffic from the nearby Denton High School
  1. Project Outcome
  1. Bond Funding

Fire Station #6

Fire Station #6 opened in 1991 to serve the southeast portion of the city and is located at 3232 Teasley, situated behind the South Branch Library.  This 32-year-old building houses five firefighters that staff a fire truck and ambulance. Design challenges of this fire station will require a rebuild due to the age of the structure and improvements required to meet current firefighting standards that cannot be accommodated in the current floor plan.

The current exterior of Fire Station #6

Exterior of Fire Station 6
  1. Additional Project Information

Fire Station #6

Proposed Project

  • Design and build a new 60-year fire station that meets required safety standards for employees and equipment, including private sleeping and hygiene areas, cancer reduction design features, and adequate ventilation and heating systems in the vehicle bays.
  • Install a new generator system to fully power the station in the event of an emergency
  1. Project Outcome
  1. Bond Funding

Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center Expansion

The expansion project will improve the overall shelter environment and capacity to meet the growing community and animal needs. The shelter is consistently at capacity for animals, resulting in periods where over 100+ animals are on a waiting list for a place at the shelter. By 2030, animal intake is projected to increase by 38%. The expansion will create additional space for animals, improve functionality, increase housing areas, and promote shelter disease prevention. 


The current exterior of the Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center

Exterior of Linda McNatt Animal Care Center
  1. Additional Project Information

Linda McNatt Animal Care & Adoption Center

Proposed Project

  • Expand the Animal Shelter Facility at the existing site
  • Replace the heating and air conditioning system
  • Expand dog adoption and stray dog holding areas
  • Add separate buildings for dog isolation and quarantine
  • Relocate veterinary services in order to use the current area for animal intake
  • Renovate animal housing rooms for greater efficiency  
  • Relocate exercise yards closer to animal housing
  1. Project Outcome
  1. Bond Funding


The potential projects detailed represent the program the City Council intends to undertake to accomplish the intent of the approved bond propositions; however, projects may change.  In that event, the Council may direct proceeds be expended for other projects within the voter-authorized purposes of each proposition. 

Note: Bond issuance schedules and estimates are dependent upon a variety of factors and subject to change.