The $309,590,000 bond program placed before voters spans eight (8) propositions: Streets, Drainage and Flood Control, Park System, Public Safety, Affordable Housing, Active Adult Center, South Branch Library, and City Hall West.
DENTON, TX, Aug. 16, 2023 - The Denton City Council has called a 2023 bond election to take place on Nov. 7, 2023. The $309,590,000 bond program placed before voters spans eight (8) propositions: Streets, Drainage and Flood Control, Park System, Public Safety, Affordable Housing, Active Adult Center, South Branch Library, and City Hall West. Information regarding propositions and associated projects can be found on the City of Denton website at www.cityofdenton.com/2023bond.
This step is the culmination of a longer process to evaluate the infrastructure and service requirements within the community. In April 2023, the City Council established a Special Citizen's Bond Advisory Committee comprising 40 residents, whose role was to assess proposed bond projects and make a recommendation for City Council consideration. The committee met a total of seven (7) times from late May through early July and collaborated on a final recommendation to the Council.
On July 25, 2023, Special Citizen's Bond Advisory Committee Chair and Chair Pro Tem presented their comprehensive recommendations to the City Council. On Aug. 1, 2023, the City Council gave staff direction to prepare an ordinance calling for a November bond election and which projects to include in that election call. In its direction to staff, the Council modified the committee recommendation to include additional funding for a new South Branch Library and the inclusion of roadway improvements to Ruddell St. between Mingo and McKinney.
The listing of the bond program propositions, and associated projects is below:
Proposition | Associated Projects | Bond Program Amount |
Proposition A:
Streets | - Mingo Road (from Bell Avenue to Mockingbird/U.S. 380 generally)
- Ruddell Drive (from U.S. 380 to Mingo Road)
- Railroad Quiet Zones
| $45,125,000 |
Proposition B:
Drainage and Flood Control | - Oakland Drainage Improvements Upstream Detention improvements
- Pecan Creek Tributary (PEC 4) Phases 3 & 4 Drainage Improvements
| $58,860,000 |
Proposition C:
Parks System | - New Inclusive Playground
- Trail Development
- Aquatic Improvements
| $33,450,000 |
Proposition D:
Public Safety | - New Fire Station #5 Facility
- New Fire Station #6 Facility
- Linda McNatt Animal Shelter Expansion
| $42,015,000 |
Proposition E:
Affordable Housing | - Affordable Housing Programs
| $15,000,000 |
Proposition F:
Active Adult Center | | $47,359,000 |
Proposition G:
South Branch Library | - South Branch Library Replacement
| $49,547,000 |
Proposition H:
City Hall West | - Renovation of City Hall West
| $18,234,000 |
TOTAL | | $309,590,000 |
Of the total bond amount, $3,080,000 will be allocated to public art for the vertical structures included in the program (the two fire station facilities, the animal shelter, the new active adult center, the South Branch Library replacement, and City Hall West). This allocated amount equates to approximately 2% of the estimated costs for those projects.
Information regarding propositions and associated projects can be found on the City of Denton website at www.cityofdenton.com/2023bond. More information on the Nov. 7, 2023, election can be found at the Denton County Elections webpage at www.votedenton.com.
Through the 2023 bond election on Nov. 7, Denton's residents will have the opportunity to make their voices heard.
For media inquiries, contact: Ryan Adams, 940-349-8565, [email protected]
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