081519 Press Release - City of Denton Calls Bond Election IOv FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Ryan Adams • (940) 349-8565 • Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com
Denton City Council Calls Bond Election
Four Propositions Will Be on Nov. 5, 2019 Ballot
DENTON, TX,Aug. 15, 2019— On Aug. 13, 2019, the City of Denton City Council adopted an
ordinance calling for a bond election to be held on Nov. 5, 2019. The ordinance is the
culmination of a months-long bond program development process involving the City Council
and members of the public. After receiving information and presentations from staff throughout
April, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing a Special Citizens' Bond Advisory
Committee to evaluate the City's facilities and infrastructure, potential projects and propositions
for inclusion in a proposed bond program. The 18-member committee of Denton residents held
eight meetings from May 30 through June 27, during which the public was invited to submit
feedback to the committee. The City Council received the committee's bond program
recommendation at its Aug. 1 meeting.
The propositions included in the 2019 bond election are to issue debt for the following:
• Proposition A: $154,000,000 for constructing, reconstructing, restructuring and
extending streets, roadways, bridges, overpasses, pedestrianways, sidewalks,
landscaping, streetscapes, collectors, storm drains, signalization, signage, other
traffic and signal controls, traffic control and transportation facilities, street
lighting and median improvements (including the reconstruction, restructuring
and extension of Bonnie Brae Street, Hickory Creek Road and Ryan Road)
• Proposition B: $61,900,000 for constructing, reconstructing, renovating,
improving, expanding, equipping and furnishing public safety facilities for the
police department
• Proposition C: $5,000,000 for the acquisition of land and interests in land for
parks
• Proposition D: $619,000 for acquiring, constructing and installing public art
within the City.
The Tuesday,Nov. 5, 2019 bond election will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with an early voting
period to be held at various times from Oct. 21 through Nov. 1. During the election, voters will
cast a ballot"FOR" or"AGAINST" each proposition separately.
Contact: Ryan Adams, (940)349-8565,Ryan.Adams(&citvofdenton.com
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