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BY DESTINE GIBSON, DON MUNSCH & CONNOR PITTMAN
Voters approve 3 Lewisville ISD props
Denton County bond measure approved Voters in Denton County approved a ballot issue on updating levee and flood facilities during the Nov. 7 election. Denton County released final unofficial voting totals for a $27 million bond to update levee and flood facilities. According to unofficial voting results, voters approved the Denton County Levee Improvement District No. 1 Proposition A by a margin of 130 votes to 63 votes. Those in favor of the proposition accounted for more than 67% of the votes cast. What you need to know The district consists of southern Denton County and parts of northern Dallas County. The bond is worth $27.32 million, according to county information.
Voters in Lewisville ISD approved three proposi- tions during the district’s bond election Nov. 7. In a nutshell The voter-approval tax rate election, listed as Proposition A, will generate an additional $37.5 million in annual funding for the district. Proposition B will fund maintenance work at campuses and facilities. Proposition C will fund for updates to instructional technology equipment. The propositions that didn’t pass were: • Proposition D, would have addressed mainte- nance needs at athletics facilities • Proposition E, would have addressed mainte- nance needs at the Eastside Aquatic Center and Westside Aquatic Center • Proposition F, would have focused on mainte- nance needs to high school stadiums • Proposition G, would have provided funds for an indoor multipurpose facility at each high school
Results breakdown
Proposition A
69.36% For
30.64% Against
Proposition B
38.12% Against
61.88% For
Proposition C
46.05% Against
53.95% For
Proposition D
57.26% Against
42.74% For
Proposition E
55.56% Against
44.44% For
Proposition F
55.68% Against
44.32% For
Proposition G
56.49% Against
43.51% For
SOURCE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Coppell revenues increased over last fiscal year An amendment for Coppell’s fiscal year 2022-23 budget reflects an increase in revenue for the city. City Council approved the amendment during its Oct. 10 meeting, which included an increase in general fund revenues by about $4 million. General fund expenditures increased by $670,466. The overview As part of the budget amendment, several
Coppell budget & tax rate highlights
Fiscal year 2022-23 tax rate *
Current amended tax rate *
Difference
adjustments to other city funds were also made. According to city documents, one of the main attributions for the increase is actual interest income earned in the general fund and other city funds. Included in the amended budget ordinance are two transfers totaling nearly $1.2 million for design and construction services for Fire Station No. 5, which is located at 157 S. Moore Road.
$0.518731
$0.491818 $0.026913
* PER $100 VALUATION
Did you know? • This represents the lowest tax rate since at least 1984. • Total expenditures represent a decrease of approximately 1.31% as compared to the fiscal year 2022-23 adopted budget.
SOURCE: CITY OF COPPELL/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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