Government
BY HEATHER MCCULLOUGH, PATRICIA ORTIZ & CODY THORN
Fort Worth discusses potential $840M bond Fort Worth staff is looking at a projected bond for the May 2026 ballot, said Christianne Simmons, chief transformation officer for the Fort Worth Lab, during an Aug. 5 work session. She said the pro- posed list of projects for the bond is being finalized, after which city staff will present it for resident feedback. The breakdown Of the projected $840 million bond, more than 65% will be earmarked for streets and mobility infrastructure improvements, Simmons said. Notable road work projects in north Fort Worth include Heritage Trace Parkway, Bonds Ranch Road and East Bailey Boswell Road. City documents show District 4 would get $5.6 million in funding while District 10 would receive $10.8 million .
Keller council tables EV charging stations A proposal to bring five electric vehicle charging stations for 10 vehicles to Keller Town Center was tabled for a third time at Keller City Council’s Aug. 19 meeting. The details The proposal was moved to the Sept. 16 agenda to allow Regency Centers LP more time to consider a new charging location at the center. Mayor Pro Tem Ross McMullin said the extra time will help with govern- ment efficiency so no one has to start a new proposal process. The original plans show the stations going on the southwestern side of the town center property along Rufe Snow Drive. Business owners expressed concerns about how the stations could affect parking availability, according to previous reporting.
Proposed Fort Worth 2026 bond expenditures Streets and mobility infrastructure
improvements $556.5 million Parks and open space
improvements $185.1 million Public safety improvements $63.9 million
Animal care and shelter facility improvements $59.9 million Public library improvements $14.6 million
SOURCE: CITY OF FORT WORTH/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What’s happening Simmons informed council in June that the bond would likely be $800 million. During the work session, she said the certified values the Tarrant Appraisal District gave the city in July exceeded projects, increasing the bond to $840 million.
Roanoke discusses $22M bond for parking garage
Future parking garage
$465,000 toward debt related to this project in its fiscal year 2025-26 budget. The garage is currently in the design phase and will not start construction until full funding is secured, according to a news release from the city. A bond election is not required because the parking garage is for public use, Roanoke Public Engagement Manager Sandra Pettigrew said.
Roanoke officials discussed voting on a bond worth $22 million for the construction of a parking garage on US 377 and Main Street during an Aug. 5 budget workshop. The overview The parking garage will add 420 parking spaces to Roanoke’s downtown area, Director of Finance Kyle Lester said. City officials are dedicating
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