Government
BY DESTINE GIBSON & DON MUNSCH
Flower Mound OKs new tax zone Flower Mound Town Council voted to designate an area on the west side of town as a second tax increment reinvestment zone, also called a TIRZ, during its meeting Nov. 6. The approval—in a 3-2 vote with Jim Engel, Ann Martin and Brian Taylor voting for the measure, and Adam Schiestel and Chris Drew opposing—comes with the cre- ation of a board of directors and establish- ment of a tax increment fund for the zone. A TIRZ is an economic development tool that can be used by municipalities and counties to finance infrastructure costs in specific geographic areas, according to the council agenda. The background The new TIRZ is the second for the town, as its first TIRZ was established in September 2005 to provide funds for public infrastructure within the FM 2499 corridor. It consists of about 1,465 acres and “contin- ues to accomplish the goals under which it was created,” according to a council agenda.
Results mixed for Lewisville ISD’s bond With all Denton County and Tarrant County precincts reporting, results showed the majority of Lewisville ISD voters who cast ballots favored propositions A through C and were against propo-
Results breakdown
Proposition A
69.36% For
30.64% Against
Proposition B
61.88% For
38.12% Against
sitions D through G. The propositions are:
Proposition C
53.95% For
46.05% Against
• Proposition A , which is a voter approved tax rate election, would provide funds for competitive staff pay • Proposition B , which would fund maintenance, repairs and renovations to campuses • Proposition C , which includes updates and purchases of instructional technology • Proposition D , which addresses maintenance at athletics facilities • Proposition E , which addresses renovations at the Eastside Aquatic Center and Westside Aquatic Center • Proposition F , which focuses on renovations to stadiums at the district’s five high schools • Proposition G , which would provide funds for a multipurpose facility at each high school Voters approve drainage issues bond Voters in Denton County approved a ballot issue on updating levee and flood facilities. Voters approved the Denton County Levee Improvement District No. 1 Proposition A with 130 votes to 63 votes. Those in favor of the proposition account for more than 67% of the votes cast. What you need to know The bond is worth $27.32 million, accord- ing to county information. Denton County turnout Early voting • 45,165 ballots cast countywide • 7.3% of Denton County’s 621,201 voters Overall • 90,831 registered voters • 14.6% of voters, cast ballots in the election
Proposition D
42.74% For
57.26% Against
Proposition E
44.44% For
55.56% Against
Proposition F
44.32% For
55.68% Against
Proposition G
43.51% For
56.49% Against
SOURCE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Flower Mound spends $48K on search firms Flower Mound Town Council on Nov. 6 approved a little more than $48,000 to spend on search firms to find replacements for the town’s police chief and library director. Police Chief Andy Kancel and Flower Mound Public Library Director Sue Ridnour are both set to retire. What happened Town Manager James Childers told council he realized how the news of the departures of Kancel and Ridnour might have come as a surprise to the general public. He expects Kancel and Ridnour to stay through March until their replacements are on board. He said celebrations and recognitions eventually will be held for them. Anna Thorsen, communications specialist for the town, said in an email that Ridnour’s last day will be March 28, and Kancel’s official retirement
“They’ve been awesome and phenomenal in serving this community. The good news is that they’re going to stay on board through this entire process so we have a smooth transition.”
JAMES CHILDERS, FLOWER MOUND TOWN MANAGER
date was Nov. 24, but he is expected to stay on as interim chief until March 2024 while town officials search for a replacement. Diving in deeper Ridnour has been with the library since 1999. She was the youth services librarian for 13 years and has served as the director for the past 11 years, Thorsen said. Kancel has worked for the police department for 10 years, beginning as chief in November 2013.
SOURCE: DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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FLOWER MOUND - HIGHLAND VILLAGE - ARGYLE EDITION
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