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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Flower Mound public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police Headquarters and Arts Center Funding Strategies
The town is exploring funding strategies for a new $75 million Arts Center and a purpose-built Police Headquarters. Council weighed using short-term certificates of obligation versus putting general obligation bonds on the May 2027 ballot to avoid sharp tax rate increases.
In-House Legal Training
Elected officials and board members gathered for legal training regarding open meetings and governance, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Comprehensive Fee Schedule Overhaul
The town enacted its largest fee schedule update in history, tying various permits, park rentals, and municipal services to CPI and regional benchmarks.
Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report Review
The town reviewed updated land use assumptions, capital improvement plans, and maximum impact fees. Council members discussed whether to charge 100% of maximum fees to ensure new development covers its infrastructure costs rather than relying on existing taxpayer subsidies.
Parks and Recreation Fee Schedule Update
Town staff proposed updates to public fees and charges across the parks department to match cost-recovery goals, including raising senior center resident memberships from $10 to $20 annually.
Five-Year Capital Improvement Projects and CDC Funding
The board locked in upcoming park upgrades, playground replacements, and trail projects funded by 4B sales tax revenue.
Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit Review
An independent audit required by recent state laws found a couple of minor record-keeping errors and noted that the town wasn't actively tracking 10-year spending limits on certain impact fee projects. Staff outlined plans to reconcile accounts and reimburse funds properly.