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Denton reviews $1 billion-plus five-year capital plan as council presses shift from debt to revenue funding
Summary
City staff presented a preliminary five‑year capital improvement program that is driven by water and wastewater projects and recommends shifting more projects from debt to revenue funding; council asked for follow‑up detail on timing, delay costs and options to reduce borrowing amid high growth and grant/loan opportunities.
City staff on Tuesday reviewed Denton City’s preliminary fiscal year 2025–26 capital improvement program (CIP), focusing attention on large water and wastewater projects, proposed bond issuances and a push by several council members to shift more projects from debt financing to revenue funding.
The presentation covered departmental five‑year plans and near‑term borrowing. Staff said the city anticipates new appropriations next fiscal year including $94.9 million for the water fund (about $55.6 million debt, $37.9 million WIFIA loan and $1.3 million from operating), $242.9 million for wastewater (about $141.8 million debt, $98.2 million WIFIA and $2.8 million from operating), $63.9 million for Denton Municipal Electric (DME), and $21.71 million for solid waste. The staff presentation also showed reduced planned bond issuance from previous schedules — for example, planned issuance on the 2023 bond program was presented as $44.2 million, down from an earlier plan of $72.7 million.
The council…
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