Garland officials preview $360 million 2025 bond package; $25 million proposed for Granville Arts Center renovation

City staff briefed the Garland City Council on Monday on a proposed 2025 bond package that would direct roughly $360 million toward streets, economic development, municipal facilities and parks, including a $25 million renovation proposal for the Granville Arts Center.

“Garland has these fundamental challenges,” said the city manager, summarizing why the city is seeking voter-backed general-obligation financing. He said a limited local sales-tax base, constrained revenue growth under state law and stalled population growth make large, voter‑approved debt the primary tool for sizable redevelopment and infrastructure projects.

What’s proposed Staff and the bond study committee recommended four propositions rather than five after bond counsel advised merging the gateways and corridors language into the streets proposition. The committee’s recommendation — as presented Monday — totals $360,000,000 and would be grouped as:

- Proposition A: Streets and transportation, including residential streets and alleys and the gateways/corridors portion — roughly $230,000,000 (about $210,000,000 targeted for residential streets and alleys and $20,000,000 for…