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Flower Mound staff update CDC on $82.5M bond projects, parks design and grants
Summary
Town parks staff reported progress across multiple parks and trail projects funded by 4B funds, the recent bond program and grants; staff confirmed a $750,000 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant for Trotter Park and outlined design, bid and construction timelines.
Parks and recreation staff briefed the Community Development Corporation on Jan. 29 about capital projects funded through 4B revenues, the recent bond program and grants.
CFO John Zagurski opened with a financial overview, saying the CDC’s estimated beginning fund balance provides roughly $11,000,000 in appropriable resources and that sales tax — the CDC’s primary revenue source — has flattened compared with COVID-era peaks. "If you absolutely had to and nothing else changed ... you'd roughly have $11,000,000 that you could appropriate," Zagurski said, adding that the figure is a conservative planning metric and not an intention to spend the full amount in a single year.
Park development manager John Haburn then reviewed individual projects: Peter’s Colony Memorial Park (hardscape, pavilion and an anticipated art installation this summer); North Shore Playground (recently completed, artificial turf installed); Spring Lake Park (gazebo, ADA trail repairs, interpretive signage and fountain aeration); Parker Square (benches, picnic tables and a bike repair station); Colony Park (trail patchwork and backstop replacement considerations); and Amy Lane Pond (silting and potential dredging and bank stabilization).
Haburn said Leonard and Helen Johns’ master plan is complete and that construction plans are being funded by the approved bond. He said Post Oak Park is about 95% through construction documents and expected to go to bid this spring and that Forest Vista Trail work will address ADA issues near Forest Vista Elementary during summer to avoid school disruptions. On Trotter Park, Haburn described design elements including playgrounds, a jogging track, a restroom, and courts; when asked how many pickleball courts, staff answered "12" and also noted two tennis courts. Haburn said construction would likely take about 12–16 months once bidding is complete and council approval is secured.
Haburn also confirmed the parks team secured a $750,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife outdoor recreation program to help pay for Trotter Park.
The presentation closed with a bond recap: staff said the recently approved bond program totals about $82.5 million and funds the CAC expansion, multiple park projects including Leonard and Helen Johns, Prairie Creek Trail Park and five trail segments; staff pointed listeners to the town bond webpage for details.
Board members had brief follow-up questions about timelines, sponsorship outreach for events and potential budget implications should bids come in over estimates. Staff said additional funding requests may return to the CDC if projects exceed budgeted amounts.
