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Denton trustees flag $1.2M sewer expansion and major playground upgrade in 2024–25 budget talks
Summary
At the July 8 meeting trustees reviewed proposed 2024–25 budget priorities including a sewer expansion estimated at $1.2 million, playground upgrades priced at $75,000–$100,000, and $20,000 for street striping; no binding budget decisions were made.
Trustees discussed several capital needs as they prepared a budget worksheet for fiscal 2024–25, with an emphasis on a large sewer expansion and park upgrades.
Board members listed proposed line items: street striping ($20,000); playground upgrades ($75,000–$100,000); and a sewer expansion estimated at $1.2 million. The board also discussed equipment costs for maintenance, including a spreader attachment priced at $5,000. No funding decisions or appropriations were approved at the meeting; the discussion was intended to guide the coming budget process.
Trustees noted resource constraints and the need to prioritize among costly projects. Staff and trustees will refine cost estimates and return to the board with recommended funding and timing options ahead of the formal budget process.
