Trophy Club to consider FY 2024-25 budget in September

Breaking it down

Nearly $16.4 million in expenditures have been budgeted through the town’s general fund, which is used to cover the cost of daily operations. The general fund plans for a 3% cost-of-living raise for town employees and merit-based raises capped at 2%.

Expenses have also been budgeted to replace four vehicles for the Fire/EMS department and police department, according to the presentation. Other key highlights include:

Funding for the Taste of Trophy Club and Christmas in the Park events have been moved from the general fund to the hotel occupancy fund.

A budget of $250,000 has been allocated to the park fund for a parks master plan.

The community pool budget was separated from recreation in order to better track expenses.

Also of note

The capital improvement program plans for nearly $15.4 million to be spent on a combination of road projects, various sidewalk repairs, traffic improvements and pickleball courts, according to the proposed budget.

Road projects include:

• Forest Hill Drive street replacement
  • $1.77 million
• Paint Rock Court street replacement
  • $410,000
• Palmetto Court street replacement
  • $810,000

• Parkview Drive sidewalk replacement
  • $80,000
• Durango Drive sidewalk replacement
  • $45,000

Town officials have also budgeted $4.5 million to enhance traffic along Bobcat Boulevard. A report presented to council members in July made several recommendations for improving traffic flow along Bobcat Boulevard including installation of a traffic light and a roundabout.