Voters approved a $560 million bond election to fund capital projects in Fort Worth, according to unofficial vote tallies from Tarrant, Denton and Parker counties.
The capital improvements were listed as five separate bond measures on the May 7 ballot. The projects include street improvements, mobility projects, parks and recreation upgrades, public safety facilities, a new library in northwest Fort Worth and preservation of open space. The bond measures will not increase the city’s property tax rate, according to the city.
Here are descriptions of the propositions and unofficial vote tallies for each.
Proposition A: There were 19,867 votes for the proposition, and 9,751 against it.
To fund infrastructure improvements under the following categories: arterials, established corridors, neighborhood streets, bridge rehabilitation, street lights, intersections, trac signals, neighborhood/school safety, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, railroad crossings, safety/mobility and grade separated railroad crossings.
Proposition B: There were 18,065 votes for the proposition, and 11,408 against it.
To fund parks and recreation improvements, including specific facilities, neighborhood parks and trails.
Proposition C: There were 17,805 votes for the proposition, and 11,596 against it.
To fund land acquisition, design and construction of a library in far northwest Fort Worth.
Proposition D: There were 21,866 votes for the proposition, and 7,640 against it.
To fund construction of two new fire stations to replace Station No. 37 and Station No. 16, and to build a headquarters for the Northwest Patrol Division.
Proposition E: There were 16,719 votes for the proposition, and 12,516 against it.
To buy and improve land citywide for open space.
Mayor Mattie Parker tweeted as votes were still being counted and said she appreciated the time and interest of residents who participated in open houses and town halls over the past year.
“I want to say thank you to the voters for passing this bond, enabling us to fund vital projects that will build stronger communities and support a growing Fort Worth for generations to come,” Parker said.
