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2012 Bond Election Program

During spring 2011, the Community Improvements Task Force was formed to evaluate the current
facility and infrastructure needs. The evaluation was conducted in an eight month period. The task
force recommendation to Council was for the City to construct a new municipal complex. This
recommendation was made after the task force studied the existing location of city services and
departments concluding the Loop 820 expansion impacted city services provided at City Hall, Police
Department, Municipal Court, and Park Administration.

On May 12, 2012, voters elected in favor of the City issuing $48,000,000 in bonds to help fund a
new municipal complex. The new municipal complex serves as a consolidated location for City Hall,
Police Department, Municipal Court, Parks Administration, Citicable, Fire Administration,
Emergency Management, and Neighborhood Services.

Prior to the 2012 tax year, the City maintained the same tax rate of $0.57 for 19 years. The approval
of the $48 million in the bond election resulted in the City reviewing the $0.57 tax rate. After review,
Council voted to increase the 2012 Tax Rate by 7% to $0.61.

Amount Amount Issued 2023 Authorized
Authorized Though 2022 Issue Un-issued
Municipal Facilities $48,000 $48,000 $0 $0
Totals: $48,000 $48,000 $0 $0

*Note: Figures reported in $1,000 (thousands).

2020 Bond Election Program

During 2019, the 2020 Capital Program Advisory Committee was formed. A total of 35 North
Richland Hills Citizens served on the 2020 Capital Program Advisory Committee and made
recommendations for street reconstruction projects. They considered several factors including
existing pavement conditions, traffic volumes, maintenance records, input from citizen surveys and
estimated costs. The Committee recommended 27 streets to be reconstructed within the city.

In November 2020, North Richland Hills voters overwhelmingly approved $49,875,000 in bonds for
street improvements. The bond program will allow the city to reconstruct streets including portions
of Glenview, Iron Horse, Bedford-Euless, Chapman, Lariat and others, and will not require an
increase in the city’s property tax rate.

Amount Amount Issued Authorized
Authorized Though 2022 Un-issued

Street Reconstruction $49,875 $31,605 $18,270
Totals: $49,875 $31,605 $18,270

*Note: Figures reported in $1,000 (thousands).

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