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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT): An agency of the State of Texas responsible
for regional and statewide transportation and a source of transportation and regional mobility grant
funds.

TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS): A pension plan for employees of member cities
with the State of Texas.

THE T: Originally named the Fort Worth Transportation Authority in 1983, The T provides
transportation services in the form of buses, vanpools, and the Trinity Railway Express to citizens
in the Tarrant County and North Texas area that is based out of Fort Worth, Texas.

TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD): The Transit Oriented Development or TOD is the
creation of compact, vibrant communities that are centered around high quality train systems. The
goal of TOD is to help citizens eliminate the need for cars by building walkable communities that
essentially lead to a higher quality of life.

TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY (TRA): The Trinity River Authority of Texas is tasked with providing
water and wastewater treatment along with reservoir facilities as well as being the sponsor for
federal water projects authorized by Texas Legislature within the boundaries that the TRA
services.

USER CHARGES: The payment of a fee for direct receipt of a public service by the party benefiting
from the service.

VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING SERVICE (VIPS): Help the NRH Police Department with non-enforcement
duties, allowing police officers more time to focus on crime reduction.

WORKING CAPITAL: Budgeted working capital is calculated as a fund’s current assets less current
liabilities and outstanding encumbrances. The term is used to indicate unencumbered fund
balances in enterprise funds such as the Utility, Golf Course, and Aquatic Park funds.

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