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Southlake Parks Development Corporation (SPDC)
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In the mid-1990s, the City Council called for a special election to petition the voters of Southlake to
approve the adoption of a half cent sales tax for the benefit of the Southlake Parks Development
Corporation (SPDC). The SPDC has allowed the City to accelerate the development of the City’s park
system, as defined by the Park Comprehensive Plan. It is a critical funding source for the ongoing
improvement of the City’s quality of life through parks and open space.

The SPDC is a Type B corporation that can expend funds for a wide variety of projects. Type B projects
consist of land, buildings, equipment, facilities or expenditures for industrial or commercial ventures that
create primary jobs; funding or constructing infrastructure for commercial areas; and projects related to
recreation and community facilities.

Tax revenues may also be used to fund administrative and other expenses that place the project
into operation. The expenses may include administrative expenses for the acquisition, construction,
improvement, expansion and financing.

Fund Utilization
Known as the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Comprehensive Plan, the City of Southlake uses
a comprehensive plan that includes major elements to guide and prioritize Southlake’s growth and
development. This plan guides both elected and appointed officials in selection and prioritization of
projects. It also helps with forecasting planned funding for the following four budget years.

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