03.25.2024 TC Agenda Packet
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
MEETING AGENDA
TOWN COUNCIL
1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
March 25, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
INVOCATION led by Pastor Jeff Brooks, Lake Cities Church of Christ
God Bless America, performed by Brian Hall
PLEDGES
Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag
Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag
PUBLIC COMMENT(S)
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter. The Council is not
permitted to discuss or take action on any presentations made. Presentations are limited to
matters over which the Council has authority. Speakers have up to four (4) minutes or the
time limit determined by the Presiding Officer. Each speaker must have submitted their
request to speak by completing the Speaker’s Form or may email
mayorandcouncil@trophyclub.org
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
1. Presentation from Animal Shelter Advisory Board
2. Working for You... Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney)
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consider approval of the February 26, 2024, Town Council regular meeting
minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
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4. Consider a resolution amending the Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation's
Articles of Incorporation. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
5. Consider a resolution amending the Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation's
Bylaws. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
6. Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the Department of Public Safety of
the State of Texas and the Municipal Court of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas; and
authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute the contract on behalf of the Town.
(April Duvall, Director of Finance)
INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
7. Consider accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Town of Trophy
Club Fiscal Year 2023. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
8. Consider a resolution adopting the Town of Trophy Club Investment Policy for Fiscal Year
2023-2024. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
9. Consider a meritorious exception application request for special purpose banners/signs
for the 2024 Trophy Club Women's Club Mother's Day Art and Garden Festival, to include
a request to waive the meritorious exception fee, to be located at the Trophy Club Town
Center, PD-30. (Matt Cox, Commuity Development Director)
ADJOURN
The Town Council may convene into executive session to discuss posted items as allowed
by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 through 551.076 and Section 551.087.
CERTIFICATION
I do hereby certify that the Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the Town Hall
for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public at all times on the following date and time: March 20, 2024, at 5:10 p.m., and said Notice
of Meeting was also posted concurrently on the Town’s website in accordance with Texas
Government Code Ch. 551 at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled time of said meeting.
/s/ Tammy Dixon
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Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs,
please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at 6822372900, 48 hours in advance, and
reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
FROM: Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
AGENDA ITEM: Consider approval of the February 26, 2024, Town Council regular meeting
minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Town Council held a regular meeting on February 26, 2024.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 02.26.2024 draft minutes
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Move to approve the February 26, 2024, Town Council regular meeting minutes.
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Town of Trophy Club Town Council Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m., Regular Meeting
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT
Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
Dennis Sheridan, Mayor Pro Tem
Stacey Bauer, Councilmember Place 1
Steve Flynn, Councilmember Place 6
LuAnne Oldham, Councilmember Place 5
Jeff Beach, Councilmember Place 2
Karl Monger, Councilmember Place 4
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Brandon Wright, Town Manager
Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
Dean Roggia, Town Attorney
Jason Wise, Fire Chief
Patrick Arata, Police Chief
April Duvall, Finance Director
Denise Deprato, Human Resources Director
Jill Lind, Communications and Marketing Director
Chase Ellis, Parks and Recreation Director
Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager
INVOCATION
Rev. Bill Eason, Fellowship United Church, led the invocation.
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGES
The Byron Nelson High School Choir performed the National Anthem.
Councilmember Beach led the Pledge of Allegiances to the American and Texas
Flags.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
1. Working for You . . . Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan thanked Town Manager Brandon Wright and Town
Attorney Dean Roggia for attending and speaking at the Boards and Commissions
meetings regarding their roles and responsibilities.
Councilmember Oldham expressed her appreciation to the group of residents that
attended the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District (MUD) No. 1 meeting last week
requesting possible use of the former annex building as a community center.
Councilmember Flynn recognized the Trophy Club Police Department for their
recent Identity Theft educational workshop. He stated the workshop provided great
information and was extremely helpful. He encouraged citizens to attend one of two
additional upcoming workshops.
Councilman Monger recognized Trophy Club Animal Hospital after losing two of
his family pets recently. He stated the care, concern, and time the team provided to his
family was deeply appreciated.
Mayor Tiffany reminded everyone of their right to vote and to vote in the Primary
Election.
b) Update from Town Manager
Town Manager Wright provided the following updates:
•Movie Night in the Park, Friday, March 8th, at Harmony Park featuring the
movie Barbie in celebration of International Women's Day.
•February 27, 2024, Economic Development Board meeting.
•March 7, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
•March 18, 2024, Parks and Recreation Board meeting.
•Spring Break week of March 11th. No Town Council meeting scheduled or
Town Weekly to be distributed.
•March 25, 2025, Town Council Meeting
Town Manager Wright asked Chief Wise to speak on the Annual Fire Department
Report.
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Chief Wise provided an overview of the annual report noting it provides
achievements, goals, equipment and highlights department staff. He stated the report is
available on the Town’s website.
c) Quick Civic Tip from Town Attorney
Town Attorney Roggia spoke about political advertising in conjunction with an
election stating that the Texas Election Code prohibits the use of political subdivision
resources to produce or distribute political advertising in connection with an election.
CONSENT AGENDA
This part of the agenda consists of non-controversial, or "housekeeping" items required
by law. Items may be removed from Consent by any council member by making such
request prior to a motion and vote.
2. Consider approval of the February 12, 2024, Town Council Work Session and
Regular Meeting Minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
3. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Southlake, Texas for the use of the Southlake Police
Department firing range. (Patrick Arata, Police Chief)
4. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement
with Fort Worth Cleaning Services for janitorial services for Trophy Club Town Hall,
Police Department, and Fire Station in an annual amount of $43,200 including
three one-year renewal options. (Matt Cox, Community Development Director)
5. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with
EnTech Displays for the rebuild of the purchase and installation of outdoor LED
message boards at the median of the intersection of Trophy Club Dr and TX 114
frontage road, in front of First Financial Bank, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$32,000. (Matt Cox, Community Development Director)
Councilmember Flynn moved to approve Consent Items 2-5. Councilmember
Beach seconded the motion.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Flynn, Sheridan, Tiffany, Beach, Monger, Oldham
NAYES:None
VOTE:7-0
6. Consider accepting the Trophy Club Police Department's 2023 Racial Profiling
Report. (Patrick Arata, Police Chief)
Chief Arata gave a presentation on the 2023 Racial Profiling Report and answered
questions from the Town Council
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Councilmember Beach moved to accept the Trophy Club Police Department’s
2023 Racial Profiling Report. Councilmember Monger seconded the motion.
VOTE ON THE MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Flynn, Sheridan, Tiffany, Beach, Monger, Oldham
NAYES:None
VOTE:7-0
Mayor Tiffany adjourned the Town Council meeting at 7:33 p.m.
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Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
Attest:
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Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
FROM: Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
AGENDA ITEM: Consider a resolution amending the Trophy Club Economic Development
Corporation's Articles of Incorporation. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Trophy Club Economic Development Board (EDC) was created
in 1996 after citizen approval to establish a 1/2 cent sales tax to be used for the purposes set
forth in and in accordance with Section 4B of article 5190.6, V.T.C.S., the Development
Corporation Act of 1979 (the ACT).
The initial Articles provided that no more than two board of directors shall be members of the
Town Council. This provision is in conflict with Section 4.16 of the Town's Charter, which
prohibits an elected position to serve on a board, commission, or corporation.
Additionally, in 2009, the ACT was recodified to Local Government Code Chapters 501 through
505. With the recodification, EDCs formerly known as 4A and 4B corporations are now referred
to as Type A and Type B corporations, respectively.
The proposed amendments remove any reference to Town Council members being appointed
to the board and reflect the changes made in 2009 when the ACT was recodified to the Local
Government Code.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: At its February 27, 2024, meeting, the Economic
Development Corporation Board approved Resolution EDC 2024-01 adopting the proposed
amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Town Attorney, Dean Roggia, prepared the draft resolution and proposed
amendments.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Articles of Incorporation Redline
2. EDC Articles of Incorporation
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Town Council move to approve the resolution amending the Trophy
Club Economic Development Corporation's Articles of Incorporation.
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
TROPHY CLUB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED natural persons, not less than three in number, each of whom
is at least 18 years of age and is qualified elector of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the "Town"),
acting as incorporators of a public instrumentality and non-profit industrial development
corporation (the "Corporation") under the Development Corporation Act of 1979, the Local
Government Code, Title 12, Subtitle C1Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 5190.6, as amended (the
"Act"), with the approval of the Town Council (the "Town Council") of the Town, do hereby adopt
the following Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation:
ARTICLE ONE
NAME
The name of the Corporation is “Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation.”
ARTICLE TWO
NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
The Corporation is a non-profit industrial development corporation under the Act and is
governed by Section 4 B of a Type B corporation under the Act.
ARTICLE THREE
DURATION
Subject to the provisions of Article Eleven of these Articles, the period of duration of the
Corporation is perpetual.
ARTICLE FOUR
PURPOSE
A. The purpose of the Corporation is to promote economic development within the Town and
the State of Texas in order to eliminate unemployment and underemployment, and to promote and
encourage employment and the public welfare of, for, and on behalf of the Town by undertaking,
developing, implementing, providing, and financing projects under the Act. and as defined in
Section 4B of for Type 4B corporations in the Act.
B. In the fulfillment of its corporate purpose, the Corporation shall have the power to provide
financing to pay the costs of the projects through the issuance or execution of bonds, notes, and
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other forms of debt instruments, and to acquire, maintain, operate and lease and sell property, and
interests therein, all to be done and accomplished on behalf of the Town and for its benefit and to
accomplish its public and governmental purposes as its duly constituted authority and public
instrumentality pursuant to the Act and under. and within the meaning of, the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, and the applicable regulations of the United States Treasury
Department and the rulings of the Internal Revenue Service of the United States prescribed and
promulgated thereunder.
C. In the fulfillment of its corporate purpose, the Corporation shall have and may exercise the
powers described in paragraph B of this Article, together with all of the other powers granted to
Type B corporations that are incorporated under the Act and that are governed by Section 4B
thereof, and, to the extent not in conflict with the Act,. the Corporation shall additionally have and
may exercise all of the rights, powers, privileges, authorities, and functions given by the general
laws of the State of Texas to nonprofit corporations under the Texas Non Profit Corporation Act,
Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann., article 1396 1.01, et seq.,Business Organizations Code, as amended.
D. The Corporation is a corporation having the purposes and powers permitted by the Act
pursuant to the authority granted in Article m, Section 52-a of the Texas Constitution, but the
Corporation does not have, and shall not exercise the powers of sovereignty of the Town, including
the power to tax (except for the power to receive and use the sales and use and other taxes specified
in Chapter 505Section 4B of the Act) and the police power, except that the Corporation shall have
any may exercise the power of eminent domain when the exercise thereof is approved by the Town
Council. However, for the purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act (Subchapter A, Chapter 101,
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code), the Corporation is a governmental unit and its actions
are governmental functions.
E. No bonds, notes, or other debt instruments or other obligations, contracts, or agreements
of the Corporation are or shall ever be deemed to be or constitute the contracts, agreements, bonds,
notes, or other debt instruments or other obligations, or the lending of credit, or a grant of the
public money or things of value, of, belonging to, or by the State of Texas, the Town, or any other
political corporation, subdivision or agency of the State of Texas, or a pledge of the faith and credit
of any of them. Any and all of such contracts, agreements, bonds, notes, and other debt instruments
and other obligations, contracts and agreements shall be payable solely and exclusively from the
revenues and funds received by the Corporation from the sources authorized by Chapter
505Section 4B of the Act and from such other sources as may be otherwise lawfully available and
belonging to the Corporation from time to time.
ARTICLE FIVE
MEMBERSHIP/STOCK
The Corporation has no members and is a non-stock corporation.
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ARTICLE SIX
AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES
These Articles of Incorporation may be amended in either one of the methods prescribed
in this Article.
A. Pursuant to the powers of the Town contained in Section 17 (b) of the Act, the Town
Council, by resolution, may amend these Articles of Incorporation by filing amendments hereto
with the Secretary of State as provided by the Act.
B. The board of directors of the Corporation may file a written application with the Town
Council requesting approval of proposed amendments to these Articles of Incorporation,
specifying in such application the proposed amendments. If the Town Council, by appropriate
resolution, finds and determines that it is advisable that the proposed amendments be made,
authorizes the same be made, and approves the form of the proposed amendments, the board of
directors of the Corporation may proceed to amend these Articles of Incorporation in the manner
provided by the Act.
C. The board of directors of the Corporation shall not have any power to amend these Articles
of Incorporation except in accordance with the procedures established in paragraph B of this
Article.
ARTICLE SEVEN
INITIAL REGISTERED AGENT
The street address of the initial registered office of the Corporation is 100 Municipal Drive,
Trophy Club, Texas 76262, and the initial registered agent at such address is Donna Welsh.
ARTICLE EIGHT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a board of directors which shall be
composed of seven (7) persons appointed by the Town Council, all of who are residents of the
Town and in compliance with the Bylaws. At least three (3) members of the board of directors
shall be persons who are not members of the Town Council and who are not employees or officers
of the Town (the "Citizenmember Class"). No more than two (2) members of the board of directors
shall be members of the Town Council (the 11Councilmember Class"). The names and street
addresses and date of expiration of their initial terms as directors, are as follows:
NAMES ADDRESSES DATE OF EXPIRATION
OF TERM
CLASS OF
DIRECTOR
Marshall
Engelbeck
111 Forest Hill,
Trophy Club, Texas
05/21/98 Council
Member
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John Carter 2 Round Rock Ct.,
Trophy Club, Texas
05/21/98 Citizenmember
Robert
Burns
3 Meadow Creek
Ct., Trophy Club, Texas
05/21/98 Citizenmember
David
Garlitz
1 Round Rock Ct.,
Trophy Club, Texas
05/21/98 Citizenmember
Pam Cutes 4 Salida Drive,
Trophy Club, Texas
09/17/98 Citizenmember
Dan Heath 19 Meadowbrook,
Trophy Club, Texas
09/17/98 Citizenmember
Terry
Christleb
43 Cimmaron Dr.,
Trophy Club, Texas
09/17/98 Citizenmember
Each director shall hold office for the term for which the director is appointed unless sooner
removed or resigned. Each director, including the initial directors, shall be eligible for
reappointment. Directors are removable by the Town Council at will and may be removed by the
Town Council at any time without cause, and must be appointed for a term of two (2) years. If a
director of the Councilmember Class shall cease to be a member of the Town Council, such event
shall constitute an automatic resignation as a director and such vacancy shall be filled in the same
manner as for other vacancies of the same class. Any vacancy occurring on the board of directors
through death, resignation or otherwise shall be filled by appointment by the Town Council to hold
office until the expiration of the vacating member's ternm.
ARTICLE NINE
INCORPORATOR
The name and street address of each incorporator is:
Amy Skinner
17 Monterey Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
Pearl 0. Ford
2 Spring Creek Court Trophy Club, Texas 76262
P. 0. Box 381
Roanoke, Texas 76262
William Pollick
2 Crooked Creek Court
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
ARTICLE TEN
BYLAWS
A. The initial bylaws of the Corporation shall be in the form and substance approved by the
Town Council. Such bylaws shall be adopted by the Corporation's board of directors and shall,
together with these Articles of Incorporation, govern the internal affairs of the Corporation until
and unless amended in accordance with this Article and the Bylaws.
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B. Neither the initial bylaws nor any subsequently effective bylaws of the Corporation may
be amended without the consent and approval of the Town Council. The board of directors of the
Corporation shall make application to the Town Council for the approval of any proposed
amendments, but the same shall not become effective unless the same shall be approved by
resolution adopted by the Town Council.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
ALTERING FORM OF CORPORATION; DISSOLUTION
A. The Town Council may, in its sole discretion, and at any time, alter or change the structure,
organization, programs or activities of the Corporation, and it may terminate or dissolve the
Corporation, subject to the provisions of paragraphs Band C of this Article.
B. The Corporation shall not be dissolved, and its business shall not be terminated, by act of
the Town Council or otherwise, so long as the Corporation shall be obligated to pay any bonds,
notes, or other obligations and unless the collection of the sales and use tax authorized by Section
4B of the Act is eligible for termination in accordance with the provisions of Section 4B(i) of the
Act.
C. No action shall be taken pursuant to paragraphs A and B of this Article or pursuant to
paragraph B of Article Twelve of these Articles, in any manner or at any time that would impair
any contract, lease, right, or other obligation theretofore executed, granted, or incurred by the
Corporation.
ARTICLE TWELVE
DIVIDENDS
A. No dividends shall ever be paid by the Corporation and no part of its net earnings remaining
after payment of its expenses and other obligations shall be distributed to or inure to the benefit of
its directors or officers, or any individual, private firm, or private corporation or association, except
in reasonable amounts for services rendered.
B. If, after the close of any fiscal year, the board of directors shall determine that sufficient
provision has been made for the full payment of all current expenses, together with all amounts
payable on the contracts, agreements, bonds, notes, and other obligations of the Corporation, and
that all of the terms, provisions, and covenants therein have been met, then any net earnings of the
Corporation derived from sources other than the sales and use taxes collected for the account of
the Corporation pursuant to Section 4B of the Act thereafter accruing and lease payments received
in connection with projects financed pursuant to Section 4B of the Act shall be paid to the Town.
All sales and use taxes collected for the account of the Corporation pursuant to Section 4B of the
Act, and lease payments and other revenues received in connection with projects financed pursuant
to Section 4B of the Act shall be used solely for the purposes permitted by Section 4B of the Act.
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C. If the Corporation ever should be dissolved when it has, or is entitled to, any interest in any
funds or property of any kind, real, personal or mixed, such funds or property rights thereto shall
not be transferred to private ownership, but shall be transferred and delivered to the Town after
satisfaction or provision for satisfaction of all debts, claims, and contractual obligations, including
any contractual obligations granting rights of purchase of property of the Corporation.
D. No part of the Corporation's activities shall consist of the carrying on of propaganda, or
otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporation shall not participate in any
political campaign of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
ARTICLE THIRTEEN
INDEMNIFICATION
The Corporation may indemnify a person who was, is, or is threatened to be made a named
defendant or respondent in litigation or other proceedings because the person is or was a director
or officer of the Corporation for expenses and costs (including attorneys' fees) actually and
necessarily incurred by him in connection with any claim asserted against him by action in court
or otherwise by reason of his being or having been such director or officer, except in relation to
matters as to which he shall have been guilty of negligence or misconduct in respect of the matter
in which indemnity is sought. As provided in the bylaws, the Board of Directors shall have the
power to define the requirements and limitations for the Corporation to indemnify directors and
officers, whether present or former, of the Corporation.
ARTICLE FOURTEEN
ACTION BY UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT
Action may be taken by the board of directors without a meeting if a consent in writing,
setting forth the action to be taken, shall be signed by all of the directors, and such written consent
shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of the directors. Each written consent
must bear the date of signature of each person signing it. A consent signed by less than all of the
directors or committee members is not effective to take the intended action. Delivery must be made
by hand, or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. The delivery may be made to
the Corporation's registered office, and addressed to the president or principal executive officer.
ARTICLE FIFTEEN
AUTHORIZATION BY TOWN
The Town has specifically authorized the Corporation by resolution to act on its behalf to
further the public purposes stated in said resolution and in these Articles of Incorporation and the
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Town has by said resolution approved these Articles of Incorporation. A copy of said resolution is
on file among the permanent public records of the Town and the Corporation.
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PRESIDENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
Before me, (insert the name of the officer), on this day personally appeared
________________________, known to me (or proved to me on the oath of or through
(description of identity card or other document) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office this ________day of , 2024.
__________________________
Notary Public's Signature
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
FROM: Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
AGENDA ITEM: Consider a resolution amending the Trophy Club Economic Development
Corporation's Bylaws. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Bylaws were
reviewed by the Town Attorney's Office in conjunction with the Articles of Incorporation.
As with the Articles of Incorporation, the proposed amendments reflect the changes made in
2009, when the Development Corporation Act (ACT) was recodified to Local Government Code
Chapters 501 through 505. With the recodification, EDC's formerly known as 4A and 4B
corporations are now referred to as Type A and Type B corporations, respectively. Additionally,
proposed grammatical amendments were made.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: At its February 27, 2024, meeting, the Economic
Development Corporation Board approved Resolution EDC 2024-02 adopting the proposed
amendments to the Bylaws.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Town Attorney, Dean Roggia, has prepared the draft resolution and
amendments to the Bylaws.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. EDC Bylaws Redline
2. EDC Bylaws
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Town Council move to approve the resolution amending the Trophy
Club Economic Development Corporation's Bylaws.
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BYLAWS OF THE
TROPHY CLUB MUNICIJPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND POWERS
Section 1. Purpose. The Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation (the
“Corporation”) is incorporated for the purposes set forth in Article Four of its Articles of
Incorporation, the same to be accomplished on behalf of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the
"Town") as its duly constituted authority and instrumentality in accordance with the Local
Government Code, Title 12, Subtitle C1, the “Development Corporation Act” of 1979, as amended,
Tex. Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 5190.6, as amended (the "Act"), and other applicable laws.
Section 2. Powers. In the fulfillment of its corporate purpose, the Corporation shall be
a Type B Corporation governed by Section 4BChapter 505 of the Act, and shall have all of the
powers set forth and conferred in its Articles of Incorporation, in the Act, and in other applicable
law, subject to the limitations prescribed therein and herein and to the provisions thereof and
hereof.
ARTICLE II
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Powers, Number, and Term of Office.
(a) The property and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed and controlled by a
Board of Directors (the "Board") and, subject to the restrictions imposed by law, by the Articles of
Incorporation, and by these Bylaws., Tthe Board shall exercise all of the powers of the Corporation
subject to the Town Council’s approval of the Corporation’s annual budget.
(b) The Board shall consist of seven (7) directors, each of whom shall be appointed
by the Town Council (the “Council") of the Town, as provided in the Articles of Incorporation.
(c) The directors constituting the first Board shall be those directors named in the
Articles of Incorporation. Successor directorsAll subsequent Boards shall have the qualifications,
shall be of the classes of directors, and shall be appointed to the terms set forth in the Articles of
Incorporation.
(d) Any director may be removed from the office by the Town Council at will.
Section 2. Meetings of Directors. The directors may hold their meetings at such place
or places in the Town as the Board may from time to time determine; provided, however, in the
absence of any such determination by the Board, the meetings shall be held at the principal office
of the Corporation as specified in Article V of these Bylaws.
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Section 3. Notice of Meetings.
(a) Regular meetings of the Board shall be held without the necessity of written notice
to the Directors at such times and places as shall be designated from time to time by the Board.
Special meetings of the Board shall be held whenever called by the president, by the secretary, by
a majority of the directors, by the Mayor of the Town, or by a majority of the Town Council.
Emergency meetings shall be held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
(b) The secretary shall give notice to each director of the sSpecial mMeeting in person
or by mail, telephone or telegraph, at least two (2) hours before the meeting. Unless otherwise
indicated in the notice thereof, any and all matters pertaining to the purposes of the Corporation
may be considered and acted upon at a sSpecial mMeeting. At any meeting at which every director
shall be present, even though without any notice, any matter pertaining to the purpose of the
Corporation may be considered and acted upon consistent with applicable law.
(c) Whenever any notice is required to be given to the Board, said notice shall be
deemed to be sufficient if given by depositing the same in a post office box in a sealed postpaid
wrapper addressed to the person entitled thereto at his or her post office address as it appears on
the books of the Corporation, and such notice shall be deemed to have been given on the day of
such mailing. Attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except where a director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the
transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any Regular or Special Meeting of the
Board need to specified in the notice or waiver of notice of such meeting, unless required by the
Board. A waiver of notice in writing, signed by the persons entitled to said notice, whether before
or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.
Section 4. Open Meetings Act. All meetings and deliberations of the Board shall be
called, convened, held, and conducted, and notice shall be given to the public, in accordance with
the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Tex. Gov. Code, as amended.
Section 5. Quorum. A majority of the entire membership of the Board of Directors
shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of official business of the Corporation. The act of a
majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is in attendance shall constitu te
the act of the Board of the Corporation, unless the act of a greater number is required by law.
Section 6. Conduct of Business.
(a) At the meetings of the Board, matters pertaining to the business of the Corporation
shall be considered in accordance with rules of procedure as from time to time prescribed by the
Board.
(b) At all meetings of the Board, the president shall preside, and in the absence of the
president, the vice president shall exercise the powers of the president.
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(c) The secretary of the Corporation shall act as secretary of all meetings of the Board,
but in the absence of the secretary, the presiding officer may appoint any person to act as secretary
of the meeting.
Section 7. Committees of the Board. The Board may designate two or more directors
to constitute an official committee of the Board to exercise such authority of the Board as may be
specified in. the resolution. It is provided, however, that all final, official actions of the Corporation
may be exercised only by the Board. Each committee so designated shall keep regular minutes of
the transactions of its meetings and shall cause such minutes to be recorded in books kept for that
purpose in the principal office of the Corporation.
Section 8. Compensation of Directors. Directors shall not receive any salary or
compensation for their services as directors. However, they shall be reimbursed for their actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS
Section 1. Titles and Term of Office.
(a) The officers of the Corporation shall be a president, a vice president, a secretary,
and a treasurer, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time elect or appoint. One
person may hold more than one office, except that the president shall not hold the office of
secretary. Terms of the office shall be one (1) years with the right of an officer to be reelected.
(b) All officers shall be subject to removal from al). office at any time by a vote of the
majority of the entire Board.
(c) A vacancy in the office of any officer shall be filled by a vote of a majority of the
directors.
Section 2. Powers and Duties of the President.
The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation, and, subject to the
paramount authority of the Board, the president shall be in general charge of the properties and
affairs of the Corporation, shall preside at all meetings of the Board, and may sign and execute all
contracts, conveyances, franchises, deeds, assignments, and other instruments in the name of the
Corporation.
Section 3. Powers and Duties of the Vice President.
The vice president shall have such powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board
and shall exercise the powers of the president during that officer's absence or inability to act. Any
action taken by the vice president in the performance of the duties of the president shall be
conclusive evidence of the absence or inability to act of the president at the time such action was
taken.
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Section 4. Treasurer.
The treasurer shall have the responsibility to see to the handling, custody, and security of
all funds and securities of the Corporation in accordance with these Bylaws. When necessary or
proper, the treasurer may endorse and sign, on behalf of the Corporation, for collection or issuance,
checks, and other obligations in or drawn upon such bank or banks or depositories as shall be
designated by the Board consistent with these Bylaws. The treasurer shall see to the entry in the
books of the Corporation full and accurate accounts of all monies received and paid out on account
of the Corporation. The treasurer shall, at the expense of the Corporation, give such bond for the
faithful discharge of his duties in such form and amount as the Board or the Council may require.
Section 5. Secretary.
The secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the Board in books provided for
that purpose, shall give and serve all notices, may sign with the president in the name of the
Corporation, and/or attest the signature thereto, all contracts, conveyances, franchises, deeds,
assignments, and other instruments of the Corporation, shall have charge of the corporate books,
records, documents and instruments, except the papers as the' Board may direct, all of which shall
at all reasonable times be open to public inspection upon application at the office of the
Corporation during business hours, and shall in general perform all duties incident to the office of
secretary subject to the control of the Board.
Section 6. Naming Board Members. The president, each vice president, and the
secretary shall be named from among the members of the Board. The treasurer and any assistant
secretaries may, at the option of the Board, be persons other than members of the Board, but they
may must be employees of the Town.
Section 7. Compensation. Officers who are members of the Board shall not receive
any salary or compensation for their services, except that they shall be reimbursed for their actual
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder. Other officers may be compensated
as directed by the Board.
ARTICLE IV
FUNCTIONAL CORPORATE DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Section 1. General Corporate Duties and Authority.
(a) The Board shall, if directed by the Town, research, develop, prepare, finance, and
implement a recreational facilities development plan.
(b) In carrying out its obligations under subsection (a), the Corporation shall be
authorized to exercise all rights and powers granted under the Act, including, but not limited to
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Section 4BChapter 505 of the Act thereof, and with the objective and for the purpose of developing
and diversifying the economy of the State of Texas and the Town, and the elimination of
unemployment and underemployment in the State and the Town, and the expansion of commerce
within the State.
(c) The Board shall periodically submit reports to the Town Council as to the status of
its activities in carrying out its obligations under this Section, and, with respect to each project
undertaken by the Corporation, shall submit quarterly annual reports on the status and finances of
such project.
(d) Any and all agreements between the Corporation and other parties shall be
authorized, executed, approved, and delivered in accordance with applicable law, provided, that,
prior to the authorization or execution of any such agreement a copy thereof shall be provided to
the Town.
(e) All construction and other contracts let or entered into by the Corporation shall be
let or entered into in accordance with the laws applicable to the letting or entering into of contracts
by the Town, unless applicable law and the Town permit otherwise.
Section 2. Annual Corporate Budget.
At least ninety (90) days prior to the commencement of each fiscal year of the Corporation,
the Board shall adopt a proposed budget of expected revenues and proposed expenditures of the
next ensuing fiscal year. The budget shall contain such classifications and shall be in such form as
may be prescribed from time to time by the Town Council. The budget shall not be effective until
the same has been approved by the Town Council.
Section 3. Books, Records, Audits.
(a) The Corporation shall keep and properly maintain, in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, complete books, records, accounts, and financial statements
pertaining to its corporate fund activities and affairs. The Town shall at all times have access to the
books and records of the Corporation.
(b) At the direction of the Town Council, the books, records, accounts, and financial
statements of the Corporation may be maintained for the Corporation by the accountants, staff and
personnel of the Town.
(c) The Corporation, or the Town if the option described in subsection (b) of this
Section is selected, shall cause its books, records, accounts, and financial statements to be audited
at least once each fiscal year by an outside, independent auditing and accounting firm selected by
the Corporation and approved by the Town Council. Such audit shall be at the expense of the
Corporation.
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Section 4. Deposit and Investment of Corporate funds.
(a) All proceeds from loans or from the issuance of bonds, notes, or other debt
instruments ("Obligations") issued by the Corporation shall be deposited and invested as provided
in the resolution, order, indenture, or other documents authorizing or relating to their execution or
issuance.
(b) Subject to the requirements of contracts, loan agreements, indentures or other
agreements securing Obligations, all other monies of the Corporation, if any, shall be deposited,
secured, and/or invested in the manner provided for the deposit, security, and/or investment of the
public funds of the Town. The Board shall designate the accounts and depositories to be created
and designated for such purposes, and the methods of withdrawal of funds therefrom for use by
and for the purposes of the Corporation upon the signature of its treasure and such other persons
as the Board shall designate. The accounts, reconciliation, and investment of such funds and
accounts shall be performed by the finance director/treasurer of the Town.
Section 5. Expenditures of Corporate Money.
(a) The monies of the Corporation, including sales and use taxes collected pursuant to
Section 4BChapter 505 of the Act, monies derived from the rents received from the
lease or use of property, the proceeds from the investment of funds of the
Corporation, the proceeds from the sale of property, and the proceeds derived from
the sale of Obligations, may be expended by the Corporation for any of the purposes
authorized by the Act, subject to the following limitations:
(i) Expenditures from the proceeds of Obligations shall be identified and
described in the orders, resolutions, indentures, or other agreements
submitted to and approved by the Town Council prior to the execution of
loan or financing agreements or the sale and delivery of Obligations to the
purchasers thereof required by Section 6 of this Article;
(ii) Expenditures that may be made from a fund created with the proceeds of
Obligations, and expenditures of monies derived from sources other than
the proceeds of Obligations may be used for the purposes of financing or
otherwise providing one or more "Projects”, 11 as defined in Section
4BChapter 501 and other Sections of the Act. The specific expenditures
shall be described in a resolution or order of the Board and shall be made
only after the approval thereof by the Council;
(iii) All other proposed expenditures shall be made in accordance with and shall
be set forth in the annual budget required by Section 2 of this Article or in
contracts meeting the requirements of Section 1 ( d(d) of this Article.
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Section 6. Issuance of Obligations. No Obligations, including refunding Obligations,
shall be authorized or sold and delivered by the Corporation unless the Town Council shall approve
such Obligations by action taken no more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of delivery of such
Obligations or refunding Obligations.
ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 1. Principal Office.
(a) The principal office of the Corporation shall be the registered office of the
Corporation specified in the Articles of Incorporation.
(b) The Corporation shall have and shall continually designate a registered agent at its
registered office, as required by the Act.
Section 2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be the same as the fiscal
year of the Town.
Section 3. Seal. The seal of the Corporation shall be as determined by the Board.
Section 4. Resignations. Any director or officer may resign at any time. Such
resignation shall be made in writing and shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if no time
is specified, at the time of its receipt by the president or secretary. The acceptance of a resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective, unless expressly so provided in the resignation.
Section 5. Approval or Advice and Consent of the Council. To the extent that these
Bylaws refer to any approval by the Town or the Council or refer to advice and consent by the
Council, such approval, or advice and consent, shall be evidenced by a certified copy of a
resolution, order, or motion duly adopted by the Council.
Section 6. Indemnification of Directors, Officers and Employees.
(a) As provided in the Act, the Corporation is, for the purposes of the Texas Tort Claims
Act (Subchapter A, Chapter 101, Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code), a governmental unit
and its actions are governmental functions.
(b) The Corporation shall indemnify each and every member of the Board, its officers,
and its employees, and each member of the Council and each employee of the
Town, to the fullest extent permitted by law, against any and all liability or expense,
including attorneysattorney’s fees, incurred by any of such persons by reason of
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any actions or omissions that may arise out of the functions and activities of the
Corporation.
ARTICLE VI
EFFECTIVE DATE, AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Effective Date. These Bylaws shall become effective upon the occurrence
of the following events:
(a) the adoption of these Bylaws by the Board; and
(b) the approval of the Bylaws by the Town Council.
Section 2. Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The Articles of
Incorporation of the Corporation and these Bylaws may be amended only in the manner provided
in the Articles of Incorporation and the Act.
EXECUTED this __________ day of ___________________
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
FROM: April Duvall, Director of Finance
AGENDA ITEM: Consider an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the Department of
Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Municipal Court of the Town of
Trophy Club, Texas; and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and
execute the contract on behalf of the Town. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Trophy Club Municipal Court participates in the Texas
Department of Public Safety's, Failure to Appear/Failure to Pay program. Under the Failure to
Appear/Failure to Pay program, the Department of Public Safety may deny the renewal of a
driver's license if an individual has failed to appear for a citation or failed to satisfy a judgment
ordering the payment of a fine. The individual may be denied renewal until the reported
citations or violations are cleared and reported by the court to the Department of Public
Safety.
Due to changes that occurred during the 88th Legislative Session, the Texas Department of
Public Safety revised the Failure to Appear/Failure to Pay program's Interlocal Cooperation
Contract (ICC) and requires that a new contract be approved and executed in order to continue
participation in this program.
The changes in the ICC include:
• Language and restructuring of the original ICC to provide clarity regarding the specific
responsibilities held by each party.
• Inclusion of indigency into the program as mandated by House Bill 291, 88th Legislative
Session.
• Language to account for future changes to the current statute, either federal or state,
ensuring that the ICC remains in compliance with the latest legal requirements until a
revised ICC is available.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: The Interlocal Cooperation Contract designates $4.00 from every Failure to
Appear/Failure to Pay program fee to be allocated to the general fund of the municipality.
LEGAL REVIEW: Town Attorney, Dean Roggia, has reviewed the contract as to form and
legality.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. DPS ICC FTA Program
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Town Council move to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Contract
between the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the Municipal Court of the
Town of Trophy Club, Texas; and authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute the
contract on behalf of the Town.
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
FROM: April Duvall, Director of Finance
AGENDA ITEM: Consider accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Town
of Trophy Club Fiscal Year 2023. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Town of Trophy Club's financial records have been prepared
and audited by FORVIS, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, as required by the Town Charter. The
Town's financial performance for FY 2023 is presented in the attached Annual Financial Report
based on the audited records. The goal of the independent audit is to provide reasonable
assurance that the financial statements of the Town are presented fairly, in all material
respects, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. This independent audit involved
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
Below are highlights from the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report:
1. The Town's auditor, FORVIS, LLP, has issued an unmodified opinion to the Town's
financial records, indicating that the Town's financial records are fairly represented in
all material aspects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
2. General Unassigned Fund Balance increased by $2,064,596 to $9,981,221 in FY 2023
compared to FY 2022.
3. Fund Balances across all Governmental Funds increased by almost $8.5 million, which
includes bonds issued near the end of the fiscal year.
4. Cash and cash equivalents in Business-Type Funds increased from $1,500,845 to
$1,994,279.
The Town of Trophy Club's financial position remains strong and continued to improve during
FY 2023.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: The independent auditor concluded, based upon the audit, that there was a
reasonable basis for rendering an unmodified opinion that the Town’s financial statements for
the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 are fairly presented in conformity with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. An unmodified opinion is a type of auditor's opinion that
indicates that the financial statements are prepared according to accounting standards in all
material respects.
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LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Trophy Club ACFR Draft - 3-20-24
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Town Council move to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report for the Town of Trophy Club Fiscal Year 2023.
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Town of Trophy Club,
Texas
Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
For the Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2023
Prepared by Town of Trophy Club
Finance Department
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
September 30, 2023
Contents
Introductory Section (Unaudited)
Letter of Transmittal ......................................................................................................................... i-v
Organizational Chart ......................................................................................................................... vi
Elected Officials and Administrative Officers ................................................................................. vii
GFOA Certificate of Achievement .................................................................................................. viii
Financial Section
Independent Auditor’s Report ............................................................................................... 1
Management’s Discussion and Analysis ............................................................................. 4
Basic Financial Statements
Government-Wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position ................................................................................................................. 15
Statement of Activities ..................................................................................................................... 16
Fund Financial Statements
Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds .............................................................................................. 18
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Net Position ...... 19
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Funds ...... 20
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances of the Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities .......................................... 21
Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds ................................................................................ 22
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position – Proprietary Funds .................... 23
Statement of Cash Flows – Proprietary Funds ................................................................................. 24
Notes to Financial Statements .......................................................................................................... 25
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
September 30, 2023
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited)
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget and Actual –
General Fund ............................................................................................................................... 67
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget and Actual –
PID No. 1 Fund ........................................................................................................................... 68
Schedule of Changes in the Town’s Net Pension Liability/(Asset) and Related Ratios -
Texas Municipal Retirement System ........................................................................................... 69
Schedule of Employer Contributions – Texas Municipal Retirement System ................................. 70
Schedule of Changes in the Town’s Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios –
Texas Municipal Retirement System – Supplemental Death Benefits Fund ............................... 71
Schedule of Changes in the Town’s Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios –
Retiree Health Care Plan ............................................................................................................. 72
Combining and Individual Fund Financial Statements and Schedules (Unaudited)
Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Combining Balance Sheet – Nonmajor Governmental Funds .......................................................... 73
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances – Nonmajor
Governmental Funds. .................................................................................................................... 74
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget and Actual
Hotel Occupancy Tax .................................................................................................................. 75
Street Maintenance Sales Tax ..................................................................................................... 76
Court Technology ........................................................................................................................ 77
Court Security ............................................................................................................................. 78
Recreation Programs ................................................................................................................... 79
Park Land Dedication .................................................................................................................. 80
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 ................................................................................... 81
Crime Control and Prevention District ........................................................................................ 82
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September 30, 2023
Discretely Presented Component Unit
Balance Sheet – Trophy Club 4B Economic Development Corporation ......................................... 83
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet Fund to the Statement of Net Position – Trophy Club 4B
Economic Development Corporation ........................................................................................... 84
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Trophy Club 4B Economic
Development Corporation ............................................................................................................ 85
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance of the
Governmental Fund to the Statement of Activities – Trophy Club 4B Economic Development
Corporation ................................................................................................................................... 86
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Financial Trends
Net Position by Component .............................................................................................................. 87
Changes in Net Position ................................................................................................................... 88
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds ............................................................................................ 90
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds ......................................................................... 91
Revenue Capacity
Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property .................................................. 92
Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates ..................................................................................... 93
Principal Property Taxpayers ........................................................................................................... 94
Property Tax Levies and Collections ................................................................................................ 95
Debt Capacity
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type ................................................................................................ 96
Ratios of Net General Bonded Debt Outstanding ............................................................................. 97
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt ................................................................... 98
Pledged-Revenue Coverage .............................................................................................................. 99
Demographic and Economic Information
Demographic and Economic Statistics ........................................................................................... 100
Principal Employers ....................................................................................................................... 101
Operating Information
Full-Time Equivalent Town Government Employees by Function/Program ................................. 102
Operating Indicators by Function/Program .................................................................................... 103
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Introductory Section (Unaudited)
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Town of Trophy Club
1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Phone (682) 237-2900
Fax (682) 237-2996
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March __, 2023
To the Honorable Mayor,
Members of the Town Council, and
Citizens of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas
The Finance Department of the Town possesses a comprehensive compilation of financial statements
meticulously prepared in adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These
statements underwent a thorough audit conducted by a licensed firm of certified public accountants, in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. This document hereby presents the Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, covering the fiscal year
concluding on September 30, 2023.
This report comprises the Town's management assertions regarding its financial status. Hence, the
management accepts full accountability for the accuracy and integrity of all information presented herein.
In order to substantiate these assertions, the Town's management has implemented a robust internal
control framework. This framework serves the dual purpose of safeguarding the Town's assets against
loss, theft, or misuse and ensuring the compilation of adequate and dependable information for the
preparation of the Town's financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
It is important to note that internal controls, while crucial, are designed to offer reasonable rather than
absolute assurance. The Town's comprehensive internal control framework aims to strike a balance,
ensuring that the financial statements are reasonably free from material misstatement. As management,
we affirm that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, this financial report is both complete and reliable in
all material aspects.
The Town's financial records, as mandated by the Town Charter, have been meticulously prepared and
audited by FORVIS, LLP, Certified Public Accountants. This Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR) is based on the outcomes of that audit. The primary objective of the independent audit was to
ensure reasonable assurance that the Town's financial statements accurately and fairly represent, in all
material aspects, the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2023.
The independent audit encompassed a thorough examination, on a sample basis, of evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. It also involved evaluating the accounting
principles applied and significant estimates made by management, as well as assessing the overall
presentation of the financial statements. Following this comprehensive audit, the independent auditor
concluded that there exists a reasonable basis to provide unmodified opinions, affirming that the Town's
financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, adhere to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP). The independent auditor’s report serves as the initial component of the
financial section within this report.
In adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), management is obligated to furnish a
narrative introduction, overview, and analysis that accompanies the fundamental financial statements,
commonly known as Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). This letter of transmittal is
specifically crafted to enhance the MD&A and is intended to be reviewed in conjunction with it. For your
convenience, the Town’s MD&A is situated directly after the report from the independent auditor.
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Town of Trophy Club
1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Phone (682) 237-2900
Fax (682) 237-2996
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Profile of the Town
Established in 1985 as Texas’ pioneering master planned community, the Town of Trophy Club, Texas is
situated in the North Central region of the state. This locale has consistently demonstrated itself as a
prominent growth hub in both Texas and the United States. Presently spanning just over 4 square miles,
the Town caters to a burgeoning population of approximately 13,843 residents. Authorized to impose a
property tax on real property within its borders, the Town boasts a median household income of $183,125
and a median housing value of $734,943.
Since 2004, Trophy Club has functioned as a Home Rule municipality, operating under the Council-
Manager form of government. Following Charter Amendments ratified in the May 11, 2013 election, the
Town Council, comprising the Mayor and six council members, holds policy-making and legislative
authority. The Council's duties encompass passing ordinances, approving budgets, appointing boards
and committees, and selecting key roles such as the Town Manager, Town Secretary, Municipal Judge,
and Town Attorney. The Council operates on a non-partisan basis.
As per Charter Amendments adopted on May 9, 2009, Council members are elected at-large-by-place,
serving for a term of three years or until their successors assume office. Each Council member is
designated to a specific numbered Place (e.g., Place 1, Place 2, Place 3, etc.). The Charter also
stipulates that neither the Mayor nor any Council member can serve for more than six consecutive years
in elected full terms.
The Town Manager, in turn, is responsible for executing the policies and ordinances set by the Town
Council, overseeing day-to-day governmental operations, and appointing department heads within the
Town's various departments.
The Town of Trophy Club delivers a comprehensive array of municipal services, encompassing general
government functions, public safety initiatives, street maintenance, park and recreation services, planning
and zoning activities, code enforcement efforts, and drainage utilities. Water and wastewater services are
managed through the Municipal Utility District #1.
Local Economy
Trophy Club is renowned for its rapid growth, a distinctive feature acknowledged by both the Dallas
Business Journal and Fort Worth Builders Association. Positioned conveniently between DFW and
Alliance Airports, Trophy Club's location proves advantageous for businesses, residents, and commuters
heading to Dallas, Denton, Las Colinas, and Fort Worth. Despite its proximity to bustling metro areas,
Trophy Club retains a charming small-town ambiance, providing a picturesque setting. The Town boasts
an exceptional quality of life, offering excellent educational and recreational amenities. Additionally, it is
home to two 18-hole premier golf courses, including the only course designed by Ben Hogan.
The North Texas region is home to a wide range of research and education institutions, along with a
robust presence in logistics, oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, supported by a strong
base of professional services. This diverse economic landscape has played a significant role in
maintaining a relatively stable unemployment rate. Approximately half of the local workforce is engaged in
management, professional, and related occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of
September 2023, the unemployment rate in the Dallas/Fort Worth area stands at 3.2%, slightly below the
national average of 3.7%.
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Trophy Club has undertaken strategic efforts to position itself for a substantial future within the DFW and
Alliance corridor. Over the past ten years, the Town has approved more than 578 building permits for
high-end homes, showcasing its commitment to growth and development. In the fiscal year 2023, there
were 3 new residential building permits, amounting to a total of $2,567,455, and 0 commercial building
permits.
The fiscal year 2023 also witnessed 11 commercial projects valued at $3,408,200 and over 91
remodel/update residential projects totaling $3,572,556. Furthermore, the Town's tax base surpassed $1
billion in net taxable value in 2020. The thriving business landscape in Trophy Club and the Highway 114
region remains robust, with the Town directly benefiting from businesses choosing to establish
themselves within its borders or professionals relocating to the area and contributing to the local
workforce.
Long-Term Financial Planning
In FY23 the Town issued $7 million in debt for long term needs of Streets, Parks and Drainage.
Budgeting Process
The Town of Trophy Club uses a program-based budgeting process. Each budgeting unit provides for the
expenditures associated with services and supplies appropriated for in the prior year budget. Personnel
expenditures are compiled by the Finance department. Any funding request that represents new
expenditures and programs must be submitted as a separate supplemental request. Capital
items are funded based on a replacement schedule, need, and available resources.
Revenue Projection
The budget revenue projections for the new fiscal year begin early in the current fiscal year. The
projections are made by the departments responsible for the revenues with help from the Finance staff.
Projections are based upon consultations with state and local agencies, trend analysis, anticipated
changes in the local and regional economy, and discussions with directly associated staff members.
Although revenue projections are prepared early in the budget process, the budget revenue analysis
continues with departmental budget development and extends until the budget is adopted based upon
any new information.
Proposed Budget Analysis/Compilation
The Finance Department reviews and compiles a preliminary departmental budget to present to the
Budget Team, which is comprised of the Town Manager and Director of Finance. During Budget Team
discussions, each department director answers questions from the entire group concerning their budget.
Given revenue projections and baseline funding requirements, budget funding changes are made
according to necessity and priority. A total recommended funding level is determined and is weighed
against available resources.
Proposed Budget Development
The Town Manager shall prepare and submit to the Town Secretary, the annual budget covering the next
fiscal year. The Town Manager’s proposed budget should assume, for each fund, operating revenues and
resources that are equal to, or exceed operating expenditures. The Town Manager’s budget message
summarizes funding requirements, major changes in programs, and alternatives for funding.
Town Council Budget Study
The Council receives comprehensive details about each fund, supplementary materials, capital
replacement data, and the five-year capital improvement program from May until the budget's adoption.
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This procedure enables the Council to deliberate on various items and provide guidance before the
proposed budget is formally submitted.
Capital Program
The Town Manager shall prepare and submit to the Council a five (5) year capital program no later than
three months before the final date for submission of the budget. The capital program shall be revised and
extended each year with regard to capital improvements still pending or in process of construction or
acquisition (Charter Section 9.08).
Public Hearing/Budget Adoption
A public hearing on the proposed budget and the tax rate (if applicable) are held in August and
September prior to final budget consideration. At the public hearings, citizens may make formal
comments concerning the proposed budget. The public also has the opportunity to attend Town Council
budget work sessions from May through budget adoption.
Budget adoption occurs in September after Town Council deliberations and the public hearing(s). The
Town Council adopts a tax rate to support adopted funding levels. Pursuant to Town Charter, the budget
in place for the preceding year shall remain in place on a month-to-month basis until such time as a new
budget has been adopted if no Town Council action is taken before the end of the fiscal year, September
30.
Compilation of Adopted Budget/Budget Maintenance
The adopted budget is compiled and published during the first months of the new fiscal year. The adopted
budget in the form of an amended proposed budget is available for public inspection in October. Ledger
accounts are prepared for the new fiscal year prior to October 1.
Budget maintenance is a year-round activity of divisions/departments and Finance Department staff.
Other spending control mechanisms include monthly review of expenditures by Finance Department staff.
During the budget process, departments make revenue and expenditure estimates for the current year.
Finally, program goals, objectives, and measures are evaluated during budget implementation to
determine the effectiveness of program activities and levels of appropriate funding for subsequent years.
Relevant Financial Policies
Staff created the Town’s Investment Policy. The purpose of the investment policy was to comply with
Chapter 2256 of the Government Code (“Public Funds Investment Act”), which requires the Town of
Trophy Club to adopt a written investment policy regarding the investment of its funds and funds under its
control. The Investment Policy addresses the methods, procedures, and practices that must be exercised
to ensure effective and judicious fiscal management of Trophy Club’s funds. The investment policy
received the Government Treasurers’ of Texas Certificate of Distinction for Investment Policy in June
2011.
The Town Council adopted a fund balance policy in September 2011 which established new fund balance
categories (as recommended by Statement No. 54 by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board)
and established a minimum unassigned fund balance goal (30% of annual operating expenditures).
In September 2016 the Town implemented revised purchasing and travel and training policies.
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Major Initiatives
The Town Council has continued its strategic planning process to identify goals and objectives for long
range planning. Each year, the Council meets in strategic planning retreats to review and refine those
goals. Management Team members utilize the strategic planning documents to help guide their budget
planning and service/program implementation.
Awards and Acknowledgements
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Trophy Club for its ACFR
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. This was the thirteenth consecutive year that the Town has
received this prestigious award. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a
government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized ACFR. This report must satisfy
both generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe that our current ACFR
continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program’s requirements and we are submitting it to the
GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.
The creation of this report owes much to the unwavering commitment of the entire Finance Department
staff. We extend our sincere gratitude to all team members who played a role in the preparation of this
report. Additionally, we express our appreciation to the representatives of FORVIS LLP, Certified Public
Accountants, for their valuable contributions.
A special note of recognition is reserved for the Mayor and the Town Council members, whose steadfast
support has been instrumental in upholding the utmost standards of professionalism in the management
of the Town of Trophy Club's finances. Their dedication has greatly contributed to the successful
Respectively submitted,
Brandon Wright April Duvall
Town Manager Director of Finance
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
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As management of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (Town), we offer readers of the Town’s financial
statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Town for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2023. We encourage readers to consider the information presented here in
conjunction with additional information that we have furnished in our letter of transmittal, which can be
found on pages i-v of this report.
Financial Highlights
The assets and deferred outflows of resources of the Town exceeded its liabilities and deferred
inflows of resources at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $66,525,978 (net position). The
unrestricted net position, which represents the amounts available to meet the Town’s ongoing
obligations to citizens and creditors, was a $10,357,861.
The Town’s total net position increased $1,456,356 primarily because of increases in property tax
valuations and increased investment earnings.
At the close of the current fiscal year, the Town’s governmental funds reported combined fund
balances of $29,027,002, an increase of $8,498,067 in comparison with the prior year. Of this
amount, $9,788,862, or 34%, is available for spending at the government’s discretion (unassigned
fund balance). The increase in combined fund balance is primarily due to increased property tax
valuations and increased investment earnings.
At the end of the current fiscal year, unrestricted fund balance for the general fund was
$9,981,221, or approximately 72% of total general fund expenditures.
At the close of the current fiscal year, the Town’s enterprise funds reported combined net position
balances of $3,660,234, an increase of $654,643 in comparison with the prior year. The increase
is due primarily to operations and to transfers in from the governmental funds for debt service
payments.
Overview of the Financial Statements
The discussion and analysis provided here are intended to serve as an introduction to the Town’s basic
financial statements. The Town’s basic financial statements consist of three components: 1) government-
wide financial statements, 2) fund financial statements, and 3) the notes to financial statements. This
report also includes supplementary information intended to furnish additional detail to support the basic
financial statements themselves.
Government-Wide Statements
The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the
Town’s finances, in a manner similar to a private-sector business. Two statements, the Statement of Net
Position and the Statement of Activities, are utilized to provide this financial overview.
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The statement of net position presents information on all of the Town’s assets, deferred outflows of
resources, liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources. The difference between the four is reported as net
position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the
financial position of the Town is improving or deteriorating. Other non-financial factors, such as the
Town’s property tax base and the condition of the Town’s infrastructure, need to be considered in order to
assess the overall health of the Town.
The statement of activities presents information showing how the Town’s net position changed during the
most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving
rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are
reported for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes
and earned but unused vacation leave).
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the Town that are principally
supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from other functions that are
intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and charges (business-type
activities). The governmental activities of the Town include general government, police, emergency
medical services, community development, parks and recreation, streets, court, council, and
administration. Normally, these operations are financed by property taxes, sales taxes, and franchise fees.
The business-type activities of the Town include Trophy Club Park and Storm Drainage Utility
operations.
The government-wide financial statements include not only the Town itself (known as the primary
government), but also the legally separate component unit, 4B Economic Development Corporation,
which the Town is financially accountable. Financial information for the component unit is reported
separately from the financial information presented for the primary government itself.
Fund Financial Statements
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been
segregated for specific activities or objectives. The Town, like other state and local governments, uses
fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the
funds of the Town can be divided into two categories: governmental funds and proprietary funds.
Governmental Funds
Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental
activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial
statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable
resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such
information may be useful in assessing a government’s near-term financing requirements.
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For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
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Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing
so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government’s near-term financing
decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues,
expenditures, and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between
governmental funds and governmental activities.
The Town maintains thirteen individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the
governmental fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and
changes in fund balances for the general fund, the debt service fund, the capital projects fund, and the PID
No. 1, which are considered to be major funds. Data from the other governmental funds are combined into
a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each of these nonmajor governmental funds is
provided in a separate section of the report.
The Town adopts an annual appropriated budget for its general fund. A budgetary comparison schedule
has been provided for the general fund to demonstrate compliance with this budget.
Proprietary Funds
The Town’s proprietary funds are all enterprise funds. Enterprise funds are used to report the same
functions presented as business-type activities in the government-wide financial statements. The Town
uses an enterprise fund to account for its Trophy Club Park and Storm Drainage operations. All activities
associated with providing such services are accounted for in these funds, including salaries and benefits,
supplies and materials, repairs and maintenance, utilities, and other operating expenses. The Town’s
intent is that costs of providing the services to the general public on a continuing basis is financed through
user charges in a manner similar to a private enterprise.
Proprietary financial statements provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial
statements, only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information
for Trophy Club Park, and Storm Drainage Utility. The Storm Drainage Utility is considered to be a
major fund of the Town.
Component Unit
The Town maintains the accounting and financial statements for one discretely presented component unit,
the 4B Economic Development Corporation, which is displayed separately on the government-wide
financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
The notes provide additional information that is necessary to acquire a full understanding of the data
provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements.
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Other Information
In addition to the basic financial statements, MD&A, and accompanying notes, this report also presents
certain Required Supplementary Information (RSI). The required RSI includes a budgetary comparison
schedule for the general fund and Public Improvement District No. 1 fund. In addition, it includes
information concerning the Town’s progress in funding its obligations to provide pension and OPEB
benefits to its employees. Required supplementary information can be found immediately after the notes
to the financial statements.
The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with nonmajor governmental funds are
presented immediately following the required supplementary information on pensions and OPEB.
Government-wide Overall Financial Analysis
As noted earlier, net position over time may serve as a useful indicator of a government’s financial
position. In the case of the Town, assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded liabilities and
deferred inflows of resources by $66,525,978, at the close of the most recent fiscal year.
Statement of Net Position:
The following table reflects the condensed Statement of Net Position.
FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022
Current and other assets 51,194,650$ 44,998,729$ 2,030,858$ 1,538,311$ 53,225,508$ 46,537,040$
Capital and lease assets, net 63,709,700 65,095,038 1,853,641 1,847,243 65,563,341 66,942,281
Total assets 114,904,350 110,093,767 3,884,499 3,385,554 118,788,849 113,479,321
Deferred outflows of resources 4,249,963 2,831,600 - - 4,249,963 2,831,600
Other liabilities 4,755,975 4,528,487 48,797 30,477 4,804,772 4,558,964
Long-term liabilities 51,094,293 44,398,609 175,468 349,486 51,269,761 44,748,095
Total liabilities 55,850,268 48,927,096 224,265 379,963 56,074,533 49,307,059
Deferred inflows of resources 438,301 1,934,240 - - 438,301 1,934,240
Net investment in capital assets 28,947,808 28,391,158 1,678,173 1,497,757 30,625,981 29,888,915
Restricted 25,542,136 27,278,448 - - 25,542,136 27,278,448
Unrestricted 8,375,800 6,394,425 1,982,061 1,507,834 10,357,861 7,902,259
Total net position 62,865,744$ 62,064,031$ 3,660,234$ 3,005,591$ 66,525,978$ 65,069,622$
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Totals
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Current and other assets increased by $6.2 million from the prior year due primarily to increased cash
received as a result of the issuance of new certificates of obligation bonds. Other liabilities in
governmental activities increased $227 thousand from the previous year due to normal operations.
Long‐term liabilities, which consist of bonds, compensated absences, net pension liability, and other
postemployment benefit obligations, increased by $6.5 million from the previous year for governmental
and business‐type activities combined. The Town issued $6.9 million in certificates of obligation bonds to
finance various capital projects throughout the Town. The increase is primarily due to thew outstanding
bonds.
A portion of the Town’s net position, $30,625,981, reflects its investment in capital assets (e.g., land,
buildings, machinery, equipment, vehicles, lease assets, and infrastructure), net of accumulated
depreciation and amortization and less any related outstanding debt that was used to acquire those assets.
The Town uses these capital assets to provide a variety of services to its citizens. Accordingly, these
assets are not available for future spending. Although the Town’s investment in capital assets is reported
net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources used to repay this debt must be provided from
other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.
An additional portion of the Town’s net position, $25,542,136 represents resources that are subject to
external restrictions on how they may be used. As of the end of the current year, the Town’s unrestricted
net position was a balance of $10,357,861. The Town’s overall net position increased $1,456,356, from
the prior fiscal year. The reasons for this overall increase are discussed in the following sections for
governmental activities and business‐type activities.
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Statement of Activities:
The following table provides a summary of the Town’s changes in net position.
FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022
Revenues:
Program revenues:
Charges for services 3,821,273$ 3,795,652$ 705,922$ 724,895$ 4,527,195$ 4,520,547$
Operating grants and contributions 92,029 173,599 31,750 125,268 123,779 298,867
Total program revenues 3,913,302 3,969,251 737,672 850,163 4,650,974 4,819,414
General revenues:
Property taxes 11,180,838 10,255,223 - - 11,180,838 10,255,223
Sales and mixed beverage taxes 2,358,255 2,290,748 - - 2,358,255 2,290,748
Franchise and local taxes 1,016,222 908,033 - - 1,016,222 908,033
Occupancy tax 822,484 781,831 - - 822,484 781,831
Other revenues 313,150 197,903 - - 313,150 197,903
Investment Income 1,289,627 244,451 64,244 8,264 1,353,871 252,715
Total general revenues 16,980,576 14,678,189 64,244 8,264 17,044,820 14,686,453
Total revenues 20,893,878 18,647,440 801,916 858,427 21,695,794 19,505,867
Expenses:
General government 899,894 663,394 - - 899,894 663,394
Manager's office 782,210 567,704 - - 782,210 567,704
Human resources 278,174 205,246 - - 278,174 205,246
Finance 518,064 549,792 - - 518,064 549,792
Information services 673,596 543,189 - - 673,596 543,189
Legal 159,807 189,141 - - 159,807 189,141
Municipal court 92,313 258,489 - - 92,313 258,489
Police 3,820,517 3,128,814 - - 3,820,517 3,128,814
Fire 1,657,640 1,389,959 - - 1,657,640 1,389,959
Emergency medical services 1,598,261 1,489,248 - - 1,598,261 1,489,248
Facilities management 1,425,387 1,455,292 - - 1,425,387 1,455,292
Parks and recreation 3,093,727 2,864,327 - - 3,093,727 2,864,327
Community development 552,382 471,539 - - 552,382 471,539
Tourism 653,518 396,974 - - 653,518 396,974
Public works 2,358,623 2,315,082 - - 2,358,623 2,315,082
Interest and fiscal charges on long-term debt 1,371,710 1,278,873 - - 1,371,710 1,278,873
Storm Drainage Utility - - 176,590 144,131 176,590 144,131
Trophy Club Park - - 127,025 169,456 127,025 169,456
Total expenses 19,935,823 17,767,063 303,615 313,587 20,239,438 18,080,650
Increase in net position before transfers 958,055 880,377 498,301 544,840 1,456,356 1,425,217
Transfers (156,342) (142,194) 156,342 142,194 - -
Change in net position 801,713 738,183 654,643 687,034 1,456,356 1,425,217
Net Position, Beginning 62,064,031 61,325,848 3,005,591 2,318,557 65,069,622 63,644,405
Net Position, Ending 62,865,744$ 62,064,031$ 3,660,234$ 3,005,591$ 66,525,978$ 65,069,622$
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Totals
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For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
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Governmental Activities
For the year ended September 30, 2023, revenues from governmental activities totaled $20,924,070.
Property tax, grants and contributions, special assessments and sales tax are the Town’s largest general
revenue sources. Overall revenue increased $2.3 million or 12% from the prior year. Property taxes
remain the largest source of revenue at $11.2 million in the current fiscal year. The rate charged to
property tax owners has remained consistent, however, the assessed valuation has risen from
approximately $2.8 billion in 2022 to $3.1 billion in the current year. Investment income increased by
$1,045,176 or 428% due to the impact of the market and realization of higher interest rates. All other
revenues remained relatively stable when compared to the previous year.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, expenses for governmental activities totaled $19.9 million. This
represents an increase of $2.2 million or 12% from the prior year. The Town’s largest expense category is
public safety (police, fire and emergency medical services), which totaled $7.1 million at year-end and
increased $1.1 million from prior year due primarily to workers compensation adjustments, salary
increases, and overtime. General Government increased by $237 thousand primarily due to salary
increases that resulted from a market study. Manager’s Office increased by $214 thousand primarily due
to executive team recruitments (Tow Manager and Town Secretary). All other expenses remained
relatively consistent when compared to the previous year.
Business-type Activities
Business-type activities are shown comparing operating costs to revenues generated by related services.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, charges for services by business-type activities totaled $706
thousand and remained relatively consistent when compared to the previous year. Intergovernmental
revenues decreased by $94 thousand or 75% due to nonrecurring funds received from the Texas
Department of Parks and Wildlife for various parks improvement projects in 2022. Total business-type
activity expenses remained relatively consistent when compared to the previous year. The Storm Drainage
Utility increased expenses by $32 thousand for various small equipment purchase and the Trophy Club
Park decreased their expenses by $42 thousand primarily due to staff vacancies.
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Financial Analysis of the Town’s Funds
As noted earlier, fund accounting is used to demonstrate and ensure compliance with finance-related legal
requirements.
Governmental Funds – The focus of the Town’s governmental funds is to provide information of near-
term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the
Town’s financing requirements. In particular, unassigned fund balance may serve as a useful measure of
the Town’s net resources available for discretionary use as it represents the portion of fund balance which
has not yet been limited to use for a particular purpose by either an external party, the Town itself, or a
group or individual that has been delegated authority to assign resources for use for particular purposes by
the Town’s Council.
At September 30, 2023, the Town’s governmental funds reported combined fund balances of $29 million,
an increase of $8.5 million, in comparison with the prior year. Approximately 34% of this amount, $9.7
million, constitutes unassigned fund balance, which is available for spending at the Town’s discretion.
The remainder of the fund balance is either nonspendable, restricted, or committed to indicate that it is:
1) not in spendable form $435 thousand; 2) restricted for particular purposes $18.8 million; or 3)
committed for a particular purpose $21 thousand.
Analysis of Individual Funds
The general fund is the chief operating fund of the Town. At the end of the current fiscal year, unassigned
fund balance of the general fund was $10.0 million, while total fund balance increased to $10.4 million.
As a measure of the general fund’s liquidity, it may be useful to compare both unassigned fund balance
and total fund balance to total general fund expenditures. Unassigned fund balance represents 72% of
total general fund expenditures, while total fund balance represents 75% of that same amount.
The fund balance of the Town’s general fund increased by $2.1 million during the current fiscal year.
This increase is due to higher property valuations, the impact of the market and realization of higher
interest rates and sales tax revenue coming in higher than anticipated.
The debt service fund had an ending fund balance of $206 thousand at September 30, 2023, an increase of
$98 thousand when compared to the previous year. This increase is due to higher property valuations, the
impact of the market and realization of higher interest rates. During the year, the fund recorded total
principal and interest payments of $2.4 million and property tax revenue of $2.6 million. The fund also
recorded $178 thousand in transfers to other funds related to debt service payments.
The capital projects fund had an ending fund balance of $10.6 million. The capital projects fund increased
by $5.7 million when compared to the previous year. The increase was due to the issuance of new debt
during the current fiscal year.
The PID No. 1 fund reflected an ending fund balance of $4.1 million. The fund balance increased $112
thousand, which is a result of property assessments and other revenues exceeding debt service
expenditures.
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Proprietary Funds – The Town’s proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the
government-wide financial statements, but in more detail. Net position in the Town’s largest proprietary
fund, the Storm Drainage Utility fund, totaled $3.1 million, an increase of $440 thousand from prior year.
Unrestricted net position at the close of the fiscal year for the Town’s utility fund amounted to $1.6
million. Total investment in capital assets, net of related debt was $1.4 million.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Total budgeted revenues of $13,292,134 were less than actual revenues of $15,777,485 resulting in a
positive revenue variance of $2,485,351. The positive variance was primarily the result of greater than
estimated revenues from sales tax, intergovernmental revenues, and charges for services. Sales tax was
over budget as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Intergovernmental revenue
increased $468,883, primarily due increases in both the fire assessments related to the Public
Improvement District and transfers from the Municipal Utility District. Charges for services were more
than estimated due to the inclusion of sanitation charges received during the year, previously netted with
expenses. Total budgeted expenditures of $13,063,123 were less than actual expenditures of $13,832,385,
resulting in a negative expenditure variance of $769,262. The variance in total expenditures primarily
related to facilities management and capital outlay expenditures for unbudgeted expenditures related to
emergency repairs/replacement.
Capital and Lease Assets
As of the end of the year, the Town’s governmental activities funds had invested $63,709,700 in a variety
of capital and lease assets and infrastructure, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. The
Town’s business-type activities funds had invested $1,853,641 in a variety of capital assets and
infrastructure, net of accumulated depreciation. This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings,
vehicles, machinery and equipment, storm drainage system, and infrastructure.
FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022
Land 10,487,119$ 10,487,119$ -$ -$ 10,487,119$ 10,487,119$
Construction in progress 2,197,624 999,245 - - 2,197,624 999,245
Buildings 8,080,711 8,467,500 - - 8,080,711 8,467,500
Improvements other than buildings 30,882,200 32,511,327 172,480 171,886 31,054,680 32,683,213
Machinery and equipment 712,808 794,501 73,289 16,402 786,097 810,903
Vehicles 1,108,397 1,039,778 - - 1,108,397 1,039,778
Water system 3,161,697 3,337,572 - - 3,161,697 3,337,572
Infrastructure 6,982,134 7,346,425 1,607,872 1,658,955 8,590,006 9,005,380
Lease Assets 97,010 111,571 - - 97,010 111,571
Totals 63,709,700$ 65,095,038$ 1,853,641$ 1,847,243$ 65,563,341$ 66,942,281$
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Totals
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Major capital asset events during the current year include the following:
Purchase of new vehicles for police.
Purchase of new equipment for parks and recreation and streets department.
Construction related to Indian Creek and Junction Way projects
More detailed information about the Town’s capital assets is presented in the Note 5 to the financial
statements.
Long-Term Debt
The Town’s outstanding general obligation bonds, certificate of obligation bonds, and special assessment
bonds, net of all premiums and discounts increased by $3.5 million for governmental activities and
decreased by $174 thousand for business-type activities, from the prior year.
FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022 FY2023 FY2022
General obligation bonds 5,890,000$ 6,595,000$ -$ -$ 5,890,000$ 6,595,000$
Certificates of obligation 18,040,000 12,298,000 175,000 345,000 18,215,000 12,643,000
Special assessment bonds 19,776,000 21,245,000 - - 19,776,000 21,245,000
Premiums on bonds 3,423,086 3,482,143 468 4,486 3,423,554 3,486,629
Lease liability 85,745 99,617 - - 85,745 99,617
Totals 47,214,831$ 43,719,760$ 175,468$ 349,486$ 47,390,299$ 44,069,246$
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Totals
More detailed information about the Town’s long-term liabilities is presented in Note 6 to the financial
statements.
Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budget and Rates
The Town is approximately 90% residential and 10% commercial, with both residential and commercial
development substantially built out. The Town issued 3 residential construction permits in fiscal year
2023 and 0 new commercial permits. The Town estimates only 65-75 additional residential permits will
be pulled in the future and 4-6 large commercial permits. The Town’s 2024 budget will raise more total
property taxes than last year's budget by $904,831 or 8.7%, and of that amount, $44,835 is the tax revenue
raised from new property added to the roll this year.
Budgeted Capital Expenditures include funds for new Pickleball Courts, a Town Comprehensive Plan as
well as improvements to Trophy Club Park’s entrance and payment kiosk system.
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
14
In fiscal year 2024, General Fund revenues are budgeted to increase 8.82% over fiscal year 2023
estimated revenues, while expenditures are budgeted to increase by 11.79% over fiscal year 2023
estimated expenditures.
The fiscal year 2024 budget decreased the ad valorem tax rate to 0.415469 per hundred dollars of assessed
value.
Contacting the Town’s Financial Management
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Town’s finances for all those with
an interest in the government’s finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this
report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Town of Trophy Club
Director of Finance, 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, 76262. This information can also be
accessed on the Town of Trophy Club’s website at www.trophyclub.org.
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Basic Financial Statements
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Net Position
September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 15
Component Unit
4B Economic
Governmental Business-type Development
Activities Activities Total Corporation
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 32,664,803$ 1,994,279$ 34,659,082$ 1,504,186$
Taxes receivable, net 562,614 - 562,614 127,771
Special assessments receivable 17,356,338 - 17,356,338 -
Receivables, net 301,395 36,103 337,498 -
Due from other governments 7,505 - 7,505 -
Due from primary government - - - 22,334
Notes receivable - - - 150,000
Prepaid and other assets 2,387 476 2,863 -
Lease receivable 299,608 - 299,608 -
Capital assets not being depreciated 12,684,743 - 12,684,743 2,538,765
Capital and lease assets, net of accumulated
depreciation/amortization 51,024,957 1,853,641 52,878,598 261,335
Total assets 114,904,350 3,884,499 118,788,849 4,604,391
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Pension related 2,358,140 - 2,358,140 -
OPEB related 45,489 - 45,489 -
Deferred charge on refunding 1,846,334 - 1,846,334 -
Total deferred outflows of resources 4,249,963 - 4,249,963 -
Liabilities
Accounts payable 1,115,697 48,360 1,164,057 -
Accrued liabilities 231,387 - 231,387 -
Unearned revenue 3,088,232 - 3,088,232 -
Due to component unit 22,334 - 22,334 -
Accrued interest payable - bonds 298,325 437 298,762 6,455
Noncurrent liabilities
Due within one year:
Bonds payable 3,514,000 175,468 3,689,468 120,000
Leases payable 36,451 - 36,451 -
Compensated absences 294,448 - 294,448 -
Due in more than one year:
Bonds payable 43,615,086 - 43,615,086 1,704,123
Leases payable 49,294 - 49,294 -
Compensated absences 32,717 - 32,717 -
Total OPEB liability 287,685 - 287,685 -
Net pension liability 3,264,612 - 3,264,612 -
Total liabilities 55,850,268 224,265 56,074,533 1,830,578
Deferred Inflows of Resources
OPEB related 157,989 - 157,989 -
Lease related 280,312 - 280,312 -
Total deferred inflows of resources 438,301 - 438,301 -
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 28,947,808 1,678,173 30,625,981 975,977
Restricted for:
Municipal court 61,194 - 61,194 -
Debt service 4,299,885 - 4,299,885 89,568
Economic development - - - 1,708,268
Public safety 267,457 - 267,457 -
PID activities 17,356,338 - 17,356,338 -
Street maintenance 426,989 - 426,989 -
Tourism 2,722,338 - 2,722,338 -
Parks 407,935 - 407,935 -
Unres tricted 8,375,800 1,982,061 10,357,861 -
Total net position 62,865,744$ 3,660,234$ 66,525,978$ 2,773,813$
Primary Government
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 16
Operating Capital
Charges for Grants and Grants and
Functions/Programs Expenses Services Contributions Contributions
Primary Government
Governmental Activities
General government 899,894$ 269,132$ -$ -$
Manager's office 782,210 - - -
Human resources 278,174 - - -
Finance 518,064 - - -
Information services 673,596 - - -
Legal 159,807 - - -
Municipal court 92,313 219,645 - -
Police 3,820,517 142,470 21,525 -
Fire 1,657,640 1,492,123 70,504 -
Emergency medical services 1,598,261 193,982 - -
Facilities management 1,425,387 - - -
Parks and recreation 3,093,727 397,773 - -
Community development 552,382 5,805 - -
Tourism 653,518 - - -
Sanitation - 1,091,668 - -
Public works 2,358,623 8,675 - -
Interest and fiscal charges on long-term debt 1,371,710 - - -
Total governmental activities 19,935,823 3,821,273 92,029 -
Business-type Activities
Storm Drainage Utility 176,590 437,219 31,750 -
Trophy Club Park 127,025 268,703 - -
Total business-type activities 303,615 705,922 31,750 -
Total primary government 20,239,438$ 4,527,195$ 123,779$ -$
Component Unit
4B Economic Development Corporation 130,748$ -$ -$ -$
Total component unit 130,748$ -$ -$ -$
General Revenues and Transfers
General revenues:
Taxes
Property taxes
Sales and mixed beverage taxes
Franchise and local taxes
Occupancy tax
Other revenues
Investment Income
Transfers
Total general revenues and transfers
Change in net position
Net Position, Beginning
Net Position, Ending
Program Revenues
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Activities (Continued)
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 17
Component Unit
4B Economic
Governmental Business-Type Development
Activities Activities Total Corporation
(630,762)$ -$ (630,762)$ -$
(782,210) - (782,210) -
(278,174) - (278,174) -
(518,064) - (518,064) -
(673,596) - (673,596) -
(159,807) - (159,807) -
127,332 - 127,332 -
(3,656,522) - (3,656,522) -
(95,013) - (95,013) -
(1,404,279) - (1,404,279) -
(1,425,387) - (1,425,387) -
(2,695,954) - (2,695,954) -
(546,577) - (546,577) -
(653,518) - (653,518) -
1,091,668 - 1,091,668 -
(2,349,948) - (2,349,948) -
(1,371,710) - (1,371,710) -
(16,022,521) - (16,022,521) -
- 292,379 292,379 -
- 141,678 141,678 -
- 434,057 434,057 -
(16,022,521) 434,057 (15,588,464) -
(130,748)
(130,748)
11,180,838 - 11,180,838 -
2,358,255 - 2,358,255 767,911
1,016,222 - 1,016,222 -
822,484 - 822,484 -
313,150 - 313,150 -
1,289,627 64,244 1,353,871 43,606
(156,342) 156,342 - -
16,824,234 220,586 17,044,820 811,517
801,713 654,643 1,456,356 680,769
62,064,031 3,005,591 65,069,622 2,093,044
62,865,744$ 3,660,234$ 66,525,978$ 2,773,813$
Net (Expenses) Revenues and Changes in Net Position
Primary Government
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Balance Sheet – Governmental Funds
September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 18
Nonmajor Total
Debt Capital PID Governmental Governmental
General Service Projects No. 1 Funds Funds
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 13,559,995$ 205,668$ 10,768,487$ 4,129,303$ 4,001,350$ 32,664,803$
Taxes receivable, net 328,405 11,137 - 223,072 562,614
Special assessment receivable - - - 17,356,338 - 17,356,338
Accounts receivable, net 301,395 - - - - 301,395
Leases receivable 299,608 - - - - 299,608
Due from other governments 7,505 - - - - 7,505
Prepaid and other assets 2,387 - - - - 2,387
Advances from other funds 432,726 - - - - 432,726
Total assets 14,932,021$ 216,805$ 10,768,487$ 21,485,641$ 4,224,422$ 51,627,376$
Liabilities
Accounts payable 845,516$ -$ 161,882$ -$ 108,299$ 1,115,697$
Accrued liabilites 231,387 - - - - 231,387
Unearned revenue 3,088,232 - - - - 3,088,232
Due to component unit 7,443 - - - 14,891 22,334
Advances to other funds - - - 46,223 386,503 432,726
Total liabilities 4,172,578 - 161,882 46,223 509,693 4,890,376
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Unavailable revenue - property taxes 35,323 10,551 - - - 45,874
Unavailable revenue - emergency medical services 2,157 - - - - 2,157
Unavailable revenue - special assessments - - - 17,356,338 - 17,356,338
Unavailable revenue - property liens 25,317 - - - - 25,317
Leases related 280,312 - - - - 280,312
Total deferred inflows of resources 343,109 10,551 - 17,356,338 - 17,709,998
Fund Balances/(Deficits)
Nonspendable:
Prepaid items 2,387 - - - - 2,387
Long ‐term interfund advances 432,726 - - - - 432,726
Restricted
Debt service - 206,254 - 4,083,080 - 4,289,334
Capital projects - - 10,606,605 - - 10,606,605
Municipal court - - - - 61,194 61,194
Public safety - - - - 267,457 267,457
Street maintenance - - - - 426,989 426,989
Tourism - - - - 2,722,338 2,722,338
Parks - - - - 407,935 407,935
Committed for:
Recreation programs - - - - 21,175 21,175
Unassigned 9,981,221 - - - (192,359) 9,788,862
Total fund balances/(deficits)10,416,334 206,254 10,606,605 4,083,080 3,714,729 29,027,002
Total liabilities, deferred inflows of resources,
and fund balances (deficits)14,932,021$ 216,805$ 10,768,487$ 21,485,641$ 4,224,422$ 51,627,376$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds to the
Statement of Net Position
September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 19
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position are
different because:
Total fund balance per balance sheet 29,027,002$
Capital and lease assets used in governmental activities are not current financial
resources and therefore are not reported in the governmental funds. 63,709,700
Other long-term assets less related uncollectibles are not available to
pay for current period expenditures and therefore are reported as
unavailable revenues in the governmental funds. 17,429,686
Accrued interest payable on long-term debt does not require
current financial resources and therefore is not reported as a liability in the
balance sheet of governmental funds. (298,325)
Long-term liabilities, including bonds payable, leases payable, net pension liability, and
total OPEB liability (and the related deferred inflows and deferred outflows) are not due
and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported as liabilities, deferred
outflows or deferred inflows in the governmental funds. Long-term liabilities consist of:
General obligation bonds payable (5,890,000)$
Certificate of obligation bonds payable (18,040,000)
Special Assessment Bonds (19,776,000)
Deferred charge on refunding 1,846,334
Unamortized premiums on bonds (3,423,086)
Leases payable (85,745)
Net pension liability (3,264,612)
Total other postemployment benefit (OPEB) liability (287,685)
Deferred outflows of resources – pension 2,358,140
Deferred outflows of resources – OPEB 45,489
Deferred inflows of resources – OPEB (157,989)
Accrued compensated absences (327,165)
(47,002,319)
Net position of governmental activities 62,865,744$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances –
Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 20
Nonmajor Total
Debt Capital PID Governmental Governmental
General Service Projects No.1 Funds Funds
Revenues
Property tax 8,630,785$ 2,570,418$ -$ -$ 6,648$ 11,207,851$
Sales and mixed beverage taxes 1,613,746 - - - 744,509 2,358,255
Franchise and local taxes 1,016,222 - - - - 1,016,222
Occupancy tax - - - - 822,484 822,484
Special assessments - - - 2,267,110 - 2,267,110
License and permits 253,027 - - - - 253,027
Intergovernmental 1,545,538 - - - 21,525 1,567,063
Charges for services 1,519,212 - - - 4,825 1,524,037
Fines and fees 412,199 - - - 20,306 432,505
Lease revenue 107,834 - - - - 107,834
Interest revenue - leases 20,188 - - - - 20,188
Investment income 639,154 77,230 274,355 177,679 121,209 1,289,627
Other revenue 19,580 - 84,423 - 112,729 216,732
Total revenues 15,777,485 2,647,648 358,778 2,444,789 1,854,235 23,082,935
Expenditures
Current:
General government 216,004 - 39,013 48,701 79,500 383,218
Manager's office 758,661 - - - - 758,661
Human resources 268,107 - - - - 268,107
Finance 504,727 - - - - 504,727
Information services 641,317 - - - - 641,317
Legal 159,807 - - - - 159,807
Municipal court 90,063 - - - 2,250 92,313
Police 3,371,490 - - - 150,617 3,522,107
Fire 1,571,944 - - - - 1,571,944
Emergency medical services 1,453,750 - - - - 1,453,750
Facilities management 1,425,314 - - - - 1,425,314
Parks and recreation 2,302,847 - - - 5,200 2,308,047
Community development 483,392 - - - 41,282 524,674
Tourism 256,975 - - - 387,712 644,687
Public works - - - - 231,437 231,437
Debt Service:
Principal 10,165 1,888,000 - 1,469,000 30,090 3,397,255
Interest and fiscal charges - 483,776 180,408 814,923 - 1,479,107
Capital outlay 317,822 - 1,667,818 - 339,613 2,325,253
Total expenditures 13,832,385 2,371,776 1,887,239 2,332,624 1,267,701 21,691,725
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures 1,945,100 275,872 (1,528,461) 112,165 586,534 1,391,210
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 151,500 - - - 95,254 246,754
Transfers out (95,254) (177,588) - - (130,254) (403,096)
Issuance of general obligation bonds - - 6,925,000 - - 6,925,000
Premium on general obligation bonds issued - - 257,608 - - 257,608
Sale of general capital assets 44,208 - - - 10,000 54,208
Issuance of leases 26,383 - - - - 26,383
Total other financing sources (uses)126,837 (177,588) 7,182,608 - (25,000) 7,106,857
Net Change in Fund Balances 2,071,937 98,284 5,654,147 112,165 561,534 8,498,067
Fund Balances, Beginning 8,344,397 107,970 4,952,458 3,970,915 3,153,195 20,528,935
Fund Balances, Ending 10,416,334$ 206,254$ 10,606,605$ 4,083,080$ 3,714,729$ 29,027,002$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 21
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:
Net change in fund balance - total governmental funds 8,498,067$
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the
statement of activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their
estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation and amortization expense. This is the
amount by which capital outlay exceeds depreciation and amortization in the current period.
Capital outlay expenditures 2,325,253$
Depreciation and amortization expense (3,594,874)
(1,269,621)
The net effect of various miscellaneous transactions involving capital assets (i.e., sales, trade‐ins, and
donations) is to decrease net position.
Loss on sale of assets (115,717)
Certain revenues in the government-wide statement of activities that do/(do not) provide current
financial resources and (are)/are not reported as revenues in the governmental funds.
This amount is the net change in deferred inflows of resources. (2,243,265)
The issuance of long-term debt (e.g. bond proceeds) provides current financial resources to governmental
funds, while the repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources
of governmental funds. Neither transaction, however, has any effect on net position. Also governmental
funds report the effect of premiums, discounts, and similar items when debt is first issued, whereas these
amounts are deferred and amortized in the statement of activities. This amount is the net effect of
these differences in the treatment of long-term debt and related items.
Principal amount of debt issued (6,925,000)$
Amortization of bond premium 316,665
Principal amount of debt paid to bondholders and lessors 3,397,255
Lease financing for leases issued (26,383)
Net change in accrued interest payable 7,820
Premium on bonds issued (257,608)
Net deferred offering charges and related debt issuance items (217,088)
(3,704,339)
Some expenditures reported in the statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances
do/(do not) require the use of current financial resources but (are)/are not reported as expenses in the
statement of activities. This adjustment is to reflect the net change in accrued compensated absences.(55,761)
Current year OPEB expenditures are reported on the fiscal year basis in the governmental
statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balance and as actuarially
determined in the government-wide statement of activities. These differences are reflected in
total OPEB liability and related deferred outflows and inflows of resources balances.(14,765)
Current year pension expenditures are reported on the fiscal year basis in the governmental
statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balance and as actuarially
determined in the government-wide statement of activities. These differences are reflected in
net pension liability and related deferred outflows and inflows of resources balances.(292,886)
Change in net position of governmental activities 801,713$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds
September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 22
Nonmajor Fund
Storm Drainage Trophy
Utility Club Park Total
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 1,635,294$ 358,985$ 1,994,279$
Accounts receivable 36,103 - 36,103
Prepaid items - 476 476
Total current assets 1,671,397 359,461 2,030,858
Noncurrent assets
Capital assets:
Net depreciable capital assets 1,607,872 245,769 1,853,641
Total noncurrent assets 1,607,872 245,769 1,853,641
Total assets 3,279,269 605,230 3,884,499
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 28,364 19,996 48,360
Accrued interest 437 - 437
Long-term debt due within one year 175,468 - 175,468
Total liabilities 204,269 19,996 224,265
Net Position
Net investment in capital assets 1,432,404 245,769 1,678,173
Unrestricted 1,642,596 339,465 1,982,061
Total net position 3,075,000$ 585,234$ 3,660,234$
Business-type Activities
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position – Proprietary
Funds
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 23
Nonmajor Fund
Storm Drainage Trophy
Utility Club Park Total
Operating Revenues
Charges for services 437,219$ 268,703$ 705,922$
Total operating revenues 437,219 268,703 705,922
Operating Expenses
Salaries and benefits - 25,902 25,902
Supplies and materials - 3,729 3,729
Repairs and maintenance 6,660 18,916 25,576
Utilities 1,700 9,763 11,463
Contractual services 113,967 54,248 168,215
Depreciation 51,083 14,467 65,550
Total operating expenses 173,410 127,025 300,435
Operating Income 263,809 141,678 405,487
Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
Intergovernmental - 31,750 31,750
Investment income 62,760 1,484 64,244
Interest expense (3,180) - (3,180)
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)59,580 33,234 92,814
Income Before Transfers 323,389 174,912 498,301
Transfers in 177,588 55,015 232,603
Transfers out (61,261) (15,000) (76,261)
Change in Net Position 439,716 214,927 654,643
Net Position, Beginning 2,635,284 370,307 3,005,591
Net Position, Ending 3,075,000$ 585,234$ 3,660,234$
Business-type Activities
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Cash Flows – Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
See Notes to Financial Statements 24
Nonmajor Fund
Storm Drainage Trophy
Utility Club Park Total
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers and users 437,280$ 268,703$ 705,983$
Payments to suppliers and service providers (116,969) (72,478) (189,447)
Payments to employees for salaries and benefits - (25,902) (25,902)
Net cash provided by operating activities 320,311 170,323 490,634
Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities
Transfers to other funds (61,261) (15,000) (76,261)
Transfers from other funds 177,588 55,015 232,603
Operating grants - 31,750 31,750
Net cash provided by noncapital financing activities 116,327 71,765 188,092
Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities
Acquisition and construction of capital assets - (71,948) (71,948)
Interest paid on capital debt (7,588) - (7,588)
Principal paid on capital debt (170,000) - (170,000)
Net cash used for capital and related financing activities (177,588) (71,948) (249,536)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Interest on investments 62,760 1,484 64,244
Net cash provided by investing activities 62,760 1,484 64,244
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 321,810 171,624 493,434
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning 1,313,484 187,361 1,500,845
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Ending 1,635,294$ 358,985$ 1,994,279$
Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash Provided by
Operating Activities
Operating income 263,809$ 141,678$ 405,487$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense 51,083 14,467 65,550
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) Decrease in:
Accounts receivable 61 - 61
Prepaid items - 826 826
Increase (Decrease) in:
Accounts payable 5,358 13,352 18,710
Net cash provided by operating activities 320,311$ 170,323$ 490,634$
Business-type Activities
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Notes to Financial Statements
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Notes to the Financial Statements
September 30, 2023
25
Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The Town of Trophy Club (Town) is a “home rule town” incorporated in 1985. The Town operates
under a Council-Manager form of government and provides the following services as authorized by
its charter: public safety (police and emergency medical services), parks, public works (public
improvements, streets, planning, and zoning), and general administrative services.
The financial statements of the Town have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, as applied to government units (hereinafter
referred to as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)). The Governmental Accounting
Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard‐setting body for establishing governmental
accounting and financial reporting principles. The Town’s significant accounting policies are
described below.
Description of Government-Wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net position and the statement of
activities) report information on all of the nonfiduciary activities of the primary government and its
component units. The Town currently has no fiduciary activities. Governmental activities, which
normally are supported by taxes, intergovernmental revenues, and other nonexchange transactions,
are reported separately from business-type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees and
charges to external customers for support. Likewise, the primary government is reported separately
from a legally separate component unit for which the primary government is financially
accountable.
Financial Reporting Entity
The Town of Trophy Club is a municipal corporation governed by an elected mayor and a six-
member council. The accompanying financial statements present the government and its
component units, entities for which the government is considered financially accountable. Blended
component units, although legally separate entities, are, in substance, part of the government’s
operations. Thus, blended component units are appropriately presented as funds of the primary
government. The discretely presented component unit is reported in a separate column in the
government‐wide financial statements to emphasize that it is both legally and substantively
separate from the primary government.
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Public Improvement District (PID) No. 1
On May 7, 2007, the Trophy Club Town Council approved Resolution 2007-08 authorizing and
providing for the creation of a Public Improvement District. Trophy Club PID No.1 consists of
approximately 609.68 acres within the corporate limits of the Town of Trophy Club. This District
was created in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. The PID issued
refunding bonds in December 2015, with the approval of Town Council. The Town Council must
review and update the service plan annually for the purpose of determining the annual budget for
the PID No. 1. In addition, the PID No. 1 exclusively or almost exclusively benefits the primary
government. The PID No. 1 is reported as major special revenue fund and does not issue separate
financial statements.
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ No. 1)
The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 is governed by a board appointed by the Town’s
Council. The Town can impose its will on the TIRZ No. 1 and affect the day-to-day operations of
the TIRZ No. 1 by removing appointed board members at will. The TIRZ No. 1 is funded by
revenues generated through tax increment financing. Total debt outstanding is to be paid entirely
with resources of the Town. Therefore, per GASB 14 paragraph 32, the primary government has
an obligation to provide support to the TIRZ No. 1 (a financial burden). The TIRZ No. 1 is reported
as a nonmajor special revenue fund and does not issue separate financial statements.
Crime Control and Prevention District
The Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) was formed under Chapter 363 of the Texas
Local Government Code, the Crime Control and Prevention Act. The CCPD is organized
exclusively to act on behalf of the Town to finance crime control within the Town. The CCPD is
governed by a seven member board appointed by the Town Council. The annual budget and
issuance of debt must be approved by the Town Council. The CCPD provides services entirely, or
almost entirely to the primary government. The CCPD is reported as a nonmajor special revenue
fund and does not issue separate financial statements.
Discretely Presented Component Unit
4B Economic Development Corporation
The 4B Economic Development Corporation (4B) serves all citizens of the Town and is governed
by a board appointed by the Town’s elected council. The Town can impose its will on the 4B and
affect the day-to-day operations of the 4B by removing appointed board members at will. The
scope of public service of the 4B benefits the Town and its citizens and is operated within the
geographic boundaries of the Town. Since the 4B’s governing body is not substantively the same
as the governing body of the primary government, does not provide services entirely, or almost
entirely to the primary government, nor does it maintain debt of any type that are repaid using
Town resources, it has been reported as a discretely presented component unit. Separate financial
statements for 4B component unit are not prepared.
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Basis of Presentation – Government-Wide Financial Statements
While separate government‐wide and fund financial statements are presented, they are interrelated.
The governmental activities column incorporates data from governmental funds, while
business‐type activities incorporate data from the Town’s enterprise funds. Separate financial
statements are provided for governmental funds and proprietary funds.
As discussed earlier, the Town has one discretely presented component unit. It is shown in a
separate column in the government‐wide financial statements.
As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government‐wide
financial statements. Exceptions to this general rule are payments in lieu of taxes where the
amounts are reasonably equivalent in value to the interfund services provided, and other charges
between various other functions of the Town. Elimination of these charges would distort the direct
costs and program revenues reported for the various functions concerned.
Basis of Presentation – Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements provide information about the Town’s funds, including its blended
component units. Separate statements for each fund category—governmental and proprietary are
presented. The emphasis of fund financial statements is on major governmental and enterprise
funds, each displayed in a separate column. All remaining governmental and enterprise funds are
aggregated and reported as nonmajor funds. Major individual governmental and enterprise funds
are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements.
The Town reports the following major governmental funds:
General Fund – The General Fund is the main operating fund of the Town. This fund is
used to account for all financial resources not accounted for in other funds. All general tax
revenues and other receipts that are not restricted by law or contractual agreement to some
other fund are accounted for in this fund. General operating expenditures, fixed charges
and capital improvement costs that are not paid through other funds are paid from the
General Fund.
Debt Service Fund – The Debt Service Fund is used to account for the accumulation of
financial resources for the payment of principal, interest and related costs on long-term
debt paid primarily from taxes levied by the Town. The fund balance of the Debt Service
Fund is restricted to signify the amounts that are restricted exclusively for debt service
expenditures.
Capital Projects Fund – The Capital Projects Fund is used to account for funds received
and expended for acquisition and construction of infrastructure and other capital assets.
Public Improvement District (PID) No. 1 – This fund accounts for bond proceeds,
assessments and related debt associated with the issuance of bonds issued by the Town for
the Public Improvement District.
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The Town reports the following major enterprise fund:
Storm Drainage Utility Fund – The storm drainage fund accounts for the storm drainage
utility fee designated for the maintenance of the Town’s storm drainage system.
During the course of operations, the Town has activity between funds for various purposes. Any
residual balances outstanding at year end are reported as due from/to other funds and advances
to/from other funds. Further, certain activity occurs during the year involving transfers of resources
between funds reported at gross amounts as transfers in/out. While these balances are reported in
fund financial statements, certain eliminations are made in the preparation of the government‐wide
financial statements. Balances between the funds included in governmental activities (i.e., the
governmental funds) are eliminated so that only the net amount is included as internal balances in
the governmental activities column. Similarly, balances between the funds included in
business‐type activities (i.e., the enterprise funds) are eliminated so that only the net amount is
included as internal balances in the business‐type activities column. Transfers between the funds
included in governmental activities are eliminated so that only the net amount is included as
transfers in the governmental activities column. Similarly, balances between the funds included in
business‐type activities are eliminated so that only the net amount is included as transfers in the
business‐type activities column.
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting
The accounting and financial reporting treatment is determined by the applicable measurement
focus and basis of accounting. Measurement focus indicates the type of resources being measured
such as current financial resources or economic resources. The basis of accounting indicates the
timing of recognition in the financial statements of various kinds of transactions or events.
The government‐wide and proprietary fund financial statements are reported using the economic
resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when
earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related
cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are levied. Grants
and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the
provider have been met.
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The governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources
measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when
they have been earned and they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be
available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay
liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the Town considers revenues to be available if
they are collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. Expenditures generally are
recorded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service principal
and interest expenditures on general long‐term debt, including lease liabilities, as well as
expenditures related to compensated absences, and claims and judgments, and postemployment
benefits are recognized later based on specific accounting rules applicable to each, generally when
payment is due. General capital asset acquisitions are reported as expenditures in governmental
funds. Issuance of long‐term debt and financing through leases are reported as other financing
sources. Property taxes, sales taxes, franchise taxes, licenses, and interest associated with the
current fiscal period are all considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as
revenues of the current fiscal period. Expenditure‐driven grants are recognized as revenue when the
qualifying expenditures have been incurred and all other eligibility requirements have been met,
and the amount is received during the period or within the availability period for this revenue
source (within 1 years of year-end). All other revenue items are considered to be measurable and
available only when cash is received by the Town.
Budgetary Information
Budgetary Basis of Accounting
Annual budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) for the general, PID No. 1, hotel occupancy tax, street maintenance sales tax, court
technology, court security, recreation programs, park land dedication, crime control and prevention
district, and TIRZ No. 1 funds. The capital projects fund is appropriated on a project‐length basis.
The grants fund does not have appropriated budgets since other means control the use of these
resources (e.g., grant awards) and sometimes span a period of more than one fiscal year.
The original budget is adopted by the Town Council prior to the beginning of the year. The legal
level of control as defined by the Town Charter is the fund level. No funds can be transferred or
added which affect the total fund expenditures without Town Council approval.
Appropriations in all budgeted funds lapse at the end of the fiscal year even if they have related
encumbrances. Encumbrances are commitments related to unperformed (executory) contracts for
goods or services (i.e., purchase orders, contracts, and commitments). Encumbrance accounting is
utilized to the extent necessary to assure effective budgetary control and accountability and to
facilitate effective cash planning and control. While all appropriations and encumbrances
technically lapse at year end, valid outstanding encumbrances (those for which performance under
the executory contract is expected in the next year) are reappropriated and become part of the
subsequent year’s budget pursuant to state regulations, and the encumbrances are automatically
reestablished in the next year.
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Deposits and Investments
The Town’s cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term
investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Because
the Town, at its option, can withdraw funds within a twenty-four hour period from TexPool and
Texas Class, these investments are considered to be cash equivalents.
State statutes authorize the Town to invest in: (1) obligations of the United States or its agencies
and instrumentalities; (2) direct obligations of the State of Texas or its agencies; (3) other
obligations, the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed or insured by the
State of Texas or the United States; (4) obligations of states, agencies, counties, cities, and other
political subdivisions of any state having been rated as to investment quality by a nationally
recognized investment rating firm and having received a rating of not less than A or its equivalent;
(5) certificates of deposit by state and national banks domiciled in this state that are: (A)
guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or its successor; or, (B)
secured by obligations that are described by (1) – (4); or, (6) fully collateralized direct repurchase
agreements having a defined termination date, secured by obligations described by (1), pledged
with third party selected or approved by the Town, and placed through a primary government
securities dealer. The Town’s investments are governed by the same state statutes.
All investments are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. Fair value is the amount
at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.
Receivables and Interfund Transactions
Transactions between funds that are representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding
at the end of the year are referred to as either “interfund receivables/payables” (i.e., the current
portion of interfund loans) or “advances to/from other funds” (i.e., the non-current portion of
interfund loans). All other outstanding balances between funds are reported as “due to/from other
funds” in the fund financial statements. If the transactions are between the primary government and
its component unit, these receivables and payables are classified as “due to/from component
unit/primary government.” Any residual balances outstanding between the governmental activities
and business-type activities are reported in the government-wide financial statements as “internal
balances.”
Advances between funds are offset by a nonspendable fund balance account in the applicable
governmental fund to indicate they are not available for appropriation and are not expendable
available financial resources.
All trade receivables are shown net of any allowance for uncollectible amounts.
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Prepaid Items
Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded
as prepaid items in both the government‐wide and fund financial statements. The cost of prepaid
items is recorded as expenditures/expenses when consumed rather than when purchased.
Capital and Lease Assets
Capital and lease assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and infrastructure assets (e.g.,
roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmental or
business‐type activities column in the government‐wide financial statements. Capital and lease
assets are defined by the Town as assets with an initial, individual cost of more than $5,000 and an
estimated useful life in excess of one year.
As the Town constructs or acquires capital assets each period, they are capitalized and reported at
historical cost. The reported value excludes normal maintenance and repairs, which are amounts
spent in relation to capital assets that do not increase the asset’s capacity or efficiency or increase
its estimated useful life. Donated capital assets are recorded at acquisition value at the date of
donation. Acquisition value is the price that would be paid to acquire an asset with equivalent
service potential on the date of the donation.
Land and construction in progress are not depreciated. The other property, plant, equipment, and
infrastructure of the Town are depreciated/amortized using the straight‐line method over the
following estimated useful lives or lease term, whichever is shorter:
Buildings 30 Years
Improvements other than buildings 10-30 Years
Improvements other than buildings (streets) 30 Years
Machinery and equipment 7-15 Years
Vehicles 5-10 Years
Water system 25 Years
Infrastructure (storm drainage system) 40 Years
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Lease Receivable
The Town is a lessor of its multiple water towers and recognizes a related lease receivable and a
deferred inflow of resources. At the commencement of a lease, the Town initially measures the
lease receivable at the present value of payments expected to be received during the lease term.
Subsequently, the lease receivable is reduced by the principal portion of lease payments received.
The deferred inflows of resources is initially measured as the initial amount of the lease receivable,
adjusted for lease payments received at or before the lease commencement date. Subsequently, the
deferred inflow of resources is recognized as revenue over the life of the lease term.
The Town monitors changes in circumstances that would require a remeasurement of its leases and
will remeasure the lease receivable and deferred inflows of resources if certain changes occur that
are expected to significantly affect the amount of the lease receivable.
Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the statement of financial position includes a separate section for deferred
outflows of resources. Deferred outflows of resources represent a consumption of net assets that
applies to a future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an outflow of resources
(expense/expenditure) until then. The Town has three items that qualify for reporting in this
category. The three items are the deferred charge on refunding reported in the government‐wide
statement of net position, and deferred amounts related to pension and OPEB. The deferred charge
on refunding resulted from the difference between the carrying value of refunded debt and its
reacquisition price. This amount is deferred and amortized over the shorter of the life of the
refunded or refunding debt. The deferred amounts related to pension and OPEB relate to
contributions after the measurement date, changes in actuarial assumptions, the difference in
expected and actual economic experience, and difference between projected and actual investment
earnings.
In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position includes a separate section for deferred
inflows of resources. Deferred inflows of resources represent an acquisition of net assets that
applies to a future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until
that time. The Town has four items that qualify for reporting in this category. Unavailable revenue
is reported only in the governmental funds balance sheet. The governmental funds report
unavailable revenues from: property taxes, special assessments, EMS, and property liens. These
amounts are deferred and recognized as an inflow of resources in the period that the amounts
become available. In the government‐wide financial statements the Town reports deferred amounts
related to pension relating to the changes in actuarial assumptions and difference in expected and
actual economic experience. In both the government-wide financial statements and governmental
funds financial statements, the Town reports deferred amounts related to leases which is comprised
of the initial value of the lease receivable systematically reduced and recognized as lease revenue
over the term of the lease.
Unearned Revenue
Governmental funds report a liability, unearned revenue, in connection with resources that have
been received, but not yet earned, which consists primarily of grant dollars received in advance of
incurring eligible expenditures.
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Long-Term Obligations
In the government-wide financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are
reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities statement of net position.
Long-term debt for governmental funds is not reported as liabilities in the fund financial statements
until due. The debt proceeds are reported as other financing sources, net of the applicable premium
or discount and payments of principal and interest reported as expenditures.
In the governmental fund types, issuance costs, even if withheld from the actual net proceeds
received, are reported as debt service expenditures.
Long-term debt and other obligations, financed by proprietary funds, are reported as liabilities in
the appropriate funds. For proprietary fund types, bond premiums and discounts are deferred and
amortized over the life of the bonds, if material. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable
bond premium or discount. Issuance costs are expensed when incurred.
Lease Liability
The Town is a lessee for noncancellable leases. The Town recognizes a lease liability and an
intangible right-to-use lease asset (lease asset) in the financial statements. The Town recognizes
lease liabilities with an initial, individual value of $5,000 or more. At the commencement of a
lease, the Town initially measures the lease liability at the present value of payments expected to be
made during the lease term. The lease asset is initially measured as the initial amount of the lease
liability, adjusted for lease payments made at or before the lease commencement date, plus certain
initial direct costs. Subsequently, the lease asset is amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful
life or the lease term, whichever is shorter.
The Town monitors changes in circumstances that would require a remeasurement of its leases and
will remeasure the lease asset and liability if certain changes occur that are expected to
significantly affect the amount of the lease liability.
Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows of resources and deferred
inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the Fiduciary Net
Position of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) and additions to/deductions from
TMRS’s Fiduciary Net Position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by
TMRS. For this purpose, plan contributions are recognized in the period that compensation is
reported for the employee, which is when contributions are legally due. Benefit payments and
refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are
reported at fair value.
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Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
The Town has two single-employer defined benefit other postemployment benefit (OPEB) plans
(Plans). For purposes of measuring the total OPEB liability, deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB and OPEB expense have been determined on the
same basis as they are reported by the Plans. For this purpose, benefit payments are recognized
when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms.
Net Position
For government‐wide reporting as well as in proprietary funds, the difference between assets and
deferred outflows of resources less liabilities and deferred inflows of resources is called net
position. Net position is comprised of three components: net investment in capital assets, restricted,
and unrestricted.
Net investment in capital assets consists of capital and lease assets, net of accumulated
depreciation and amortization and reduced by outstanding balances of bonds, notes, leases,
and other debt that are attributable to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of
those assets. Deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources that are
attributable to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of those assets or related debt
are included in this component of net position.
Restricted net position consists of restricted assets reduced by liabilities and deferred
inflows of resources related to those assets. Assets are reported as restricted when
constraints are placed on asset use either by external parties or by law through
constitutional provision or enabling legislation.
Unrestricted net position is the net amount of the assets, deferred outflows of resources,
liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources that does not meet the definition of the two
preceding categories.
Sometimes the Town will fund outlays for a particular purpose from both restricted (e.g., restricted
bond or grant proceeds) and unrestricted resources. In order to calculate the amounts to report as
restricted net position and unrestricted net position in the government‐wide and proprietary fund
financial statements, a flow assumption must be made about the order in which the resources are
considered to be applied. It is Town’s policy to consider restricted net position to have been
depleted before unrestricted net position is applied.
Fund Balance
In governmental fund types, the difference between assets and deferred outflows of resources less
liabilities and deferred inflows of resources is called “fund balance.” The Town’s governmental
funds report the following categories of fund balance, based on the nature of any limitations
requiring the use of resources for specific purposes.
Nonspendable fund balance represents amounts that are either not in a spendable form or
are legally or contractually required to remain intact.
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Restricted fund balance includes amounts that can be spent only for the specific purposes
stipulated by external resource providers such as grantors or enabling federal, state, or local
legislation. Restrictions may be changed or lifted only with the consent of the resource
providers.
Committed fund balance represents amounts that can be used only for the specific purposes
determined by of the adoption of an ordinance committing fund balance for a specified
purpose by the Town’s Council prior to the end of the fiscal year. Once adopted, the
limitation imposed by the ordinance remains in place until the resources have been spent
for the specified purpose or the Council adopts another ordinance to remove or revise the
limitation.
Assigned fund balance represents amounts that are intended to be used by the Town for
specific purposes but do not meet the criteria to be classified as committed. The Council
has by resolution authorized the finance director and town manager to assign fund balance.
The Council may also assign fund balance, as it does when appropriating fund balance to
cover a gap between estimated revenue and appropriations in the subsequent year’s
appropriated budget. Unlike commitments, assignments generally only exist temporarily.
In other words, an additional action does not normally have to be taken for the removal of
an assignment. Conversely, as discussed above, an additional action is essential to either
remove or revise a commitment.
Unassigned fund balance represents the residual amount for the general fund that is not
contained in the other classifications. The general fund is the only fund that reports a
positive unassigned fund balance. Additionally, any deficit fund balance within the other
governmental fund types is reported as unassigned.
As previously mentioned, sometimes the Town will fund outlays for a particular purpose from both
restricted and unrestricted resources (the total of committed, assigned, and unassigned fund
balance). In order to calculate the amounts to report as restricted, committed, assigned, and
unassigned fund balance in the governmental fund financial statements, a flow assumption must be
made about the order in which the resources are considered to be applied. It is the Town’s policy to
consider restricted fund balance to have been depleted before using any of the components of
unrestricted fund balance. Further, when the components of unrestricted fund balance can be used
for the same purpose, committed fund balance is depleted first, followed by assigned fund balance.
Unassigned fund balance is applied last.
Program Revenues
Amounts reported as program revenues include: 1) charges to customers or applicants who
purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function
or segment and 2) grants and contributions (including special assessments) that are restricted to
meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. All taxes,
including those dedicated for specific purposes, and other internally dedicated resources are
reported as general revenues rather than as program revenues.
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Property Taxes
Property taxes are levied by October 1 on the assessed value listed as of the prior January 1 for all
real and business personal property in conformity with Subtitle E, Texas Property Tax Code. Taxes
are due on receipt of the tax bill and are delinquent if not paid before February 1 of the year
following the year in which imposed. Under state law, property taxes levied on real property
constitute a lien on the real property which cannot be forgiven without specific approval of the
State Legislature. The lien expires at the end of twenty years. Taxes levied on personal property
can be deemed uncollectible by the Town.
Property taxes at the fund level are recorded as receivables and unearned revenues at the time the
taxes are assessed. Revenues are recognized as the related ad valorem taxes are collected.
Additional amounts estimated to be collectible in time to be a resource for payment of obligations
incurred during the fiscal year and therefore susceptible to accrual in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles have been recognized as revenue.
Accumulated Vacation, Compensated Time, and Sick Leave
It is the Town’s policy to permit employees to accumulate earned, but unused vacation pay
benefits. No liability is reported for unpaid accumulated sick leave. All vacation pay is accrued
when incurred in the government-wide financial statements. A liability for these amounts is
reported in governmental funds only if they are expected to be liquidated with expendable available
financial resources, for example, as a result of employee resignations and retirements.
Proprietary Funds Operating and Nonoperating Revenues and Expenses
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating
revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering
goods in connection with a proprietary fund’s principal ongoing operations. The principal operating
revenues of the utility fund and storm water utility funds are charges to customers for sales and
services. The utility fund also recognizes as operating revenue the portion of tap fees intended to
recover the cost of connecting new customers to the system. Operating expenses for enterprise
funds include the cost of sales and services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital
assets. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues
and expenses.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets, deferred outflows of resources, liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenditures/expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Adoption of New Accounting Standards
During fiscal year 2023, the Town adopted the following GASB standards:
GASB Statement No. 94, Public-Private and Public-Public Partnerships and Availability Payment
Arrangements. This standard addresses the gap in current accounting guidance related to public-
private and public-public partnerships (both referred to as PPPs) that do not meet the definition of a
service concession arrangement. The adoption of this standard had no impact on the Town.
GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements. The
implementation of this standard establishes a single model for subscription-based information
technology arrangements (SBITAs) accounting based on the principle that contracts are financings
of the right to use an underlying information technology software asset. The standard requires
recognition of certain right-to-use subscription assets and subscription liabilities. The adoption of
this standard had no impact on the Town.
Future Financial Reporting Requirements
GASB Statement No. 100, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. The objective of this
statement is to enhance accounting and financial reporting requirements for accounting changes
and error corrections to provide more understandable, reliable, relevant, consistent, and comparable
information for making decisions or assessing accountability. The requirements of this statement
will take effect for the Town’s fiscal year 2024. Management has not yet determined the impact of
this Statement on its financial statements.
GASB Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences. The objective of this Statement is to better
meet the information needs of financial statement users by updating the recognition and
measurement guidance for compensated absences. The requirements of this Statement will take
effect for the Tow’s fiscal year 2025. Management has not yet determined the impact of this
Statement on its financial statements.
GASB Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures. The objective of this statement is to provide
users of governmental financial statements with essential information about risks related to a
government's vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations or constraints. The requirements of this
Statement will take effect for the Town’s fiscal year 2025. Management has not yet determined the
impact of this Statement on its financial statements.
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Note 2: Stewardship, compliance, and accountability
Deficit Fund Equity
At September 30, 2023, the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 fund had a deficit fund
balance of $192,359. The deficit balances will be eliminated in the future as assessed values
continue to increase as a result of growth and development within the TIRZ.
Note 3: Cash and Investments
The Town utilizes a pooled cash and investment concept for all its funds, to maximize its
investment program. Investment income from this internal pooling is allocated to the respective
funds based upon the sources of funds invested.
Deposits
At September 30, 2023, the carrying amount of the Town’s demand deposits, including its
component unit, totaled $23,750,293 and the bank balance was $23,705,627. Cash on hand for the
Town was $400 and the carrying amount and bank balance of cash for the Public Improvement
District No. 1 was $4,129,303.
Custodial Credit Risk
In the case of deposits, this is the risk that, in the event of a bank’s failure, the Town’s deposits
may not be returned to it. Pursuant to provisions of both the Texas Public Funds Investment Act
and the Public Funds Investment Policy of the Town, deposits of the Town that exceed the federal
depository insurance coverage levels are materially collateralized with securities held by a third
party custodian in the Town’s name. Investments, other than investments that are obligations of the
U.S. government, its agencies, and instrumentalities, are insured or registered in the Town’s name
and held by a third party custodian.
Investments
The Town’s investment policies are governed by state statutes. The Town’s investment policies
further limit state statutes such that eligible investments include the following:
1. Obligations, including letters of credit, of the United States, its agencies, and
instrumentalities, including the Federal Home Loan Banks.
2. Direct obligations of the State of Texas, its agencies and instrumentalities or obligations of
agencies, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of this State rated as to
investment quality by a nationally recognized investment rating firm of not less than "A" or
its equivalent.
3. Other obligations, the principal and interest of which are unconditionally guaranteed or
insured by, or backed by the full faith and credit of, the State of Texas or the United States
or their respective agencies and instrumentalities, including obligations that are fully
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guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the explicit full
faith and credit of the United States.
4. Certificates of Deposit and other forms of deposit issued by a depository institution that
has its main office or a branch office in Texas. The certificate of deposit must be
guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or its successor or the
National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund or its successor or secured by obligations in a
manner and amount as provided by law. In addition, deposits obtained through a depository
institution that has its main office or a branch office in Texas and that contractually agrees
to place the funds in federally insured depository institutions in accordance with the
conditions prescribed in Section 2256. 01 0(b) of the Public Funds Investment Act are
authorized investments.
Additionally, funds invested by the Town through a broker that has a main office or branch
office in Texas and is selected from a list approved by the Town as required by section
2656.025 of the Public Funds Investment Act or a depository institution that has a main
office or branch office in Texas and is selected by the Town are authorized investments if
the following conditions are met:
a. the broker or depository institution selected by the Town as specified above
arranges for the deposit of the funds in certificates of deposit in one or more
federally insured depository institutions, wherever located, for the account of the
Town;
b. the full amount of the principal and accrued interest of each of the certificates of
deposit is insured by the United States or an instrumentality of the United States;
and
c. the Town appoints a depository bank, or a clearing broker registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c-3 (17CFR, Section 240 15c3-3) as
custodian for the Town with respect to the certificates of deposit issued for account
to the Town.
5. Fully collateralized direct repurchase agreements with a defined termination date secured
by obligations of the United States or its agencies and instrumentalities. These shall be
pledged to the Town of Trophy Club, held in an account in the Town of Trophy Club’s
name, and deposited at the time the investment is made with the Town of Trophy Club or
with a third-party selected and approved by the Town of Trophy Club. Repurchase
agreements must be purchased through a primary government securities dealer, as defined
by the Federal Reserve, or a financial institution doing business in Texas. A Master
Repurchase Agreement, or similar agreement, must be signed by the bank/dealer prior to
investment in a repurchase agreement. All repurchase agreement transactions will be on a
delivery versus payment basis. Securities received for repurchase agreements must have a
market value greater than or equal to 102 percent at the time funds are disbursed. (This
section pertains to Sweep Accounts and/or Bond Proceeds)
6. No-Load Money Market Mutual funds that: 1) are registered and regulated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission and provide a prospectus and other information
required by the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78a) or the
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Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Section 80a-1), and 2) seek to maintain a
stable net asset value of $1.0000 per share.
7. Local government investment pools, which: 1) meet the requirements of Chapter 2256.016
of the Public Funds Investment Act, 2) are rated no lower than AAA or an equivalent rating
by at least one nationally recognized rating service, and 3) are authorized by resolution or
ordinance by the Town Council. In addition, a local government investment pool created to
function as a money market mutual fund must mark its portfolio to the market daily and, to
the extent reasonably possible, stabilize at a $1.0000 net asset value.
Investment Pools
TexPool was established as a trust company with the Treasurer of the State of Texas as trustee,
segregated from all other trustees, investments, and activities of the trust company. The State
Comptroller of Public Accounts exercises oversight responsibility over TexPool. Oversight
includes the ability to significantly influence operations, designation of management, and
accountability for fiscal matters. Additionally, the State Comptroller has established an advisory
board composed of both participants in TexPool and other persons who do not have a business
relationship with TexPool. The advisory board members review the investment policy and
management fee structure. Finally, Standard & Poor’s rate TexPool AAAm. As a requirement to
maintain the rating, weekly portfolio information must be submitted to Standard & Poor’s, as well
as to the office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts for review. At September 30, 2023, the fair
value of the position in TexPool approximates fair value of the shares. There were no limitations or
restrictions on withdrawals.
Texas CLASS is a local government investment pool emphasizing safety, liquidity, convenience,
and competitive yield. Since 1996, Texas CLASS has provided Texas public entities a safe and
competitive investment alternative. Texas CLASS invests only in securities allowed by the Texas
Public Funds Investment Act. The pool is governed by a board of trustees, elected annually by its
participants. Texas CLASS is rated ‘AAAm’ by Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services. The
‘AAAm’ principal stability fund rating is the highest assigned to principal stability government
investment pools and is a direct reflection of Texas CLASS’s outstanding credit quality and
management. At September 30, 2023, the fair value of the position in Texas CLASS approximates
fair value of the shares. There were no limitations or restrictions on withdrawals.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in the market interest rates will adversely affect the fair
value of an investment. In accordance with its investment policy, the Town manages its exposure to
declines in fair values by limiting the maximum maturity length of investments to three years.
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As of September 30, 2023, the Town had the following investments:
Investment
Maturities
(in Years)
Investment Type Fair Value Less Than 1 Year
Texas CLASS 3,039,619$ 3,039,619$
TexPool 5,243,653 5,243,653
Total 8,283,272$ 8,283,272$
Credit Risk
The Town’s investment policy limits investments to obligations of the United States, State of
Texas, or their agencies and instrumentalities with an investment quality rating of not less than “A”
or its equivalent, by a nationally recognized investment rating firm. Other obligations must be
unconditionally guaranteed (either express or implied) by the full faith and credit of the United
States Government or the issuing U.S. agency and investment pools with an investment quality not
less than AAA or AAAm, or equivalent, by at least one nationally recognized rating service. As of
September 30, 2023, all of the Town’s purchased investments in U.S. Agencies Obligations were
rated AA+, AAA and Aaa by Standard & Poors, Fitch and Moody’s, respectively
Concentration of Credit Risk
The concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss that may be caused by the Town’s investment in a
single issuer. The Town’s investment policy states that the investment portfolio shall be diversified
so that potential losses on individual issuers will be minimized. At September 30, 2023, the Town’s
investments are 100% in investment pools.
Fair Value of Investments
The Town measures and records its investments using, as appropriately, fair value measurement
guidelines established by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These guidelines
recognize a three‐tiered fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices for identical investments in active markets;
Level 2: Observable inputs other than those in Level 1; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs.
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Debt and equity securities classified as Level 1 are valued using prices quoted in active markets for
those securities. Debt and equity securities classified in Level 2 are valued using the following
approaches: debt securities are normally valued based on price data obtained from observed
transactions and market price quotations from broker dealers and/or pricing vendors; equity
securities are valued using fair value per share for each fund. Certificates of deposit classified in
level 2 are valued using broker quotes that utilize observable market inputs. Securities classified as
Level 3 have limited trade information, these securities are priced or using the last trade price or
estimated using recent trade prices. At September 30, 2023, the Town had no investments in the
fair value hierarchy.
Certain investments that are measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent)
practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts
included below approximate net asset value for the applicable external investment pool balances.
Additionally, the Town has investments in governmental pools as listed below, which are recorded
at amortized cost, and excluded from the fair value hierarchy.
At September 30, 2023, the Town had the following investments:
Investments measured at net asset value
Texas Class 3,039,619$
Investments measured at amortized cost
TexPool 5,243,653
Total investments 8,283,272$
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Note 4: Receivables
Below is the detail of receivables for the Town’s major and nonmajor funds, including the
applicable allowances for doubtful accounts:
Storm
Debt PID Nonmajor Drainage
General Service No. 1 Governmental Utility Total
Receivables
Property taxes 35,323$ 11,137$ -$ -$ -$ 46,460$
Sales Tax 251,137 - - 123,598 - 374,735
Franchise taxes 41,945 - - - - 41,945
Hotel occupancy - - - 109,974 - 109,974
Special assessments - - 17,356,338 - - 17,356,338
Due from other governments 7,505 - - - - 7,505
Municipal court 162,802 - - - - 162,802
EMS 179,126 - - - - 179,126
Storm drainage - - - - 36,103 36,103
Leases 299,608 - - - - 299,608
Other 113,382 - - - - 113,382
Gross receivables 1,090,828 11,137 17,356,338 233,572 36,103 18,727,978
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (153,915) - - (10,500) - (164,415)
Net receivables 936,913$ 11,137$ 17,356,338$ 223,072$ 36,103$ 18,563,563$
Based on the payment schedule for special assessment receivables, approximately $15,060,000 of
the amount reported in the PID No. 1 fund is not expected to be collected within the next year.
Leases Receivable
The Town leases several water towers to third parties, terms of which expire in various years
through 2027. The Town recognized approximately in $108,000 in lease revenue and $20,000 in
interest revenue during the current fiscal year related to the leases. As of September 30, 2023, the
Town’s receivable for lease payments was $299,608. Also, the Town has a deferred inflow of
resources associated with this lease that will be recognized as revenue over the lease term. As of
September 30, 2023, the balance of the deferred inflow of resources was $280,312.
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Note 5: Capital and Lease Assets
Capital and lease assets activity for the year ended September 30, 2023, was as follows:
Beginning Sales/Ending
Balance Additions Disposals Transfers Balance
Governmental Activities
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land 10,487,119$ -$ -$ -$ 10,487,119$
Construction in progress 999,245 1,198,379 - 2,197,624
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 11,486,364 1,198,379 - - 12,684,743
Capital and lease assets, being depreciated/amortized:
Buildings 10,659,919 - - 10,659,919
Improvements other than buildings 65,461,454 550,503 - 66,011,957
Machinery and equipment 2,859,634 259,232 (152,032) - 2,966,834
Vehicles 2,157,698 290,756 (62,881) - 2,385,573
Water system 5,362,005 - - - 5,362,005
Lease asset 143,816 26,383 (19,192) 151,007
Infrastructure 14,332,062 - - - 14,332,062
Total capital and lease assets, being depreciated/amortized 100,976,588 1,126,874 (234,105) - 101,869,357
Less accumulated depreciation/amortization for:
Buildings 2,192,419 386,789 - - 2,579,208
Improvements other than buildings 32,950,127 2,179,630 - - 35,129,757
Machinery and equipment 2,065,133 233,433 (44,540) - 2,254,026
Vehicles 1,117,920 222,137 (62,881) - 1,277,176
Water system 2,024,433 175,875 - - 2,200,308
Lease asset 32,245 32,719 (10,967) 53,997
Infrastructure 6,985,637 364,291 - - 7,349,928
Total accumulated depreciation/amortization 47,367,914 3,594,874 (118,388) - 50,844,400
Total capital and lease assets, being depreciated/amortized 53,608,674 (2,468,000) (115,717) - 51,024,957
Governmental activities capital and lease assets, net 65,095,038$ (1,269,621)$ (115,717)$ -$ 63,709,700$
Beginning Sales/Ending
Balance Additions Disposals Transfers Balance
Business-Type activities:
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Improvements other than Buildings 147,921$ 10,966$ -$ -$ 158,887$
Machinery and equipment 36,610 60,982 - - 97,592
Improvements 33,365 - - - 33,365
Infrastructure 2,039,766 - - - 2,039,766
Total capital assets, being depreciated 2,257,662 71,948 - - 2,329,610
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Improvements other than Buildings 1,894 7,036 - - 8,930
Machinery and equipment 20,208 4,095 - - 24,303
Improvements 7,506 3,336 - - 10,842
Infrastructure 380,811 51,083 - - 431,894
Total accumulated depreciation 410,419 65,550 - - 475,969
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 1,847,243 6,398 - - 1,853,641
Business-type activities capital assets, net 1,847,243$ 6,398$ -$ -$ 1,853,641$
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Depreciation and amortization expense was charged to the functions/programs of the primary
government as follows:
Governmental Activities
General government 395,255$
Emergency medical services 88,473
Information systems 32,279
Police 139,860
Fire 61,195
Parks and recreation 742,543
Community 12,517
Streets (Infrastructure)2,122,752
Total governmental activities depreciation/amortization expense 3,594,874$
Business-type Activities
Trophy Club Park 14,467$
Storm Drainage Utility 51,083
Total business-type activities 65,550$
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Note 6: Long-term Liabilities
The following is a summary of changes in the Town’s total long-term liabilities for the year ended
September 30, 2023.
Beginning
Balance Additions Retirements
Ending
Balance
Due Within
One Year
Governmental Activities
General Obligation Bonds 6,595,000$ -$ 705,000$ 5,890,000$ 725,000$
Certificates of Obligation 12,298,000 6,925,000 1,183,000 18,040,000 1,240,000
Special Assessment Bonds 21,245,000 - 1,469,000 19,776,000 1,549,000
Bond Premiums 3,482,143 257,608 316,665 3,423,086 -
Total bonds payable 43,620,143 7,182,608 3,673,665 47,129,086 3,514,000
Leases payable 99,617 26,383 40,255 85,745 36,451
Compensated absences 271,404 301,475 245,714 327,165 294,448
Total government activities 43,991,164$ 7,510,466$ 3,959,634$ 47,541,996$ 3,844,899$
Business-Type Activities:
Certificates of Obligation 345,000$ -$ 170,000$ 175,000$ 175,000$
Bond Premiums 4,486 - 4,018 468 468
Total bonds payable 349,486 - 174,018 175,468 175,468
Total business-type activities 349,486$ -$ 174,018$ 175,468$ 175,468$
The Town intends to retire all of its governmental activities general long-term liabilities, plus
accrued interest, from property taxes and other current revenues from the debt service fund as has
been done in prior years. The special assessment bonds are expected to be liquidated from the PID
No. 1 fund. The general fund has typically been used to liquate the liability for compensated
absences for governmental activities. The proprietary fund type long-term debt will be repaid, plus
accrued interest, from operating revenues of the respective fund.
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General Obligation Bonds
The Town issues general obligation bonds and certificates of obligations to provide funds for the
acquisition and construction of major capital facilities. General obligation bonds have been issued
for both governmental and business‐type activities. General obligation bonds are direct obligations
and pledge the full faith and credit of the Town. General obligation bonds and certificates of
obligation outstanding at September 30, 2023, are as follows:
Governmental Activities
Interest
Rate (%) Final Maturity
Original
Borrowing
Outstanding at
Year-End
General Obligation Bonds:
Refunding 2.18 2025 2,030,000$ 485,000$
Improvements 2.00-3.00 2036 5,245,000 3,610,000
Refunding 1.16 2030 3,550,000 1,795,000
5,890,000$
Certificate of Obligations:
Combination Tax and Revenue Series 2004 3.50-4.75 2024 650,000 35,000$
Certificates of Obligation Series 2013 2.50-3.25 2028 1,300,000 565,000
Certificates of Obligation Series 2014 2.00-4.00 2034 2,500,000 1,555,000
Certificates of Obligation Series 2016 2.00-4.00 2036 4,210,000 3,020,000
Certificates of Obligation Series 2017 2.50-3.00 2037 4,445,000 2,855,000
Certificates of Obligation Series 2021 2.00-4.00 2041 4,305,000 3,085,000
Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023 4.00-5.00 2043 6,925,000 6,925,000
18,040,000$
Business-type Activities
Interest
Rate (%) Final Maturity
Original
Borrowing
Outstanding at
Year-End
Certificates of Obligation Series 2013 2.50-3.00 2024 1,700,000$ 175,000$
175,000$
Changes in Financing
In fiscal year 2023, the City issued $6,925,000 of combination tax and revenue certificates of
obligation, series 2023 August 15, 2023, with a premium of $257,608, bearing interest rates
ranging from 4.0% to 5.0%. The certificates will be used for designing, developing, constructing,
improving and renovating Town parks and green spaces including park and recreation facilities,
including sports fields and the acquisition of land; designing, developing, constructing, improving,
extending, and expanding streets, thoroughfares, sidewalks, bridges, and other public ways of the
Town, including streetscaping, street facilities, streetlighting, right-of-way protection, utility
relocation, and related storm drainage improvements; and acquiring rights-of-way in connection
therewith; Town public parking facilities located at Town Hall; professional services incurred in
connection with these items; and to pay the costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the
certificates.
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Special Assessment Bonds
The Town also issued special assessment debt in 2015 to provide funds for improvements within
Trophy Club PID No. 1 area. These bonds will be repaid from special assessments levied on the
property owners benefiting from this construction. Those amounts, including interest, are 100%
pledged to pay the scheduled principal and interest payments on the special assessment bonds. The
Town is not obligated to pay the bonds from any funds raised from taxation or from any other
revenues available to the Town.
Governmental Activities
Interest
Rate (%) Final Maturity
Original
Borrowing
Outstanding at
Year-End
Special Assessment:
Special Assessment Revenue Refunding-Series 2015 2.00-4.00 2033 26,154,979$ 19,776,000$
19,776,000$
The debt service requirements for the Town’s bonds are as follows:
Year Ended September 30, 2022 Principal Interest
Total
Requirements Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
2024 3,514,000$ 1,490,203$ 5,004,203$ 175,000$ 2,625$ 177,625$
2025 3,912,000 1,347,982 5,259,982 - - -
2026 3,218,000 1,225,121 4,443,121 - - -
2027 3,343,000 1,128,935 4,471,935 - - -
2028 3,477,000 1,027,618 4,504,618 - - -
2029-2033 18,237,000 3,276,563 21,513,563 - - -
2034-2038 5,400,000 849,588 6,249,588 - - -
2039-2043 2,605,000 222,600 2,827,600 - - -
Total 43,706,000$ 10,568,610$ 54,274,610$ 175,000$ 2,625$ 177,625$
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities
Lease Liability
The Town has agreements as lessee for equipment and copiers, the terms of which expire in various
years through 2027.
The following is a schedule by year of payments under the leases as of September 30, 2023:
Year Ending
September 30, Principal Interest Total
2024 36,451$ 2,427$ 38,878$
2025 37,299 1,579 38,878
2026 7,010 688 7,698
2027 4,985 147 5,132
Total 85,745$ 4,841$ 90,586$
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Note 7: Interfund Transactions
Due to/from component unit
The composition of amounts due to/from component unit as of September 30, 2023, is as follows:
Receivable Payable Amount
Component Unit General Fund 7,443$
Nonmajor Governmental Fund 14,891$
22,334$
The outstanding balances between funds result mainly from the time lag between the dates that (1)
interfund goods and services are provided or reimbursable expenditures occur, (2) transactions are
recorded in the accounting system, and (3) payments between funds are made.
Advances from/to other funds:
Receivable Fund Payable Fund Amount
General Fund PID No. 1 46,223$
General Fund Nonmajor Governmental Fund 386,503
432,726$
The amount payable to the general fund from the nonmajor governmental fund relates to a working
capital loan made to a nonmajor governmental fund. None of the balance is scheduled to be
collected in the subsequent year. The amount payable to the general fund from the Public
Improvement District No. 1 fund relates to expenditures paid for by the general fund during prior
years. The balance is expected to be paid in future years as the Public Improvement District No. 1
fund increases revenues.
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Interfund transfers
The composition of interfund transfers for the year ended September 30, 2023, is as follows:
Transfer Out:General
Nonmajor
Governmental
Funds
Storm
Drainage
Utility Fund
Nonmajor
Enterprise
Fund Total
General Fund -$ 95,254$ -$ -$ 95,254$
Debt Service Fund - - 177,588 - 177,588
Capital Projects Fund - - - - -
Nonmajor Governmental Funds 116,500 - - 13,754 130,254
Storm Drainage Utility Fund 20,000 - - 41,261 61,261
Nonmajor Enterprise Fund 15,000 - - - 15,000
Total 151,500$ 95,254$ 177,588$ 55,015$ 479,357$
Transfer In
Transfers were primarily used to support debt service, capital expenditures, and to transfer funds to
the general fund for budgeted administrative costs.
Note 8: Risk Management
The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of
assets; business interruption; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; employee health benefits;
and other claims of various natures. The Town participates in the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (Pool) which provides protection for risks of loss. Premiums are paid
to the Pool that retains the risk of loss beyond the Town’s policy deductibles. Any losses reported
but unsettled or incurred and not reported, are believed to be insignificant to the Town’s basic
financial statements. For the last three years, there have been no significant reductions of insurance
coverage or insurance settlements in excess of insurance coverage.
Note 9: Contingencies
Federal Grant Programs
The Town participates in various federal grant programs, the principal of which are subject to
program compliance audits pursuant to the Single Audit Act as amended. Accordingly, the Town’s
compliance with applicable grant requirements will be established at a future date. The amount of
expenditures which may be disallowed by the granting agencies cannot be determined at this time,
although the Town anticipates such amounts, if any, will be immaterial.
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Note 10: Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Plan Description
The Town participates as one of over 900 plans in the defined benefit cash-balance pension plan
administered by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). TMRS is a statewide public
retirement plan created by the State of Texas and administered in accordance with the TMRS Act,
Subtitle G, Title 8, Texas Government Code (the TMRS Act) as an agent multiple-employer
retirement system for employees of Texas participating cities. The TMRS Act places the general
administration and management of TMRS with a six-member, Governor-appointed Board of
Trustees; however, TMRS is not fiscally dependent on the State of Texas. TMRS issues a publicly
available Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) that can be obtained at tmrs.com.
All eligible employees of the Town are required to participate in TMRS.
Benefits Provided
TMRS provides retirement, disability, and death benefits. Benefit provisions are adopted by the
governing body of the Town, within the options available in the state statutes governing TMRS.
At retirement, the Member’s benefit is calculated based on the sum of the Member’s contributions,
with interest, and the Town-financed monetary credits with interest. The retiring Member may
select one of seven monthly benefit payment options. Members may also choose to receive a
portion of their benefit as a lump sum distribution in an amount equal to 12, 24, or 36 monthly
payments, which cannot exceed 75% of the total Member contributions and interest. The plan
provisions are adopted by the governing body of the Town, within the options available in the state
statutes governing TMRS and within the actuarial constraints also in the statutes.
Plan provisions for the Town were as follows:
Member Deposit Rate 7%
Town Matching Ratio 2 to 1
Updated Service Credit 100% Transfers
Annuity Increases to Retirees 30% CPI-U since retirement date
Vesting 5 years
Service Retirement Eligibilities 5 years/age 60, 20 years/any age
Employees Covered by Benefit Terms
At the December 31, 2022 valuation and measurement date, the following employees were covered
by the benefit terms:
Inactive employees or beneficiaries currently receiving benefits 56
Inactive employees entitled to but not yet receiving benefits 116
Active employees 73
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Contributions
Member contribution rates in TMRS are either 5%, 6%, or 7% of the Member’s total
compensation, and the Town matching percentages are either 100%, 150%, or 200%, both as
adopted by the governing body of the Town. Under the state law governing TMRS, the
contribution rate for each Town is determined annually by the actuary, using the Entry Age Normal
(EAN) actuarial cost method. The Town’s contribution rate is based on the liabilities created from
the benefit plan options selected by the Town and any changes in benefits or actual experience over
time.
Employees for the Town were required to contribute 7% of their annual compensation during the
fiscal year. The contribution rates for the Town were 12.58% and 12.68% in calendar years 2022
and 2023, respectively. The Town’s contributions to TMRS for the year ended September 30,
2023, were $808,561 and were equal to the required contributions.
Net Pension Liability
The Town’s Net Pension Liability was measured as of December 31, 2022, and the Total Pension
Liability (TPL) used to calculate the Net Pension Liability was determined by an actuarial
valuation as of that date. The Total Pension Liability in the December 31, 2022 actuarial valuation
was determined using the following actuarial assumptions:
Inflation 2.50% per year
Overall payroll growth 2.75% per year
Investment rate of return 6.75% net of pension plan investment expense, including inflation
Salary increases are based on a service-related table. Mortality rates for active members are based
on the PUB(10) mortality tables with the Public Safety table used for males and the General
Employee table used for females. Mortality rates for healthy retirees and beneficiaries are based on
the Gender-distinct 2019 Municipal Retirees for Texas mortality tables. The rates for actives,
healthy retirees and beneficiaries are projected on a fully generational basis by Scale UMP to
account for future mortality improvements. For disabled annuitants, the same mortality tables for
healthy retirees are used with a 4-year set-forward for males and a 3-year set-forward for females.
In addition, a 3.5% and 3.0% minimum mortality rate is applied, for males and females
respectively, to reflect the impairment for younger members who became disabled. The rates are
projected on a fully generational basis by Scale UMP to account for future mortality improvements
subject to the floor.
The actuarial assumptions were developed primarily from the actuarial investigation of the
experience of TMRS over the four-year period from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2018.
They were adopted in 2019 and first used in the December 31, 2019 actuarial valuation. The post-
retirement mortality assumption for Annuity Purchase Rates (APRs) is based on the Mortality
Experience Investigation Study covering 2009 through 2011 and dated December 31, 2013. Plan
assets are managed on a total return basis with an emphasis on both capital appreciation as well as
the production of income in order to satisfy the short-term and long-term funding needs of TMRS.
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The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a
building-block method in which best estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return
(expected returns, net of pension plan investment expense and inflation) are developed for each
major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by
weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by
adding expected inflation. In determining their best estimate of a recommended investment return
assumption under the various alternative asset allocation portfolios, GRS focused on the area
between (1) arithmetic mean (aggressive) without an adjustment for time (conservative) and (2) the
geometric mean (conservative) with an adjustment for time (aggressive).
The target allocation and best estimates of real rates of return for each major asset class in fiscal
year 2023 are summarized in the following table:
Asset Class
Target
Allocation
Long-Term Expected
Real Rate of Return
(Arithmetic)
Global Public Equity 35.00%7.70%
Core Fixed Income 6.00%4.90%
Non-Core Fixed Income 20.00%8.70%
Other Public and Private Markets 12.00%8.10%
Real Estate 12.00%5.80%
Hedge Funds 5.00%6.90%
Private Equity 10.00%11.80%
Total 100.00%
Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the Total Pension Liability was 6.75%. The projection of cash
flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that Member and employer contributions will be
made at the rates specified in statute. Based on that assumption, the pension plan’s Fiduciary Net
Position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current
active and inactive Members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan
investments was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the Total
Pension Liability.
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Changes in Net Pension Liability (Asset)
Total Pension
Liability (a)
Plan Fiduciary
Net Position
(b)
Net Pension Liability
/ (Asset)
(a) - (b)
Balance, Beginning of Year 25,191,362$ 25,401,717$ (210,355)$
Changes for the year:
Service cost 1,068,025 - 1,068,025
Interest (on the Total Pension Liability) 1,707,812 - 1,707,812
Difference between expected and actual experience 26,108 - 26,108
Changes in assumptions - - -
Contributions - member - 422,144 (422,144)
Contributions - employer - 758,653 (758,653)
Net investment income - (1,856,921) 1,856,921
Benefit payments, including refunds of member contributions (848,925) (848,925) -
Administrative expense - (16,045) 16,045
Other - 19,147 (19,147)
Net Changes 1,953,020 (1,521,947) 3,474,967
Balance, End of Year 27,144,382$ 23,879,770$ 3,264,612$
Sensitivity of the Net Position Liability (Asset) to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the net pension liability (asset) of the Town, calculated using the discount
rate of 6.75%, as well as what the Town’s net pension liability (asset) would be if it were
calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (5.75%) or 1-percentage-point
higher (7.75%) than the current rate:
1% Decrease in 1% Increase in
Discount Rate (5.75%) Discount Rate (6.75%) Discount Rate (7.75%)
Net pension liability (asset)7,421,129$ 3,264,612$ (104,178)$
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position
Detailed information about the pension plan’s Fiduciary Net Position is available in the Schedule
of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position, by Participating City/Town. That report may be obtained at
tmrs.com.
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Pension Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of
Resources Related to Pensions:
For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Town recognized pension expense of $1,101,447.
At September 30, 2023, the Town reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows
of Resources
Deferred
Inflows
of Resources
Difference between projected and actual investment earnings 1,655,072$
Difference in expected and actual economic experience 78,485 -
Contributions subsequent to the measurement date 624,583 -
2,358,140$ -$
$624,583 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from
contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the Net
Pension Liability for the year ending 2024. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows and
inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Year Ended September 30,
Net Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
2024 174,183$
2025 409,238
2026 435,831
2027 714,305
1,733,557$
Allocation of Pension Items
The Town allocates pension items to the governmental activities on the basis of employee payroll
funding. The net pension liability/(asset) is liquidated by the General Fund, Street Maintenance
Sales Tax Fund, and Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
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Note 11: Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
A summary of the total OPEB liability, deferred outflows of resources, deferred inflows of
resources, and OPEB expense of each plan is shown below. Detailed discussion of each plan will
follow in this note.
Total OPEB Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
Liability of Resources of Resources OPEB Expense
Governmental Activities
Supplemental Death Benefits Plan 235,202$ 45,489$ 132,691$ 18,625$
Retiree Health Care Plan 52,483 - 25,298 1,374
Total governmental activities 287,685$ 45,489$ 157,989$ 19,999$
Texas Municipal Retirement System Supplemental Death Benefits Fund
Plan Description
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) administers an optional death benefit plan, the
Supplemental Death Benefits Fund (SDBF), which operates like a group-term life insurance plan.
This is a voluntary program in which participating member cities may elect, by ordinance, to
provide supplemental death benefits for their active Members with optional coverage for their
retirees. The Town has elected to participate in the SBDF for its active members, including retirees.
As the SDBF covers both active and retiree participants with no segregation of assets, the SDBF is
considered to be an unfunded single-employer OPEB plan (i.e. no assets are accumulated in a trust
that meets the criteria in paragraph 4 of GASB Statement No. 75).
Benefits Provided
The death benefit for active Members provides a lump-sum payment approximately equal to the
Member’s annual salary (calculated based on the Member’s actual earnings for the 12-month
period preceding the month of death). The death benefit for retirees is considered another
postemployment benefit (OPEB) and is a fixed amount of $7,500.
Employees Covered by Benefit Terms
At the December 31, 2022 valuation and measurement date, the following employees were covered
by the benefit terms:
Inactive employees currently receiving benefits 34
Inactive employees entitled to but not yet receiving benefits 32
Active employees 73
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Contributions
The Town contributes to the SDBF at a contractually required rate as determined by an annual
actuarial valuation. The rate is based on the mortality and service experience of all employees
covered by the SDBF and the demographics specific to the workforce of the Town. The funding
policy for the SDBF program is to assure that adequate resources are available to meet all death
benefit payments for the upcoming year. As such, contributions fund the covered active Member
and retiree deaths on a pay-as-you-go basis. Due to the SDBF being considered an unfunded OPEB
plan, benefit payments are treated as being equal to the Town’s yearly contributions for retirees.
The retiree portion of the contribution rates for the Town to the SDBF were 0.06% and 0.08% for
calendar year 2022 and 2023, respectively. The Town’s contributions to the SBDF for the year
ended September 30, 2023, were $3,618, and were equal to the required contributions.
Total OPEB Liability
The Town’s Total OPEB Liability was measured as of December 31, 2022, and the Total OPEB
Liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of that date.
Actuarial assumptions:
The Total OPEB Liability in the December 31, 2022 actuarial valuation was determined using the
following actuarial assumptions:
Inflation 2.50% per year
Salary increases 3.50% to 11.50% including inflation
Discount rate 4.05% (1.84% in prior year)
Retirees' share of benefit- related costs $0
All administrative expenses are paid through the Town’s Pension Trust and accounted for under
reporting requirements of GASB Statement No. 68. Salary increases were based on a service-
related table. Mortality rates for active members, retirees, and beneficiaries were based the gender-
distinct 2019 Municipal Retirees of Texas mortality tables. The rates are projected on a fully
generational basis by Scale UMP to account for future mortality improvements. Mortality rates for
disabled annuitants were based on the mortality tables for healthy retirees is used with a 4 year set-
forward for males and a 3 year set-forward for females. In addition, a 3.5% and 3% minimum
mortality rate will be applied to reflect the impairment for younger members who become disabled
for males and females, respectively. The rates are projected on a fully generational basis by Scale
UMP to account for future mortality improvements subject to the floor.
The actuarial assumptions used in the December 31, 2022 valuation were based on the results of an
actuarial experience study for the period December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2018. Because the
Supplemental Death Benefits Fund is considered an unfunded trust under GASB Statement No. 75,
the relevant discount rate for calculating the Total OPEB Liability is based on the Fidelity Index’s
“20-Year Municipal GO AA Index” rate as of the measurement date.
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Changes in the Total OPEB Liability:
Total OPEB
Liability
Balance, Beginning of Year 361,536$
Changes for the year
Service cost 26,535
Interest on Total OPEB Liability 6,863
Differences between expected and actual experience (21,220)
Changes of assumptions (134,894)
Benefit payments (3,618)
Net changes (126,334)
Balance, End of Year 235,202$
Sensitivity of the Total OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the total OPEB liability of the Town, calculated using the discount rate of
4.05%, as well as what the Town’s total OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a
discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (3.05%) or 1-percentage- point higher (5.05%) than
the current rate:
1% Decrease in 1% Increase in
Discount Rate (3.05%) Discount Rate (4.05%) Discount Rate (5.05%)
Total OPEB liability 285,786$ 235,202$ 196,514$
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources
Related to OPEB
For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Town recognized OPEB expense of $18,625.
At September 30, 2023, the Town reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to OPEB from the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows
of Resources
Deferred
Inflows
of Resources
Difference in expected and actual experience 2,757$ 23,279$
Changes in assumptions 38,791 109,412
Contributions made subsequent to measurement date 3,941 -
45,489$ 132,691$
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The Town reported $3,941 as deferred outflows of resources related to OPEB resulting from
contributions subsequent to the measurement date that will be recognized as a reduction of the
Total OPEB Liability for the year ending September 30, 2024. Other amounts reported as deferred
outflows and inflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows:
Year Ended September 30,
Net Deferred
Outflows of
Resources
2024 (16,002)$
2025 (18,547)
2026 (27,863)
2027 (28,731)
(91,143)$
Retiree Health Care Plan
Plan Description
The Town offers retired employees and their dependents the option to retain health, dental, and
vision insurance coverage under the Town’s insurance carrier until the age 65 through a single
employer defined benefit plan. The Town does not make a direct contribution for retiree medical
coverage. The retirees participate in the same plan as active employees. This effect on cost is
considered to be an implicit rate subsidy. To be eligible for retiree health plan benefits, retired
employees must be at least age 55 and have 10 years of service with the Town. The plan does not
issue a separate report. Benefit provisions for retirees are not mandated by any form of
employment agreement and the continued provision of these benefits is based entirely on the
discretion of the Town Council. No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in
paragraph 4 of GASB 75.
Benefits Provided
Retiree medical coverage levels for retirees are the same plans and benefits for all active employees
in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Town’s current health plan. Premiums for the
retiree health plans are 195% of the current contribution rate for active employees. The plans
themselves are the same as well with regard to benefits and structure with no differentiation. The
contributions and coverage continue until the retiree reaches age 65.
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Employees Covered by Benefit Terms
At September 30, 2023, the following employees were covered by the benefit terms:
Inactive employees currently receiving benefits -
Active employees 62
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Total OPEB Liability
The Town’s Total OPEB Liability was measured as of September 30, 2023, and the Total OPEB
Liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of September 30, 2022.
Actuarial Assumptions:
The Total OPEB Liability in the September 30, 2022 actuarial valuation was determined using the
following actuarial assumptions:
Inflation 2.5% per year
Salary increases 3.50%, including inflation
Discount rate 4.77% (4.77% in prior year)
Retirees' share of benefit- related costs Retiree pays a 195% of the active employee monthly
contribution rate for medical/ dental/vision coverage
Health-care cost trend rates Level 4.50%
Mortality rates were based on RPH-2014 Total Table with Projection MP-2019. Because the
Retiree Health Care Plan is considered an unfunded trust under GASB Statement No. 75, the
relevant discount rate for calculating the Total OPEB Liability is based on the S&P Municipal
Bond 20-Year High Grade Rate index as of the measurement date.
Changes in the Total OPEB Liability:
Total OPEB
Liability
Balance, Beginning of Year 45,909$
Changes for the year
Service cost 4,185
Interest on Total OPEB Liability 2,389
Net changes 6,574
Balance, End of Year 52,483$
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Rate Sensitivity of the Total OPEB Liability
The following presents the total OPEB liability of the Town, calculated using the discount rate of
4.77%, as well as what the Town’s total OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a
discount rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (3.77%) or 1-percentage- point higher (5.77%) than
the current rate:
1% Decrease in 1% Increase in
Discount Rate
(3.77%)
Discount Rate
(4.77%)
Discount Rate
(5.77%)
Total OPEB liability 47,288$ 52,483$ 58,297$
The following presents the total OPEB liability of the Town, calculated using the healthcare cost
trend rate of 4.5%, as well as what the Town’s total OPEB liability would be if it were calculated
using a trend rate that is 1-percentage-point lower (3.5%) or 1-percentage- point higher (4.5%) than
the current rate:
1% Decrease in Healthcare 1% Increase in
Trend Rate
(3.50%)
Trend Rate
(4.50%)
Trend Rate
(5.50%)
Total OPEB liability 45,874$ 52,483$ 60,258$
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources
Related to OPEB
For the year ended September 30, 2023, the Town recognized OPEB expense of $1,374.
At September 30, 2023, the Town reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to OPEB from the following sources:
Deferred
Outflows
of Resources
Deferred
Inflows
of Resources
Difference in expected and actual experience -$ 12,157$
Changes in assumptions - 13,141
-$ 25,298$
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Amounts reported as deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to OPEB will be
recognized in OPEB expense as follows:
Year Ended September 30,
Net Deferred
Inflows of
Resources
2024 (5,200)$
2025 (5,200)
2026 (5,200)
2027 (5,058)
2028 (4,224)
Thereafter (416)
(25,298)$
Allocation of OPEB Items
The Town allocates OPEB items to the governmental activities on the basis of employee payroll
funding. The total OPEB liability is liquidated by the General Fund, Street Maintenance Sales Tax
Fund, and Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
Note 12: Deferred Compensation Plan
The Town has established a single-employer defined contribution, deferred compensation plan
(457 Plan) in accordance with Internal Revenue Code, Section 457(b). The 457 Plan is available to
all full-time employees of the Town. The 457 Plan is administered by ICMA Retirement
Corporation doing business as Mission Square Retirement. Benefit provisions are contained in the
plan document and were established and can be amended by action of the Town Council. All 457
Plan assets and income are held in trust for the exclusive benefit of participants and their
beneficiaries; therefore, it is not reported in the financial statements of the Town.
The 457 Plan permits employees to defer a portion of their salaries until future years. The benefits
of the 457 Plan are not available to employees until termination, retirement, or unforeseeable
emergency. Benefits are available to employee’s beneficiaries in case of death. The Town does not
contribute to the 457 Plan.
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Note 13: Tax Abatements
The Town enters into tax abatement agreements with local businesses under Chapter 380 of the
Texas Local Government Code. The Town has the authority under both Article III, Section 52-a of
the Texas Constitution and Chapter 380 to make public funds available for the purposes of
promoting local economic development and stimulating business and commercial activity with the
Town. The Town offers individual incentive packages to attract new business to the Town.
Abatements may be granted by Town Council resolution to companies or developers agreeing to
relocate to the Town or to establish a new business in the Town. As part of the agreements, the
Town agrees to refund a portion of incremental Local Sales and Use Tax, Type B Sales and Use
Tax, and/or Property Taxes after confirmation of payment. The agreements entered into by the
Town include clawback provisions should the recipient of the tax abatement fail to fully meet its
commitments, such as annual sales levels or appraised values of real and personal property located
on the project site. As a part of these agreements, the Town may also provide Developers financial
assistance for Developer’s expenditures made towards the Project. In addition to tax abatements,
the Town occasionally makes additional commitments in its economic development incentive
agreements. The following additional commitments have been made:
The Town agreed to provide a loan of $200,000 to fund certain permanent improvements
to a building related to a qualified project during fiscal year 2021. The loan was to be paid
back with interest of 2% calculated annually within four years of the date the Certificate of
Occupancy is issued. During fiscal year 2022, the payee closed operations and was in
default of the agreement. The Town is currently developing a revised repayment plan with
expectations of full collectability of the original outstanding amount. The current loan
amount is the note receivable balance in the 4B Economic Development Corporation.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Town has two open tax abatement agreements
and abated the following amounts under these agreements:
Open Agreements - Type of Tax Abatement
Amount of
Taxes Abated
during the
Fiscal Year
Town of Trophy Club
Property Taxes 29,043$
Sales Taxes 11,239
40,282$
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Note 14: 4B Economic Development Corporation (4B)
The 4B Economic Development Corporation (4B) is financed with a voter approved half-cent
Town sales tax, to aid, promote and further the economic development within the Town.
Cash and Investments
Cash and cash equivalents for the 4B as of September 30, 2023, consist of and are classified in the
accompanying financial statements as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents 1,504,186$
Total cash and cash equivalents 1,504,186$
Investments
Because the Town provides investment services for the 4B, the Town adheres to its investment
policy and all state statutes when investing available cash for the Town. The 4B’s investments
balances at September 30, 2023, were $1,179,839 (included in cash and cash equivalents for
financial statement purposes) and were in held in TexPool.
Note Receivable
In connection with an economic development incentive agreement, as noted previously, 4B agreed
to provide a loan of $200,000 to fund certain permanent improvements to a building related to a
qualified project during fiscal year 2021. The loan was to be paid back with interest of 2%
calculated annually within four years of the date the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. During
fiscal year 2022, the payee closed operations and was in default of the agreement. The Town is
currently developing a revised repayment plan with expectations of full collectability of the
original outstanding amount. Scheduled note receivable payments as of year-end are as follows:
Year Ended September 30,
Future
Minimum Note
Receivable
Amounts
2024 62,500$
2025 37,500
2026 50,000
Total 150,000$
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Capital Assets
Capital asset activity for the year ended September 30, 2023, is as follows:
Beginning Ending
Balance Additions Deletions Balance
Component Unit Activities
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land 2,538,765$ -$ -$ 2,538,765$
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 2,538,765 - - 2,538,765
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Infrastructure 367,960 - - 367,960
Total capital assets, being depreciated 367,960 - - 367,960
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Infrastructure 81,932 24,693 - 106,625
Total accumulated depreciation 81,932 24,693 - 106,625
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 286,028 (24,693) - 261,335
Total capital assets 2,824,793$ (24,693)$ -$ 2,800,100$
Depreciation expense charged to the 4B component unit was $24,693.
Long-term Debt
A summary of long-term debt transactions, including current portion, for the year ended September
30, 2023, is as follows:
Beginning
Balance Additions Retirements
Ending
Balance
Due Within
One Year
Component Unit Activities
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds 1,955,000$ -$ 115,000$ 1,840,000$ 120,000$
Bond Discounts (17,210) - (1,333) (15,877) -
Total bonds payable 1,937,790 - 113,667 1,824,123 120,000
Total component unit activities 1,937,790$ -$ 113,667$ 1,824,123$ 120,000$
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds
4B issued sales tax revenue bonds to provide funds for purchasing land within the Town to be used
to promote new or expanded business enterprises including for entertainment, convention, tourist,
sports and exhibition facilities, amphitheaters, concert halls, parks, open space, restaurants, retail,
parking facilities, public safety facilities and related roads, street and water and sewer facilities and
improvements. Sales tax revenue bonds outstanding at September 30, 2023, are as follows:
Component Unit Activities
Interest
Rate (%)
Final
Maturity
Original
Borrowing
Outstanding at
Year-End
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2015 1.00-4.75 2035 2,690,000$ 1,840,000$
2,690,000$ 1,840,000$
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The debt service requirements for the sales tax revenue bonds are as follows:
Year Ended September 30,Principal Interest
Total
Requirements
2024 120,000$ 82,263$ 202,263$
2025 125,000 77,463 202,463
2026 130,000 72,213 202,213
2027 135,000 66,688 201,688
2028-2032 775,000 241,050 1,016,050
2033-2035 555,000 53,675 608,675
Total 1,840,000$ 593,352$ 2,433,352$
Component Unit Activities
The following is a summary of pledged revenues of 4B for the year ended September 30, 2023:
Revenue Pledged
Total Pledged
Revenue
Current Year
Debt Service
Requirements
Percentage
Portion of Pledged
Revenue Stream
Remaining
Principal and
Interest
Period Revenue
Will Not Be
Available For
Other Purposes
.5% sales and use tax $ 767,911 $ 202,896 26.4% $ 2,433,352 Until 2035
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Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
Budget and Actual – General Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
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Original Final Variance with
Budget Budget Actual Final Budget
Revenues
Property tax 8,369,014$ 8,369,014$ 8,630,785$ 261,771$
Sales and mixed beverage taxes 1,480,000 1,480,000 1,613,746 133,746
Franchise and local taxes 877,500 877,500 1,016,222 138,722
License and permits 190,000 190,000 253,027 63,027
Intergovernmental 1,076,655 1,076,655 1,545,538 468,883
Charges for services 815,154 815,154 1,519,212 704,058
Fines and forfeitures 298,811 298,811 412,199 113,388
Lease revenue - - 107,834 107,834
Interest revenue - leases - - 20,188 20,188
Investment income 24,000 24,000 639,154 615,154
Other revenue 161,000 161,000 19,580 (141,420)
Total revenues 13,292,134 13,292,134 15,777,485 2,485,351
Expenditures
Current:
General government 228,844 210,706 216,004 (5,298)
Manager's office 773,531 833,531 758,661 74,870
Human resources 292,238 292,238 268,107 24,131
Finance 648,042 654,212 504,727 149,485
Information services 811,517 811,517 641,317 170,200
Legal 150,230 150,230 159,807 (9,577)
Municipal court 7,240 7,240 90,063 (82,823)
Police 3,287,589 3,373,991 3,371,490 2,501
Fire 1,495,176 1,531,530 1,571,944 (40,414)
Emergency medical services 1,382,300 1,418,654 1,453,750 (35,096)
Facilities management 355,071 370,468 1,425,314 (1,054,846)
Parks and recreation 2,540,080 2,547,672 2,302,847 244,825
Community development 543,636 546,939 483,392 63,547
Tourism - - 256,975 (256,975)
Sanitation 314,195 314,195 - 314,195
Debt Service:
Principal - - 10,165 (10,165)
Capital outlay - - 317,822 (317,822)
Total expenditures 12,829,689 13,063,123 13,832,385 (769,262)
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 462,445 229,011 1,945,100 1,716,089
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 151,500 151,500 151,500 -
Transfers out (594,907) (1,594,907) (95,254) 1,499,653
Issuance of leases - - 26,383 26,383
Sale of general capital assets - - 44,208 44,208
Total other financing sources (uses)(443,407) (1,443,407) 126,837 1,570,244
Net Change in Fund Balance 19,038$ (1,214,396)$ 2,071,937 3,286,333$
Fund Balance, Beginning 8,344,397
Fund Balances, Ending 10,416,334$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
Budget and Actual – Public Improvement District No. 1
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
68
Original and Variance with
Final Budget Actual Final Budget
Revenues
Special assessments 2,261,888$ 2,267,110$ 5,222$
Investment income - 177,679 177,679
Miscellaneous 48,701 - (48,701)
Total revenues 2,310,589 2,444,789 134,200
Expenditures
General government 48,701 48,701 -
Debt Service:
Principal 1,469,000 1,469,000 -
Interest and fiscal charges 792,888 814,923 (22,035)
Total expenditures 2,310,589 2,332,624 (22,035)
Net Change in Fund Balances -$ 112,165 112,165$
Fund Balances, Beginning 3,970,915
Fund Balances, Ending 4,083,080$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas Schedule of Changes in the Town’s Net Pension Liability / (Asset) and Related Ratios – Texas Municipal Retirement System 69 Measurement Date December 31, 201420152016201720182019202020212022Total Pension LiabilityService cost 809,057$ 804,453$ 795,448$ 789,530$ 863,553$ 980,663$ 1,044,859$ 1,059,781$ 1,068,025$ Interest (on the Total Pension Liability) 970,682 1,053,745 1,113,555 1,173,728 1,263,163 1,354,175 1,466,317 1,572,070 1,707,812 Changes of benefit terms(1,544,038) - - - - - - - - Difference between expected and actual experience (49,303) (237,279) (471,044) (62,418) (258,925) (3,497) (142,491) 191,092 26,108 Change in assumptions - 368,895 - - - (802) - - - Benefit payments, including refunds of employee contributions(450,100) (632,921) (450,496) (636,604) (589,161) (566,895) (835,638) (783,233) (848,925) Net Change in Total Pension Liability (263,702) 1,356,893 987,463 1,264,236 1,278,630 1,763,644 1,533,047 2,039,710 1,953,020 Total Pension Liability - Beginning15,231,441 14,967,739 16,324,632 17,312,095 18,576,331 19,854,961 21,618,605 23,151,652 25,191,362 Total Pension Liability - Ending14,967,739 16,324,632 17,312,095 18,576,331 19,854,961 21,618,605 23,151,652 25,191,362 27,144,382 Plan Fiduciary Net PositionContributions - employer660,364 658,543 593,840 606,585 633,832 710,975 760,116 808,487 758,653 Contributions - employee316,613 340,458 329,281 323,389 347,155 384,574 406,480 420,786 422,144 Net investment income681,774 19,357 912,155 2,061,434 (515,889) 2,642,216 1,537,272 2,883,176 (1,856,921) Benefit payments, including refunds of employee contributions(450,100) (632,921) (450,496) (636,604) (589,161) (566,895) (835,638) (783,233) (848,925) Administrative expense(7,117) (11,788) (10,296) (10,676) (9,961) (14,914) (9,935) (13,322) (16,045) Other(585) (582) (555) (541) (520) (448) (388) 91 19,147 Net Change in Plan Fiduciary Net Position1,200,949 373,067 1,373,929 2,343,587 (134,544) 3,155,508 1,857,907 3,315,985 (1,521,947) Plan Fiduciary Net Position - Beginning11,915,329 13,116,278 13,489,345 14,863,274 17,206,861 17,072,317 20,227,825 22,085,732 25,401,717 Plan Fiduciary Net Position - Ending13,116,278 13,489,345 14,863,274 17,206,861 17,072,317 20,227,825 22,085,732 25,401,717 23,879,770 Net Pension Liability / (Asset) - Ending1,851,461$ 2,835,287$ 2,448,821$ 1,369,470$ 2,782,644$ 1,390,780$ 1,065,920$ (210,355)$ 3,264,612$ Plan Fiduciary Net Position as a Percentage of Total Pension Liability87.63%82.63%85.85%92.63%85.99%93.57%95.40% 100.84% 87.97%Covered Payroll4,523,041$ 4,863,685$ 4,704,011$ 4,619,838$ 4,954,406$ 5,493,911$ 5,722,119$ 6,011,235$ 6,030,633$ Net Pension Liability / (Asset) as a Percentage of Covered Payroll40.93%58.30%52.06%29.64%56.17%25.31%18.63% -3.50% 54.13%Other Information:For the 2015 valuation, inflation used was 2.5%, investment rate of return and discount rate used was 6.75% and actuarial studies were updated through December 31, 2014.This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, until a full 10-year trend is compiled, the Town will present information for only those years for which information is available. Information has been determined as of the Town's measurement date (December 31).For the 2019 valuation, actuarial studies were updated through December 31, 2018.DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 149 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Contributions
Texas Municipal Retirement System
70
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Actuarially determined contribution 642,631$ 627,419$ 598,176$ 638,736$ 736,208$ 728,124$ 810,363$ 793,562$ 808,561$
Contribution in relation of the actuarially
determined contribution 642,631 627,419 598,176 638,736 736,208 728,124 810,363 793,562 808,561
Contribution deficiency (excess)-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Covered payroll 4,617,652$ 4,822,763$ 4,559,463$ 4,911,902$ 5,640,011$ 5,524,768$ 5,985,416$ 6,195,743$ 6,387,617$
Contributions as a percentage of covered
payroll 13.92% 13.01% 13.12% 13.00% 13.05% 13.18% 13.54% 12.81% 12.66%
Notes to Required Supplementary Information – TMRS
Notes to Schedule of Contributions
Valuation Date:
Notes
Methods and Assumptions Used to Determine Contribution Rates:
Actuarial Cost Method Entry Age Normal
Amortization Method Level Percentage of Payroll, Closed
Remaining Amortization Period 23 years (longest amortization ladder)
Asset Valuation Method 10 Year smoothed fair value; 12% soft corridor
Inflation 2.50%
Salary Increases 3.50% to 11.5%, including inflation
Investment Rate of Return 6.75%
Retirement Age
Mortality
Other Information:
Notes
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, until a full 10-year trend is compiled, the Town will present information for
only those years for which information is available. Information has been determined as of the Town's most recent fiscal year-end (September 30).
There were no benefit changes during the year.
Actuarially determined contribution rates are calculated as of December 31 and become effective in January 13 months later.
Pre-retirement: PUB(10) mortality tables, with the Public Safety table used for males and the General Employee table used for
females. The rates are projected on a fully generational basis with scale UMP.
Post-retirement: 2019 Municipal Retirees of Texas Mortality Tables. The rates are projected on a fully generational basis with
scale UMP.
Experience-based table of rates that are specific to the Town's plan of benefits. Last updated for the 2019 valuation pursuant
to an experience study of the period 2014 - 2018
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Changes in the Town’s Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Supplemental Death Benefits Fund
71
Measurement Date December 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Total OPEB Liability
Service cost 10,164$ 12,386$ 15,383$ 21,744$ 27,652$ 26,535$
Interest (on the Total OPEB Liability) 6,033 6,400 7,252 7,204 6,517 6,863
Difference between expected and actual experience - (887) (4,443) (12,515) 4,559 (21,220)
Change in assumptions 17,400 (16,237) 46,233 46,896 12,575 (134,894)
Benefit payments (924) (991) (1,099) (1,144) (3,607) (3,618)
Net Change in Total OPEB Liability 32,673 671 63,326 62,185 47,696 (126,334)
Total OPEB Liability - Beginning 154,985 187,658 188,329 251,655 313,840 361,536
Total OPEB Liability - Ending 187,658$ 188,329$ 251,655$ 313,840$ 361,536$ 235,202$
Covered Employee Payroll 4,619,838$ 4,954,406$ 5,493,911$ 5,722,119$ 6,011,235$ 6,030,633$
Total OPEB Liability as a Percentage
of Covered-Employee Payroll 4.06% 3.80% 4.58% 5.48% 6.01% 3.90%
Notes to Schedule:
Changes of Benefit Terms: None
Changes of Assumptions:
2016 3.78%
2017 3.00%
2018 4.10%
2019 2.75%
2020 2.00%
2021 1.84%
2022 4.05%
1) Changes of assumptions and other inputs reflect the effects of changes in the discount
rate each period. The following are the discount rates used in each period:
No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in paragraph 4 of GASB 75 to pay related benefits.
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, until a full 10-year trend is compiled, the Town
will present information for only those years for which information is available.
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Changes in the Town’s Total OPEB Liability and Related Ratios
Retiree Health Care Plan
72
Measurement Date September 30,2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Total OPEB Liability
Service cost 5,179$ 5,389$ 5,389$ 6,570$ 6,570$ 4,185$
Interest (on the Total OPEB Liability) 2,019 2,101 2,624 1,489 1,670 2,389
Difference between expected and actual experience - - (1,194) - (16,109) -
Change in assumptions - - (6,481) - (13,868) -
Net Change in Total OPEB Liability 7,198 7,490 338 8,059 (21,737) 6,574
Total OPEB Liability - Beginning 44,561 51,759 59,249 59,587 67,646 45,909
Total OPEB Liability - Ending 51,759$ 59,249$ 59,587$ 67,646$ 45,909$ 52,483$
Covered Employee Payroll 4,911,902$ 5,493,911$ 5,524,768$ 5,985,416$ 6,195,743$ 6,387,617$
Total OPEB Liability as a Percentage
of Covered-Employee Payroll 1.05%1.08%1.08%1.13%0.74%0.82%
Notes to Schedule:
Changes of Benefit Terms:None
Changes of Assumptions:
2017 4.06%
2018 4.06%
2019 2.25%
2020 2.25%
2021 2.25%
2022 4.77%
2023 4.77%
1) Changes of assumptions and other inputs reflect the effects of changes in the
discount rate each period. The following are the discount rates used in each
period:
No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in paragraph 4 of GASB 75 to pay related benefits.
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, until a full 10-year trend is
compiled, the Town will present information for only those years for which information is available.
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Combining and Individual Fund Financial Statements and
Schedules (Unaudited)
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Nonmajor Governmenta Funds
Special Revenue Funds
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund – This fund is used to account for local hotel and motel occupancy tax
receipts, as well as expenses (events).
Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund – Accounts for sales taxes specifically restricted for street
improvements.
Court Technology Fund – Accounts for court fees specifically restricted for court technology
expenses.
Court Security Fund – Accounts for court fees specifically restricted for court security expenses.
Recreation Programs Fund – Accounts for revenues and expenditures associated with recreational
programs.
Park Land Dedication Fund – This fund is used to account for park revenues received by and
expended by the Town.
Grant Fund –This fund is used to account for certain grant monies received by and expended by the
Town.
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 – Accounts for revenues to be used in the reinvestment
zone.
Crime Control and Prevention District – Accounts for the funds received from a one-half one
percent sales tax, which can be utilized for public safety.
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas Combining Balance Sheet Nonmajor Governmental Funds September 30, 2023 73 HotelStreetTax Increment Crime ControlOccupancyMaintenance CourtCourt Recreation Park LandReinvestment andTax Sales Tax TechnologySecurityPrograms Dedication Grant Zone No. 1 Prevention TotalAssetsCash and cash equivalents 2,648,726$ 406,272$ 7,466$ 53,728$ 21,175$ 407,935$ 9,886$ 234,426$ 211,736$ 4,001,350$ Taxes receivable, net 99,474 61,683 - - - - - - 61,915 223,072 Total assets 2,748,200 467,955 7,466 53,728 21,175 407,935 9,886 234,426 273,651 4,224,422 Liabilities:Accounts payable 25,862 26,075 - - - - - 40,282 16,080 108,299 Due to component unit - 14,891 - - - - - - - 14,891 Advances to other funds - - - - - - - 386,503 - 386,503 Total liabilities 25,862 40,966 - - - - - 426,785 16,080 509,693 Fund Balances/(Deficit)RestrictedTourism 2,722,338 - - - - - - - - 2,722,338 Public safety - - - - - - 9,886 - 257,571 267,457 Street maintenance- 426,989 - - - - - - - 426,989 Court- - 7,466 53,728 - - - - - 61,194 Parks- - - - - 407,935 - - - 407,935 CommittedRecreation programs- - - - 21,175 - - - - 21,175 Unassigned- - - - - - - (192,359) - (192,359) Total fund balances/(deficit) 2,722,338 426,989 7,466 53,728 21,175 407,935 9,886 (192,359) 257,571 3,714,729 Total liabilities and fund balances/(deficit) 2,748,200$ 467,955$ 7,466$ 53,728$ 21,175$ 407,935$ 9,886$ 234,426$ 273,651$ 4,224,422$ DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 157 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Nonmajor Governmental Funds For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 74 HotelStreetTax Increment Crime ControlOccupancy Maintenance CourtCourt Recreation Park LandReinvestment andTax Sales Tax Technology Security Programs Dedication Grant Zone No. 1 Prevention TotalRevenuesProperty tax-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6,648$ -$ 6,648$ Sales tax- 370,715 - - - - - - 373,794 744,509 Occupancy tax822,484 - - - - - - - - 822,484 Intergovernmental- - - - - - - - 21,525 21,525 Charges for services- - - - 4,825 - - - - 4,825 Fines and fees- - 161 20,145 - - - - - 20,306 Investment income99,941 2,038 - - - 18,259 - - 971 121,209 Other revenue14,272 - - - - 85,268 - 13,189 - 112,729 Total revenues936,697 372,753 161 20,145 4,825 103,527 - 19,837 396,290 1,854,235 ExpendituresCurrent:General- 79,500 - - - - - - - 79,500 Court- - 250 2,000 - - - - - 2,250 Police- - - - - - - - 150,617 150,617 Community development- - - - - - 41,282- 41,282 Tourism387,712 - - - - - - - - 387,712 Parks and recreation- - - - 5,200 - - - - 5,200 Public works- 231,437 - - - - - - - 231,437 Debt Service:Principal- - - - - - - - 30,090 30,090 Capital outlay7,200 37,775 - - - 46,146 - - 248,492 339,613 Total expenditures394,912 348,712 250 2,000 5,200 46,146 - 41,282 429,199 1,267,701 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures541,785 24,041 (89) 18,145 (375) 57,381 - (21,445) (32,909) 586,534 Other Financing Sources (Uses)Transfers in- - - - - - - 95,254 - 95,254 Transfers out(95,000) (33,754) - (1,500) - - - - - (130,254) Sale of general capital assets- - - - - - - - 10,000 10,000 Total other financing sources (uses)(95,000) (33,754) - (1,500) - - - 95,254 10,000 (25,000) Net Change in Fund Balances446,785 (9,713) (89) 16,645 (375) 57,381 - 73,809 (22,909) 561,534 Fund Balances/(Deficit), Beginning2,275,553 436,702 7,555 37,083 21,550 350,554 9,886 (266,168) 280,480 3,153,195 Fund Balances/(Deficit), Ending2,722,338$ 426,989$ 7,466$ 53,728$ 21,175$ 407,935$ 9,886$ (192,359)$ 257,571$ 3,714,729$ DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 158 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
75
Hotel
Original Final Occupancy Variance with
Budget Budget Tax Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes 600,000$ 600,000$ 822,484$ 222,484$
Investment income 5,000 5,000 99,941 94,941
Other revenue 7,500 7,500 14,272 6,772
Total revenues 612,500 612,500 936,697 324,197
Expenditures
Tourism 175,500 234,000 387,712 (153,712)
Capital outlay 100,000 100,000 7,200 92,800
Total expenditures 275,500 334,000 394,912 (60,912)
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 337,000 278,500 541,785 263,285
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers out (95,000) (95,000) (95,000) -
Total other financing sources (uses)(95,000) (95,000) (95,000) -
Net Change in Fund Balance 242,000$ 183,500$ 446,785 263,285$
Fund Balance, Beginning 2,275,553
Fund Balance, Ending 2,722,338$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Street Maintenance Sales Tax Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
76
Street
Original and Maintenance Variance with
Final Budget Sales Tax Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes 351,000$ 370,715$ 19,715$
Investment income - 2,038 2,038
Total revenues 351,000 372,753 21,753
Expenditures
General government - 79,500 (79,500)
Public works 237,036 231,437 5,599
Capital outlay - 37,775 (37,775)
Total expenditures 237,036 348,712 (111,676)
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 113,964 24,041 133,429
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers out (20,000) (33,754) (13,754)
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)(20,000) (33,754) (13,754)
Net Change in Fund Balance 93,964$ (9,713) (103,677)$
Fund Balance, Beginning 436,702
Fund Balance, Ending 426,989$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Court Technology Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
77
Original and Court Variance with
Final Budget Technology Final Budget
Revenues
Fines and fees 1,000$ 161$ (839)$
Total revenues 1,000 161 (839)
Expenditures
Court 2,755 250 2,505
Total expenditures 2,755 250 2,505
Net Change in Fund Balance (1,755)$ (89) 1,666$
Fund Balance, Beginning 7,555
Fund Balance, Ending 7,466$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Court Security Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
78
Original and Court Variance with
Final Budget Securit y Final Budget
Revenues
Fines and fees 5,000$ 20,145$ 15,145$
Total Revenues 5,000 20,145 15,145
Expenditures
Court 2,500 2,000 500
Total expenditures 2,500 2,000 500
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures 2,500 18,145 15,645
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers out (1,500) (1,500) -
Total other financing sources (uses) (1,500) (1,500) -
Net Change in Fund Balance 1,000$ 16,645 15,645$
Fund Balance, Beginning 37,083
Fund Balance, Ending 53,728$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Recreation Programs Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
79
Original and Recreation Variance with
Final Budget Programs Final Budget
Revenues
Charges for services 6,000$ 4,825$ (1,175)$
Total revenues 6,000 4,825 (1,175)
Expenditures
Recreation 6,000 5,200 800
Total expenditures 6,000 5,200 800
Net Change in Fund Balance -$ (375) (375)$
Fund Balance, Beginning 21,550
Fund Balance, Ending 21,175$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Park Land Dedication Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
80
Original and Park Land Variance with
Final Bud get Dedication Final Budget
Revenues
Investment income 1,750$ 18,259$ 16,509$
Miscellaneous - 85,268 85,268
Total Revenues 1,750 103,527 101,777
Expenditures
Capital outlay 97,000 46,146 50,854
Total Expenditures 97,000 46,146 50,854
Net Change in Fund Balance (95,250)$ 57,381 152,631$
Fund Balance, Beginning 350,554
Fund Balance, Ending 407,935$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
81
Tax Increment
Original and Reinvestment Variance with
Final Budget Zone No. 1 Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes 108,355$ 6,648$ (101,707)$
Other revenue - 13,189 13,189$
Total revenues 108,355 19,837 (88,518)
Expenditures
Community development 40,924 41,282 358
Total expenditures 40,924 41,282 358
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures 67,431 (21,445) (88,876)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in - 95,254 95,254
Total other financing sources (uses) - 95,254 95,254
Net Change in Fund Balance 67,431$ 73,809 6,378$
Fund Balance/(Deficit), Beginning (266,168)
Fund Balance/(Deficit), Ending (192,359)$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
and Actual – Crime Control and Prevention District Fund
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
82
Crime Control
Original Final and Variance with
Budget Budget Prevention Final Budget
Revenues
Taxes 350,000$ 350,000$ 373,794$ 23,794$
Intergovernmental - 21,525 21,525 -
Investment income - - 971 971
Total revenues 350,000 371,525 396,290 24,765
Expenditures
Police 359,436 401,436 150,617 (250,819)
Debt Service - Principal - - 30,090 30,090
Capital outlay - - 248,492 248,492
Total expenditures 359,436 401,436 429,199 27,763
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures (9,436) (29,911) (32,909) (2,998)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Sale of general capital assets - - 10,000 10,000
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)- - 10,000 10,000
Net Change in Fund Balance (9,436)$ (29,911)$ (22,909) 7,002$
Fund Balance, Beginning 280,480
Fund Balance, Ending 257,571$
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Discretely Presented Component Unit
4B Economic Development Corporation – to aid, promote and further economic development
within the Town.
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Balance Sheet
Trophy Club 4B Economic Development Corporation
September 30, 2023
83
4B Economic
Development
Corporation
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 1,504,186$
Taxes receivable, net 127,771
Due from primary government 22,334
Notes receivable 150,000
Total assets 1,804,291$
Fund Balance
Restricted
Debt Service 216,023$
Economic Development 1,588,268
Total fund balance 1,804,291$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position
Trophy Club 4B Economic Development Corporation
September 30, 2023
84
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position are different because:
Total fund balance – governmental fund 1,804,291$
Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, used in governmental activities are not
financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the fund.2,800,100
Interest payable on long-term debt does not require current financial resources, therefore
interest payable is not reported as a liability in the governmental fund balance sheet.(6,455)
Long-term liabilities, including b onds payable and related discount, are not due and payable
in the current period and, therefore are not reported in the governmental fund financial
statements.(1,824,123)
Net position of governmental activities 2,773,813$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance
Trophy Club 4B Economic Development Corporation
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
85
4B Economic
Development
Corporation
Revenues
Sales and mixed beverage taxes $ 767,911
Investment income 43,606
Total revenues 811,517
Expenditures
Current:
Economic Development 17,581
Debt Service:
Principal 115,000
Interest and fiscal charges 87,896
Total expenditures 220,477
Net Change in Fund Balances 591,040
Fund Balance, Beginning 1,213,251
Fund Balance, Ending 1,804,291$
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balance to the Statement of Activities
Trophy Club 4B Economic Development Corporation
For the Year Ended September 30, 2023
86
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:
Net change in fund balances – total governmental fund 591,040$
The governmental fund reports capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of
activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as
depreciation expense. This is the amount of deprecation expense recorded in the current period. (24,693)
The repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources of
the governmental fund, but has no effect on net position. 115,000
Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do/(do not) require the use of current
financial resources and, therefore, (are)/are not reported as expenditures in the governmental
fund.
Amortization of bond discount (1,333)
Accrued interest on long‐term debt 755
Change in net position of governmental activities 680,769$
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Statistical Section
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Statistical Section (Unaudited)
This part of the Town’s annual comprehensive financial report presents detailed information as a context
for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures, and required
supplementary information says about the Town’s overall financial health.
Contents Page(s)
Financial Trends .......................................................................................................................... 87-91
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader
understand how the government’s financial performance and
well-being have changed over time.
Revenue Capacity ........................................................................................................................ 92-95
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the
government’s most significant local revenue source, the property tax.
Debt Capacity .............................................................................................................................. 96-99
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the
affordability of the government’s current levels of outstanding debt
and the government’s ability to issue additional debt in the future.
Demographic and Economic Information ............................................................................... 100-101
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help
the reader understand the environment within which the government’s
financial activities take place.
Operating Information ............................................................................................................. 102-103
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader
understand how the information in the government’s financial report relates
to the services the government provides and the activities it performs.
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the annual
comprehensive financial reports for the relevant year.
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Town of Trophy Club, Texas Net Position by Component Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) (accrual basis of accounting) Table 1 87 Fiscal Year20142015*20162017 2018** 20192020202120222023Governmental ActivitiesNet investment in capital assets53,586,441$ 27,620,857$ 26,940,643$ 27,125,337$ 51,825,867$ 52,718,444$ 51,061,357$ 27,008,067$ 28,391,158$ 28,947,808$ Restricted564,472 4,035,428 4,433,649 4,676,837 5,478,991 6,112,682 6,821,486 29,052,071 27,278,448 25,542,136 Unrestricted3,119,531 2,279,194 1,995,960 3,414,190 3,594,662 4,107,003 5,321,576 5,265,710 6,394,425 8,375,800 Total governmental activities57,270,444$ 33,935,479$ 33,370,252$ 35,216,364$ 60,899,520$ 62,938,129$ 63,204,419$ 61,325,848$ 62,064,031$ 62,865,744$ Business-type ActivitiesNet investment in capital assets560,931$ 513,930$ 680,146$ 776,097$ 877,048$ 982,997$ $1,121,475 $1,240,768 $1,497,757 1,678,173$ Unrestricted(4,845) 163,047 171,755 350,752 633,294 741,325 706,200 1,077,789 1,507,834 1,982,061 Total business-type activities556,086$ 676,977$ 851,901$ 1,126,849$ 1,510,342$ 1,724,322$ 1,827,675$ 2,318,557$ 3,005,591$ 3,660,234$ Primary GovernmentNet investment in capital assets54,147,372$ 28,134,787$ 27,620,789$ 27,901,434$ 52,702,915$ 53,701,441$ 52,182,832$ 28,248,835$ 29,888,915$ 30,625,981$ Restricted564,472 4,035,428 4,433,649 4,676,837 5,478,991 6,112,682 6,821,486 29,052,071 27,278,448 25,542,136 Unrestricted3,114,686 2,442,241 2,167,715 3,764,942 4,227,956 4,848,328 6,027,776 6,343,499 7,902,259 10,357,861 Total primary government57,826,530$ 34,612,456$ 34,222,153$ 36,343,213$ 62,409,862$ 64,662,451$ 65,032,094$ 63,644,405$ 65,069,622$ 66,525,978$ *The Town implemented GASB Statement No. 68 for the year ended September 30, 2015.** The Town implemented GASB Statement No. 75 for the year ended September 30, 2018. DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 177 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Changes in Net Position Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) (accrual basis of accounting) Table 2 88 Fiscal Year20142015*201620172018**20192020202120222023ExpensesGovernmental activities General government 2,113,664$ 1,955,949$ 2,728,642$ 2,533,298$ 3,398,500$ 3,650,893$ 3,561,521$ 1,381,483$ 663,394$ 899,894$ Manager's office - - - - - - - 936,032 567,704 782,210 Human resources - - - - - - - 280,147 205,246 278,174 Finance - - - - - - - 512,144 549,792 518,064 Information services - - - - - - - 647,888 543,189 673,596 Legal - - - - - - - 118,756 189,141 159,807 Court - - - - - - - 49,837 258,489 92,313 Public safety 3,125,577 2,306,609 3,540,703 4,607,380 4,429,744 5,109,461 5,139,151 5,616,921 6,008,021 7,076,418 Facilities management - - - - - - - 448,538 1,455,292 1,425,387 Tourism- - - - - - - 317,005 396,974 653,518 Sanitation- - - - - - - 1,057,653 - - PID activities- 2,736,000 2,122,901 48,520 2,850 26,875 50,152 - - - Parks and recreation2,555,844 2,253,982 2,652,384 2,761,053 2,644,329 2,871,283 2,593,588 2,674,646 2,864,327 3,093,727 Community development620,209 436,090 640,404 738,659 695,637 717,215 563,312 639,321 471,539 552,382 Public works (Streets and infrastructure)1,764,396 1,716,531 1,878,119 1,728,809 1,671,692 2,371,290 2,052,018 2,308,861 2,315,082 2,358,623 Water and sewer311,677 319,054 319,054 - - - - - - - Storm drainage231,370 234,339 234,287 - - - - - - - Interest on long-term debt412,561 469,923 496,019 2,365,059 2,771,762 2,663,286 1,639,671 1,535,312 1,278,873 1,371,710 Total governmental activities expenses 11,135,298 12,428,477 14,612,513 14,782,778 15,614,514 17,410,303 15,599,413 18,524,544 17,767,063 19,935,823 Business-type activities Storm Drainage103,001 205,331 174,499 120,295 129,722 131,370 93,912 126,163 144,131 176,590 Trophy Club Park134,625 123,445 109,325 116,477 93,677 122,186 229,670 125,692 169,456 127,025 Total business-type activities expenses237,626 328,776 283,824 236,772 223,399 253,556 323,582 251,855 313,587 303,615 Total primary government expenses11,372,924$ 12,757,253$ 14,896,337$ 15,019,550$ 15,837,913$ 17,663,859$ 15,922,995$ 18,776,399$ 18,080,650$ 20,239,438$ Program RevenuesGovernmental activitiesCharges for services General government-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 286,695$ 321,725$ 269,132$ Court- - - - - - - 110,550 380,427 219,645 Police- - - - - - - 123,942 101,556 142,470 Fire- - - - - - - 1,344,545 1,444,477 1,492,123 Emergency medical services- - - - - - - 95,775 130,805 193,982 Parks and recreation- - - - - - - 301,668 342,996 397,773 Community Development895,508 702,578 605,558 - - - - 1,775 6,340 5,805 Sanitation- - - - - - - 1,058,213 1,059,841 1,091,668 Public works- - - - - - - 9,670 7,485 8,675 Other783,359 2,669,738 2,593,969 3,705,774 3,982,406 3,266,108 1,797,916 - - - Operating grants and contributions423,960 550,495 141,071 581,633 443,752 1,392,787 2,056,622 37,851 173,599 92,029 Capital grants and contributions761,196 1,254,997 - - - 2,127,040 - 150,000 - - Total governmental activities program revenues2,864,023 5,177,808 3,340,598 4,287,407 4,426,158 6,785,935 3,854,538 3,520,684 3,969,251 3,913,302 Business-type activitiesCharges for services Storm Drainage550,617 484,874 466,934 596,520 592,322 539,295 430,303 435,798 435,559 437,219 Trophy Club Park- - - - - - 188,708 185,981 289,336 268,703 Operating grants and contributions- - 61,106 - 94,521 - - 4,170 125,468 31,750 Capital grants and contributions- - - - - 3,360 68,146 - - - Total business-type activities program revenues550,617 484,874 528,040 596,520 686,843 542,655 687,157 625,949 850,363 737,672 Total primary government program revenues3,414,640$ 5,662,682$ 3,868,638$ 4,883,927$ 5,113,001$ 7,328,590$ 4,541,695$ 4,146,633$ 4,819,614$ 4,650,974$ DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 178 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Changes in Net Position (Continued) Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) (accrual basis of accounting) Table 2 89 Fiscal Year20142015*201620172018**20192020202120212022Net (Expense) RevenueGovernmental activities (8,271,275)$ (7,250,669)$ (11,271,915)$ (10,495,371)$ (11,188,356)$ (10,624,368)$ (11,744,875)$ (15,003,860)$ (13,797,812)$ (16,022,521)$ Business-type activities 312,991 156,098 244,216 359,748 463,444 289,099 363,575 374,094 536,776 434,057 Total primary government net (expense) revenue (7,958,284)$ (7,094,571)$ (11,027,699)$ (10,135,623)$ (10,724,912)$ (10,335,269)$ (11,381,300)$ (14,629,766)$ (13,261,036)$ (15,588,464)$ General Revenues And Other Changes In Net PositionGovernmental activitiesTaxes Property taxes5,955,398$ 7,447,069$ 7,714,564$ 8,269,141$ 8,412,231$ 8,974,426$ $9,347,776 $9,940,633 $10,255,223 11,180,838$ Sales and mixed beverage taxes965,969 1,104,298 1,217,693 1,306,243 1,150,073 1,271,864 1,445,994 2,035,404 2,290,748 2,358,255 Other taxes1,020,554 1,027,407 1,255,995 1,376,352 1,486,952 1,581,721 1,238,302 1,261,872 1,689,864 1,838,706 Investment income4,973 11,331 65,709 146,015 259,220 512,922 183,858 72,940 244,451 1,289,627 Miscellaneous revenues185,922 100,202 382,521 908,540 197,567 235,107 414,384 62,904 197,903 313,150 Special items- - - - - - 882,082 - - - Transfers28,607 35,350 70,206 86,887 87,209 86,937 262,933 (116,463) (142,194) (156,342) Total governmental activities 8,161,423 9,725,657 10,706,688 12,093,178 11,593,252 12,662,977 13,775,329 13,257,290 14,535,995 16,824,234 Business-type activitiesInvestment income25 143 914 2,087 7,258 11,818 2,711 325 8,264 64,244 Special items26,001 - - - - - - - - - Transfers28,607 35,350 70,206 86,887 87,209 86,937 262,933 116,463 142,194 156,342 Total business-type activities 54,633 35,493 71,120 88,974 94,467 98,755 265,644 116,788 150,458 220,586 Total primary government8,216,056$ 9,761,150$ 10,777,808$ 12,182,152$ 11,687,719$ 12,761,732$ 14,040,973$ 13,374,078$ 14,686,453$ 17,044,820$ Change In Net PositionGovernmental activities(109,852)$ 2,474,988$ (565,227)$ 1,597,807$ 404,896$ 2,038,609$ 2,030,454$ (1,746,570)$ 738,183$ 801,713$ Business-type activities367,624 191,591 315,336 448,722 557,911 387,854 629,219 490,882 687,234 654,643 Total primary government change in net position257,772$ 2,666,579$ (249,891)$ 2,046,529$ 962,807$ 2,426,463$ 2,659,673$ (1,255,688)$ 1,425,417$ 1,456,356$ *The Town implemented GASB Statement No. 68 for the year ended September 30, 2015.**The Town implemented GASB Statement No. 75 for the year ended September 30, 2018.DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 179 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Fund Balances of Governmental Funds Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) (modified accrual basis of accounting) Table 3 90 Fiscal Year2014201520162017201820192020202120222023General FundNonspendable796$ 1,816$ 54,397$ 91,278$ 430,977$ 389,687$ 389,112$ 727,449$ 427,772$ 435,113$ Committed228,138 228,138 - - - - - - - - Assigned- 200,000 189,475 183,858 182,718 177,130 169,592 - - - Unassigned2,816,087 3,261,235 3,950,290 4,335,983 4,826,823 5,256,436 6,988,719 6,876,307 7,916,625 9,981,221 Total general fund3,045,021$ 3,691,189$ 4,194,162$ 4,611,119$ 5,440,518$ 5,823,253$ 7,547,423$ 7,603,756$ 8,344,397$ 10,416,334$ All Other Governmental FundsRestricted:Debt Service118,092$ 118,542$ 143,174$ 309,043$ 262,277$ 473,670$ 706,640$ 4,357,220$ 4,078,885$ 4,289,334$ Capital Projects4,505,273 1,694,546 8,764,936 6,285,515 5,764,419 3,568,072 1,984,646 6,199,646 4,952,458 10,606,605 Municipal court46,253 43,422 39,668 37,819 37,155 30,036 32,838 36,824 44,638 61,194 Public Safety93,746 134,265 210,189 71,259 9,886 9,886 9,886 284,013 290,366 267,457 Street Maintenance39,915 65,306 -92,856 29,337 92,457 184,556 302,901 436,702 426,989 Tourism283,481 475,748 564,363 399,883 790,686 1,313,981 1,530,643 1,726,744 2,275,553 2,722,338 Parks - - - - 467,425 220,464 385,727 536,001 350,554 407,935 PID No. 1- 4,229,068 3,869,425 3,832,851 3,882,225 3,972,188 3,971,196 - - - Town Anniversary2,114 3,497 - - - - -- - - Committed:Recreation programs2,812 3,395 2,269 7,307 3,655 3,028 5,062 7,710 21,550 21,175 Unassigned6,333 6,327 5,017 - - - - (327,716) (226,168) (192,359) Total all other governmental funds 5,098,019$ 6,774,116$ 13,599,041$ 11,036,533$ 11,247,065$ 9,683,782$ 8,811,194$ 13,123,343$ 12,224,538$ 18,610,668$ DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 180 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) (modified accrual basis of accounting) Table 4 91 Fiscal Year2014201520162017201820192020202120222023RevenuesTaxes Ad valorem taxes 5,908,764$ 7,469,912$ 7,724,244$ 8,132,670$ 8,600,999$ 8,967,795$ 9,359,847$ 9,941,321$ 10,262,914$ 11,207,851$ Sales and mixed beverage taxes 965,969 1,104,298 1,217,694 1,306,243 1,150,073 1,271,864 1,445,994 2,035,404 2,290,748 2,358,255 Franchise taxes 772,621 811,052 953,622 888,863 867,446 911,738 850,543 869,212 908,033 1,016,222 Occupancy 235,796 264,708 302,374 487,489 619,506 669,983 387,759 392,660 781,831 822,484 Special assessments - 1,917,636 1,986,516 2,129,321 2,166,167 2,176,400 2,187,165 2,195,144 2,263,090 2,267,110 Licenses, permits & fees 904,251 697,378 598,586 333,780 614,931 499,302 479,513 284,500 280,222 253,027 Intergovernmental 133,004 326,195 26,237 581,633 608,910 724,333 2,056,622 1,365,324 1,601,656 1,567,063 Charges for services 611,781 293,011 310,735 820,530 767,237 769,962 296,947 1,431,343 1,484,550 1,524,037 Fines & Fees 126,111 580,648 362,409 355,504 497,078 312,267 132,877 337,123 618,956 432,505 Lease revenue- - - - - - - - 83,834 107,834 Interest revenue - leases- - - - - - - - 24,288 20,188 Investment Income4,974 11,330 65,708 146,015 259,213 512,922 183,858 72,940 244,451 1,289,627 Grant revenue61,383 147,691 7,942 - - - - - - - Miscellaneous485,380 100,202 407,418 158,540 715,535 402,894 386,615 212,904 66,440 216,732 Total revenues10,210,034 13,724,061 13,963,485 15,340,588 16,867,095 17,219,460 17,767,740 19,137,875 20,911,013 23,082,935 ExpendituresCurrentGeneral government1,947,650 2,273,447 2,349,120 2,191,140 2,404,704 3,164,364 2,584,454 973,869 270,272 383,218 Manager's office- - - - - - - 973,427 620,172 758,661 Human resources- - - - - - - 287,521 216,058 268,107 Finance- - - - - - - 528,002 583,304 504,727 Information services- - - - - - - 595,432 492,761 641,317 Legal- - - - - - - 118,756 189,141 159,807 Court- - - - - - - 51,347 258,489 92,313 PID activities- 314,344 81,793 44,984 2,850 26,875 50,152 - - - Public safety2,918,484 2,896,632 3,187,064 4,117,992 4,441,873 4,872,242 4,977,216 5,616,394 6,162,615 6,547,801 Facilities management- - - - - - - 450,853 1,460,399 1,425,314 Tourism- - - - - - - 319,943 402,212 644,687 Sanitation- - - - - - - 1,057,653 - - Public works517,964 516,035 566,927 179,448 340,910 414,938 388,419 204,633 207,684 231,437 Community development587,760 479,477 576,508 582,259 449,178 568,239 491,941 654,107 490,655 524,674 Culture & recreation1,853,811 1,799,204 1,892,065 1,991,571 2,708,827 2,250,599 2,380,448 1,922,721 2,138,251 2,308,047 Debt service Principal998,000 1,438,000 2,153,974 1,567,004 1,675,350 1,723,652 3,081,206 3,408,000 3,582,199 3,397,255 Interest and fiscal changes473,972 2,546,971 3,396,480 2,630,171 2,796,835 2,811,664 1,614,385 1,452,214 1,396,045 1,479,107 Capital outlay885,436 3,466,307 3,395,509 9,146,919 1,239,065 2,860,040 1,735,016 508,748 2,647,445 2,325,253 Total expenditures10,183,077 15,730,417 17,599,440 22,451,488 16,059,592 18,692,613 17,303,237 19,123,620 21,117,702 21,691,725 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenditures26,957 (2,006,356) (3,635,955) (7,110,900) 807,503 (1,473,153) 464,503 14,255 (206,689) 1,391,210 Other Financing Sources (Uses)Proceeds from lease obligation- - - - 264,732 - - - - - Proceeds from contractual obligations2,500,000 - 4,210,000 - - - - - - - Sale of general capital assets- - - - - - 32,213 - 60,142 54,208 Insurance recoveries- - - - - - 27,769 - - - Proceeds from bonds600,000 2,030,000 31,399,979 4,445,000 - - 3,550,000 4,305,000 - 6,925,000 Premium on bonds50,329 - 5,020,788 128,317 - - - 297,691 - 257,608 Payment to refunded bond escrow agent- 2,026,710 29,734,500 - - - 3,485,838 - - - Lease financing- - - - - - - - 90,577 26,383 Transfers in55,741 63,350 493,947 993,250 298,457 89,937 264,433 686,235 266,609 246,754 Transfers out27,134 28,000 423,741 906,363 63,817 3,000 1,500 (802,698) (408,803) (403,096) Total other financing sources (uses) 3,233,204 4,148,060 71,282,955 6,472,930 627,006 92,937 7,361,753 4,486,228 8,525 7,106,857 Net Change in Fund Balances3,260,161$ 2,141,704$ 67,647,000$ (637,970)$ 1,434,509$ (1,380,216)$ 7,826,256$ 4,500,483$ (198,164)$ 8,498,067$ Debt Service as a Percentage of Noncapital Expenditures15.83% 32.49% 39.08% 31.55% 30.18% 28.65% 30.16% 26.11% 26.95% 25.18% DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 181 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 5 92 Less: Total Taxable Total DirectFiscal Real Non Real Tax Exempt Assessed TaxYear Property Property Property Value Rate20141,248,215,265$ 25,845,178$ 60,160,746$ 1,213,899,697$ 0.49930$ 20151,426,754,517 20,304,259 64,382,412 1,382,676,364 0.49000 20161,618,577,881 28,301,916 68,622,814 1,578,256,983 0.48400 20171,816,191,857 29,805,970 73,301,474 1,772,696,353 0.47300 20181,986,456,291 32,335,529 83,492,349 1,935,299,471 0.45144 20192,146,374,412 34,488,137 79,947,523 2,100,915,026 0.44644 20202,245,060,094 34,337,805 173,637,626 2,105,760,273 0.44644 20212,571,479,079 41,659,656 210,421,213 2,402,717,522 0.44644 20222,732,597,188 30,337,600 213,411,764 2,549,523,024 0.44500 20233,069,209,272 29,159,280 220,375,646 2,877,992,906 0.41547 Source: Denton & Tarrant County Central Appraisal District Certified Roll Note: Total Taxable Assessed Value is not adjusted for tax ceilings. Estimated Market Value DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 182 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates (Per $100 of Assessed Value) Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 6 93 TotalTarrant Tarrant Total Total Total Direct &Fiscal Operating Debt Service Total Town Northwest Trophy Club Trophy Club Denton Trophy Club Tarrant County County MUD #1 MUD #2 PID #1 ESD OverlappingYear Mileage Mileage Mileage ISD MUD #1 MUD #2 County PID #1 ESD County College Hospital Mileage Mileage Mileage Rates2014 0.384300$ 0.115000$ 0.499300$ 1.452500$ 0.133390$ -$ 0.284914$ 0.087380$ 0.264000$ 0.149500$ 0.227897$ 2.985984$ N/A 2.439094$ 3.098881$ 2015 0.380000 0.110000 0.490000 1.452500 0.133390 - 0.272200 0.077270 0.264000 0.149500 0.227897 2.948860 N/A 2.401970 3.066757 2016 0.374000 0.110000 0.484000 1.452500 0.131140 - 0.262000 0.072220 0.264000 0.149500 0.227897 2.925360 N/A 2.380720 3.043257 2017 0.363000 0.110000 0.473000 1.452500 0.127220 - 0.248409 0.074450 0.254000 0.144730 0.227897 2.884309 N/A 2.358359 3.002206 2018 0.341442 0.110000 0.451442 1.490000 0.120210 - 0.237181 0.068700 0.244000 0.140060 0.224429 2.861593 N/A 2.357323 2.976022 2019 0.336442 0.110000 0.446442 1.490000 0.116180 - 0.225574 0.067190 0.234000 0.136070 0.224429 2.825456 N/A 2.339206 2.939885 2020 0.336442 0.110000 0.446442 1.420000 0.112730 - 0.225278 0.067380 0.234000 0.130170 0.224429 2.204450 N/A2.269100 2.860429 2021 0.336442 0.110000 0.446442 1.420000 0.105880 - 0.224985 0.064760 0.229000 0.130170 0.224429 2.197307 N/A 2.266187 2.845666 2022 0.335000 0.099799 0.434799 1.292000 0.091340 - 0.233086 0.064180 0.224000 0.130170 0.229000 2.051225 N/A 2.123864 2.698575 2023 0.315670 0.099799 0.415469 1.274600 0.063810 - 0.189485 0.056250 0.194500 0.112170 0.194500 1.943364 N/A 2.035603 2.500784 Source: Denton & Tarrant County Appraisal Districts Overlapping RatesTown of Trophy Club Overlapping Rates DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 183 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Principal Property Taxpayers Current Year and Ten Years Ago (Unaudited) Table 7 94 Percentage ofPercentage ofTaxableTotal TaxableTaxableTotal TaxableAssessedAssessedAssessedAssessedTaxpayerValue RankValueValue Rank ValueNAP Trophy Club LP67,500,000$ 12.35%- n/a- Armore Trophy Club LLC19,400,000 20.67%7,700,000 30.63%Trophy Club 18 LLC19,054,000 30.66%- n/a- TC Town Center 1 LP18,800,000 40.65%- n/a- KAGR Trophy Club 2800 LLC17,400,000 50.60%- n/a- 4663 Okeechobee Blvd. & Palm Beach Holdings9,524,969 60.33%5,700,000 50.47%Trophy Lodging LTD9,500,000 70.33%- n/a- Quasar Hotels LLC9,060,000 80.31%- n/a 0.00%Hydra Hotels LLC8,519,000 90.30%3,862,253 90.32%Oncor Electric Delivery Company8,360,360 100.29%- n/a- Clubcorp Golf Tex LP P/S- n/a- 4,362,406 60.36%Cnl Retmt CRSI Trophy Cl Tx LP- n/a- 18,000,000 11.48%Trophy Club 12 LLC- n/a- 13,100,000 21.08%Trophy Club Medical Center LP- n/a- 5,808,648 40.48%First Texas Homes INC- n/a- 3,897,287 70.32%BDMR Development- n/a- 3,895,520 80.32%Trophy Club Equities- n/a- 3,575,000 10 0.29% Totals187,118,329$ 6.49%69,901,114$ 5.76% Source: Denton and Tarrant County Central Appraisal District20232014 DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 184 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Property Tax Levies and Collections Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 8 95 Total TaxCollections inFiscal Levy forSubsequentYear Fiscal Year Amount Percentage of Levy YearsAmount Percentage of Levy2014 5,904,591$ 5,869,976$ 99.41% 26,189$ 5,896,165$ 99.86%2015 6,665,433 6,642,558 99.66% 14,249 6,656,806 99.87%2016 7,477,394 7,456,542 99.72% 13,166 7,469,708 99.90%2017 8,188,616 8,153,915 99.58% 10,781 8,164,696 99.71%2018 8,627,946 8,614,737 99.85% 2,176 8,616,913 99.87%2019 9,027,118 8,992,174 99.61% 34,943 9,027,117 100.00%2020 9,504,473 9,400,652 98.91% 21,969 9,422,621 99.14%2021 9,835,286 9,785,993 99.50% 24,299 9,810,292 99.75%2022 10,263,591 10,247,041 99.84% (11,060) 10,235,981 99.73%2023 11,139,198 11,121,834 99.84% - 11,121,834 99.84%Source: Denton County Tax Assessor CollectorTotal Collections to DateFiscal Year of the LevyCollected within the DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 185 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 9 96 General Certificates SpecialCertificatesTotal PercentageFiscalObligationof AssessmentofPrimary of Personal PerYearBondsObligation Bonds Premium LeasesObligation Premium Government Income (1) Capita20149,085,567$ 4,212,132$ -$ -$ -$ 1,599,038$ -$ 14,896,737$ 3.07% 1,293 20158,344,695 4,029,431 26,481,000 - - 1,454,619 - 40,309,745 7.62% 3,348 201612,375,000 7,961,000 25,710,479 4,916,763 - 1,275,000 30,200 52,268,442 9.35% 4,200 201711,450,000 12,068,000 25,406,475 4,754,458 - 1,130,000 25,779 54,834,712 9.26% 4,234 201810,640,000 11,415,000 25,285,577 4,457,420 173,280 980,000 21,358 52,972,635 8.06% 3,828 20199,805,000 10,637,000 25,260,000 4,160,382 88,205 825,000 16,939 50,792,526 7.94% 4,106 20209,005,000 9,789,000 23,985,000 3,872,927 - 670,000 12,522 47,334,449 6.98% 3,802 20217,500,000 13,206,000 22,800,000 3,798,808 - - 8,504 47,313,312 7.04% 3,557 20226,595,000 12,298,000 21,245,000 3,482,143 99,617 345,000 4,486 44,069,246 6.10% 3,206 20235,890,000 18,040,000 19,776,000 3,423,086 85,745 175,000 468 47,390,299 5.60% 3,423 (1) Personal Income and population found on Table 15 of the Statistical SectionBusiness-Type ActivitiesGovernmental Activities DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 186 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Ratios of Net General Bonded Debt Outstanding Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 10 97 Fiscal YearGeneral Obligation BondsCertificates of ObligationSpecial Assessment BondsPercentage of Actual Taxable Value of PropertyaPer Capitab20149,085,567$ 4,212,132$ -$ 1.10%1,154$ 20158,344,695 4,029,431 - 0.89%1,028 201612,375,000 7,961,000 25,710,479 1.29%1,634 201711,450,000 12,068,000 25,406,475 1.33%1,890 201810,640,000 11,415,000 25,285,577 1.14%1,594 20199,805,000 10,637,000 25,260,000 0.97%1,653 20209,005,000 9,789,000 23,985,000 0.89%1,509 20217,500,000 13,206,000 22,800,000 0.86%1,557 20226,595,000 12,298,000 21,245,000 0.74%1,375 20235,890,000 18,040,000 19,776,000 0.83%1,729 a Property values are from table 5.b Populations are from table 12. DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 187 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) Table 11 98 EstimatedEstimated Share ofDebt Principal Percentage OverlappingGovernmental Unit Outstanding Applicable DebtDebt repaid with property taxes:Denton County 624,655,000$ 1.62% 10,144,876$ Northwest Independent School District 1,807,155,334 7.70276%139,200,834 Tarrant County376,120 0.01%21 Tarrant County College District591,230,000 0.07%413,861 Tarrant County Hospital District448,410,000 0.01%25,590 Trophy Club MUD #120,725,000 0.56%115,470 Subtotal, overlapping debt3,492,551,454$ 149,900,652$ Town of Trophy Club, direct debt47,129,086 100.00%47,129,086 Total Direct and Overlapping Debt Principal3,539,680,540$ 197,029,738$ Source: Most recent Texas Municipal Reports (TMR) published by the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas.Note: Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with the geographic boundaries of the Town. This schedule estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is borne by the residents and businesses of the Town of Trophy Club. This process recognizes that, when considering the government's ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the entire debt burden borne by the residents and businesses should be taken into account. However, this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident, and therefore responsible for repaying the debt, of each overlapping government. DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 188 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Pledged Revenue Coverage Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 12 99 SpecialFiscal Assessment Annual TimesYear Collections Requirement (a) Coverage20202,187,165$ 2,180,573$ 1.0020212,195,1442,220,0730.9920222,263,0902,249,9221.0120232,267,1102,283,9231.01Note:(a) Includes Principal and InterestSpecial Assessment BondsSpecial assessment bonds pledged-revenue coverage presented starting with fiscal year 2020. DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 189 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Demographic and Economic Statistics Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 13 100 YearEstimated PopulationaTotal HouseholdsaMedian Household IncomebTotal Personal Income Unemployment Ratec201411,5253,891 124,593$ 484,791,363$ 4.72 201512,0404,153 127,391 529,054,823 3.88 201612,4464,342 128,750 559,032,500 3.66 201712,9504,435 133,457 591,881,795 3.38 201813,8384,723 139,156 657,233,788 3.40 201912,3694,490 142,483 639,748,670 3.10 202012,451 4,600 147,477 678,394,200 3.10 202113,301 4,555 147,477 671,757,735 6.60 202213,745 4,234 170,679 722,654,886 3.80 202313,843 4,625 183,125 846,953,125 5.60 Sources: a Estimated population using residential water connectionsb United States Census BureaucFederal Bank of St. Louis Economic Research; Denton and Tarrant Counties' data averaged 2018. DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 190 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Principal Employers Current Year and Ten Years Ago (Unaudited) Table 14 101 EmployerEmployeesPercentage of Total Town EmploymentEmployerEmployeesPercentage of Total Town EmploymentNorthwest Independent School District 4146.30% Northwest Independent School District 35323.53%Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club2303.27% Trophy Club Country Club16911.27%Trophy Club Country Club2153.50% Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club1308.67%Town of Trophy Club*1522.31% Tom Thumb976.47%Tom Thumb1271.93% Town of Trophy Club865.73%HG Sply Co.671.02% Cristina's Mexican Restaurant473.13%Fellowship United Methodist Church390.59% Respiratory Sleep Solutions422.80%Premier Academy - Trophy Club350.53% Premier Academy - Trophy Club402.67%Church at Trophy Club Lake300.46% Fellowship United Methodist Church392.60%Trophy Lake Academy300.46% Church at Trophy Lake302.00%Total1,33920.38%1,03368.87%(*) Includes Full Time, Part Time, and Seasonal20232014 DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 191 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Full-time Equivalent Town Government Employees By Function/Program Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 15 102 Function2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023General Government and Adminstration141314 13 14 14 13 12 12 14Public Safety313233 33 34 41 41 38 42 43Streets5 4 44233333Parks and Recreation17 17 1716171414161417Community Development7 6 66654434Total74 72 7373737775737481Source: Departmental records DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 192 of 233
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Operating Indicators by Function/Program Last Ten Fiscal Years (Unaudited) Table 16 103 Function2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023Public Safety Police Number of stations 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Number of police personnel23 25 25 26 26 24 25 23 26 26 Number of arrests82 125 145 148 130 275 157 158 47 141 Number of traffic stops2,004 2,912 3,635 2,922 4,262 5,397 3,106 3,206 2,987 5,312 Fire Number of stations1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Number of fire personnel15 15 16 17 18 17 17 18 19 19 Number of calls answered907 868 898 868 858 871 965 981 1,061 944 Developmental Miles of streets43 43 43 43 43 52 52 52 52 52 Parks/Recreational Changes Parks6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Park acreage1,039 1,039 1,039 1,039 1,039 1,039 1,039 1,039 1,039 1,039 Source: Departmental records DRAFT - 3.20.2024Page 193 of 233
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
FROM: April Duvall, Director of Finance
AGENDA ITEM: Consider a resolution adopting the Town of Trophy Club Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: In accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act, the Trophy
Club Town Council is required to adopt a resolution affirming that it has reviewed the Town's
investment policy and investment strategies not less than annually and approving any
recommended changes. Valley View Consulting serves as the Town's investment advisor and
provides technical assistance in updating the Town's investment policy consistent with changes
in State laws and investment best practices.
Under the Town of Trophy Club Investment Policy, the Town Manager designates the Finance
Director and the Chief Financial Analyst as the Town of Trophy Club’s Investment Officers. The
policy maintains its four primary objectives of safety and preservation of principal,
maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet operating needs, public trust from prudent
investment activities, and optimizing interest earnings on the portfolio. Minor adjustments are
recommended at this time involving increasing the frequency of Investment Committee
meetings from an annual occurrence to a quarterly schedule.
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Investment earnings provide revenue for the Town of Trophy Club to reduce
the Town's reliance on property taxes and other revenue sources. During the last reported
investment quarter ending December 31, 2023, the Town of Trophy Club received $435,125 for
that quarter.
LEGAL REVIEW: Town Attorney, Dean Roggia, has reviewed the draft resolution as to form and
legality.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution Investment Policy.Clean_
2. Investment Policy REDLINE
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Town Council move to approve the resolution adopting the Town of
Trophy Club Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, ADOPTING AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 FOR FUNDS FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club (the “Town”) is a home rule city acting under its
charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Investment Policy is reviewed annually as part of the budget
preparation process; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Public Funds Investment Act (“PFIA”) requires the Town Council,
to annually review the Town’s Investment Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s staff has developed the Town’s Investment Policy to comply with
all aspects of the PFIA; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council hereby finds and determines it to be in the interests of the
public health, safety, and welfare of the Town’s residents and the general welfare to adopt Exhibit
“A,” as the Town’s Investment Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitals set forth in the preamble of this Resolution are hereby
found to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Town of Trophy Club Investment Policy, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “A,” having been reviewed by the Town Council of
the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, and found to be acceptable and in the best interest of the Town
and its citizens, is hereby in all things approved. The Town Manager and staff shall implement
and execute the procedures and policies adopted therein.
SECTION 3. A true and correct copy of the Town of Trophy Club Investment Policy, as
adopted herein, shall be maintained by the Town Secretary’s Office.
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SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas
on this the 25th day of March, 2024.
Jeannette Tiffany,
Mayor
ATTEST:[SEAL]
Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
Dean Roggia, Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
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TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
INVESTMENT POLICY
I.POLICY
It is the policy of the Town of Trophy Club that after allowing for the anticipated cash flow requirements of
the Town of Trophy Club and giving due consideration to the safety and risk of investment, all available
funds shall be invested in conformance with these legal and administrative guidelines, seeking to optimize
interest earnings to the maximum extent possible.
Effective cash management is recognized as essential to good fiscal management. Investment interest is
a source of revenue to Trophy Club funds. Trophy Club’s investment portfolio shall be designed and
managed in a manner to maximize this revenue source, to be responsive to public trust, and to be in
compliance with legal requirements and limitations.
Investments shall be made with the primary objectives of:
Safety and preservation of principal
Maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet operating needs
Public trust from prudent investment activities
Optimization of interest earnings on the portfolio
II.PURPOSE
The purpose of this Investment Policy is to comply with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code (“Public
Funds Investment Act” or “PFIA”), which requires the Town of Trophy Club to adopt a written investment
policy regarding the investment of its funds and funds under its control. The Investment Policy addresses
the methods, procedures and practices that must be exercised to ensure effective and judicious fiscal
management of Trophy Club’s funds.
III.SCOPE
This Investment Policy shall govern the investment of all financial assets of the Town of Trophy Club. These
funds are accounted for in the Town of Trophy Club’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
and include:
•General Fund
•Special Revenue Funds
•Capital Projects Funds
•Proprietary Funds
•Debt Service Funds, including reserves and sinking funds, to the extent not required by law
or existing contract to be kept segregated and managed separately
•Any new fund created by the Town of Trophy Club, unless specifically exempted from this Policy by
the Town Council or by law
The Town of Trophy Club consolidates fund cash balances to maximize investment earnings. Investment
income will be allocated to the various funds based on their respective participation and in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
This Investment Policy shall apply to all transactions involving the financial assets and related activity for
all the foregoing funds. However, this Policy does not apply to the assets administered for the benefit of
the Town of Trophy Club by outside agencies under deferred compensation programs.
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IV.INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
The Town of Trophy Club shall manage and invest its cash with four primary objectives, listed in order of
priority: safety, liquidity, public trust, and yield, expressed as optimization of interest earnings. The safety
of the principal invested always remains the primary objective. All investments shall be designed and
managed in a manner responsive to the public trust and consistent with state and local law.
The Town of Trophy Club shall maintain a comprehensive cash management program, which includes
collection of accounts receivable, vendor payments in accordance with the Town’s purchasing policies, and
prudent investment of available cash. Cash management is defined as the process of managing monies in
order to ensure maximum cash availability and maximum earnings on short-term investment of idle cash.
Safety [PFIA 2256.005(b)(2)]
Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments shall be undertaken
in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. The objective will be
to mitigate credit and interest rate risk.
Credit Risk and Concentration of Credit Risk – The Town of Trophy Club will minimize credit risk, the
risk of loss due to the failure of the issuer or backer of the investment, and concentration of credit risk,
the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of investment in a single issuer, by:
•Limiting investments to the safest types of investments.
•Pre-qualifying the financial institutions and broker/dealers with which the Town of Trophy Club
will do business.
•Diversifying the investment portfolio so that potential losses on individual issuers will
be minimized.
Interest Rate Risk – the Town of Trophy Club will manage the risk that the interest earnings and the
market value of investments in the portfolio will fall due to changes in general interest rates by limiting
the maximum weighted average maturity of the investment portfolio to 365 days. The Town of Trophy
Club will, in addition:
•Structure the investment portfolio so that investments mature to meet cash requirements for
ongoing operations, thereby avoiding the need to liquidate investments prior to maturity.
•Invest operating funds primarily in financial institution deposits, shorter-term securities, money
market mutual funds, or local government investment pools functioning as money market mutual
funds.
•Diversify maturities and stagger purchase dates to minimize the impact of market movements
over time.
Liquidity [PFIA 2256.005(b)(2)]
The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that may be
reasonably anticipated. This is accomplished by structuring the portfolio so that investments mature
concurrent with cash needs to meet anticipated demands. Because all possible cash demands cannot be
anticipated, a portion of the portfolio will be invested in shares of money market mutual funds, local
government investment pools, or other cash equivalents that offer same-day liquidity.
Public Trust
All participants in the Town of Trophy Club’s investment process shall seek to act responsibly as custodians
of the public trust. The Investment Officers shall avoid any transaction that might impair public confidence
in the Town of Trophy Club’s ability to govern effectively.
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Yield (Optimization of Interest Earnings) [PFIA 2256.005(b)(3)]
The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout
budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and liquidity needs.
Return on investment is of secondary importance compared to the safety and liquidity objectives described
above.
V.INVESTMENT STRATEGY STATEMENTS
The Town of Trophy Club portfolio will be structured to benefit from anticipated market conditions and to
achieve a reasonable return. Relative value among asset groups shall be analyzed and pursued as part
of the investment program within the restrictions set forth by the Investment Policy.
The Town of Trophy Club maintains portfolios which utilize four specific investment strategy considerations
designed to address the unique characteristics of the fund groups represented in the portfolios.
Operating Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Operating Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
Liquidity - Investment strategies for the Operating Funds have as their primary objective to assure that
anticipated cash flows are matched with adequate investment liquidity. The dollar-weighted average
maturity of operating funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each investment, will be calculated
and limited to one year or less. Constant $1.0000 net asset value investment pools and money market
mutual funds, and other cash equivalents shall be integral components to maintaining daily liquidity.
Investments for these funds shall not exceed a 24-month period from date of purchase.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Operating Funds shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield.
Reserve and Deposit Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Reserve and Deposit Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
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Liquidity - Investment strategies for Reserve and Deposit Funds shall have as the primary objective the
ability to generate a dependable revenue stream to the appropriate reserve fund from investments with a
low degree of volatility. Except as may be required by the bond ordinance specific to an individual issue,
investments should be of high quality, with short-to-intermediate-term maturities. The dollar-weighted
average maturity of Reserve and Deposit Funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each investment,
will be calculated and limited to two years or less.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Reserve and Deposit Funds shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield.
Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Bond and Certificate Capital
Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
Liquidity - Investment strategies for Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds
portfolios will have as their primary objective to assure that anticipated cash flows are matched with
adequate investment liquidity. The stated final maturity dates of investments held should not exceed the
estimated project completion date or a maturity of no greater than three years. The dollar-weighted average
maturity of Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds, based on the stated
final maturity date of each investment, will be calculated and limited to two years or less.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds
shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield. A secondary objective of these funds is to achieve a yield
equal to or greater than the arbitrage yield of the applicable bond or certificate, when reasonable
considering safety and liquidity objectives.
Debt Service Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Debt Service Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
Liquidity - Investment strategies for Debt Service Funds shall have as the primary objective the assurance
of investment liquidity adequate to cover the debt service obligation on the required payment date.
Investments shall not have a stated final maturity date which exceeds the next unfunded debt service
payment date. The dollar-weighted average maturity of Debt Service Funds, based on the stated final
maturity date of each investment, will be calculated and limited to one year or less.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
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Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Debt Service Funds shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield.
VI.RESPONSIBILITY AND CONTROL
Delegation of Authority [PFIA 2256.005(f)]
In accordance with the Town of Trophy Club and the Public Funds Investment Act, the Town Council
designates the Town Manager's designee and/or Finance Director and the Chief Financial Analyst as the
Town of Trophy Club’s Investment Officers. The Town Manager's designee and/or Finance Director is
responsible for the overall management of the Town’s investment program and may direct the other
Investment Officer in his/her duties. The Investment Officers are authorized to deposit, withdraw, invest,
transfer, execute documentation, and otherwise manage funds on behalf of the Town of Trophy Club
according to this Policy. Unless authorized by law, no other person may deposit, withdraw, transfer or
manage in any other manner the Town of Trophy Club funds. The investment authority granted to the
Investment Officers is effective until rescinded.
Quality and Capability of Investment Management [PFIA 2256.005(b)(3)]
The Town of Trophy Club shall provide periodic training in investments for the designated Investment
Officers and other investment personnel through courses and seminars offered by professional
organizations, associations, and other independent sources in order to ensure the quality and capability of
investment management in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act.
Training Requirement [PFIA 2256.008 – Local Governments]
In accordance with the Town of Trophy Club and the Public Funds Investment Act, designated Investment
Officers shall attend investment training no less often than once every two years and shall accumulate not
less than 8 hours of instruction relating to investment responsibilities. A newly appointed Investment Officer
must attend training accumulating at least 10 hours of instruction within twelve months of the date the
Officer took office or assumed the Officer’s duties. The investment training sessions shall be provided by
independent sources approved by the Investment Committee, and must include education in investment
controls, security risks, strategy risks, market risks, diversification of investment portfolio, and compliance
with the PFIA.
Internal Controls (Best Practice)
The Investment Officers are responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure
designed to ensure that the assets of the Town of Trophy Club are protected from loss, theft, or misuse.
The internal control structure shall be designed to provide reasonable assurance that these objectives are
met. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that (1) the cost of a control should not exceed the
benefits likely to be derived; and (2) the valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and judgments
by management.
Accordingly, the Investment Officers shall establish a process for annual independent review by an external
auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures. The internal controls shall address the following
points.
•Avoidance of collusion.
•Separation of transactions authority from accounting and recordkeeping.
•Custodial safekeeping.
•Avoidance of physical delivery securities.
•Clear delegation of authority to subordinate staff members.
•Written confirmation for telephone (voice) transactions for investments and wire transfers.
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•Development of a wire transfer agreement with the depository bank or third-party custodian.
Investment Policy Certification [PFIA 2256.005(k-l)]
A qualified representative, as defined by PFIA section 2256.002(10), of all business organizations, as
defined by PFIA section 2256.005(k) as local government investment pools and discretionary investment
management firms, must sign a certification acknowledging that the organization has received and reviewed
the Town of Trophy Club’s Investment Policy and that reasonable procedures and controls have been
implemented to preclude investment transactions that are not authorized by the Town of Trophy Club’s
Policy except to the extent that the authorization is dependent on an analysis of the makeup of the Town's
entire portfolio, requires an interpretation of subjective investment standards, or relates to investment
transactions of the Town that are not made through accounts or other contractual arrangements over which
the business organization has accepted discretionary investment authority. The Town shall not enter into
an investment transaction with a business organization prior to receiving the signed certification.
Prudence [PFIA 2256.006]
The standard of care to be applied by the Investment Officers shall be the “prudent person” rule. This rule
states that “Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under prevailing circumstances, that a
person of prudence, discretion and intelligence would exercise in the management of the person’s own
affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of capital and the probable
income to be derived.” In determining whether an Investment Officer has exercised prudence with respect
to an investment decision, the determination shall be made taking into consideration:
•The investment of all funds, or funds under the Town of Trophy Club’s control, over which the Officer
had responsibility rather than a consideration as to the prudence of a single investment.
•Whether the investment decision was consistent with the written, approved Investment Policy of the
Town of Trophy Club.
Indemnification
The Investment Officers, acting in accordance with written procedures and exercising due diligence, shall
not be held personally responsible for a specific investment’s credit risk or market price changes, provided
that these deviations are reported immediately and the appropriate action is taken to control adverse
developments.
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest [PFIA 2256.005(i)]
Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that
would conflict with the proper execution and management of the investment program, or that would impair
their ability to make impartial decisions. Investment Committee members shall refrain from undertaking
personal investment transactions with the same individual with which business is conducted on behalf of
the Town of Trophy Club.
An Investment Officer of the Town of Trophy Club who has a personal business relationship with an
organization seeking to sell an investment to the Town of Trophy Club shall file a statement disclosing that
personal business interest. An Investment Officer who is related within the second degree by affinity or
consanguinity to an individual seeking to sell an investment to the Town of Trophy Club shall file a statement
disclosing that relationship. A statement required under this subsection must be filed with the Texas Ethics
Commission and the Town Council.
VII.SUITABLE AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Portfolio Management
The Town of Trophy Club currently has a “buy and hold” portfolio strategy. Maturity dates are matched
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with cash flow requirements and investments are purchased with the intent to be held until maturity.
However, investments may be liquidated prior to maturity for the following reasons:
•An investment with declining credit maybe liquidated early to minimize loss of principal.
•Cash flow needs of the Town of Trophy Club require that the investment be liquidated.
Investments [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(A)]
Trophy Club funds governed by this Policy may be invested in the instruments described below, all of
which are authorized by the Public Funds Investment Act. Investment of Town of Trophy Club funds in
any instrument or security not authorized for investment under the Act is prohibited. The Town of Trophy
Club will not be required to liquidate an investment that becomes unauthorized subsequent to its purchase.
I.Authorized
1.Obligations, including letters of credit, of the United States, its agencies and instrumentalities,
including the Federal Home Loan Banks.
2.Direct obligations of the State of Texas, its agencies and instrumentalities or obligations of
agencies, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of this State rated as to investment quality
by a nationally recognized investment rating firm of not less than “A” or its equivalent.
3.Other obligations, the principal and interest of which are unconditionally guaranteed or insured by,
or backed by the full faith and credit of, the State of Texas or the United States or their respective
agencies and instrumentalities, including obligations that are fully guaranteed or insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the explicit full faith and credit of the United States.
4.Certificates of Deposit and other forms of deposit issued by a depository institution that has its main
office or a branch office in Texas. The deposit must be guaranteed or insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or its successor, or the National Credit Union Share
Insurance Fund (“NCUSIF”) or its successor, or secured by obligations in a manner and amount as
provided by law. In addition, deposits obtained through a depository institution that has its main
office or a branch office in Texas and that contractually agrees to place the funds in federally
insured depository institutions in accordance with the conditions prescribed in Section 2256.010(b)
of the Public Funds Investment Act are authorized investments. Funds may also be invested by the
Town through a broker that has a main office or branch office in Texas and is selected from a list
approved by the Town as required by section 2656.025 of the Public Funds Investment Act or a
depository institution that has a main office or branch office in Texas and is selected by the Town
are authorized investments if the following conditions are met:
a.the broker or depository institution selected by the Town as specified above arranges
for the deposit of the funds in one or more federally insured depository institutions,
wherever located, for the account of the Town;
b.the full amount of the principal and accrued interest of each deposit is insured by the
United States or an instrumentality of the United States; and
c.the Town appoints a depository bank or a clearing broker registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission Rule 15c-3 (17CFR, Section 240 15c3-3) as custodian for
the Town with respect to the deposit issued for account to the Town.
5.Fully collateralized direct repurchase agreements with a defined termination date secured by
obligations of the United States or its agencies and instrumentalities. These shall be pledged to the
Town of Trophy Club, held in an account in the Town of Trophy Club’s name, and deposited at the
time the investment is made with the Town of Trophy Club or with a third-party selected and approved
by the Town of Trophy Club. Repurchase agreements must be purchased through a primary
government securities dealer, as defined by the Federal Reserve, or a financial institution doing
business in Texas. A Master Repurchase Agreement, or similar agreement, must be signed prior to
investment in a repurchase agreement. Securities received for repurchase agreements must have a
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market value greater than or equal to 102 percent at the time funds are disbursed. (This section
pertains to Sweep Accounts and/or Bond Proceeds)
6.No-Load Money Market Mutual funds that: 1) are registered and regulated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission and provide a prospectus and other information required by the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78a) or the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15
U.S.C. Section 80a-1), and 2) seek to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.0000 per share.
7.Local government investment pools, which 1) meet the requirements of Chapter 2256.016 of the
Public Funds Investment Act, 2) are rated no lower than AAA or an equivalent rating by at least
one nationally recognized rating service, and 3) are authorized by resolution or ordinance by the
Town Council. In addition, a local government investment pool created to function as a money
market mutual fund must mark its portfolio to the market daily and, to the extent reasonably
possible, stabilize at a $1.0000 net asset value.
If an investment in the Town’s portfolio becomes an unauthorized investment due to changes in the
Investment Policy or the Public Funds Investment Act, or an authorized investment is rated in a way that
causes it to become an unauthorized investment, the Investment Committee of the Town shall review the
investment and determine whether it would be more prudent to hold the investment until its maturity, or to
redeem the investment. The Investment Committee shall consider the time remaining until maturity of the
investment, the quality of the investment, and the quality and amounts of any collateral which may be
securing the investment in determining the appropriate steps to take. [PFIA 2256.021].
II.Not Authorized [PFIA 2256.009(b)(1-4)]
Investments including interest-only or principal-only strips of obligations with underlying mortgage-backed
security collateral, collateralized mortgage obligations with an inverse floating interest rate or a maturity
date of over 10 years are strictly prohibited.
VIII.INVESTMENT PARAMETERS
Maximum Maturities [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(B)]
The longer the maturity of investments, the greater their potential price volatility. Therefore, it is the Town
of Trophy Club’s policy to concentrate its investment portfolio in shorter-term investments in order to limit
principal risk caused by changes in interest rates.
The Town of Trophy Club attempts to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. The
Town of Trophy Club will not directly invest for more than three years from the date of purchase; however,
the above described obligations, certificates, or agreements may be collateralized using longer dated
investments.
Because no secondary market exists for repurchase agreements, the maximum maturity shall be 120 days
except in the case of a flexible repurchase agreement for bond proceeds. The maximum maturity for such
an investment shall be determined in accordance with project cash flow projections and the requirements
of the governing bond ordinance.
The composite portfolio will have a weighted average maturity of 365 days or less. The dollar-weighted
average maturity will be calculated using the stated final maturity dates of each security. [PFIA
2256.005(b)(4)(C)].
Diversification [PFIA 2256.005(b)(3)]
The Town of Trophy Club recognizes that investment risks can result from issuer defaults, market price
changes or various technical complications leading to temporary illiquidity. Risk is managed through
portfolio diversification that shall be achieved by the following general guidelines:
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•Limiting investments to avoid overconcentration in investments from a specific issuer or business sector
(excluding U.S. Treasury securities and financial institution deposits that are fully insured and
collateralized in accordance with state and federal law),
•Limiting investments that have higher credit risk,
•Utilizing investments with varying maturities, and
•Continuously investing a portion of the portfolio in readily available funds such as local government
investment pools (LGIPs), money market accounts, money market funds, or overnight repurchase
agreements to ensure that appropriate liquidity is maintained in order to meet ongoing obligations.
IX.SELECTION OF BANKS AND DEALERS
Depository
At least every five years a Depository shall be selected through the Town of Trophy Club’s banking services
procurement process, which shall include a formal request for application (RFA). The selection of a
depository will be determined by competitive application and evaluation of applications will be based on the
most advantageous terms and conditions for the handling of Town funds.
Authorized Brokers/Dealers [PFIA 2256.025]
The Town of Trophy Club Investment Committee (see Section XIII) shall, at least annually, review, revise,
and approve a list of qualified broker/dealers authorized to engage in securities transactions with the Town
of Trophy Club. Authorized firms may include primary dealers or regional dealers that qualify under
Securities & Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (Uniform Net Capital Rule).
Competitive Environment
It is the policy of the Town of Trophy Club to provide a competitive environment for all investment activities.
The Investment Officers shall develop and maintain procedures for ensuring competition in the investment
of the Town of Trophy Club’s funds and are authorized to solicit bids for investments orally, in writing,
electronically, or in any combination of these methods.
Delivery vs. Payment [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(E)]
Securities shall be purchased using the delivery vs. payment method. Funds will be released after
notification that the purchased security has been received.
X.SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY
Safekeeping and Custodial Agreements
The Town of Trophy Club shall contract with a bank or banks for the safekeeping of securities either owned
by the Town of Trophy Club as part of its investment portfolio or held as collateral to secure demand or time
deposits. Securities owned by the Town of Trophy Club shall be held in an account in the Town of Trophy
Club’s name as evidenced by safekeeping receipts of the institution holding the securities. Original
safekeeping receipts shall be obtained and held by the Town.
Collateral for deposits will be held by a third-party custodian designated by the Town of Trophy Club and
pledged to the Town of Trophy Club as evidenced by pledge receipts of the institution with which the
collateral is deposited. Collateral may be held by the depository bank’s trust department, a Federal Reserve
Bank or branch of a Federal Reserve Bank, a Federal Home Loan Bank, or a third-party bank approved by
the Town of Trophy Club.
Collateral Policy [PFCA 2257.023]
Consistent with the requirements of the Public Funds Collateral Act, it is the policy of the Town of Trophy
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Club to require full collateralization of all non-insured Town of Trophy Club funds on deposit with a financial
institution and a written depository agreement acceptable to the Town. The market value of the securities
collateralizing the deposit of funds shall be at least equal to 102% of the principal and accrued interest on
the deposits less an amount insured by the FDIC or NCUSIF. Collateral in the form of letters of credit
issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank must be equal to 100% of the principal and anticipated interest of
deposits less the applicable level of FDIC insurance. At its discretion, the Town of Trophy Club may require
a higher level of collateralization for certain investment securities held as collateral. Securities pledged as
collateral shall be held by an independent third-party with whom the Town of Trophy Club has a current
custodial agreement. The Investment Officers are responsible for entering into collateralization agreements
with third-party custodians in compliance with this Policy. The agreements are to specify the acceptable
investment securities for collateral, including provisions relating to possession of the collateral, the
substitution or release of investment securities, ownership of securities, and the method of valuation of
securities. A clearly marked evidence of pledge must be supplied to the Town of Trophy Club and retained.
Collateral shall be reviewed at least monthly to assure that the market value of the pledged securities are
adequate.
The custodial portion of the depository agreement shall define the Town’s rights to the collateral in case of
default, bankruptcy or closing and shall establish a perfected security interest in compliance with Federal
and State regulations, including:
•The Agreement must be in writing;
•The Agreement must be executed by the depository and the Town contemporaneously with the
acquisition of the asset;
•The Agreement must be approved by the board of directors or the loan committee of the depository
and a copy of the meeting minutes must be delivered to the Town; and
•The Agreement must be part of the depository’s “official record” continuously since its execution.
Collateral Defined
The Town of Trophy Club shall accept only the following types of collateral:
•Obligations of the United States or its agencies and instrumentalities
•Direct obligations of the State of Texas or its agencies and instrumentalities
•Collateralized mortgage obligations directly issued by a federal agency or instrumentality of the
United States, the underlying security for which is guaranteed by an agency or instrumentality of the
United States
•Obligations of states, agencies, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of any state rated as
to investment quality by a nationally recognized rating firm not less than A or its equivalent with a
remaining maturity of ten (10) years or less
•A surety bond issued by an insurance company rated as to investment quality by a nationally
recognized rating firm not less than A
•A letter of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank
Subject to Audit
All collateral shall be subject to inspection and audit by the Investment Officers or their designee, Including
the Town of Trophy Club’s independent auditors.
XI.PERFORMANCE
Performance Standards
The Town of Trophy Club’s investment portfolio will be managed in accordance with the parameters
specified within this Policy. The portfolio shall be designed with the objective of obtaining a market rate of
return through budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the
cash flow requirements of the Town of Trophy Club.
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Performance Benchmark
It is the policy of the Town of Trophy Club to purchase investments with maturity dates coinciding with cash
flow needs. Through this strategy, the Town of Trophy Club shall seek to optimize interest earnings utilizing
allowable investments available in the market at that time. The Town of Trophy Club’s portfolio shall be
designed with the objective of regularly meeting or exceeding the benchmark(s) as appropriate per the
investment strategy statements. Weighted Average Yield to Maturity shall be the standard for calculating
portfolio rate of return.
XII.REPORTING [PFIA 2256.023]
Methods
The Investment Officers shall prepare a written investment report on a quarterly basis that summarizes
investment strategies employed in the most recent quarter and describes the portfolio in terms of
investment securities, maturities, and shall explain the total investment return for the quarter.
The quarterly investment report shall include a summary statement of investment activity prepared in
compliance with the PFIA. This summary will be prepared in a manner that will allow the Town of Trophy
Club to ascertain whether investment activities during the reporting period have conformed to the
Investment Policy. The report will be provided to the Town Council and signed by the Investment Officers.
The report will include the following:
•A listing of individual investments held at the end of the reporting period.
•Unrealized gains or losses resulting from appreciation or depreciation by listing the beginning and
ending book and market value of investments for the period.
•Additions and changes to the market value during the period.
•Average weighted yield to maturity of portfolio as compared to applicable benchmarks.
•Listing of investments by maturity date.
•Fully accrued interest for the reporting period.
•The percentage of the total portfolio that each type of investment represents.
•Statement of compliance of the Town of Trophy Club’s investment portfolio with state law and the
investment strategy and policy approved by the Town Council.
An independent auditor will perform a formal annual review of the quarterly reports with the results reported
to the Town Council [PFIA 2256.023(d)].
Monitoring Market Value [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(D)]
Market value of all securities in the portfolio will be determined at least on a quarterly basis. These values
will be obtained from a reputable and independent source and disclosed to the Town Council quarterly in
a written report.
XIII.INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Members
An Investment Committee, consisting of the Town Manager and the Investment Officers, shall review the
Town’s investment strategies and monitor the results of the investment program periodically. This review
can be done by reviewing the quarterly written reports and by holding committee meetings as necessary.
The committee will be authorized to invite other advisors to attend meetings as needed.
Scope
The Investment Committee shall include in its deliberations such topics as economic outlook, investment
strategies, portfolio diversification, maturity structure, potential risk to the Town’s funds, evaluation and
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authorization of broker/dealers, acceptable training sources, rate of return on the investment portfolio, and
review of compliance with the Investment Policy. The Investment Committee will also advise the Town
Council of any future amendments to the Investment Policy that are deemed necessary or recommended.
Procedures
The Investment Policy shall require the Investment Committee to provide minutes of investment
information discussed at any meetings held. The committee shall meet at least annually to discuss the
investment program and policy.
XIV.INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION [PFIA 2256.005(e)]
The Town of Trophy Club’s Investment Policy shall be adopted by resolution of the Town Council. It is the
Town of Trophy Club’s intent to comply with state laws and regulations. The Town of Trophy Club’s
Investment Policy shall be subject to revisions consistent with changing laws, regulations, and needs of
the Town of Trophy Club. The Town Council shall adopt a resolution stating that it has reviewed the policy
and investment strategies not less than annually, approving any changes or modifications.
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TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
INVESTMENT POLICY
I. POLICY
It is the policy of the Town of Trophy Club that after allowing for the anticipated cash flow requirements of
the Town of Trophy Club and giving due consideration to the safety and risk of investment, all available
funds shall be invested in conformance with these legal and administrative guidelines, seeking to optimize
interest earnings to the maximum extent possible.
Effective cash management is recognized as essential to good fiscal management. Investment interest is
a source of revenue to Trophy Club funds. Trophy Club’s investment portfolio shall be designed and
managed in a manner to maximize this revenue source, to be responsive to public trust, and to be in
compliance with legal requirements and limitations.
Investments shall be made with the primary objectives of:
Safety and preservation of principal
Maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet operating needs
Public trust from prudent investment activities
Optimization of interest earnings on the portfolio
II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Investment Policy is to comply with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code (“Public
Funds Investment Act” or “PFIA”), which requires the Town of Trophy Club to adopt a written investment
policy regarding the investment of its funds and funds under its control. The Investment Policy addresses
the methods, procedures and practices that must be exercised to ensure effective and judicious fiscal
management of Trophy Club’s funds.
III. SCOPE
This Investment Policy shall govern the investment of all financial assets of the Town of Trophy Club. These
funds are accounted for in the Town of Trophy Club’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
and include:
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Projects Funds
Proprietary Funds
Debt Service Funds, including reserves and sinking funds, to the extent not required by law
or existing contract to be kept segregated and managed separately
Any new fund created by the Town of Trophy Club, unless specifically exempted from this Policy by
the Town Council or by law
The Town of Trophy Club consolidates fund cash balances to maximize investment earnings. Investment
income will be allocated to the various funds based on their respective participation and in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
This Investment Policy shall apply to all transactions involving the financial assets and related activity for
all the foregoing funds. However, this Policy does not apply to the assets administered for the benefit of
the Town of Trophy Club by outside agencies under deferred compensation programs.
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IV. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
The Town of Trophy Club shall manage and invest its cash with four primary objectives, listed in order of
priority: safety, liquidity, public trust, and yield, expressed as optimization of interest earnings. The safety
of the principal invested always remains the primary objective. All investments shall be designed and
managed in a manner responsive to the public trust and consistent with state and local law.
The Town of Trophy Club shall maintain a comprehensive cash management program, which includes
collection of accounts receivable, vendor payments in accordance with the Town’s purchasing policies, and
prudent investment of available cash. Cash management is defined as the process of managing monies in
order to ensure maximum cash availability and maximum earnings on short-term investment of idle cash.
Safety [PFIA 2256.005(b)(2)]
Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program. Investments shall be undertaken
in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. The objective will be
to mitigate credit and interest rate risk.
Credit Risk and Concentration of Credit Risk – The Town of Trophy Club will minimize credit risk, the
risk of loss due to the failure of the issuer or backer of the investment, and concentration of credit risk,
the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of investment in a single issuer, by:
Limiting investments to the safest types of investments.
Pre-qualifying the financial institutions and broker/dealers with which the Town of Trophy Club
will do business.
Diversifying the investment portfolio so that potential losses on individual issuers will
be minimized.
Interest Rate Risk – the Town of Trophy Club will manage the risk that the interest earnings and the
market value of investments in the portfolio will fall due to changes in general interest rates by limiting
the maximum weighted average maturity of the investment portfolio to 365 days. The Town of Trophy
Club will, in addition:
Structure the investment portfolio so that investments mature to meet cash requirements for
ongoing operations, thereby avoiding the need to liquidate investments prior to maturity.
Invest operating funds primarily in financial institution deposits, shorter-term securities, money
market mutual funds, or local government investment pools functioning as money market mutual
funds.
Diversify maturities and stagger purchase dates to minimize the impact of market movements
over time.
Liquidity [PFIA 2256.005(b)(2)]
The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating requirements that may be
reasonably anticipated. This is accomplished by structuring the portfolio so that investments mature
concurrent with cash needs to meet anticipated demands. Because all possible cash demands cannot be
anticipated, a portion of the portfolio will be invested in shares of money market mutual funds, local
government investment pools, or other cash equivalents that offer same-day liquidity.
Public Trust
All participants in the Town of Trophy Club’s investment process shall seek to act responsibly as custodians
of the public trust. The Investment Officers shall avoid any transaction that might impair public confidence
in the Town of Trophy Club’s ability to govern effectively.
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Yield (Optimization of Interest Earnings) [PFIA 2256.005(b)(3)]
The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return throughout
budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and liquidity needs.
Return on investment is of secondary importance compared to the safety and liquidity objectives described
above.
V. INVESTMENT STRATEGY STATEMENTS
The Town of Trophy Club portfolio will be structured to benefit from anticipated market conditions and to
achieve a reasonable return. Relative value among asset groups shall be analyzed and pursued as part
of the investment program within the restrictions set forth by the Investment Policy.
The Town of Trophy Club maintains portfolios which utilize four specific investment strategy considerations
designed to address the unique characteristics of the fund groups represented in the portfolios.
Operating Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Operating Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
Liquidity - Investment strategies for the Operating Funds have as their primary objective to assure that
anticipated cash flows are matched with adequate investment liquidity. The dollar-weighted average
maturity of operating funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each investment, will be calculated
and limited to one year or less. Constant $1.0000 net asset value investment pools and money market
mutual funds, and other cash equivalents shall be integral components to maintaining daily liquidity.
Investments for these funds shall not exceed a 24-month period from date of purchase.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Operating Funds shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield.
Reserve and Deposit Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Reserve and Deposit Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
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Liquidity - Investment strategies for Reserve and Deposit Funds shall have as the primary objective the
ability to generate a dependable revenue stream to the appropriate reserve fund from investments with a
low degree of volatility. Except as may be required by the bond ordinance specific to an individual issue,
investments should be of high quality, with short-to-intermediate-term maturities. The dollar-weighted
average maturity of Reserve and Deposit Funds, based on the stated final maturity date of each investment,
will be calculated and limited to two years or less.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Reserve and Deposit Funds shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield.
Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Bond and Certificate Capital
Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
Liquidity - Investment strategies for Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds
portfolios will have as their primary objective to assure that anticipated cash flows are matched with
adequate investment liquidity. The stated final maturity dates of investments held should not exceed the
estimated project completion date or a maturity of no greater than three years. The dollar-weighted average
maturity of Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds, based on the stated
final maturity date of each investment, will be calculated and limited to two years or less.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Bond and Certificate Capital Project Funds and Special Purpose Funds
shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield. A secondary objective of these funds is to achieve a yield
equal to or greater than the arbitrage yield of the applicable bond or certificate, when reasonable
considering safety and liquidity objectives.
Debt Service Funds
Suitability - All investments authorized in the Investment Policy are suitable for Debt Service Funds.
Preservation and Safety of Principal - All investments shall be of high quality with no perceived default risk.
Liquidity - Investment strategies for Debt Service Funds shall have as the primary objective the assurance
of investment liquidity adequate to cover the debt service obligation on the required payment date.
Investments shall not have a stated final maturity date which exceeds the next unfunded debt service
payment date. The dollar-weighted average maturity of Debt Service Funds, based on the stated final
maturity date of each investment, will be calculated and limited to one year or less.
Marketability - Securities with active and efficient secondary markets will be purchased in the event of an
unanticipated cash requirement.
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Diversification - Maturities shall be staggered throughout the budget cycle to provide cash flows based on
anticipated needs. Investment risks will be reduced through diversification among authorized investments.
Yield - The Town’s objective is to attain a competitive market yield for comparable securities and portfolio
constraints. The benchmark for Debt Service Funds shall be the rolling three-month Treasury yield.
VI. RESPONSIBILITY AND CONTROL
Delegation of Authority [PFIA 2256.005(f)]
In accordance with the Town of Trophy Club and the Public Funds Investment Act, the Town Council
designates the Town Manager's designee and/or Finance Director and the Chief Financial Analyst as the
Town of Trophy Club’s Investment Officers. The Town Manager's designee and/or Finance Director is
responsible for the overall management of the Town’s investment program and may direct the other
Investment Officer in his/her duties. The Investment Officers are authorized to deposit, withdraw, invest,
transfer, execute documentation, and otherwise manage funds on behalf of the Town of Trophy Club
according to this Policy. Unless authorized by law, no other person may deposit, withdraw, transfer or
manage in any other manner the Town of Trophy Club funds. The investment authority granted to the
Investment Officers is effective until rescinded.
Quality and Capability of Investment Management [PFIA 2256.005(b)(3)]
The Town of Trophy Club shall provide periodic training in investments for the designated Investment
Officers and other investment personnel through courses and seminars offered by professional
organizations, associations, and other independent sources in order to ensure the quality and capability of
investment management in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act.
Training Requirement [PFIA 2256.008 – Local Governments]
In accordance with the Town of Trophy Club and the Public Funds Investment Act, designated Investment
Officers shall attend investment training no less often than once every two years and shall accumulate not
less than 8 hours of instruction relating to investment responsibilities. A newly appointed Investment Officer
must attend training accumulating at least 10 hours of instruction within twelve months of the date the
Officer took office or assumed the Officer’s duties. The investment training sessions shall be provided by
independent sources approved by the Investment Committee, and must include education in investment
controls, security risks, strategy risks, market risks, diversification of investment portfolio, and compliance
with the PFIA.
Internal Controls (Best Practice)
The Investment Officers are responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control structure
designed to ensure that the assets of the Town of Trophy Club are protected from loss, theft, or misuse.
The internal control structure shall be designed to provide reasonable assurance that these objectives are
met. The concept of reasonable assurance recognizes that (1) the cost of a control should not exceed the
benefits likely to be derived; and (2) the valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and judgments
by management.
Accordingly, the Investment Officers shall establish a process for annual independent review by an external
auditor to assure compliance with policies and procedures. The internal controls shall address the following
points.
Avoidance of collusion.
Separation of transactions authority from accounting and recordkeeping.
Custodial safekeeping.
Avoidance of physical delivery securities.
Clear delegation of authority to subordinate staff members.
Written confirmation for telephone (voice) transactions for investments and wire transfers.
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Development of a wire transfer agreement with the depository bank or third-party custodian.
Investment Policy Certification [PFIA 2256.005(k-l)]
A qualified representative, as defined by PFIA section 2256.002(10), of all business organizations, as
defined by PFIA section 2256.005(k) as local government investment pools and discretionary investment
management firms, must sign a certification acknowledging that the organization has received and reviewed
the Town of Trophy Club’s Investment Policy and that reasonable procedures and controls have been
implemented to preclude investment transactions that are not authorized by the Town of Trophy Club’s
Policy except to the extent that the authorization is dependent on an analysis of the makeup of the Town's
entire portfolio, requires an interpretation of subjective investment standards, or relates to investment
transactions of the Town that are not made through accounts or other contractual arrangements over which
the business organization has accepted discretionary investment authority. The Town shall not enter into
an investment transaction with a business organization prior to receiving the signed certification.
Prudence [PFIA 2256.006]
The standard of care to be applied by the Investment Officers shall be the “prudent person” rule. This rule
states that “Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under prevailing circumstances, that a
person of prudence, discretion and intelligence would exercise in the management of the person’s own
affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering the probable safety of capital and the probable
income to be derived.” In determining whether an Investment Officer has exercised prudence with respect
to an investment decision, the determination shall be made taking into consideration:
The investment of all funds, or funds under the Town of Trophy Club’s control, over which the Officer
had responsibility rather than a consideration as to the prudence of a single investment.
Whether the investment decision was consistent with the written, approved Investment Policy of the
Town of Trophy Club.
Indemnification
The Investment Officers, acting in accordance with written procedures and exercising due diligence, shall
not be held personally responsible for a specific investment’s credit risk or market price changes, provided
that these deviations are reported immediately and the appropriate action is taken to control adverse
developments.
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest [PFIA 2256.005(i)]
Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that
would conflict with the proper execution and management of the investment program, or that would impair
their ability to make impartial decisions. Investment Committee members shall refrain from undertaking
personal investment transactions with the same individual with which business is conducted on behalf of
the Town of Trophy Club.
An Investment Officer of the Town of Trophy Club who has a personal business relationship with an
organization seeking to sell an investment to the Town of Trophy Club shall file a statement disclosing that
personal business interest. An Investment Officer who is related within the second degree by affinity or
consanguinity to an individual seeking to sell an investment to the Town of Trophy Club shall file a statement
disclosing that relationship. A statement required under this subsection must be filed with the Texas Ethics
Commission and the Town Council.
VII. SUITABLE AND AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
Portfolio Management
The Town of Trophy Club currently has a “buy and hold” portfolio strategy. Maturity dates are matched
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with cash flow requirements and investments are purchased with the intent to be held until maturity.
However, investments may be liquidated prior to maturity for the following reasons:
An investment with declining credit maybe liquidated early to minimize loss of principal.
Cash flow needs of the Town of Trophy Club require that the investment be liquidated.
Investments [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(A)]
Trophy Club funds governed by this Policy may be invested in the instruments described below, all of
which are authorized by the Public Funds Investment Act. Investment of Town of Trophy Club funds in
any instrument or security not authorized for investment under the Act is prohibited. The Town of Trophy
Club will not be required to liquidate an investment that becomes unauthorized subsequent to its purchase.
I. Authorized
1. Obligations, including letters of credit, of the United States, its agencies and instrumentalities,
including the Federal Home Loan Banks.
2. Direct obligations of the State of Texas, its agencies and instrumentalities or obligations of
agencies, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of this State rated as to investment quality
by a nationally recognized investment rating firm of not less than “A” or its equivalent.
3. Other obligations, the principal and interest of which are unconditionally guaranteed or insured by,
or backed by the full faith and credit of, the State of Texas or the United States or their respective
agencies and instrumentalities, including obligations that are fully guaranteed or insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by the explicit full faith and credit of the United States.
4. Certificates of Deposit and other forms of deposit issued by a depository institution that has its main
office or a branch office in Texas. The deposit must be guaranteed or insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or its successor, or the National Credit Union Share
Insurance Fund (“NCUSIF”) or its successor, or secured by obligations in a manner and amount as
provided by law. In addition, deposits obtained through a depository institution that has its main
office or a branch office in Texas and that contractually agrees to place the funds in federally
insured depository institutions in accordance with the conditions prescribed in Section 2256.010(b)
of the Public Funds Investment Act are authorized investments. Funds may also be invested by the
Town through a broker that has a main office or branch office in Texas and is selected from a list
approved by the Town as required by section 2656.025 of the Public Funds Investment Act or a
depository institution that has a main office or branch office in Texas and is selected by the Town
are authorized investments if the following conditions are met:
a. the broker or depository institution selected by the Town as specified above arranges
for the deposit of the funds in one or more federally insured depository institutions,
wherever located, for the account of the Town;
b. the full amount of the principal and accrued interest of each deposit is insured by the
United States or an instrumentality of the United States; and
c. the Town appoints a depository bank or a clearing broker registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission Rule 15c-3 (17CFR, Section 240 15c3-3) as custodian for
the Town with respect to the deposit issued for account to the Town.
5. Fully collateralized direct repurchase agreements with a defined termination date secured by
obligations of the United States or its agencies and instrumentalities. These shall be pledged to the
Town of Trophy Club, held in an account in the Town of Trophy Club’s name, and deposited at the
time the investment is made with the Town of Trophy Club or with a third-party selected and approved
by the Town of Trophy Club. Repurchase agreements must be purchased through a primary
government securities dealer, as defined by the Federal Reserve, or a financial institution doing
business in Texas. A Master Repurchase Agreement, or similar agreement, must be signed prior to
investment in a repurchase agreement. Securities received for repurchase agreements must have a
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market value greater than or equal to 102 percent at the time funds are disbursed. (This section
pertains to Sweep Accounts and/or Bond Proceeds)
6. No-Load Money Market Mutual funds that: 1) are registered and regulated by the Securities and
Exchange Commission and provide a prospectus and other information required by the Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. Section 78a) or the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15
U.S.C. Section 80a-1), and 2) seek to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.0000 per share.
7. Local government investment pools, which 1) meet the requirements of Chapter 2256.016 of the
Public Funds Investment Act, 2) are rated no lower than AAA or an equivalent rating by at least
one nationally recognized rating service, and 3) are authorized by resolution or ordinance by the
Town Council. In addition, a local government investment pool created to function as a money
market mutual fund must mark its portfolio to the market daily and, to the extent reasonably
possible, stabilize at a $1.0000 net asset value.
If an investment in the Town’s portfolio becomes an unauthorized investment due to changes in the
Investment Policy or the Public Funds Investment Act, or an authorized investment is rated in a way that
causes it to become an unauthorized investment, the Investment Committee of the Town shall review the
investment and determine whether it would be more prudent to hold the investment until its maturity, or to
redeem the investment. The Investment Committee shall consider the time remaining until maturity of the
investment, the quality of the investment, and the quality and amounts of any collateral which may be
securing the investment in determining the appropriate steps to take. [PFIA 2256.021].
II. Not Authorized [PFIA 2256.009(b)(1-4)]
Investments including interest-only or principal-only strips of obligations with underlying mortgage-backed
security collateral, collateralized mortgage obligations with an inverse floating interest rate or a maturity
date of over 10 years are strictly prohibited.
VIII. INVESTMENT PARAMETERS
Maximum Maturities [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(B)]
The longer the maturity of investments, the greater their potential price volatility. Therefore, it is the Town
of Trophy Club’s policy to concentrate its investment portfolio in shorter-term investments in order to limit
principal risk caused by changes in interest rates.
The Town of Trophy Club attempts to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. The
Town of Trophy Club will not directly invest for more than three years from the date of purchase; however,
the above described obligations, certificates, or agreements may be collateralized using longer dated
investments.
Because no secondary market exists for repurchase agreements, the maximum maturity shall be 120 days
except in the case of a flexible repurchase agreement for bond proceeds. The maximum maturity for such
an investment shall be determined in accordance with project cash flow projections and the requirements
of the governing bond ordinance.
The composite portfolio will have a weighted average maturity of 365 days or less. The dollar-weighted
average maturity will be calculated using the stated final maturity dates of each security. [PFIA
2256.005(b)(4)(C)].
Diversification [PFIA 2256.005(b)(3)]
The Town of Trophy Club recognizes that investment risks can result from issuer defaults, market price
changes or various technical complications leading to temporary illiquidity. Risk is managed through
portfolio diversification that shall be achieved by the following general guidelines:
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Limiting investments to avoid overconcentration in investments from a specific issuer or business sector
(excluding U.S. Treasury securities and financial institution deposits that are fully insured and
collateralized in accordance with state and federal law),
Limiting investments that have higher credit risk,
Utilizing investments with varying maturities, and
Continuously investing a portion of the portfolio in readily available funds such as local government
investment pools (LGIPs), money market accounts, money market funds, or overnight repurchase
agreements to ensure that appropriate liquidity is maintained in order to meet ongoing obligations.
IX. SELECTION OF BANKS AND DEALERS
Depository
At least every five years a Depository shall be selected through the Town of Trophy Club’s banking services
procurement process, which shall include a formal request for application (RFA). The selection of a
depository will be determined by competitive application and evaluation of applications will be based on the
most advantageous terms and conditions for the handling of Town funds.
Authorized Brokers/Dealers [PFIA 2256.025]
The Town of Trophy Club Investment Committee (see Section XIII) shall, at least annually, review, revise,
and approve a list of qualified broker/dealers authorized to engage in securities transactions with the Town
of Trophy Club. Authorized firms may include primary dealers or regional dealers that qualify under
Securities & Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (Uniform Net Capital Rule).
Competitive Environment
It is the policy of the Town of Trophy Club to provide a competitive environment for all investment activities.
The Investment Officers shall develop and maintain procedures for ensuring competition in the investment
of the Town of Trophy Club’s funds and are authorized to solicit bids for investments orally, in writing,
electronically, or in any combination of these methods.
Delivery vs. Payment [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(E)]
Securities shall be purchased using the delivery vs. payment method. Funds will be released after
notification that the purchased security has been received.
X. SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY
Safekeeping and Custodial Agreements
The Town of Trophy Club shall contract with a bank or banks for the safekeeping of securities either owned
by the Town of Trophy Club as part of its investment portfolio or held as collateral to secure demand or time
deposits. Securities owned by the Town of Trophy Club shall be held in an account in the Town of Trophy
Club’s name as evidenced by safekeeping receipts of the institution holding the securities. Original
safekeeping receipts shall be obtained and held by the Town.
Collateral for deposits will be held by a third-party custodian designated by the Town of Trophy Club and
pledged to the Town of Trophy Club as evidenced by pledge receipts of the institution with which the
collateral is deposited. Collateral may be held by the depository bank’s trust department, a Federal Reserve
Bank or branch of a Federal Reserve Bank, a Federal Home Loan Bank, or a third-party bank approved by
the Town of Trophy Club.
Collateral Policy [PFCA 2257.023]
Consistent with the requirements of the Public Funds Collateral Act, it is the policy of the Town of Trophy
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Club to require full collateralization of all non-insured Town of Trophy Club funds on deposit with a financial
institution and a written depository agreement acceptable to the Town. The market value of the securities
collateralizing the deposit of funds shall be at least equal to 102% of the principal and accrued interest on
the deposits less an amount insured by the FDIC or NCUSIF. Collateral in the form of letters of credit
issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank must be equal to 100% of the principal and anticipated interest of
deposits less the applicable level of FDIC insurance. At its discretion, the Town of Trophy Club may require
a higher level of collateralization for certain investment securities held as collateral. Securities pledged as
collateral shall be held by an independent third-party with whom the Town of Trophy Club has a current
custodial agreement. The Investment Officers are responsible for entering into collateralization agreements
with third-party custodians in compliance with this Policy. The agreements are to specify the acceptable
investment securities for collateral, including provisions relating to possession of the collateral, the
substitution or release of investment securities, ownership of securities, and the method of valuation of
securities. A clearly marked evidence of pledge must be supplied to the Town of Trophy Club and retained.
Collateral shall be reviewed at least monthly to assure that the market value of the pledged securities are
adequate.
The custodial portion of the depository agreement shall define the Town’s rights to the collateral in case of
default, bankruptcy or closing and shall establish a perfected security interest in compliance with Federal
and State regulations, including:
The Agreement must be in writing;
The Agreement must be executed by the depository and the Town contemporaneously with the
acquisition of the asset;
The Agreement must be approved by the board of directors or the loan committee of the depository
and a copy of the meeting minutes must be delivered to the Town; and
The Agreement must be part of the depository’s “official record” continuously since its execution.
Collateral Defined
The Town of Trophy Club shall accept only the following types of collateral:
Obligations of the United States or its agencies and instrumentalities
Direct obligations of the State of Texas or its agencies and instrumentalities
Collateralized mortgage obligations directly issued by a federal agency or instrumentality of the
United States, the underlying security for which is guaranteed by an agency or instrumentality of the
United States
Obligations of states, agencies, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions of any state rated as
to investment quality by a nationally recognized rating firm not less than A or its equivalent with a
remaining maturity of ten (10) years or less
A surety bond issued by an insurance company rated as to investment quality by a nationally
recognized rating firm not less than A
A letter of credit issued by the Federal Home Loan Bank
Subject to Audit
All collateral shall be subject to inspection and audit by the Investment Officers or their designee, Including
the Town of Trophy Club’s independent auditors.
XI. PERFORMANCE
Performance Standards
The Town of Trophy Club’s investment portfolio will be managed in accordance with the parameters
specified within this Policy. The portfolio shall be designed with the objective of obtaining a market rate of
return through budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the investment risk constraints and the
cash flow requirements of the Town of Trophy Club.
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Performance Benchmark
It is the policy of the Town of Trophy Club to purchase investments with maturity dates coinciding with cash
flow needs. Through this strategy, the Town of Trophy Club shall seek to optimize interest earnings utilizing
allowable investments available in the market at that time. The Town of Trophy Club’s portfolio shall be
designed with the objective of regularly meeting or exceeding the benchmark(s) as appropriate per the
investment strategy statements. Weighted Average Yield to Maturity shall be the standard for calculating
portfolio rate of return.
XII. REPORTING [PFIA 2256.023]
Methods
The Investment Officers shall prepare a written investment report on a quarterly basis that summarizes
investment strategies employed in the most recent quarter and describes the portfolio in terms of
investment securities, maturities, and shall explain the total investment return for the quarter.
The quarterly investment report shall include a summary statement of investment activity prepared in
compliance with the PFIA. This summary will be prepared in a manner that will allow the Town of Trophy
Club to ascertain whether investment activities during the reporting period have conformed to the
Investment Policy. The report will be provided to the Town Council and signed by the Investment Officers.
The report will include the following:
A listing of individual investments held at the end of the reporting period.
Unrealized gains or losses resulting from appreciation or depreciation by listing the beginning and
ending book and market value of investments for the period.
Additions and changes to the market value during the period.
Average weighted yield to maturity of portfolio as compared to applicable benchmarks.
Listing of investments by maturity date.
Fully accrued interest for the reporting period.
The percentage of the total portfolio that each type of investment represents.
Statement of compliance of the Town of Trophy Club’s investment portfolio with state law and the
investment strategy and policy approved by the Town Council.
An independent auditor will perform a formal annual review of the quarterly reports with the results reported
to the Town Council [PFIA 2256.023(d)].
Monitoring Market Value [PFIA 2256.005(b)(4)(D)]
Market value of all securities in the portfolio will be determined at least on a quarterly basis. These values
will be obtained from a reputable and independent source and disclosed to the Town Council quarterly in
a written report.
XIII. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
Members
An Investment Committee, consisting of the Town Manager and the Investment Officers, shall review the
Town’s investment strategies and monitor the results of the investment program periodically. This review
can be done by reviewing the quarterly written reports and by holding committee meetings as necessary.
The committee will be authorized to invite other advisors to attend meetings as needed.
Scope
The Investment Committee shall include in its deliberations such topics as economic outlook, investment
strategies, portfolio diversification, maturity structure, potential risk to the Town’s funds, evaluation and
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authorization of broker/dealers, acceptable training sources, rate of return on the investment portfolio, and
review of compliance with the Investment Policy. The Investment Committee will also advise the Town
Council of any future amendments to the Investment Policy that are deemed necessary or recommended.
Procedures
The Investment Policy shall require the Investment Committee to provide minutes of investment
information discussed at any meetings held. The committee shall meet at least annually quarterly to
discuss the investment program and policy.
XIV. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION [PFIA 2256.005(e)]
The Town of Trophy Club’s Investment Policy shall be adopted by resolution of the Town Council. It is the
Town of Trophy Club’s intent to comply with state laws and regulations. The Town of Trophy Club’s
Investment Policy shall be subject to revisions consistent with changing laws, regulations, and needs of
the Town of Trophy Club. The Town Council shall adopt a resolution stating that it has reviewed the policy
and investment strategies not less than annually, approving any changes or modifications.
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TOWN COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2024
FROM: Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
AGENDA ITEM: Consider a meritorious exception application request for special purpose
banners/signs for the 2024 Trophy Club Women's Club Mother's Day Art and
Garden Festival, to include a request to waive the meritorious exception fee,
to be located at the Trophy Club Town Center, PD-30. (Matt Cox, Commuity
Development Director)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The 4th Annual Trophy Club Women's Club Mother's Day Art and
Garden Festival is scheduled for May 10, 2024. The organization submitted a meritorious
exception application requesting additional banners/signs for the event. The same meritorious
exception was applied for and granted in February 2023 as part of the 2023 Trophy Club
Women's Club Mother's Day Art and Garden Festival. Section 3.09.065 of the Town's Code of
Ordinances allows only one (1) banner/sign, not to exceed fifty (50) square feet, on the special
event site. The applicant is requesting banners/signs at multiple locations near the festival and
throughout town. Section 3.09.101(b) allows an "interested party to request from the Town
Council, upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to hear and fairly
consider a meritorious exception". A site plan has been submitted with the application showing
the locations of potential banners/signs (Exhibit A). Approval for banners on Northwest
Independent School District property has been obtained and attached for reference (Exhibit C).
The Trophy Club Women's Club is also requesting that the $300 meritorious exception fee be
waived since the event is organized for the purpose of providing scholarships to Trophy Club
students.
Proposed Dimensions for 8 vinyl banners/signs
Mother’s Day Festival HEIGHT 4’
8 banners/signs WIDTH 7’
OVERALL SF 28
BOARD REVIEW/CITIZEN FEEDBACK: The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the
meritorious exception application at their March 7, 2024 meeting and unanimously
recommended the item for approval (5-0).
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: N/A
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit A - Map Locations
2. Exhibit B - ME Application
3. Exhibit C - NWISD Approval Email
ACTIONS/OPTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Town Council move to approve the meritorious exception
application request for special purpose banners/signs for the 2024 Trophy Club Women's Club
Mother's Day Art and Garden Festival, to include a request to waive the meritorious exception
fee, to be located at the Trophy Club Town Center, PD-30.
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