RES 2008-08Town 01 Trophy Club
Resolution No.2008-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB,TEXAS,SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF THE
NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
$260,000,000 BOND PROPOSAL ON MAY 10,2008.
WHEREAS,THE Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club recognizes
that the Northwest ISO student population is anticipated to increase by 5950
students over the next three years;and
WHEREAS,the Town Council recognizes that the pursuit of high quality
academics requires adequate facilities 10 provide appropriate teacher-to-student
ratios;and
WHEREAS,THE Northwest ISO Long-Range Planning Committee has
recommended to the Northwest ISO Board of Trustees the following bond
projects to accommodate the anticipated student growth:
•School site purchases (8 elementary school sites and 1 middle
school sile)
•Seven new elementary schools
•One new middle school
•Classroom additions to Samuel Beck Elementary School
•HVAC replacements at Lakeview,Haslet and Justin Elementary
schools and the District Support Services facility.
•Technology to accommodate growth and upgrades;infrastructure
for new schools,five year technology replacement cycle and
instruction initiatives.
•Educational Programs;orchestra classrooms,Career
Pathways/Academies,Feasibility stUdy to prepare for future
natatorium.
WHEREAS,The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees has called a
$260,000,000 bond election for May 10,2008 to provide for the needed facilities;
and
WHEREAS,the bonds will be sold as demographics warrant over the
course of the three year period with a maximum I&S tax rate of $0.3350;and
WHEREAS,the 1&5 tax rate of $0.3350 is the same maximum rate
guaranteed in the 2001 and 2005 bonds,and
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WHEREAS,the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club has determined
that the passage of this bond is needful for the pursuit of high quality academics;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Trophy Club,Texas:
Section 1.The Town Council supports and encourages the passage of
the May 10,2008 Northwest ISO $260,000,000 bond.
Section 2.The resolution shall take effect from and after the date of
passage.
PASSED and APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy
Club,Texas on this 7'''day of April 2008.
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Mayor of Trophy Club,Nick Sanders,
ATIEST:
own Secretary,Lisa Ramsey
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney,Patricia Adams
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