Engage Allen: 2023 Bond

On Nov. 7, 2023, Allen residents will vote on bond propositions totaling $156,500,000 in City projects by issuing municipal bonds with no projected increase to the City tax rate. Read the ordinance approved on Aug. 8, 2023.

Following a citizen-led committee process held this spring, the projects included in the 2023 Bond were divided into five proposition categories as follows:


Proposition A: $47M
Existing street repairs, neighborhood repairs and traffic improvements

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Proposition B: $17M
Ford Park improvements

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Proposition C: $1.5M
Public art projects

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Proposition D: $8M
Downtown revitalization

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Proposition E: $83M
Police headquarters and emergency dispatch center

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Proposition A

Existing street repairs, neighborhood repairs and traffic improvements
$47M

This proposition would provide funding for improvement and maintenance of streets, thoroughfares, alleys, sidewalks, bridges and other public ways. The projects to be undertaken as part of this bond proposition may include, but are not limited to:

ProjectTotal Cost
Existing street repairs$18,550,000
Neighborhood repairs$9,750,000
Street capacity$13,300,000
Sidewalk/streetlight gaps$2,670,000
Traffic signal improvements$730,000
Traffic safety/ADA improvements$2,000,000


Ballot language

The issuance of $47,000,000 City of Allen, Texas General Obligation Bonds for street improvements, including associated neighborhood streetscapes, screening walls, streetlights, pedestrian intersections and crossings and ADA improvements and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.


Street repair crew pours concrete on a road in Allen



Proposition B

Ford Park improvements
$17M

This proposition would provide funding for improvements to Ford Park, including installation and development of athletic fields and sports courts.

Ballot language

The issuance of $17,000,000 City of Allen, Texas General Obligation Bonds for improvements to Ford Park, including athletic fields and sports courts and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.


Aerial photo of field complex at Ford Park



Proposition C

Public art projects
$1.5M

This proposition would provide funding for the ongoing development of public art projects within the City of Allen's public art program.

Ballot language

The issuance of $1,500,000 City of Allen, Texas General Obligation Bonds for public art projects and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

'Current Drift' - Located at Cottonwood Creek Trail
Purchased with 2016 bond funds


Proposition D

Downtown revitalization
$8M

This proposition would provide funding for improvements to streets and mobility infrastructure in downtown Allen, including land acquisition for the purpose of recreational development. The projects to be undertaken as part of this bond proposition may include, but are not limited to:  

ProjectTotal Cost
Downtown land acquisition$5,000,000
Downtown bike and pedestrian path development$3,000,000


Ballot language

The issuance of $8,000,000 City of Allen, Texas General Obligation Bonds for downtown street and mobility infrastructure improvements and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.


Street view of businesses in downtown Allen



Proposition E

Police headquarters and emergency dispatch center
$83M

This proposition would provide funding for improvements to police facilities, including a new police headquarters facility and emergency dispatch office.

Ballot language

The issuance of $83,000,000 City of Allen, Texas General Obligation Bonds for police facilities, including a new police headquarters facility and emergency dispatch office and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

Digital render of new Allen Police Department Headquarters


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Bond Planning & Public Input

In spring 2023, Allen residents led the charge to select and prioritize projects to be paid for by bonds, set bond amounts and determine what impact (if any) the bond might have on the tax rate. Discussions were guided by a knowledgeable citizen committee with a history of service to Allen, with presentations and supplemental information provided by City of Allen staff.

Five groups, called sub-committees, were established by Allen City Council to focus on the following topics: Public Safety; Parks and Downtown; Streets, Infrastructure and Neighborhoods; Public Art; and Finance.

Those who attended a public meeting were encouraged to join a sub-committee - no application or selection process required. Online feedback opportunities were made available throughout the public input process (check out a recap of the feedback opportunities in the Engage Allen portal).

Key Dates & Timeline

Thursday, April 6, 2023Joint Meeting, 2023 Bond Steering Committee & Allen City Council
TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Allen Senior Recreation Center
  • Anyone is welcome to attend and observe. Please note, no public feedback will be collected during this meeting.
Monday, May 22, 2023
2023 Bond Public Kickoff & Input Meeting
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Allen ISD STEAM Center (1680 Ridgeview Drive, Allen, TX 75013)
  • Anyone can attend this meeting to hear presentations about potential projects, suggest new ideas and collaborate to help set priorities for potential bond funding. Any attendee may join a bond sub-committee at this meeting (no application or selection process required!) or simply choose to observe and learn. Learn more
Spring/Summer 2023
 
Sub-Committee Meetings and Online Input Opportunities
Dates, times and locations vary. View meeting calendar for details.
  • Volunteers for Bond 2023 subcommittees will meet as needed for presentations, discussion and tours
Summer 2023*
*Exact date to be determined
Joint Meeting, 2023 Bond Steering Committee & Allen City Council
Time and location to be determined
  • Steering committee chair and sub-committee chairs will report to council on public findings and priorities for a potential bond election.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023Potential Call for Election
7 p.m., Council Chambers at Allen City Hall
  • Council members will vote on whether to call a bond election for Nov. 7, 2023.
Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023Potential Bond Election Date
  • A bond election must be ordered by Allen City Council before propositions are added to the ballot.