7.2. Bond Program Overview Fort Worth’s Bond Program is a strategic investment plan that funds a wide range of municipal services including parks, public safety facilities, libraries, and neighborhood revitalization. Transportation is a major component of each Investment cycle, reflecting community priorities for mobility, safety, and connectivity.
The City mainly funds transportation capital projects with General Obligation Bonds, repaid through property taxes. The debt model used for this funding factors in existing debt, interest rates (currently around 5.00 – 5.25%), and property tax growth (3.5 – 5%). Conservative debt policies help annual payments to not rise and yearly funding to remain positive. These safeguards maintain fiscal stability even as the City continues investing in essential infrastructure.
Additional revenue sources, (e.g., Pay-Go allocations, intergovernmental contributions, federal and state grants, developer impact fees, and gas lease revenues) further diversify the funding portfolio, strengthening against economic fluctuations and reducing reliance on debt. Key Takeaway ■ Conservative debt policies safeguard fiscal stability while enabling infrastructure investment. ■ Diversification of revenue streams enhances resilience against economic fluctuations.
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