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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake Dallas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CDC August financials and debt outlook
The CDC's year-to-date revenues are running behind budget while spending is ahead, and the board was set to hear about current and future debt. How the CDC manages debt affects what it can fund for parks, grants, and downtown projects.
Grant Opportunity for Road and Drainage Projects
The city learned of a new grant, up to $10 million per project, that could fund a road project and a drainage project — but the application window closes November 17-18, so staff and McAdams are rushing to submit.
SPAN Senior Transportation and Meal Services
The city's $26,000 SPAN agreement now puts $9,654 into meal deliveries for 7-10 residents a month and $16,348 into rides, with medical trips unlimited but non-medical trips capped at two round trips a week. Council members want proactive outreach so residents understand the change and the true cost per trip (~$23.95 one-way).
Grant opportunities for parks
The board was scheduled to discuss grant opportunities, potentially to help fund park improvements without raising local taxes. Specific grants were not named in the posted agenda.