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The board approved the budget as presented. Town Manager Mike Sims described the summary numbers: roughly $550,000 in anticipated sales tax, about $100,000 in interest income and total projected revenue near $650,000; staff presented total proposed expenditures of about $869,000 and a projected surplus of roughly $80,000 for FY26 before any potential MDD contribution toward police building pre‑construction.

Board members examined several line items during the discussion. Items raised included:

- Retail Strategies: a contract that budgets $45,000 per year under a three‑year agreement. Several board members said they want a fuller review of performance and local fit and asked staff to return with options. At the meeting staff said the contract is terminable with approximately 30 days’ notice and noted the second contract year has been paid; the next payment would be in June 2026 if the board continued the relationship.

- Fulcrum and IT costs: Board members asked for a breakdown of IT and video‑streaming costs (Fulcrum) allocated to the MDD to determine whether alternate procurement could save money.

- Memberships and sponsorships: The board debated value of memberships (Metroport, Argyle Business Association, Alliance Development Forum, TEDC) and asked staff to evaluate whether to maintain or reduce specific line items.

Several board members said the budget is close to final and could be adjusted later if the board chooses to drop particular memberships or reallocate contractors. Town staff noted that unspent budgeted dollars would boost reserves at year‑end, but that specific transfers or new expenditures would require board action.

Action taken: A motion to approve the MDD FY 2025–26 budget passed by voice vote (aye/nay called; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript). Staff will forward the approved budget to town council for its consideration.

Ending: Board members asked staff to return with more information on Retail Strategies, Fulcrum cost allocations and a sales‑tax breakdown used for revenue projections before the next budget cycle.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Argyle - Municipal Development District - Jul 01, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Argyle Municipal Development District approved its FY 2025–26 budget at the July 1 meeting. Staff projected roughly $650,000 in revenue, $869,000 in expenditures and an $80,000 surplus before any additional MDD contribution to the town center pre‑construction request. Board members asked for follow‑up on Retail Strategies, Fulcrum IT costs and ","taxTitle","Argyle, Denton County, Texas","taxId",52239,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701069,"Argyle staff outlines $12.5 million estimate for proposed police building, asks MDD to consider $375,000 toward next planning phase",786,152000,938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be&start=152&end=938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be/thumbnail_152000.jpg","/articles/6701069/Argyle/Denton-County/Texas/Argyle-staff-outlines-125-million-estimate-for-proposed-police-building-asks-MDD-to-consider-375000-toward-next-planning-phase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701069-5d30f00f00900c48f221141575cee990/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179692&Signature=UQIVnPjXavYYJZvN5nOc-Pmul39PrA~AFq4QSiHIsCYv~eTVqWXp2W998ZU7NWHSKkRdSuK1Pfr3YE1GJ63cSCHHnucq~0qXGyv3waa9QjLEGY3ty1WWdEEdxwb7Kl62VEeFr371RpKbPJpkg5RbHnvCGHOmHOeiEByeWWF09EfMD977uWK84IUx4hopFrTFviv0SYf4Ls3oDsVSO0s8hWUOwSZ1HYz7inS18JaLFGp6ANPUn7wKB-kzBCr7czRgXy5CsaJZ7dbwK5kM-~-WcA7OTfbtSZ0wvzVI5RxEfsOczpq1oOBRgDKi1I07VBC6UyhbyFqXgU8xQHZ83JP9mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Argyle Municipal Development District members heard detailed planning and cost estimates July 1 for a proposed municipal complex — including the Don Mosier Law Enforcement Center and a public plaza — on six acres on the south side of U.S. 407.

Town Manager Mike Sims told the MDD that staff’s current “rough estimate” for pre‑construction — architecture, engineering and master‑planning — is about $1,500,000 and that an 8,000‑square‑foot building plus site work could place the total project in the $11.9 million to $12.5 million range. He said staff proposes covering half of the pre‑construction cost with a short two‑year borrow of $750,000, asking the Criminal Court/Police District and the MDD to each consider covering approximately one quarter of the pre‑construction total (about $375,000 each).

“The only thing the MDD’s being asked for at this time is to say…pre‑construction costs are going to be roughly $1,500,000 to get you to the point where you have bid documents,” Sims said, describing the staff recommendation (two‑year borrow of $750,000 plus $375,000 from the CCD and $375,000 from the MDD).

Why it matters: Sims told the board that population growth expected from nearby subdivisions such as Argyle Landing will affect long‑term police staffing needs and building size. Sims showed a build‑out population projection pushing Argyle’s population past 10,000 and noted a planning target of roughly 2.5 officers per 1,000 residents; with 17 sworn officers today, he said planners expect the town to need roughly 25–27 sworn officers at full build‑out. Those staffing expectations, he said, shape the building’s required size and program.

Site and design considerations: Sims walked the board through photos and grading on the six‑acre parcel, noting vertical drops and a former stock tank on the site. He said building atop a former stock tank is feasible “you just get the muck out of the bottom of it,” and emphasized that a roadway through the six acres must provide access to an adjacent 12‑acre parcel when that property develops.

Timing and options: Staff presented two timing options. In the faster timetable staff would pursue 60 percent design by June 2026, bid documents by November 2026, break ground in February 2027 and occupy in February 2028. A slower timetable would push completion into late 2028. Sims said the construction debt decision would fall in fiscal year 2026 and that staff will seek a master plan contract (about $75,000) for council approval in July.

Board questions and context: MDD members asked about coordination with the adjacent 12‑acre private parcel (often referred to as the “vet center”/veterinarian parcel). Sims said the town will provide roadway access and that the parcels do not need to develop at the same time, though the roadway design must serve both. Director Brenda Tilton clarified there is not yet a development agreement that assigns which party builds which portion of the road; she said cost‑sharing would likely be proportionate and driven by traffic impact analyses.

Next steps: Sims said staff will complete a master plan effort through the fall, present results to council in December and return refined cost estimates. He asked that the MDD consider the requested preliminary funding contribution during upcoming budget deliberations but did not request an immediate vote.

Board members asked for continued updates as the master plan work proceeds and reiterated that formal contributions would require subsequent board action.

Ending: Staff said it will pursue the master plan contract at council in July and return to the MDD with design options, cost refinements and any formal funding requests.","Town staff described design and financing options for a proposed Don Mosier Law Enforcement Center and adjacent town plaza on a six‑acre town parcel, presenting a $1.5 million pre‑construction estimate and a rough $11.9–12.5 million total build cost; staff asked the Argyle Municipal Development District to consider contributing roughly $375,000 to ",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701058,"Red Line/Fusion withdraws incentive application; MDD staff notes finances and family matters as reasons",26,2584000,2610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be&start=2584&end=2610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be/thumbnail_2584000.jpg","/articles/6701058/Argyle/Denton-County/Texas/Red-LineFusion-withdraws-incentive-application-MDD-staff-notes-finances-and-family-matters-as-reasons","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701058-6f13b6444ee2ac24ad6d2d6692223973/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179692&Signature=dBrq0UKJyyAKo9lBY1oUZwUGGOQxE3Hio5nHV7IBLf4DFM6JjmIZhR28p5MG80gS2Y6n8SgsiwGGsbY0VwTSeVJDqFylM9XKN66eCNrj8OZLVR9XCMKRKe839bGO1tjCBiCqUZJjTuL7JG1fJ8AxCYBwsA~NJ55hzwt5BvwiXtjUaC2HLZZLuC9W7j7pY8~LQ4GGYHOjzZLISr41zlXwXvEYDtkx6Yo4flmxKTaR6qNyOFekte2SPtDthRKjbLEjrBC6bOUW-UIlU2IdUUabrXqZVg0lZwL5S6g0DTriR7gRBgjTk0zwKb5aFek2SVl1o8DMiepKEllReMILjOwwmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Argyle Municipal Development District members were told July 1 that an applicant identified as Red Line or Fusion has withdrawn its request for a development incentive.

Staff reported the applicant did not attend the June meeting because of a personal conflict and informed staff late the night before the July meeting that it would withdraw the application because of financial uncertainty related to that personal matter. Staff conveyed the board’s well wishes and noted the applicant may reapply in the future.

Ending: Staff said the applicant retains the option to complete or refile the existing application at any time.","An applicant described as Red Line or Fusion asked to withdraw its incentive application; staff said the applicant cited personal and financial issues and may reapply in the future.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701062,"Argyle MDD asks staff to schedule weekly status update meetings to improve communication",293,2677000,2970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be&start=2677&end=2970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be/thumbnail_2677000.jpg","/articles/6701062/Argyle/Denton-County/Texas/Argyle-MDD-asks-staff-to-schedule-weekly-status-update-meetings-to-improve-communication","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701062-82cc283b80b0ba7cd653e49c84fca59c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179692&Signature=D6lUwh0kcG1Y6aSbrTfmYvpfYMTYa0LerC9I5Gpi6FIpQ8gFy3L8yLX24Bnd4j8Yjkz5SqApgV35UXSAgM8PijHdH1AboIwL72p13P8wLwGwUehzoWmxq0yOyx6Snqtn1eDQ4Tx9YTPJxE0Ln57qP7pBBniCv9FTgVE7ur2Y8aT9wPcx~5BeqIqLFpz3gCjP4JElIV1aWnJzyIJlssaLwYgphTjPkRchjxJ3pazfkkGvT03oOfAukj55leY8ti90uoRTdP3DDAtsySqrVFsTNrRqHPsQM6x8MRT~f~Sk1ujuBCdimobLj8dzTicVP2itmTwQVN~o7gp6YSzfU~pO2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Argyle Municipal Development District on July 1 voted to request that staff schedule a weekly status update meeting for MDD topics to improve board/staff communication.

At the meeting a board member said monthly meetings sometimes leave members unaware of developments until the formal meeting. The board asked staff to set a fixed weekly date and time, with the understanding that if a quorum is present the meeting must be posted under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Town Manager Mike Sims and staff said they endorse the plan. Sims said he already distributes a weekly \"manager notes\" e‑mail and offered to add an MDD section to that distribution so members who do not attend the weekly check‑in would still receive updates. Staff warned members about the Open Meetings Act requirement: if a quorum attends a single weekly check‑in, it must be publicly posted as a meeting. The board discussed attendance practices to avoid inadvertent quorum issues.

Action taken: A voice vote approved a motion requesting staff schedule the weekly MDD update meeting; staff will select the fixed day/time and circulate the briefing notes.

Ending: Staff will begin scheduling the weekly update and include relevant MDD items in the weekly manager notes distribution; the board asked staff to avoid violating Open Meetings Act posting requirements.","The Argyle Municipal Development District voted to request that staff set a fixed weekly status meeting for MDD updates; staff will post and manage meetings to avoid Open Meetings Act quorum issues and will circulate a written weekly \"manager notes\" update for members who do not attend.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6701065,"Little Joe’s Farmstead completes work; Argyle staff prepares $100,000 incentive check",143,3182000,3325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be&start=3182&end=3325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5118001-e4e2e1feb916b5429a54bc7ffd42a0be/thumbnail_3182000.jpg","/articles/6701065/Argyle/Denton-County/Texas/Little-Joes-Farmstead-completes-work-Argyle-staff-prepares-100000-incentive-check","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6701065-146d6f0fc20e612d2e41600a65c0c6cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179692&Signature=bMykpdGjQdYrhzGgBOEa9aM9QTsIWtIFBb9YAf6WFR6k9HcLREo1VeORp64gNz3tH-dzE6Bnwra3DVnv1bwx1RHGuun1a7cvhV-qL6uUigCgZIaqowjEUkaXPGgGpX1tJu4rWrcQBojsMS4uEE~28Kzu4u1XuiCTCjcqN3-nHEuquoC6aQNVlL2h-Wiqwn63fgVyInS6W8~tJB86urzL4anAl4O1ZoVSq7Vo9-Xavk96iLr6ZXH5DFuEeI9kf7KbYpkvdQDu2X2kxblhPQHHNHU7zdUIAINa6z2MLI4qEm~1sZjrl3dEh6-Vry-l1PZcukhs6rsjwTu5PDySIE3RdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff told the Argyle Municipal Development District on July 1 that Little Joe’s Farmstead has completed required construction and submitted eligible expense documentation under its economic incentive agreement.

A staff report said third‑party building and health inspections have been completed and that the business provided invoices and records showing more than $100,000 in eligible expenses, including patio concrete, outdoor seating and interior work for an ice‑cream kiosk. Staff said the required eligibility review was completed and that the town is preparing a $100,000 grant payment; officials said a photo opportunity for the presentation will be scheduled.

Staff emphasized that the grant payment proceeds only after the applicant submits required documentation and passes inspections. The board praised the project as an example of local entrepreneurship meeting program requirements.

Ending: Staff said it will notify the board of the photo‑op date and reiterated that the payment follows program documentation and inspection requirements.","Town staff reported that Little Joe’s Farmstead completed construction and eligible expenditures for its economic incentive grant; staff confirmed inspections and documentation and said a $100,000 grant check is ready for presentation.","actionData","errors"]

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Argyle MDD approves FY 2025–26 budget with $80,000 projected surplus; board flags retail consultant contract and IT costs for review

Argyle staff outlines $12.5 million estimate for proposed police building, asks MDD to consider $375,000 toward next planning phase

Red Line/Fusion withdraws incentive application; MDD staff notes finances and family matters as reasons

Argyle MDD asks staff to schedule weekly status update meetings to improve communication

Little Joe’s Farmstead completes work; Argyle staff prepares $100,000 incentive check