About the Bond
In 2021, the Round Rock City Council directed staff to begin creating a list of capital projects that would require funding over the next five to seven years. Drawing on community input from the 2020 and 2022 Citizen Surveys, as well as the Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Recreation Center Needs Assessment, City Council called a May 2023 bond election for capital projects related to public safety and parks, recreation and sports. Both propositions passed, with Proposition A receiving 67.90% of votes in favor, and Proposition B passing with 75.14% support.
Recent Bond Project Updates
New Fire Station 1 building opens on Old Settlers Boulevard
Old Settlers Park Harrell Parkway closure: What you need to know
City of Round Rock Breaks Ground on Major Old Settlers Park Improvements
Round Rock Sports Center expansion underway
City of Round Rock’s AAA bond rating reaffirmed by S&P Global
City Council uses focused long-range strategic planning to ensure the City is prepared for the future. Each year, the City Council meets to discuss the City’s strategic plan and identify specific measurable actions to be taken to help the City achieve its goals. The City Council six strategic goals can be viewed below:
#1. Financially Sound City Providing High-Value Services
#2. City Infrastructure: Today and for Tomorrow
#3. “The Sports Capital of Texas” for Tourism and Residents
#4. Great Community to Live
#5. Authentic Downtown — Exciting Community Destination
#6. Desirable Neighborhoods — Old and New
2023 Bond Package
The bond package includes new construction of and upgrades to parks, recreation and sports facilities, as well as public safety facilities. View the Project Details page to learn more.
Parks, Recreation and Sports
$230 million
- Citywide trails
- Clay Madsen remodel
- Sports Center expansion
- Downtown park on Brushy Creek
- Play for All upgrades
- Systemwide infrastructure
New active amenities in Old Settlers Park:
- Recreation Center
- Multipurpose Complex expansion
- Lakeview Pavilion
- Rock’N River expansion
Public Safety
$44 million
- Public Safety Training Center
- Driving track and classroom expansion
- Fire Facilities
- New Fire Station 1 (relocation of operations from Central Fire Station) and two new stations in north Round Rock
Tax Impact Estimate
The total tax rate — including the debt rate and maintenance and operations rate — is expected to have an impact of $0.069 on property taxes over the five to seven year period following the passing of the bond, with an estimated increase of $3-4 in monthly property taxes per year for the median homeowner. The City Council passes an annual budget and determines the final property tax rate on an annual basis. The impact was designed to be similar in scope to the impact of the 2013 GO Bond program. For more information on the City’s budget and tax rate, visit the City’s Budget page.
Notable Dates
- 2017-2022 – City gathered input on capital projects through the Recreation Center Needs Assessment, Tourism Game Plan, Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment, Citywide survey and Round Rock 2030 Comprehensive Plan
- December 2021 – City Council began discussing large capital projects
- February 2022 – City staff directed to put together bond package for Council’s consideration
- December 2022 – City Council received list of capital projects to be considered as part of a bond package at retreat
- January 2023 – Round Rock Public Library opened, marking completion of final project from 2013 GO Bond package
- February 2023 – City Council calls bond election
- May 2023 – Voters approve both bond propositions
