History

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The History of Trophy Club Municipal District No. 1

Early 1970s

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In the early 1970’s. Trophy Club was designed to be a bedroom community built around a Ben Hogan 18 hole golf course.

1975

MUD1 was formally established on April 24, 1975.

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1980

MUD2 was formally established on March 12, 1980 and MUD3 on July 17, 1980.

1982

At IBM’s request, and with approval from the Town of Westlake, the Board agreed to annex the IBM property known as Solana and continues to provide water and wastewater service.

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1990

MUDs 2 & 3 are consolidated into TCMUD2

1985

The original Trophy Club Fire Department was built and organized by the District in 1985. As more homes were built, the volunteer department turned into a fully staffed and funded department.

2008

Voters approved District bonds to build a new fire station.

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2009

An overwhelming vote resulted in the dissolution of the Master District and the merger of MUDs 1 and 2 being consolidated into what is known today as Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1.

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2010

A new fire station was built.

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2013

The District receives Superior Water Designation.

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2015

Construction began on the state-of-the-art Membrane Bioreactor System (MBR) wastewater treatment plant.

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2016

The District issues Revenue Bonds (Texas Water Development Board SWIFT) $4,635,000 for the Fort Worth Northside II Waterline Project. This project upgraded water lines from Fort Worth to the District and increased water supply for our customers.

2021

Substantial completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project is recognized. The new plant is a state-of-the-art MBR (membrane bioreactor) system. Originally built in the 70’s as a conventional plant, it had many upgrades over the years. However, it needed a complete overhaul to meet the required capacity standards of TCEQ. 

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2021-2022

GFOA DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the District for its annual Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021.

2022

The District was awarded the OUTSTANDING PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY in 2022 by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This award recognizes overall excellence in all aspects of operating a public water system. To be recognized, a water system must go above and beyond the minimum standards in protecting public health and ensuring reliable operation. The District continues to provide the highest quality service to our customers.

Award certificate for Distinguished Budget Presentation to Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1, Texas, starting October 1, 2022.

2022-2023

GFOA DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to The District for its annual Operating Budget (PDF) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022.