Mayor· 2022-2029
Steve Babick
Carrollton
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 41
- Total speaking time
- 22:21:37
- Avg per meeting
- 32:43
- Segments
- 19938
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock Camera Privacy Concerns
Council recently approved a multi-million dollar Flock contract, per the speaker.
Multi-Year Budget Sustainability
Will shape the allocation of city resources and property tax considerations in the upcoming budget cycle.
District 35E Municipal Management District
The district would shoulder an estimated $35-45 million in infrastructure costs instead of the city, though council remains cautious about long-term obligations.
Hebron and Marsh Multifamily Development
The MOU is non-binding and does not commit city funds at this time.
Infrastructure and Bond Projects
Up to $6 million over three years, capped at $2 million annually.
Atmos Energy pipeline projects in Carrollton
Atmos invested $5.8 million in Carrollton in 2025; project costs are borne by Atmos, not the city.
DART Governance Reform
Aimed at protecting municipal revenues and securing state authorization for tourism and hotel tax programs.
DART funding dispute
The agreements aim to redirect millions in sales tax revenue toward local street and mobility projects over the next six years.
Community Access and Facility Use Partnerships
Operational and maintenance cost-sharing may be discussed regarding facility partnerships.
City and School District Joint Planning and Bond Updates
Details on bond project expenditures and funding allocations will be presented during the updates.
Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
Disaster Debris Monitoring Services
Communication Plan for Major Roadway Projects
Water sustainability at the Josie Ranch pocket prairie
Unknown; no cost estimate was given.
Alpine X Development RFP Review
Involves tens of millions in private horizontal investment alongside proposed tax abatements, TIRZ extensions, and a city-funded event center and parking structure.
Expansion of In-House Street Sweeping for Stormwater Management
The purchase totals $1,240,691.10, funded through the stormwater utility budget with three new full-time positions.
Short-Term Rental Regulation and Neighborhood Compatibility
Property values and neighborhood stability could be impacted by short-term rental saturation.
NTECC Public Safety and AI Dispatch Upgrades
Operational costs are shared among member cities (Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell) with efficiency savings gained through AI automation.
I-35E Phase 2 Construction
State-funded major transportation project.
Children's Advocacy Center Funding
Annual funding request of $104,000.
Decisions during term (284)
Recorded while Babick was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items 11-14 (Frost Bank amendment, Fuelman fuel cards, ambulance body, police classification ordinance)
Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee appointments
Library Board appointments
Museum and Historic Advisory Committee appointments
Neighborhood Advisory Commission appointments
Parks and Recreation Board appointments
Planning and Zoning Commission appointments
Property Standards Board appointments
Traffic Advisory Committee appointments
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board appointments
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Corpay Technologies Operating Company, LLC DBA Fuelman Credit Card Via An Inter-Local Agreement With OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Network For Fuel Purchases In An Amount…
Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Approve A Contract For The Purchase Of One Ambulance Body From Frazer LTD Through An Interlocal Agreement With HGAC Purchasing Cooperative In An Amount Not To Exceed $376,117.50.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Items 8-11, 13, 15-21 as amended)
Approval of Street Sweepers Purchase (Item 12)
Approval of HVS Consulting Contract (Item 14)
Approval of Special Use Permit for LC Event Center (Item 22)
Approval of Special Use Permit for Inspire Institute (Item 23)
Approval of Special Use Permit for Clawture Arcade (Item 24)
Approval of Special Use Permit for Alamon Trailer Sales (Item 25)
Approval of PD Amendment for Scenthound Carrollton (Item 26)
Voting record (10)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.