News & Updates

City Receives 287(g) Status | Mother's Day Concert May 11 | Storm Damage Update & Photos | City Announces TOD Master Developer | City Election May 10 | Manager Gets National Award | Fire Station 3 Improvements | Bilingual Library Storytimes | Spanish Computer Classes | Local Bank Receives Historical Marker | Irrigation System Inspections | Irrigation Meter Rates Increased | 2007 Safest City Award | Vehicle Burglary Alert | Fire Department Recognitions | Utility Bill Insert | City Maps Available | Wheelchair Tennis | City Pet Registration | Denton County Mammograms | Nonprofit Healthcare Facility | Fire Danger Warning | Be Weather Smart | SmartScape^® Online | TollTag^® at City Hall | Flood Insurance | Manager ASQ-Certified | City Goals | Clubhouse Rentals | Preparing for Safety | Facility Rentals | Belt Line Construction  | Internship Program |Current Job Openings | Email Notices | Speakers Bureau | Leisure Connections Available | City Directory | City Facilities  | City Council Contacts | Street Closures | City Improvement Projects | Upcoming Events | Business Updates

Make sure you are seeing the latest news!

If you are a frequent visitor to our site, and using Internet Explorer, this web page may be cached in your browser. To make sure you are always viewing the most recent information, click on View, then Refresh at the top of your browser each time you visit the site.

City Receives 287(g) Status

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2008                                  

Marchant Announces Carrollton and Farmers Branch Partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Congressman Kenny Marchant announced on April 25 that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has approved 287(g) status to the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) of Carrollton and Farmers Branch.  287(g) approval enhances the partnership between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in order to maximize public safety. 

Marchant recognized the diligence and efforts of Carrollton and Farmers Branch in attaining 287(g) status.  “I salute Carrollton and Farmers Branch for all their hard work in this process.” 

Carrollton and Farmers Branch will be joining Harris County as the first Texas jurisdictions with 287(g) status. 

“Law enforcement agencies share the same purpose of combating crime to help ensure public safety.  287(g) helps strengthen this partnership by combining the skills, expertise and resources of each agency in order to best protect our communities,” said Marchant. 

Under the 287(g) guidelines, local patrol officers, detectives, investigators and correctional officers working in conjunction with ICE gain: necessary resources and authority to pursue investigations relating to violent crimes, human smuggling, gang/organized crime activity, sexual-related offenses, narcotics smugglings and money laundering; and support in more remote geographical locations. 

ICE provides training instruction and materials to the approved LEAs.  ICE also supervises 287(g)-trained officers when they conduct immigration enforcement activities.

Section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA) authorizes the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies, permitting designated officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions, pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provided that these officers receive appropriate training and function under the supervision of sworn ICE officers. 

More than 600 officers across the U.S. have been trained and certified thru the 287(g) program.  The multi-agency/multi-authority approach of 287(g) has helped generate hundreds of investigative leads, arrests and convictions for a variety of federal and state charges.

###

Carrollton Officials Comment on New Status:

Mother's Day Concert-May 11

Mother’s Day Concert at A. W. Perry Homestead Museum May 11

The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum will host the free annual Mother's Day Concert Sunday, May 11 at 6 p.m on the grounds of Pearl Perry Gravley Park (1509 N. Perry Road). Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic basket, blankets and lawn chairs and relax while listening to musicians performing on the front porch of the 1909 home.  Free ice cream and lemonade will be provided, and children will have the chance to make an old-fashioned gift for mom. 

Event attendees can also create a theme for their picnic and enter the third annual Mother’s Day Picnic Contest in one of three categories—Best Family, Most Elegant or Most Creative.  Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. and judging takes place at 6 p.m. Winners will be announced at the end of the concert.  For information, call 972-466-6380.

City Announces TOD Master Developer

City Of Carrollton Appoints Trammell Crow Company’s High Street Residential Master Developer For Transit-Oriented Developments

Developer assigned three sites to create high-density residential, office and retail incorporating enhanced pedestrian amenities

The City of Carrollton has awarded High Street Residential, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, an exclusive master developer contract to spearhead private investment for three Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas.  These areas include the Downtown Carrollton Transit Center District, the Trinity Mills Transit Center District and the North Carrollton Station Development Site. Each site, which anchors existing or planned DART rail lines, is expected to feature sustainable, vibrant, livable districts with a variety of high-density residential, office, and retail uses and enhanced pedestrian amenities. 

“Carrollton is aggressively planning for the 2010 arrival of DART light rail passenger service.  The future development around these rail stations will change the face of this community and have a positive effect on the city’s tax base, providing significant future employment growth and a projected value of nearly $1 billion added to the city’s tax base upon TOD build-out.  We are very excited to be moving forward with Trammell Crow as our new Master Developer,” said Mayor Becky Miller. 

“We envision a lifestyle renaissance in Carrollton, centered around our transit-oriented development opportunities,” said Peter Braster, TOD Manager for the City of Carrollton.  “Our work with High Street Residential will transform our vision into a reality and offer exciting new opportunities for people to live, work and invest in Carrollton.”

The Downtown Carrollton Transit Center District, which encompasses the historic downtown Carrollton Square and is centered on the planned DART light rail station at Belt Line Road and Broadway in 2010, provides development opportunities for high-density mixed use projects. The station will provide one of the city’s greatest opportunities for growth over the next 15-20 years, and the goal is to incorporate the feel of the historic square throughout the transit district. 

The second TOD area is Trinity Mills Transit District, located within the southeast quadrant of the intersection of President George Bush Turnpike and IH-35E and centered on the planned DART light rail station at Blanton Road and Trinity Mills Road,. The vision for future development is a modern streamlined look with vertical, dense, mixed-use developments that will create a new vibrant destination for residents, visitors and its surrounding environment. 

The third area, adjacent to the North Carrollton Station, is located on Frankford Road just east of Interstate 35E.  As the last station on the DART Green Line and an area expected to attract visitors from neighboring Denton County communities, the City envisions creating a golf-oriented/ transit-oriented development with a high-density residential component leveraging the nearby Indian Creek Golf Club - one of the top rated public golf courses in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth Metroplex.

“We are honored to have been chosen by the City of Carrollton for this project, and looking forward to delivering mixed-use developments that align with the city’s vision for the future,” said Kim McCormick, Vice President of High Street Residential. “We’ve put together an award wining-design and development team, all of whom have been involved with some truly remarkable mixed-use projects throughout the Dallas metro area and the U.S.”

“High Street/Trammell Crow Company has been focused on crafting strategies for Transit Oriented Development for many years and view the City of Carrollton as one of the leaders in recognizing the tectonic shift that is occurring in U.S. development patterns,” said Arthur Lomenick, Managing Director of Trammell Crow and President of its wholly owned subsidiary, High Street Residential. “We hope to deliver a quality of life in these urban villages that rings true to so many Texans and Americans today.”

The City of Carrollton and Trammell Crow Company’s residential development through its wholly owned subsidiary, High Street Residential™, are focused on resurrecting old and creating new urban neighborhoods to provide more environmentally sound, user-friendly areas within the community. High Street Residential specializes in blending office, retail, housing, and civic venues within organized public gathering spaces through its leading-edge master plan/master developer services and residential development expertise.

About Trammell Crow Company

Trammell Crow Company, founded in 1948, is one of the nation’s leading developers and investors in real estate.  It has developed or acquired over 500 million square feet of buildings with a value exceeding $50 billion. As of December 31st, 2007, Trammell Crow Company had over $9.2 billion of projects in process or in its pipeline.

Trammell Crow Company’s teams are dedicated to building value for its clients through creative solutions and highly skilled, locally connected professionals in major cities in the U.S., Canada and India. The company is known for the quality of its people and for the world class facilities they create.  Trammell Crow Company serves users of, and investors in, office, industrial, retail, healthcare, student housing, on-airport distribution, multi-family residential, and mixed use projects.

Trammell Crow Company has experienced market leaders in 30 major cities.  The company is an independently operated subsidiary of CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm (based on 2007 revenues). 

For more information, visit click here or www.TrammellCrow.com.

City Election May 10

The General Election for the City of Carrollton is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2008 to elect a Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 2, 4 and 6.  The polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm.

Candidates running for Carrollton City Council are as follows:

For Mayor,       Ron Branson and Becky Miller

For Place 2,     John Mahalik

For Place 4,     Matthew Marchant

For Place 6,     Terry Simons

For a list of candidates running for the C-FB ISD School Board, contact 972-466-6185.  For a list of candidates for the Lewisville ISD School Board, please call 972-539-1551. For details on the May 10 General Election, including early voting, click here.

Manager Gets National Award

Carrollton Code Official Honored for Commitment
to Building Safety

City of Carrollton Director of Urban Development Ravi Shah is one of the first recipients of the International Code Council Raising the Profile Awards. The awards honor individuals or organizations for contributions to raising the public awareness of the work accomplished by code officials to improve public safety in the built environment. The other inaugural honoree is the New York City Buildings Department.

Shah is recognized for his efforts to raise the bar for code officials through creation of the Building Officials Association of Texas Best Practices Award, and exposing students to building codes by encouraging youth to consider a career as a “first preventer,” the officials who ensure codes are followed to save lives and protect property. Shah also provided support to establish the International Accreditation Service Building Department Accreditation Program.

“Ravi’s relentless commitment to advancing the code and building inspection professions makes him the perfect choice for this award,” commented Marc Guy, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety and Development Services. “We realize what a wonderful asset Ravi is to Carrollton, and we’re pleased that outside entities recognize his talents as well.”

The awards will be presented during Building Safety Week, May 5-11, at the Code Council’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The International Code Council, a membership organization dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states choose the International Codes, building safety codes developed by the International Code Council.

Fire Station 3 Improvements

The anticipated start date for the remodel of Fire Station 3, located at 2255 Marsh Lane, is set for April 25, 2008.  The construction at Station 3 is expected to take approximately 65-70 days.  As a result, the Fire Department will vacate the station beginning on or about April 24, 2008 through June 30, 2008.  During this time, the personnel normally staffing Station 3 (engine and medic crews) will be reassigned to surrounding stations.

There will be signs displayed at Station 3 during the remodel project indicating that Fire Department personnel are not staffing the station.

Call Carrollton Fire Administration at 972-466-3070 for more information. 

Bilingual Library Storytimes

Bilingual Storytimes at Carrollton Public Library

Spanish Storytimes will be held at the Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs, beginning in June.

These storytimes, held in English and Spanish, introduce and promote the Spanish language and culture by incorporating songs, fingerplays, stories, action rhymes and puppetry. No prior knowledge of English or Spanish is required.  The English-Spanish storytime lasts approximately 30 minutes and pre-registration is not required. Children of all ages are welcome to attend.

Audra Ramos-Black, a bilingual Library staff member will lead the program.  "Our evening bilingual storytimes will provide an opportunity for Spanish-speaking children to feel comfortable in their native language while being introduced to English, as well as introduce English-speaking children to the Spanish language," commented Ramos-Black.   

The first Bilingual Evening Storytime will take place June 4 at 7 p.m. and continue every Wednesday throughout the summer until the end of August.  All storytimes are free to attend.  For more information about these events, call 972-466-4800 or click here.

Spanish Computer Classes

Carrollton Public Library Offers Computer Classes for Spanish Speakers

Beginning in May, the Carrollton Public Library will launch a pilot program to teach adults computer classes in Spanish. 

To start off the pilot program, the comprehensive class will be held on Saturday, May 3 and repeated on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.  During the two hour class, Spanish speakers will learn basic computer skills, introduction to Microsoft Windows, how to use the Internet, how to create an email account, and how to use the library catalog system.  The library has an ever-growing world language collection of materials including books, magazines, DVDs, and music for children and adults. 

The classes will be held at the Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Road. The class will be taught entirely in Spanish by Audra Ramos-Black of the Library staff.    Classes are free to attend; however, pre-registration is required, as class size is limited.  Register via phone or in person at either Carrollton Public Library.  For more information about these classes, call 972-466-4800 or click here.

Local Bank Receives Historical Marker

Bank of Carrollton Building Receives Historical Marker

Carrollton is entering its centennial phase, with parts of the community turning 100 over the next few years. The Bank of Carrollton building, located on the downtown Carrollton Square, is one example and was locally recognized with a Carrollton historical marker.

The existing Bank of Carrollton acquired the land on the north side of the downtown Carrollton Square and moved into the new building on April 3, 1908. The building housed many banks and other businesses over the years, but has been in the Vandergriff family for three generations and over 60 years.  Dick Vandergriff and his sister Peggy Vandergriff deSola had the building’s exterior and interior renovated in 2005. Currently the building is home to Sooz Unique Boutique and Carrollton Square Spa. 

Christopher Barton, the Urban Development liaison to the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee commented, “From the completion of the building in 1908 to the 100-year anniversary in 2008, this historic building has played an important role in the history of Carrollton.  The words ‘Bank of Carrollton’ are still visible in cast stone over the door, and evoke fond memories for residents of the city.”  The background and history of the Bank of Carrollton Building are integral to the beginnings and development of the historic downtown Carrollton Square. 

For more information, contact Christopher Barton, Urban Development Chief Planner, at 972-466-3034.

Irrigation System Inspections

City Offers Free Irrigation System Inspections

Carrollton Water Utilities residential customers with in-ground irrigation systems are eligible for a free irrigation inspection, courtesy of the City of Carrollton.

The ‘Save Water by the Yard’ inspection service includes a consultation by a licensed irrigation expert who will check the settings on the irrigation system’s control box, walk the system lines to check for leaks and improperly functioning heads, and provide customers with tips on system maintenance and water conservation.

“As the ‘Save Water by the Yard’ program compliments the City’s continued commitment to sustaining the environment by reducing unnecessary water use, we are pleased that the Council has approved this program for the fiscal year,” commented Assistant City Manager Bob Scott. “We hope that many residents take advantage of the inspection and learn how their systems can be more efficient.”

Inspections are for residential customers only, and those who participated in the 2007 pilot program are ineligible for an inspection in 2008.

“Carrollton summer residential water rates are on a four-tier system, and are in effect May through September,” said Scott. “Usage above 25,000 gallons per month is billed at $4.34 per thousand gallons while summer rates are in effect. Not only does this program help residents conserve water, it can help curtail their monthly water bill.”

The program officially starts May 1, 2008, but appointments may be made beginning April 4, 2008. Residents interested in this service should call 972-466-3120 for more information or to make an appointment for an inspection.

Irrigation Meter Rates Increased

Irrigation Meter Rates Increased 10 Percent

Effective April 1, 2008, Carrollton Water Utilities customers with separate water meters to serve their irrigation systems will see a 10 percent increase in rates.

This increase reflects the City’s continued efforts to conserve water. Questions concerning the rate change can be directed to 972-466-3120.

2007 Safest City Award

Carrollton Ranked As One of the Safest Cities

CQ Press, a division of Congressional Quarterly Inc., has ranked Carrollton as the sixth safest city in Texas in its 2007 Safest City Award rankings. This independent news-gathering and publishing firm, located in Washington D.C., publishes an annual listing of City Crime Rankings based on six crime categories as reported to the FBI by cities of at least 75,000 residents.  The categories include: murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft. These crime rates are then measured against the national average to determine ranking. This independent assessment and Carrollton’s high position on the list is a positive reflection on our community and the effectiveness of the Carrollton Police Department.

CQ Press recognizes that “the FBI, police and many criminologists caution against rankings according to crime rates. They correctly point out that crime levels are affected by many different factors such as population density, composition of the populations (particularly the concentration of youth), climate, economic conditions, strength of local law enforcement agencies, citizens’ attitudes toward crime, cultural factors, education levels, crime-reporting practices of citizens and family cohesiveness.

Fire Department Recognitions

Fire Department Members Recognized For Lifesaving Actions

The City of Carrollton Fire Department recently presented eight Department members with awards for their lifesaving actions. A large crowd of family, friends and co-workers were on hand as the honorees were commended for their quick thinking and heroic actions by Fire Chief John Murphy, Assistant Chief Gary Nesbitt and Assistant Chief Gregg Salmi at a recent City Council meeting.

Lifesaving Awards – Engine 117 and Medic 116 - A Shift
On the evening of September 8, 2007 Engine 117’s crew consisting of Captain/Paramedic Lee Holbert, Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Herb Cavenaugh, Sub Apparatus Operator Bill Gallina and Medic 116’s crew consisting of Sub Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Jeremy Perison and Sub Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Richard Hollingsworth were dispatched to a medical emergency for an unconscious person. Upon arrival, Engine 117’s crew found a male patient with decreased respirations which quickly deteriorated to a total lack of respiratory effort. Engine 117 personnel began Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. On the arrival of Medic 116 an assessment using the cardiac monitor was made and it was determined that the patient’s heart was not beating and there was no electrical activity. Due to the efforts of these team members electrical activity was restored and the patient’s heart began to beat again and his blood pressure increased to a level that would sustain life.

Medals of Valor, Medal of Commendation and Life Saving Awards - Engine 114, B Shift
On December 17, 2007, members of Engine 114 were in the process of cleaning up at a vehicle accident scene when they were confronted with an unexpected emergency. As the flow of traffic was restored at the original accident scene a vehicle pulled through the intersection, backfired and burst into flames. The driver of the vehicle appeared stunned and the car continued to roll forward with flames extending from the engine compartment over and into the passenger compartment. Without regard for possible personal injury, Captain/Paramedic John Else and Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Charles Harpold rushed to the vehicle, reached inside the interior to unlock the door and pull the driver to safety. During the rescue Sub Apparatus Operator Russell Hughes readied the engine for
relocation and he, Captain Else and Apparatus Operator Harpold quickly extinguished the flames.

Presented with Lifesaving Awards (L-R): Sub Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Richard Hollingsworth, Sub Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Jeremy Perison, Sub Apparatus Operator Bill Gallina, Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Herb Cavenaugh, and Captain/Paramedic Lee Holbert.

Presented with Medals of Valor, Medal of Commendation and Lifesaving Awards (L-R): Apparatus Operator/Paramedic Charles Harpold, Sub Apparatus Operator Russell Hughes, and Mr. Ralph Else, father of honoree Captain/Paramedic John Else, accepting on behalf of his son who is currently serving with the military overseas.

City Maps Available

Carrollton City Maps Available

New 2008 City of Carrollton street maps are available at city facilities. In addition to a street index, the folding maps provide a list of local points of interest including historic sites, public facilities, parks, schools and shopping centers in Carrollton.  Maps are available at the Carrollton Senior Center (1720 Keller Springs Road), Rosemeade Recreation Center (1330 E. Rosemeade Parkway), Crosby Community Center (1610 E. Crosby Road), Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake (1700 Keller Springs Road), Carrollton Public Library at Hebron and Josey (4220 N. Josey Lane), and at City Hall (1945 E. Jackson Road). The maps are free as a service to residents, business owners and visitors.

Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair Tennis Comes to Carrollton

The Dallas Wheelchair Tennis Club and Carrollton Parks and Recreation have formed a new partnership to promote wheelchair tennis in the city.

The 27^th Annual Texas Open Wheelchair Championships, part of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour and sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), will be hosted at Oak Creek Tennis Center May 29 through June 1.

Programming includes Up/Down Tennis Leagues and drills for both beginner and advanced level players.

Those interested in volunteering for the tournament, playing in leagues or becoming a tournament or program sponsor should contact David Scott, Oak Creek Tennis Center Tennis Director by phone at 972-466-6387 or via email. More information about Oak Creek Tennis Center or Carrollton Parks and Recreation

Back to top

City Pet Registration

Step into Spring with City Pet Registration

Carrollton Animal Services wishes to remind residents that annual pet registration is required by city code.

Identification, convenience and savings all come with a pet’s city registration tag. A current city tag clearly shows the public that a pet has been vaccinated against rabies. Registered pets may also be quickly reunited with their owners at a lesser fee than those not currently registered. 

The city urges residents to register pets with the city each year when the animals are vaccinated. To register by mail, send the rabies certificate and $5 per spayed or neutered pet or $20 per unaltered pet to Carrollton Animal Shelter, 2727 Nimitz Road, Carrollton, Texas 75007. For more information, call Animal Services at 972-466-3420.

Denton County Mammograms

Denton County Health Department Breast Cancer Grant

The Denton County Health Department is gearing up for another year of providing financial assistance for mammography services for the county’s underserved women. The project provides financial assistance to low income, uninsured residents of Denton County for annual screening mammograms.

To receive the assistance from the program, women must either meet the Denton County Health Department’s income guidelines or be uninsured. They also must be a Denton County resident, 40 years of age or older, and in need of a yearly mammogram.

Outreach for the program is provided through a variety of means, including community presentations, health fairs, and referrals through our primary care clinic. To date, the program has assisted 94 women. Early detection of breast cancer improves outcomes dramatically! 

Women in need of a mammogram and meeting these qualifications should contact the Denton County Health Department at 940-349-2900.

Nonprofit Healthcare Facility

Primary Care Clinic, The clinic for the uninsured... a nonprofit healthcare facility that provides medical care to the uninsured without regard to income or county of residence.

The website is www.primarycareclinic.org.

Fire Danger

If you use welding or other flammable equipment, pay attention to weather conditions before beginning work. Click here for welding safety tips. For wildfire prevention information, visit the Texas Forest Service web site.

Back to top

Be Weather Smart

Severe Weather Season is almost here. Do you know how to stay safe?

Lightning Safety

• Keep an eye on the sky. Look for darkening skies, flashes of light, or increasing wind. Listen for the sound of thunder.

• If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning. Go to safe shelter immediately.

• Listen to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for the latest weather forecasts.

Severe Storm Safety

• Find shelter in a building or car. Keep car windows closed and avoid convertibles.

• Telephone lines and metal pipes can conduct electricity. Unplug appliances. Avoid using the telephone or any electrical appliances.

• Avoid taking a bath or shower, or running water for any other purpose.

• Turn off the air conditioner. Power surges from lightning can overload the compressor, resulting in a costly repair job!

• Draw blinds and shades over windows. If windows break due to objects blown by the wind, the shades will prevent glass from shattering into your home.

• Listen to your battery-powered or crank-operated radio for updated storm information.

Tornado Safety

• Know what a tornado WATCH and WARNING means:

  • A tornado WATCH means a tornado is possible in your area.

  • A tornado WARNING means a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area. Go to safety immediately.

• Tornado WATCHES and WARNINGS are issued by the county.

• If you are inside, go to the safe place you picked to protect yourself from glass and other flying objects. The tornado may be approaching your area.

• If you are outside, hurry to the basement of a nearby sturdy building or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area.

• If you are in a car or mobile home, get out immediately and head for safety (as above).

• Remember: Tornado sirens are only designed to give you warning when you are outdoors.  Listen to your local radio and TV stations for updated storm information or NOAA weather radio when indoors. 

After the Tornado Passes

• Watch out for fallen power lines and stay out of the damaged area.

• Listen to the radio for information and instructions.

• Use a flashlight to inspect your home for damage.

• Do not use candles at any time.

Flash Flood Safety

• Avoid walking, swimming, or driving in flood waters.

• Stay away from high water, storm drains, ditches, ravines, or culverts. If it is moving swiftly, even water six inches deep can knock you off your feet.

• If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around, and go another way. Climb to higher ground. Turn around - don’t drown.

• Do not let children play near storm drains.

Emergency Sirens

• In addition to tornado warnings, the emergency sirens will be activated when the National Weather Service issues a warning for straight line winds over 65 mph.

For more information, click here to be directed to the Carrollton Fire department.

SmartScape^® Online

Texas SmartScape® Offers Online Guide to Native Plants

The Texas SmartScape® interactive website educates citizens on the benefits of using landscaping plants, shrubs, grasses and trees that are native or adapted to North Central Texas. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to conserve local water supplies and improve storm water runoff quality by reducing the amount of water used for landscapes while decreasing the amount of chemicals needed.

Visit txsmartscape.com for descriptions of native and adapted species of plants, water conservation methods, tips on attracting butterflies and wildlife and instructions on how to reduce storm water pollution.

TollTags^® at City Hall

Carrollton Utility Customer Service Now Distributes TollTags^® for New Applications

Anyone 18 and older who wishes to get a new TollTag^® at City Hall (1945 E. Jackson Rd.) should bring the following items with them: make, model, year, color and permanent license plate number for each vehicle getting a TollTag^® on the account; credit or debit card matching the applicant’s name (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, American Express); driver’s license; and email address. Each TollTag® requires a $40 initial pre-payment. 

Applications are taken at the Utility Customer Service Counter in City Hall Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding holidays. Applicants will start by completing an online application at the TollTag^® kiosk (available in English and Spanish). A city Customer Service Representative will fulfill the order after receiving confirmation from NTTA. The process typically takes about 15 minutes.

Once an application is successfully processed, customers will be given a TollTag® and an information booklet.

Utility Customer Service cannot replace lost TollTags^®, accept any payments to current accounts or accept cash or checks for new accounts.

For customer service inquiries, visit http://www.ntta.org/ or call 972-818-NTTA (6882). For printer-friendly instructions for obtaining a new TollTag^® at Carrollton City Hall, click here.

Flood Insurance

Flood Insurance Available to Carrollton Property Owners

Carrollton property owners may qualify for reduced premiums on flood insurance policies, thanks to preparedness and mitigation efforts on the part of the City of Carrollton.

Those who own property in Carrollton are encouraged to learn about their risk of flooding, as well as insurance coverage options. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, the average flood insurance policy costs approximately $500 per year. For general information about flood insurance, visit floodsmart.gov.

Back to top

City Goals

2007-2012 CITY GOALS

Maintain street infrastructure and an effective transportation system

• Position city interests with Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) development plans

• Pursue funding and design of the Belt Line Road underpass at IH-35E

• Participate in the design of the IH-35E widening  (TxDOT project)

• Maintain traffic signal synchronization at key intersections

• Schedule and fund priority street improvement projects

• Continue expanding the trails system

Improve the quality, vitality and attractiveness  of neighborhoods

• Improve infrastructure in older neighborhoods

• Develop and implement outreach programs to international populations

• Complete Oak Creek and Oak Springs I and II neighborhood parks

• Continue sidewalk repairs and replacements

• Implement a railroad quiet zone pilot project

• Revise the Property Maintenance Ordinance

• Revise policies for the bulk hauling of trash

• Address hotel public safety

Sustain our community

• Complete the Downtown Carrollton Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan

• Implement strategies for redevelopment of aging shopping centers

• Sustain our commercial sector and redefine our economic base

• Address upkeep of medians and right-of-way along highways

• Monitor federal and state legislation to protect city interests

• Pursue future development and redevelopment

• Redevelop key areas to promote growth

• Implement Bond program improvement projects

Operate city government as a service business

• Implement the new city employee compensation and benefits plan

• Continue shared services with area government agencies

• Implement the employee ‘Carrollton Difference’ guidelines

• Reinvest in employee training and development

• Implement the employee health clinic

Adapt city services and facilities to the community’s changing needs

• Consider management options for sports leagues

• Remodel Crosby Community Center

• Renovate city swimming pools

Clubhouse Rental

The clubhouse at Indian Creek Golf Club seats 100+ guests and provides the perfect place to celebrate special family and corporate events.

The large Indian Creek Golf Clubhouse has a panoramic view of both award-winning golf courses. This convenient retreat is a full-service facility for holiday parties, wedding events, birthday and anniversary celebrations as well as corporate functions.

Dates fill up quickly. Book your event now! Call Indian Creek Golf Club at 972-466-9859 or click here for information.

Flyer (pdf format)

Preparing for Safety

Facility Rentals

With a variety of public facilities to rent all over the city, it's easy to have your next meeting, event or special occasion CLOSE TO HOME! You can rent green spaces and play places. Facility Rentals' flyer (pdf format)

Belt Line Construction

Reconstruction of Belt Line Road
Phase 3

Phase 3 of the Belt Line Road reconstruction and widening project is underway between Maryland Street and Jackson Street in Carrollton. Although motorists may want to consider alternate routes during the nine-month construction, two lanes of traffic will remain open in each direction throughout the project.

Benefits of the completed project will include wider traffic lanes, median enhancements and street lights, improved access for businesses, new storm water drainage and water lines and an improved gateway to historic Downtown Carrollton. The project is managed by the city of Carrollton and the contractor is Tiseo Paving Company. For information call city of Carrollton Engineering at 972-466-3204.

Back to top

Internship Program

City Council recently met with the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD School Board to discuss, among other things, the social and academic challenges facing students today. In an effort to address our future workforce needs, this fall, the City will be launching a new three-tiered program geared toward students at the high school, college and graduate level. This program will offer paid internships to students interested in a variety of trades and occupations. Additional details will be announced later this summer.

Current Job Openings

The city of Carrollton employs approximately 900 people in a wide variety of positions. Consider joining the Carrollton team!

Email Notices

Carrollton city government continues to expand online services to interested residents and visitors.  Categories are available for free subscription to online city notices!

Weekly subscriptions to news updates, city job openings, street closures, Library activities, economic development news, bid opportunities, City Council agendas and Leisure Connections magazine notices are also available.

Click here to subscribe to any or all of these free notice services.

Questions?  Call Marketing Services at 972-466-3593.

Leisure Connections Available