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Advisory committees urge streetlights, alleys and sidewalks as top uses for one‑time funds

City Council of the City of Carrollton · August 19, 2025
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Summary

CPAC Chair Kareem Ali told council that his advisory committee recommends directing one‑time surplus funds primarily to residential streetlights, then alleys, sidewalks, trails and public safety. The Community Services Committee also reported grant recommendations for 20 applications and a recommended exception for two gazebo rentals for the downtown association.

Two advisory bodies presented recommendations that council incorporated into budget deliberations.

Kareem Ali (speaker 9), chair of CPAC, summarized the Capital Improvement Plan Advisory Committee’s priorities for one‑time surplus funds. "Our first priority... is residential streetlights," Ali said, adding that streetlights address ambiance, sightlines and a resident sense of security. He listed the…

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