On the Horizon - May 2025

CPD Launches Carrollton Safe

This voluntary program provides a database of camera locations that may assist police in a criminal investigation.

The Carrollton Police Department (CPD) has partnered with Flock Safety, inviting residents, businesses, and organizations to register their security cameras to enhance community safety and aid in criminal investigations.

This voluntary camera registry program will help officers quickly identify where cameras are located when gathering video evidence, eliminating the need for traditional door-todoor canvassing and saving valuable time.

Most importantly, the registry does not allow anyone to automatically access live video streams or footage of privately owned cameras. Signing up simply lets investigators know a camera exists at a specific location

and allows officers to contact participants if an incident occurs nearby. The program ensures privacy while encouraging community cooperation.

A secondary option allows residents and businesses to voluntarily integrate their live video streams directly into CPD’s system. Investigators can then access real-time video in the event of an emergency or active situation, improving response times and officer and citizen safety.

Visit the website below to learn about the different options available to either register or integrate existing cameras.

cityofcarrollton.com//communitycam

Carrollton Maintains ‘AAA’ Bond Rating

The City earns the highest possible long-term debt rating from Fitch Ratings, Inc. on its series of bonds.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. assigned a long-term “AAA” rating to the City of Carrollton for $195 million in outstanding general obligation (GO) bonds, improvement bonds, and improvement and refunding bonds. Fitch also independently affirmed Carrollton’s “AAA” long-term rating for the City’s Issuer Default Rating. The ratings’ outlooks on both are Stable.

The City Council regularly reviews rolling capital improvement plans, budgetary status reports, and quarterly investment reports supplied by City management. The “AAA”

rating is only possible through a team effort that begins with elected officials, appointed leadership, and both the City’s Chief Financial Office and Finance Department operating together to ensure City resources are managed effectively across 37.1 square miles of residences, businesses, streets, and green spaces.

Fitch Ratings is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries and provides credit ratings, expert commentary, and market research.

cityofcarrollton.com/news

The Popular Annual Financial Report, or PAFR, is designed to provide a synopsis of how the City is meeting established financial standards and ideals in an easy-to-understand format. Scan the QR code or visit the link below to read the FY2024 report.

cityofcarrollton.com/accounting

Decluttering?

Having a garage sale is a great way to get rid of old, unwanted, or unused items. Although a permit is not required, the City Code of Ordinances allows a maximum of four garage sales per year. Each sale may last no more than three consecutive days and must be spaced at lease 30 days apart. Visit the link below for other restrictions, such as sign size

cityofcarrollton.com/codeenforcement

Reading Challenge

This summer, embark on an exciting literary journey full of adventure, laughter, learning, and fun. Register at carrollton.beanstack.org today, and take the Summer Reading Challenge (Sunday, June 1-Friday, August 1)

cityofcarrollton.com/library

ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL WITHIN CARROLLTON CITY LIMITS

The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks are prohibited. Violators are subject to a fine and/or jail time.

cityofcarrollton.com/fire

Common Code Violations

Maintaining a home’s general aesthetic not only makes it visually attractive but also contributes to the community’s safety, health, and welfare. Follow the tips below to avoid common property maintenance violations while keeping Carrollton beautiful and safe.

• Keep grass and weeds below 10 inches.

• Avoid creating a hiding place for rodents and other vermin by removing and disposing of all brush piles, trash, or debris.

• Remove inoperable or junk vehicles from the property or park them in the garage screened from public view. A car tarp does NOT qualify.

• Park vehicles on a surface that meets City code, not on the grass.

• Do not allow fences to lean more than 15 degrees. Do not prop up from the outside area where they can be seen by the public.

• Do not repair vehicles unregistered to the property.

• Remove dead trees, bushes, shrubs, or other dead vegetation.

• Replace all broken or missing pickets on a fence. If stained or painted, it must be a uniform color.

• Maintain the exterior of all structures by removing or fixing broken windows, torn screens, rotted wood, mold, missing roof shingles, damaged soffits and fascias, etc.

• Avoid basketball goals from overhanging the streets or alleyways or being placed to obstruct sidewalks.

• Keep spa and swimming pool water clean, treated, and recirculating to prevent a mosquito breeding ground from forming.

• Discharge swimming pool water through the sanitary sewer connection on the property, not into the alley or street.

For questions or to report a violation, contact Environmental Services.

972-466-5727

cityofcarrollton.com/codeenforcement

Upcoming Events

Carrollton Tails & Trails 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, June 7, 8 a.m., Parking @ Creekview High School – Preregister by Monday, June 2 for an early-bird discount. Race benefits the Carrollton Animal Services & Adoption Center.

Swim-In Cinema, June 13 & July 11, 7-10:30 p.m., $5/resident, $9/ non-resident, Rosemeade Rainforest –Swim up for a movie by the pool. Open swim from 7 p.m. to dusk; featured film after sunset. Tickets are sold at the event only. Driver’s license must be presented for resident rates.

Path to Homeownership Workshop, June 18, 6-8 p.m., Courts Community Room – Learn about the benefits of owning a home, the dos and don’ts of applying for a mortgage, and what to expect.

Independence Day Concert, July 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Carrollton Senior Center – Enjoy patriotic music by The New Horizons Band and a free lunch (one per person) while supplies last.

Independence Day Fireworks Show, July 3, 9:30 p.m., Over Josey Ranch Lake – View the display from surrounding neighborhoods, around the lake, or in one of the nearby parks. There will be no on-site event.

Wildlife in Carrollton Workshop, July 16, 6-8 p.m., Courts Community Room – Learn how to resolve human-wildlife conflicts and live harmoniously with various species.

Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, July 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Josey Ranch Lake Library – Roll up a sleeve and join in this lifesaving effort by donating blood on behalf of Team Fire or Team Police. The team that recruits the most eligible donors wins bragging rights.

• June 20 & July 25: Special Needs Swim Night

• July 26: Shipwrecked at Rainforest cityofcarrollton.com/calendar