Betty Gooden-Davis
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 1:14:39
- Avg per meeting
- 3:15
- Segments
- 1220
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Top issues during term (20)
Infrastructure and Road Improvements
The city will spend $181,761 on transit services for the upcoming fiscal year.
Alcohol Sales Variance and Property Compliance
Generates ongoing property and sales tax revenue for the city.
Public Improvement District assessment
No direct fiscal impact.
Property Tax Rate
Sets total city expenditures at $114,333,957 and maintains the tax rate at $0.590925 per $100 valuation, resulting in an estimated median homestead tax bill of $1,575.86.
Atmos Energy Rate Increase Settlement
Average residential bills using 5,000 gallons will see a minor monthly increase of $4.68, moving from $121.41 to $126.09.
Warehouse Development and Traffic
None to the city; the cost of mitigation would fall on the property owner.
Stormwater Fee Increase
Increases standard monthly stormwater fees by $2.53 per equivalent residential unit, bringing total estimated fund revenue to $3.13 million.
Economic Development and Job Creation
Informs city policy on housing density, developer negotiations, and tax revenue targets.
Fire Department Equipment Upgrades
The program is funded by the city and remains a priority for ongoing budget allocation.
Animal Shelter Expansion and Renovation Design
While a total projected cost was not finalized at this session, the council previously authorized a $353,500 architectural services agreement with HED.
Parks Master Plan Implementation
The city has approximately $400,000 in one-time capital funds available for park projects.
public safety and traffic enforcement
The estimated cost for the purchase and implementation of the program is $368,237.88.
Fire Station No. 4 Construction
The project cost is $14,181,332.
commercial development
It’s a potential goldmine for the city’s tax coffers, though it could drive up utility costs if the grid needs major upgrades.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget
Total expenditures are budgeted at $114.3 million with projected revenues of $117.0 million, adding roughly $2.6 million to reserves.
Public Transportation
The city will spend $181,761 on transit services for the upcoming fiscal year.
Traffic Signal Upgrades
The project is funded through RTC credits, saving the city from paying a cash match.
Appointment of City Attorney
The cost of the contract will be determined during the final agreement negotiations.
downtown economic development
Local businesses are seeing a major boost in revenue as the area becomes a destination again.
Light Pollution from Freight Park LLC
None to the city; the cost of mitigation would fall on the property owner.
Decisions during term (154)
Recorded while Gooden-Davis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Variance Request for Alcoholic Beverage Sales at 2601 N. Dallas Ave.
Approval of Public Improvement District (PID) Ordinances (Items 1-7, 9-10)
Approval of Rolling Meadows Public Improvement District Ordinance (Item 8)
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Boardwalk Public Improvement District.
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Glendover Estates Public Improvement District.
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Lancaster Mills Public Improvement District.
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Meadowview Estates Public Improvement District.
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Millbrook East Public Improvement District.
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Pleasant Run Estates Phase 1-A and Phase 1-B Public Improvement District.
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Tribute at Mills Branch and Tribute East at Mills Branch Public Improvement District.
Consider an ordinance making certain findings in connection with the proposed supplemental services ordered in connection with the Wellington Park North Phase III Public Improvement District.
Adjourn Special Joint Work Session
Approval of Minutes
E-911 Fund Budget Amendment
Atmos Energy Rate Settlement Resolution
Alcoholic Beverage Variance Request at 2601 N. Dallas Ave.
TMLIRP Board of Trustees Ballot Nominations
Consent Agenda Items 1-8
FY 2026/2027 Operating Budget
Voting record (6)
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