Scott Higginbotham
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 9
- Total speaking time
- 6:16
- Avg per meeting
- 0:42
- Segments
- 151
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock Camera Surveillance
Minimal administrative costs associated with committee operations.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
Total project cost of $416,388.00 from capital project funds.
Property Tax Reform
Total tax rate decreases by about 1.94%, but median homestead tax bills increase by roughly $1.41% due to higher property values.
Historic Window Preservation
The rezoning could potentially impact the property values of nearby residential homes.
Public Art Initiative Funding and Walter Hall House Conversion
The city would forego lease revenue while maintaining exterior grounds, structural components, utilities, and insurance, while the Art Guild covers interior operations through volunteers and grants.
Arts in Parks Funding
The project will cost approximately $49.7 million, funded by 4B sales tax and tree funds.
A-Plus Transmission Special Use Permit Request
Property values and local commercial development potential could be affected.
Proposed Fueling Station at FM 646 and Egret Bay Boulevard
Economic impact will be determined when commercial plans are reviewed.
Pat Hallisey Park Project
Exceeds $53.4 million in total construction and testing budgets.
Dakota Avenue Infrastructure Improvements
The city is evaluating the cost-benefit of developer-funded road improvements versus the long-term impact of increased traffic.
Code Enforcement Task Force
The city charges fees for mutual aid to recover the costs of operating ambulances and staffing.
Automated License Plate Reader Ballot Proposition
Staff time and administrative costs associated with committee operations and potential camera removal.
Public Art Initiative Funding
Approximately $1.3 million has been spent since 2022, with additional proposed funding of $100,000 in HOT funds and $32,000 in general funds for FY2027.
Animal Shelter Operations and Capacity
Operational costs are managed within the adopted shelter budget.
Walter Hall House Art Facility Proposal
Estimated at roughly $50,000 for initial building prep, plus ongoing utility costs of approximately $10,000 annually.
Highway 3 Fuel Station Reconstruction
Revitalization of a vacant commercial tract following highway expansion.
Walter Hall Park Acquisition
This could allow existing businesses to expand their operations.
Always Market Special Use Permit (SUP-26-0002)
Generates new commercial tax revenue and development fees for the city.
Signage Standards on Highway 3
The decision affects the visibility and branding potential of the new Tractor Supply location.
Special Events Ordinance Concerns
Residents questioned the $20,000 cost associated with police protection for protests.
Moved or seconded (5)
Motions Higginbotham personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 7-12026-03-24
(Duncan PUD Amendment), to amend the Duncan PUD to permit 3-phase overhead power lines along Ervin Street, generally located north of Muldoon Parkway and west of Hobbs Road; subject to certain property owner commitments (Director of Planning) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval,
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 8-02026-02-24
to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda
- secondedpassed 8-02026-01-27
approve Ordinance No. 2026-02 rezoning approximately 6.074 acres from “PS” (Public/Semi-Public) to “RSF 7” (Residential Single Family 7), MAP 25 0007, (3102 McFarland Road), genera…
- movedpassed 8-02026-01-27
approve Ordinance No. 2026-01 amending Chapter 125 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of League City, entitled, “Unified Development Code”, related to used car dealerships on Fi…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-01-13
approve the balance of the Consent Agenda
Decisions during term (442)
Recorded while Higginbotham was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Recommendation on Special Use Permit SUP 26-0006 (A-Plus Transmission Specialists)
Recommendation on Special Use Permit SUP 25-0017 (Highway 3 Gas Station)
Review of Minutes
Approval of August 27th Meeting Minutes
Postponement of Special Use Permit SUP 25004
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Set Next Meeting Date for December 9
Consent Agenda Approval
Special Use Permit for Always Market (SUP-26-0002)
November and December 2026 Meeting Dates
Creation of Citizen Data Privacy Committee
Amendment to Outdoor Donation Bin Regulations
Designation of Accessible Parking at Hometown Heroes Park
26-0393 September 8, 2026 Council Work Session
26-0394 September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
26-0372 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an agreement for the purchase of electric energy from a retail electric provider for a term of up to 60 months, based on the best value available to the City of League City,…
26-0368 Consider and take action on a resolution ratifying the property tax increase in the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget (Assistant City Manager - CFO)
26-0371 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contract for election services between the Election Officer of Harris County, Harris County and the City of League City for the General Election and Special Election on…
26-0379 Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a one-year renewal agreement with Bound Tree Medical to purchase medical supplies for an amount not to exceed $185,400 (Fire Chief)
26-0338 Consider and take action on a resolution for the expenditure with Binswanger Glass in an amount not to exceed $57,290 for restaurant replacement doors at the Ballpark at League City (Executive Director of Information Technology,…
Voting record (145)
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