Charles Durio
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:16:26
- Avg per meeting
- 3:49
- Segments
- 1172
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Top issues during term (20)
Tropical Storm Edward Debris Cleanup
Up to $75,000 allocated from the Solid Waste Fund.
Comprehensive Plan Update for Beaumont's Future Growth
Fully funded via a 2024 General Land Office grant with no matching requirement.
Paratransit Service Issues
The city spends approximately $10 million annually on transit services.
FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Generates municipal revenue across General and Debt Service funds based on an $11.35 billion tax base.
Public Safety Surveillance
These grants could bring in over $200,000 in external funding for public safety and recreational improvements.
FY2027 Municipal Budget
The median-valued homestead is estimated to see a tax bill of $1,273.59 under the proposed budget.
Humanitarian Aid and Resilience
This is about keeping people safe, not about spending cash right now.
BMT Zip Transit Route and Schedule Overhaul
The service operates at a net cost of approximately $59 per STS trip, with city subsidies averaging $23.10 per ride.
Construction Site Safety and Drainage
Potential costs for the city to abate the nuisance if the owner fails to comply.
public health warning
Funded by the City's opioid settlement funds.
Reinvestment Zone Tax Abatement Policy Adoption
Industrial tax abatements affect general fund revenues, which account for approximately 12% of total general fund revenue streams.
public safety incident
No direct financial impact mentioned, but expect potential costs for increased security or investigation.
Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments
Affects utility revenue collection and operational efficiency for the city's utility fund.
Water Metering and Billing Process Overhaul
Impacts thousands of residential and commercial utility accounts, involving millions of dollars in municipal water revenue.
budget approval
Your tax dollars are officially spoken for, so expect that to be reflected in your next tax bill.
Economic Development: Belle Terre
Tourism generated $35.5 million in tax revenue for the area.
Community Recognition and Support
There is no direct financial impact associated with these ceremonial proclamations.
Property Nuisance Abatement at 1495 Wall Street
Costs associated with city-contracted demolition if the owner fails to comply.
Landfill Environmental Compliance
The project will cost $477,490 from the Solid Waste Fund.
sex offender residency ordinance
The city will need to purchase new software for the Police Department to enforce these zones.
Decisions during term (314)
Recorded while Durio was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Change Order No. 1 for Manhole Rehabilitation
Eminent Domain for Utility Easement at 977 Forest Street
OCI Clean Ammonia Industrial Agreement Name Change
Amendment to Chapter 2 for Police Department Establishment
Denial of SUP for Restaurant at 505 25th Street
Rezoning at 3750 East Lucas Drive
SUP for Administrative Offices at 2115 McFadden Avenue
SUP for Administrative Office at 5430 Concord Road
Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
Dangerous Structure Demolition Order for 1775 College Street
Table Chapter 22 Ordinance Amendment for 30 Days
Consent Agenda Approval
Change Order No. 1 for City-Wide Manhole Rehabilitation
Eminent Domain Authorization for 977 Forrest Street
Amendment to OCI Clean Ammonia Industrial District Agreement
Amendment to Chapter 2 of City Code of Ordinances
Denial of Specific Use Permit at 505 25th Street
Rezoning Approval for 3750 E. Lucas Drive
Specific Use Permit for 2115 Mcfaddin Avenue
Voting record (4)
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Eminent Domain Authorization for 977 Forrest Street
Adoption of FY2027 Operating Budget and Master Fee Schedule
Set Preliminary 2026 Tax Rate
Approve Purchase of Fire Truck (Item F)
Expressed concerns regarding recurring annual purchases of fire apparatus given tight budget constraints.