Elsa Reyes
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 20:38
- Avg per meeting
- 2:04
- Segments
- 335
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Top issues during term (20)
Police Contract Negotiations
The union's 10% wage proposal would increase police payroll from $3.34 million to approximately $3.67 million annually.
Solid Waste Rate Increase
Inside-city residential trash rates increase from $20.54 to $25.25 per month.
City Employee Health Benefits
The position carries an annual salary of $140,000.
Economic Diversification
No financial cost requested from the EDC; operating as a co-host partnership.
Proposed Property Tax Rate and Budget
The city is proposing a tax rate that is the same as last year, though state law requires it to be labeled as an increase.
Public Safety Staffing and Civil Service Exams
Routine testing and staffing costs are covered under existing department budgets.
Fletcher Drive Rezoning
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city council meeting
Changing the water treatment process could lead to new infrastructure costs or savings depending on the chemicals required.
Northside Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1
Funded 100% by 2019 and 2021 Certificates of Obligation.
Second International Bridge and Presidential Permit
August bank deposits totaled $766,455.62, supporting bridge operations and city revenues.
Flood Mitigation and Drainage
The city is borrowing over $11 million in total for these projects.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding for Cultural Festivals
Allocates a total of $12,000 in hotel occupancy tax funds between two events.
Short-Term Rental Regulation in Residential Districts
Potential transient occupancy tax revenue for the city.
Carport Setback and Unpermitted Construction
Property owners face potential structural modification or legal compliance costs if variances are denied.
Animal Control Ordinance
Owners of dangerous or aggressive dogs will pay annual registration fees ranging from $50 to $100.
grant funding
The city gets a million-dollar financial boost without dipping into local tax revenues.
ETJ Subdivision Plats and Infrastructure Requirements
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Robert “Bob” Chavira Sports Complex Funding
$125,000 requested from EDC funds as part of a $7 million total project budget.
San Felipe Creek Pump Track Project Funding
Estimated total project cost is approximately $1.6 million, with potential funding requests directed at the EDC.
Emergency Siren System
The city has $177,000 currently allocated, but full replacement costs are pending grant success.
Decisions during term (316)
Recorded while Reyes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Set October 2026 Meeting Date
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of Hotel Occupancy Tax for International Good Neighbor Council
Approval of Hotel Occupancy Tax for Charro Extremo Event
Award of Northside Sanitary Sewer Line Project Phase 1 Contract
Approval of Financial Audit Services Agreement
Revision to Workers' Compensation Policy
Adoption of Occupational Cancer Screening Program for Firefighters
Adoption of Microsoft Teams Usage Policy
Update to Paid Leave and Holiday Calculations
Assignment of Airport Hangar Lease Agreement
TxDOT Aviation Grant Agreement
Appointment of Special Legal Counsel
Application for County Grant for Home-Delivered Meal Program
Application for Texans Feeding Texans Grant
RFP Authorization for Third-Party Utility Billing
RFB Authorization for Utility Vehicle Purchases
Amendment of FY 2025-2026 Budget
Revision of Consolidated Fee Schedule and Solid Waste Rates
Voting record (7)
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