Andre' Byrd
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 56:05
- Avg per meeting
- 5:37
- Segments
- 649
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Top issues during term (20)
Youth Sports Policy and Security
Potential future budget allocations for youth sports facilities and program administration.
Roadway Infrastructure Management
Involves annual funding commitments between $4 million and $10 million for street and alley repairs.
CDBG Funding Allocation
Allocates federal entitlement grant funding of $268,987 for program year 2026.
Water and Sewer Utility Rate Increases
Increases the water base rate from $12.64 to $13.78, volume rate from $4.37 to $4.76, and sewer base rate from $15.29 to $16.67.
FY2026 City Initiatives
The city is reallocating $4.2 million in excess reserves.
Streambank Erosion Mitigation Program
Allocates $500,000 annually from the drainage fund for construction plus program management costs.
Agenda Request Process
No direct financial impact, but improves operational efficiency.
Special Runoff Election Certification
The election process incurs standard administrative costs associated with municipal balloting.
Procurement Process Concerns
Potential delays or adjustments to purchasing policies and specific project contracts.
Gunfire Detection System Funding
Committed up to $84,000 for drone services and $44,482 for ShotSpotter services utilizing federal forfeiture funds.
Interim City Manager Appointment
Compensation for the interim city manager position will be formalized under the terms of the employment offer.
Student Engagement in Local Government
The financial impact of potential changes to city management is currently unknown.
First Responder Mental Health Support
Potential future costs for retention bonuses or feasibility studies.
Public Transit Options
Exploring alternative transit could involve additional municipal operational costs, which were declined.
Childcare Center Zoning
None directly on city revenues; supports local business retention.
Drainage and Flood Mitigation
Identified capital improvement projects range from hundreds of thousands to millions per neighborhood.
Lot Size Variance Request
Negligible impact on city finances, primarily affecting private property development value.
Aquatic and Recreation Center Services
Concerns were raised about alleged overcharging for park and recreation facility use by youth organizations.
Brush and Bulk Program
Establishes a $35 per cubic yard administrative fee for excess or non-compliant bulky waste piles.
Westmoreland Road Improvement Project
Total project budget is $22,900,463.29 funded through city bond issuance.
Decisions during term (89)
Recorded while Byrd was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes for March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting
Table Zoning Case Z-1548-26 (PD-202) to June 23, 2026
Approval of Consent Agenda
Site Plan Approval for SP-699-26 (400 E. Pleasant Run Rd.)
Denial of Planned Development 20 Amendment (Case No. Z-1542-25)
Approval of 10-Year Strategic Plan
Paladin Drones Agreement Amendment
Ordinance Prohibiting Amusement Redemption Machines (8-Liners)
SoundThinking (ShotSpotter) Agreement Amendment
Approval of City Council Minutes
Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $134,729.31 for construction materials testing services for the Westmoreland Road…
Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase one (1) new CASE TV370B Skid Steer to replace a 2009 CASE 445 Skid Steer assigned to the Streets Division. The equipment will be purchased from…
Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Rush Truck Center, Dallas, for the purchase of two (2) new Ford F-150 trucks in the total amount of $93,457.96, in accordance with a competitive bid process for…
Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Paradigm Traffic Systems in the amount of $72,080.00 for the procurement and installation of traffic signal equipment. This includes fifteen (15) Econolite…
Elect a Vice Chairperson for the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Consider approval of minutes for the Zoning Board of Adjustments Regular Meeting of January 8, 2026
Application of Adan Tellez for 1001 Crestwood Court (ZBOA Case No. B26-01)
Consent Agenda (Excluding Items 7, 9, 10, 11, and 14)
Pull and Deferral of Items 7, 9, and 10
Custodial Services Agreement for Aquatic and Recreation Center (Item 11)
Voting record (9)
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