Frank Ortega
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 25
- Total speaking time
- 40:39
- Avg per meeting
- 1:38
- Segments
- 648
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Top issues during term (20)
Utility Rate Adjustments
Adjusts monthly sanitation utility bills for residents and business owners.
Roadway Infrastructure Improvements
$15.5 million increase in funding for right-of-way acquisitions, offset by $15 million in savings from other capital project schedule adjustments.
Five-Year Funds Allocation Plan
Determines the allocation of funds for local transportation and economic development projects for the coming fiscal year and five-year outlook.
Multi-Family Housing Policy Update
The homeowner faces potential costs for permitting and possible structural modifications.
Gattis School Road Segment 2 Right-of-Way Acquisition
Involves a $195,000 expenditure for land acquisition within the road project budget.
Graffiti Abatement Ordinance Revision
Provides free graffiti removal services to affected property owners at city expense.
2026 Property Tax Rate
Determines the municipal property tax rates and overall city spending for fiscal year 2027.
The District Development
Increases commercial leasing potential and expands the local tax base within The District.
Historic Design Guidelines Update
Unknown.
Palm House Restoration
The project is funded in part by hotel occupancy taxes.
FY 2027 City Budget and Tax Rate
Determines the allocation of funds for local transportation and economic development projects for the coming fiscal year and five-year outlook.
Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update
None discussed at this briefing stage.
Meadows Neighborhood Drainage and Utility Upgrades
The city has about $400 million in water and wastewater projects planned for the next five years.
October 8 Agenda Preview and Staff Briefings
Old Settlers Buildout Project Change Order
Alters project costs for the Old Settlers Park Lakeview buildout.
Heritage Trail East Construction and Master Plan Update
Capital project expenditure of $6,591,000.
Preserve at Stone Oak PUD Amendment
The project will generate new tax revenue through commercial development.
Roadway Impact Fee Program
The city has collected nearly $18 million in fees to date, with $120 million already encumbered for capital projects.
Data Center Development
The project is expected to generate significant property tax revenue for the city.
Public Transit Services
The city is managing multi-million dollar transit funding and service contracts.
Decisions during term (303)
Recorded while Ortega was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Resolution for Gattis School Road Right-of-Way Acquisition (Item H.1)
Resolution for Water Storage Tank and Pump Station Site Amendment (Item H.2)
Resolution for Fire Station Site Amendment (Item H.3)
Ordinance Amending Graffiti Removal Regulations (Item I.1)
Consider approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
Consent Agenda Approval
Old Settlers Buildout Project Change Order No. 1
Solid Waste Collection Rate Amendment (Resolution)
Garbage Rates Ordinance (First Reading)
The District Alcohol Sales Variance
Consider approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026, City Council meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County ESD No. 9
2026 CDBG Sidewalk Project on Parkside Circle
Brushy Creek East Wastewater Plant Expansion Supplemental Contract
Heritage Trail East Project Construction Contract
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (Round Rock Trails Plan)
Adoption of FY 2027 Annual Budget
Adoption of 2026 Property Tax Rate
Voting record (75)
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