Jim Vonderhaar
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 0:25
- Avg per meeting
- 0:13
- Segments
- 6
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Top issues during term (20)
Imperial Char House Preservation Project
The project GMP is $14.9 million, with total projected costs around $17.5 million including contingencies, funded by certificates of obligation backed by economic development sales tax.
Lake Pointe Redevelopment District Zoning Amendments
No direct financial impact to the city budget.
Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria Revision
Focuses future property tax abatements on higher-value capital projects exceeding $10 million.
Animal Shelter Operations and New Facility Updates
Funded through capital allocations and prior foundation donations.
Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Schedule and Utility Rate Adjustments
Delays a proposed $2.47 increase in the monthly base customer rate for residential gas customers.
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Sets the spending plan for economic development activities in fiscal year 2027.
Del Webb Ryehill Section 2 Final Plat
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Runway 17-35 Reconstruction and Airport Improvements
Total project cost is approximately $46.2 million, funded entirely by FAA/state grants and airport revenues without local property taxes.
Fire Apparatus Fleet Replacement
$50,000 revenue and expenditure budget increase funded entirely by private donation.
Sugar Land Town Square Incentive Agreement
Incentive dollars are only paid out when the developer hits milestones like the $1.5 million expenditure and 650 jobs requirements, protecting taxpayer money.
Public Art Funding and Program Plan
Proposed funding of $97,400 for FY27 public artwork.
Employee Health Plan Stop-Loss Insurance
$1,953,806 for the 2027 calendar year.
Surface Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Phase 1
Nearly $10 million for construction, with an extra $2.1 million drawn from utility fund balance.
School Zone Speed and Parking Rules
Airport Rental Car & Vertiport Parking Lot Project
$235,703 in design services.
Police Headquarters and Courts Building Renovation
$4,597,409 for the electrical early release package.
Fire Prevention and Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Intersection Safety and Infrastructure Contracts
Over $1 million allocated for the Austin Parkway project, supported by a $600,000 settlement fund contribution.
Houston Museum of Natural Science Renovation
No dollar figure for City participation was fixed at this workshop — that's exactly what leaders were trying to learn.
historic site development
We don't know the cost yet, but this could mean big bucks for local businesses or a hit to your taxes.
Decisions during term (169)
Recorded while Vonderhaar was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Acceptance of Federal and State Aviation Grants (Resolution No. 26-43)
Adoption of 90th Texas Legislature Agenda (Resolution No. 26-39)
First Consideration of School Zone and Parking Ordinance No. 2418
Acceptance of Animal Services Donations
Texas Municipal League Region 14 Director Election Vote
First Consideration of Lake Pointe Redevelopment District Ordinance No. 2420
Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria Resolution No. 26-34
Runway 17-35 Reconstruction Construction Contract (CIP 2301)
Runway 17-35 Reconstruction Professional Services Contract
Imperial Char House Preservation Construction Contract (CMU 2509)
Purchase of Two Fire Apparatus Pumpers
Groundwater Reduction Plan Participation Agreement - Mr. Carwash
Water Well Drilling Permit Application - Mr. Carwash
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CONTRACT WITH ASSOCIATIONS OF FIRST COLONY, INC.
CONTRACT WITH FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC., DBA FIRST COLONY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
CONTRACT WITH GOWAN/GARRETT, INC.
REJECTION OF BID NO. 2026-ITB-044
Consent Agenda Approval
Voting record (57)
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