April L. Butler
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 8:52
- Avg per meeting
- 1:29
- Segments
- 152
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Top issues during term (20)
Building Standards and Code Compliance
Public Safety Technology Overhaul
Includes major capital investments such as a $3.5 million system replacement for dispatch and station alerts.
Stormwater Drainage Utility System Implementation
Generates approximately $2.6 million annually for drainage infrastructure maintenance and capital projects.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Balances a $242 million expenditure plan using projected revenues and $11 million in excess fund balance.
Park and Recreation Facility Updates
Estimated in the millions, dependent on grant funding and city match.
HOT Funds Awards Discussion
Not specified
Intersection Traffic Safety at Crestwood and Ben Jordan
Data Center Regulations and Water Conservation
Potential tax base growth weighed against infrastructure and utility demands.
Commercial Lot Width Variance
Enables commercial property redevelopment and separate retail lot sales.
Collective Bargaining Deliberations
These deliberations impact the city's personnel expenditures and overall municipal budget.
Unified Development Ordinance Regulations for Data Centers
Potential enforcement costs offset by compliance penalties.
Victoria Community Center Renovation & Bond Sale
Involves a $7.6M bond issuance and a $17.18M Phase 1 construction contract backed by venue and short-term rental taxes.
Utility Extension Variances for Ellison-Ritchie Subdivision
Saves the city ongoing maintenance and flushing costs for an unused dead-end water line.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Property owners will pay a $25 registration fee every two years, supporting municipal administration and CVB marketing.
VISD Bond and School District Progress
The proposed bond carries an estimated tax impact of approximately $17.39 per month for the average Victoria homeowner.
2026 Water Meter Replacement Project
Not to exceed $761,404
Firefighter Civil Service Implementation
Staffing and operational costs may be impacted by future collective bargaining agreements and civil service structure requirements.
Draft Capital Improvements Program (FY 2027–2029)
Approximately $133 million in total projected expenditures over the three-year planning horizon.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (FY 2025 Audit)
Reflects the city's overall financial health, including a general fund balance of $28.5 million and overall budget execution.
City-County Interlocal Service Agreements and Cost Equity
Involves millions of dollars in shared operational costs for fire, EMS, animal control, and library services across city and county jurisdictions.
Decisions during term (88)
Recorded while Butler was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Approval
Cooperative Technology Contracts Approval
Consent Agenda
Election of Officers
Variance Request for Cozy Circle Subdivision Re-subdivision Number One
Approval of August 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Consent Agenda - Minutes
Consent Agenda Approval
Library Advisory Board Appointments
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
FY 2027 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Allocations
FY 2027 Child Safety Fund Allocations
Motorola Solutions Public Safety Tech Agreement
Axon Enterprises Law Enforcement Equipment Agreement
Adoption of Victoria Sales Tax Development Corporation FY 2026-2027 Budget
Adoption of FY 2027 City Budget ($241.7M)
Ratification of Property Tax Rate
Setting Tax Rate for 2026 Tax Year ($0.4538)
Venue Project Revenue Bonds Ordinance (C1)
Stormwater Utility System Ordinance (C2)
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