Place 4 Council Member· 2026-2029
Frank Ortega
Round Rock
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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)
Roadway Infrastructure Improvements
Includes various change orders totaling $71,000 for CR 112, a net reduction of $198,000 for Gattis School Road, $279,000 for May Street rehabilitation, and an $111,000 transit grant with a $27,000 local match.
Economic Development Incentives
$600,000 Type B grant paid in milestones, supported by a $20 million private capital investment.
Utility Rate Adjustments
Increases standard residential monthly trash bills by 82 cents.
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.
Penfold Theatre Grant Agreement Renewal
Phased grant funding of approximately $130,000 in year one, $115,000 in year two, and $100,000 in year three derived from hotel occupancy taxes.
Multi-Family Housing Policy Update
The homeowner faces potential costs for permitting and possible structural modifications.
Five-Year Funds Allocation Plan
$349.4 million allocated over five years for local infrastructure and economic projects.
Historic Design Guidelines Update
Staff time and resources dedicated to guideline updates and community outreach.
Citizen Agenda Access
None directly from this briefing session.
Roadway Impact Fee Program
Roadway impact fees shift a share of street-project costs onto new development; any update to the fee study could change what developers pay per unit.
2026 Property Tax Rate
Determines the municipal property tax rates and overall city spending for fiscal year 2027.
Downtown Food Vendor Permits
No cost to the city and no impact on existing vendors, per staff.
FY 2027 City Budget and Tax Rate
Typical homeowner property taxes will increase by approximately $11.64 per month.
Water Treatment and Transmission Agreement Renewal with Georgetown
Operations and projects funded through BCRUA member contributions and water service agreements.
Airco Mechanical Industrial Expansion
Details regarding the financial incentives were scheduled for review during the public hearing and resolution items.
The District Development
Promotes economic development and enhances commercial leasing potential within The District.
Regional Utility Authority Operations
Operations and projects funded through BCRUA member contributions and water service agreements.
Williamson County Fiber Optic Interlocal Agreement
Zero cost to the city, with added infrastructure assets received in exchange for right-of-way access.
Verona Tract Annexation into Municipal Utility District
Expands municipal tax and utility base through single-family home development.
Decisions during term (326)
Recorded while Ortega was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 2026-259: Dispute Resolution Support Services
Resolution No. 2026-263: PulseForge Economic Development Incentive Agreement
Resolution No. 2026-260: Williamson County Interlocal Agreement
Resolution No. 2026-254: KB Home Consent and Development Agreement Amendment
Resolution No. 2026-261: Penfold Theatre Company Grant Agreement Amendment
Resolution No. 2026-262: Penfold Theatre Tri-Party Agreement Amendment
Resolution No. 2026-252: Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority Bond Issuance
Resolution No. 2026-253: Capital Project Reimbursement Intent
Resolution No. 2026-255: Transit Grant Application
Resolution No. 2026-256: CR 112 East Segment Change Order No. 1
Resolution No. 2026-257: Gattis School Road Improvements Change Order No. 2
Resolution No. 2026-258: Smyers Lane & CR 122 Rehabilitation Change Order No. 1
Consider approval of minutes from the October 8, 2026, City Council meeting.
Approval of August 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Resolution Authorizing Incentive Agreement with PulseForge, Inc.
Consider approval of the minutes from the August 27, 2026, Transportation and Economic Development Corporation meeting.
Approval of minutes for the July 15, 2026 meeting
Ordinance recommending adoption of the 2026 National Electrical Code
Recommendation on mobile food vendor code amendments
Voting record (299)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.