Diana Butinski

The meeting agenda included employee recognition for service milestones and proclamations. Key discussions involved public hearings regarding a replat request by Vincent Ostera, and requests by Joseph S. Abboud for land annexation and subsequent rezoning from Suburban Residential (SR) to Suburban Commercial (SC). An update and presentation on traffic patterns and stoppages on FM 359 were also scheduled. The Consent Agenda covered routine items, including reviewing minutes from the December 15, 2025, Workshop and Regular Meetings, and various department reports. The Regular Agenda addressed the Monthly Financial report, a Fire Protection Agreement with Fort Bend County, appointments to the Richmond Historic Commission, and amendments to the Development Corporation bylaws. Further regular agenda items included actions on replats and ordinances for annexation and rezoning related to tracts on Williams Way Boulevard and Morton Street, as well as regulating temporary structures and reviewing multifamily development UDC requirements. The session planned for an Executive Session to discuss real property, personnel matters, and consultation with the attorney.

The annual budget for the City of Richmond, Texas, for the fiscal year 2023, outlines the city's financial plan, strategic priorities, and resource allocation. It includes revenue projections from property taxes, sales tax, and other sources, as well as expenditures across various funds such as the General Fund, Utilities Fund, and Debt Service Fund. The budget addresses key challenges and accomplishments, economic development initiatives, employee compensation and benefits, and adjustments to user fees. It also details the financial summary, fund balance policies, and mechanisms for mitigating risks associated with economic changes and natural disasters.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Richmond will hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against a request by Fort Bend Family Health Center, Inc. for variances to the parking regulations of the Unified Development Code for 14,175 square feet of land. The subject site is located at 613 South 5th Street.

The City of Richmond will hold a public hearing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget.

The annual operating budget includes combined expenditures for the General, Water & Sewer, and Debt Service funds. The budget emphasizes the Comprehensive Master Plan Priorities, including user annexation, leveraging public investments, strengthening transportation connections, enhancing development appearance, creating mixed-use activity centers, rehabilitating existing neighborhoods, partnering with local businesses, diversifying the business mix, enhancing natural amenities, and strengthening the city's image. The budget reflects caution due to the decline in oil prices, with sales tax budgeted to remain fairly stagnant. The General Fund revenue is categorized into property tax, sales & mixed beverage tax, franchise fees, permit & service fees, fines, state & federal grants, and other miscellaneous sources. The Water and Sewer Fund provides water and wastewater services, with revenues anticipated from water and sewer collections, contributed capital, water taps and fees, and service charges.