District At Large Position 1 Council Member· 2025-2027
Jim Vonderhaar
Sugar Land
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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.
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.
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.
Lake Pointe Redevelopment District Zoning Amendments
No direct financial impact to the city budget.
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
Establishes the financial plan and capital projects spending framework for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Art Funding and Program Plan
Proposed funding of $97,400 for FY27 public artwork.
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.
Fire Apparatus Fleet Replacement
$50,000 revenue and expenditure budget increase funded entirely by private donation.
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.
Rear Yard Setback Exception at 2127 Echo Ridge
None
Solid Waste and Commercial Operator Ordinance Updates
Affects municipal waste service contracts and commercial waste operating fees.
Mister Car Wash Private Well Compliance
Unknown exact uncollected wastewater and fee amounts, but involves a commercial volume of roughly 10 million gallons per year.
2026 Property Tax Rate
Establishes the property tax levy for 2026, balancing revenue needs with taxpayer impact.
historic preservation funding
Your tax dollars are going towards saving a cool old building!
Deliverant Reinvestment Zone Designation
Requires no direct city financial incentive for this specific zone action, while supporting an $11.5 million capital investment and 55 new jobs.
Sugar Land Community Champion Award
Minimal administrative impact utilizing existing staff resources and promotional channels.
state legislative session priorities
The city’s priorities could shift state funding and rules that affect local budgets, taxes, or services, but the source doesn’t attach dollar figures yet.
Decisions during term (162)
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 (55)
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