Councilmember Place 5· 2023–2026
GW Estep
Richland Hills
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Top issues during term (20)
Utility rate increases from Fort Worth
New connections pay more — a standard 3/4-inch meter's combined fee rises to $8,742 by October 2026 — but existing residents are untouched.
FY 2027 tax rate options
Saves the typical homeowner about $200 a year versus the earlier proposal; every penny of the tax rate is worth roughly $89,500 to the city.
Booth Calloway Road reconstruction funding
The project fee was up for discussion, but no cost figure is available in the materials provided.
Adoption of 2024 International Codes and 2026 National Electrical Code
Fire department needs no additional training funds; ISO ratings could slip if the city stays two editions behind.
Cecil Drive street reconstruction
About $1.1 million total, all from the 2023 street bond funds you approved as a voter.
Comprehensive Plan as a zoning guide
Tax revenue from the manufacturing use is expected to be minimal in the early years since there's no retail sales component.
TIRZ Number One termination
~$1 million one-time plus $350,000/year redirected to the general fund; ~$80,000/year of county share given up.
Citywide street conditions and paving priorities
Pricing for street repaving work affects the city's maintenance budget for the coming year.
NCTCOG Electric Vehicle Charging Grant
The city pays about 30% of the project cost; whether charging is free to users is being verified.
Proposition A — Sales Tax Reauthorization for Street Maintenance
The tax funds street repairs with sales tax revenue rather than property taxes; losing it would shift costs or leave roads to deteriorate.
Short-Term Rentals Update
Hotel occupancy tax collections should rise; inspection fees could add revenue but outsourcing has costs to be worked out.
Aging city IT network replacement
About $27,118 a year for five years versus nearly $99,000 in upfront replacement costs — plus savings on after-hours IT truck rolls.
General Municipal Election Canvass — Council Places 3 and 5
FlashVote Citizen Survey Tool
$10,900 in the first year ($7,900 annually after that) paid out of existing administrative authority.
Recognition of Outgoing Council Members
Portable Narcotics Analyzer Grant (Resolution 646-26)
No city matching funds — the equipment comes from a state grant.
Accessory structure height standards (Chapter 90-4.02)
Public Beautification and Art Advisory Committee
Supported by a nearly $30,000 grant for library beautification and mural.
Transportation subsidy elimination
Saves about $50,000 a year in the FY27 budget.
Substandard property order — 7056 Dover Lane (Case 10175)
Decisions during term (39)
Recorded while Estep was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.