Rich Taylor
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:14
- Avg per meeting
- 6:29
- Segments
- 1192
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 City Budget
The city is budgeting $5.7 million from the general fund to cover debt service that property taxes would normally back.
Micromobility and E-Moto Device Regulations
This could mean some city staff time and possible enforcement costs, but the source doesn’t put a number on it.
Catalyst Healthcare rehab and therapy facility
The CRC will contribute funds to the project instead of issuing bonds, with the amount still being negotiated.
Nonprofit Accountability Ordinance (D-2772-25)
Would have applied to any nonprofit receiving $25,000 or more in city cash or in-kind support.
Clayshire PUD Rezone and 53-Lot Subdivision
A future street connection could cost the city money to acquire right-of-way from the Village of West Clay side.
Short-Term Rental Standards Amendment
The amendment would revise fees paid by short-term rental operators, though specific amounts were not provided.
Gray Road water main bid opening
$155,500 for design services.
Hampstead PUD subdivision on West Main Street
Homes would sell for $1.5 to $2 million, adding high-end housing stock and potentially boosting nearby property values.
Flood recovery: backup water main and fiber restoration for wastewater plant
Owners of substantially damaged homes may face costly compliance requirements to bring rebuilt structures up to current floodplain standards.
Nonprofit organization requirements
Could affect how city grants and support to nonprofits are tracked and conditions, though the dollar amounts involved are not specified.
Enterprise Resource Planning Modernization
A $5.24 million commitment of city funds, the largest single item on the agenda.
Merchants Square Area Road and Utility Improvements Public-Private Agreement
Contract of $15.6 million including owner's contingency.
Nonprofit public support requirements
Could affect city funds granted to nonprofit organizations; amounts not stated.
CFD stations remodel over budget
Bids over budget; project delayed for redesign and rebid.
Police License Plate Reader Software Purchase
Flock costs are split between the general fund and the opioid unrestricted fund.
Range Line improvement project start
Construction contract expected to land between $1.25 million and $1.9 million depending on which bid the city accepts.
116th Street Pedestrian Bridge Project
$2,681,702 committed to the bike/ped project.
Stella House Books & Cafe rebuild on Rangeline Road
Petitioner is responsible for installing the required eight-foot sidewalk, street trees, and right-of-way improvements along Rangeline Road.
Sewage works system improvements financing
Borrowing through revenue bonds, repaid from sewage works revenues rather than general taxes.
Carmel Drive & AAA Way roundabout design
$98,975 in additional design services.
Decisions during term (269)
Recorded while Taylor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Batler Building Addition Variances (PZ-2026-00189 V and PZ-2026-00209 V)
Buck Pool Setback Variance (PZ-2026-00224 V)
Approval of Minutes and Findings of Fact
Docket PZ-2026-00133 V — Crew Car Wash Rangeline Rd, signs on accessory structure
Docket PZ-2026-00134 V — Crew Car Wash Rangeline Rd, snap-frame signs
Docket PZ-2026-00135 V — Crew Car Wash Rangeline Rd, electronic message board
Docket PZ-2026-00137 V — Crew Car Wash Michigan Rd, signs on accessory structure
Docket PZ-2026-00138 V — Crew Car Wash Michigan Rd, snap-frame signs
Docket PZ-2026-00139 V — Crew Car Wash Michigan Rd, electronic message board
Docket PZ-2026-00205 SE — Gorden short-term residential rental
Agenda approval with add-on
Minutes from October 7, 2026 meeting
Reject all bids — CFD Stations Remodel Project
Bid award — 6" water main Gray Road to Hazel Dell
Ascension St. Vincent affiliation agreement
Community Container Solutions change order
Cityworks/PLL subscription renewal
Ice at Carter Green rink management
Emergency engineering — 106th Street pump station
Amend Avenew Roads BOT Phase II amount
Voting record (2)
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