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E) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Divisions 3,5,6, and of the City’s Code of Ordinances to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges; revise drought stage destinations and triggers; clarify definitions and related provisions; repeal conflicting ordinance; provide a savings clause; and establish an effective date.

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council Meeting on 2026-08-24
Meeting Agenda PDFOfficial Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 3)
“Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Ryan Kelso presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed. ”
MF
Michael French
Mayor (At-Large)
NO
“Opposed”
TC
Toni Carter
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
NO
“Opposed”
MC
Michael Capizzi
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
“In Favor”
DL
D. Lee Edwards
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
“In Favor”
LS
Lawrence Spradley
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
“In Favor”
MA
Mary Ann Labowski
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
YES
“In Favor”
NS
Nikki Shaw
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
NO
“Opposed”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor French read the aforementioned item. Ryan Kelso presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation and answered questions. Mayor Pro Tem Capizzi motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Labowski seconded the motion which passed.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.