16 • Regular AgendaCity of Sweeny (Brazoria County)

Discussion and possible action Ord. 25-111, requiring exterior security cameras at apartment complexes or residences greater than four (4) families. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SWEENY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 150 BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 150.04 TITLED EXTERIOR SECURITY CAMERAS; PROVIDING

Presented in: City of Sweeny City Council Meeting on 2025-09-16

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 0)

“Motion to approve Discussion and possible action Ord. 25-111, requiring exterior security cameras at apartment complexes or residences greater than four (4) families. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SWEENY, TEXAS, AMENDING”

Dusty Hopkins

Mayor

YES

Jake Berry

Councilmember, Place 1

YES

John Rambo

Councilmember, Place 2

YES

Brian Brooks

Councilmember, Place 3

YES

Sandra Blaine

Councilmember, Place 4

YES

Caniel "Shaun" Massey

Councilmember, Place 5

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

FOR INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR EACH VIOLATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT AND BE IN FORCE AT THE DATE OF ITS PASSAGE.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).