7 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Motion 2026-0480

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 18, 2026) on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.2/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Motion 2026-0480”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion 2026-0480 APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $17,832,589.07 for Purchase of Water Meters and Repair/Replacement Parts through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative for Houston Public Works, awarded to ACCURATE METER & SUPPLY, LLC - Through May 31, 2028 - Enterprise Fund

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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.