5. • New BusinessCity of Keller (Tarrant County)

Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a franchise agreement for citywide solid waste collection and recycling services for an initial term of five (5) years beginning September 1, 2026 and terminating August 31, 2031, with one (1) five-year renewal option.

Presented in: City of Keller City Council on 2026-06-16

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“A motion was made by Council Member Chris Whatley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shannon Dubberly, to approve Resolution No. 5069 authorizing the City Manager to execute a franchise agreement for citywide solid waste collection and recycling services with Community Waste Disposal (CWD), for an initial term of five (5) years beginning September 1, 2026 and terminating August 31, 2031, with one (1) five-year renewal option. The motion carried, 5-0, with Council Member Gregory Will abstaining.”

Ross McMullin

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Shannon Dubberly

Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)

YES

Greg Will

Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)

ABSTAIN

Karen Brennan

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)

YES

Chris Whatley

Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)

YES

Charles Randklev

Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Council Member Chris Whatley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shannon Dubberly, to approve Resolution No. 5069 authorizing the City Manager to execute a franchise agreement for citywide solid waste collection and recycling services with Community Waste Disposal (CWD), for an initial term of five (5) years beginning September 1, 2026 and terminating August 31, 2031, with one (1) five-year renewal option. The motion carried, 5-0, with Council Member Gregory Will abstaining.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). 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.