4A • ResolutionCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

Consider action to adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for rate and fee changes to the following sections: Solid Waste and Utilities.

Presented in: One Time Event on 2026-08-10

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Motion to approve Consider action to adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule for rate and fee changes to the following sections: Solid Waste and Utilities.”

Jeff Winget

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Chris Kizziar

Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)

YES

Marvin Gibbs

Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)

YES

Byron Fassett

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)

YES

Mike Britton

Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)

YES

Carter Holston

Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)

YES

John P. Bowers III

Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

On August 10, 2026, the City Manager will present the Proposed Budget for FY2027. Within the Proposed Budget presentation, as well as during the Council Budget Strategy Sessions on June 29 and July 17, Councilmembers were briefed and discussed proposed changes to the Master Fee Schedule related to specific City services. The fee updates included in this Council item are included in the revenue projections contained within the FY2027 Proposed Budget to be adopted on September 16, 2026.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). 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).