4B • ResolutionCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

Consider action to authorize the purchase and installation of siding, painting, and re-roofing for the exterior renovation of the Fire Administration Building. Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of siding, painting, and re-roofing for the exterior renovation of the Fire Administration building from Dallas Harmony Construction, LLC through a TIPS coopera

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Motion to approve Consider action to authorize the purchase and installation of siding, painting, and re-roofing for the exterior renovation of the Fire Administration Building. Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of siding, painting, and re-roofing for the exterior renovation of the Fire Administration building from Dallas Harmony Construction, LLC through a TIPS coopera”

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

The purpose of this item is to facilitate repairs to the exterior and roof of the Fire Administration building utilizing TIPS Contract # 23010402. The Fire Administration building is experiencing significant deterioration of the roof and exterior fascia. The deterioration causes water penetration, which compromises the structure. Maintaining the City-owned buildings is paramount to prevent escalating issues and costs.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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).