F) • OrdinanceCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance abandoning a 0.302-acre portion of right-of-way for a water lane, located between West San Antonio Street and Loop 337.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-03-23

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (0 - 0)

“Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Matt Eckmann presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Capizzi seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

D. Lee Edwards

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Lawrence Spradley

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

ABSENT

“Absent”

Mary Ann Labowski

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

ABSTAIN

“In Favor”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item. Matt Eckmann presented this item to council using a powerpoint presentation. Councilmember Labowski motioned to approve this item. Councilmember Capizzi seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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.