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J.2 • GeneralCity of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)
Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-111 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mackie Interior Construction, Inc. for roof replacement construction services for the 1856 Gilbert House located in the City’s Historical Park in an amount not to exceed $148,500; and take appropriate action.
Presented in: City of Farmers Branch City Council Meeting on 2026-09-15
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 4.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Motion to approve Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-111 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mackie Interior Construction, Inc. for roof replacement construction services for the 1856 Gilbert House located in the City’s Historical Park in an amount not to exceed $148,500; and take appropriate action.”
TL
Terry Lynne
Mayor
YES
LG
Lupe Gonzalez
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
TB
Tina Bennett-Burton
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
DR
David Reid
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
EV
Elizabeth Villafranca
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
RN
Roger Neal
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-111 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Mackie Interior Construction, Inc. for roof replacement construction services for the 1856 Gilbert House located in the City’s Historical Park in an amount not to exceed $148,500; and take appropriate action.
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.