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5. • GeneralCity 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 Meeting on 2026-06-16
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“approve”
RM
Ross McMullin
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
SD
Shannon Dubberly
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
KB
Karen Brennan
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
CW
Chris Whatley
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
CR
Charles Randklev
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

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.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.