18 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0421

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (May 19, 2026) on 2026-05-19

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0421”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0421 ORDINANCE appropriating $1,250,000.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement with MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for proposed improvements at Stude Park - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO AGENDA - MAY 20, 2026 - PAGE 4 ORDINANCES - continued

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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).