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8B. • GeneralCity of League City (Galveston County)

Consider and take action on Ordinance 2026-12 amending Article V, “Vessel Residency and Nuisance Vessel Abatement,” of Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances to revise provisions related to live-aboard vessels, abandoned vessels, and derelict vessels - Second Reading (Mayor Long and Councilmember Cones) City Council approved the first reading, 7-1-0, on May 12, 2026.

Presented in: City of League City City Council Meeting on 2026-05-26

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 1)

“Approved on Second Reading”

NL

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

AM

Councilmember, Position 1 (Position 1)

YES

TC

Councilmember, Position 2 (Position 2)

YES

TC

Councilmember, Position 3 (Position 3)

NO

CC

Courtney Chadwell

Councilmember, Position 4 (Position 4)

YES

SH

Scott Higginbotham

Councilmember, Position 5 (Position 5)

YES

CT

Councilmember, Position 6 (Position 6)

YES

SS

Councilmember, Position 7 (Position 7)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and take action on Ordinance 2026-12 amending Article V, “Vessel Residency and Nuisance Vessel Abatement,” of Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances to revise provisions related to live-aboard vessels, abandoned vessels, and derelict vessels - Second Reading (Mayor Long and Councilmember Cones) City Council approved the first reading, 7-1-0, on May 12, 2026.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). 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).