38 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0385

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0385”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0385 ORDINANCE appropriating $187,950.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for Cleburne and Caroline Streets Safety Improvements Project - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). 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).