ake any action necessary as a result of the Executive Session. (Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to consult in a closed meeting with its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed ADJ OURNMENT C ERTIFICATION I , the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the outside window in a display cabinet at the City Hall of the City of Bedford, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted by the following date and time: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and remained so posted at least 3 business days before said meeting convened. Michael Wells, City Secretary Date Notice Removed (Auxiliary aids and services are available to a person when necessary to afford an equal opportunity to participate in City f unctions and activities. Auxiliary aids and services or accommodations must be requested in writing to the City Secretary’s Office a minimum of seventy-two hours (72) hours prior to the scheduled starting time of the posted meeting. Requests can be delivered in person or mailed to the City Secretary’s Office at 2000 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021, or emailed to citysecretary@bedfordtx.gov . Some requests may take longer due to the nature, extent and/or availability of such auxiliary aids, services or accommodations.) Pursuant to Sec.551.043(c) Texas Government Code Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Taxpayer Impact Statement PRESENTER: Dan Cogan, Mayor DATE: 03/10/26 Council Recognition ITEM: Proclamation recognizing the month of March 2026 as Theatre in Our Schools Month in the City of Bedford. City Attorney Review: N/A DISCUSSION: The following members of L.D. Bell Thespian Troupe #949 are scheduled to be present to accept the proclamation: Directors: Candace Harris and Hannah Kelly Co-Presidents: Carolina Riddell and Seth Willmer Vice President: Jackson Setford Secretary: Marcy Nowlin Treasurer: Araceli Cruz Historian: Noemi Santamaria ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation WHEREAS, theatre education enriches the lives of countless students in our schools and allows them to develop their self-expression, collaboration, leadership, and appreciation for diverse perspectives; and, WHEREAS, research indicates that students with more theatre education have higher academic achievement across the curriculum; the importance of theatre education is recognized as being necessary for the full development of all students; and, WHEREAS, the City of Bedford acknowledges the outstanding contributions of theatre educators, students, and advocates who tirelessly promote the value of theatre education in our schools; and WHEREAS, Theatre in Our Schools Month is a special opportunity for our community to engage in the ongoing process of theatre education and shine a spotlight on the importance of the arts in education. Now therefore, I, Dan Cogan, Mayor of the City of Bedford, Texas, and

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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.