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5 • ResolutionsCity of Bedford (Tarrant County)
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew the service agreement
Presented in: City of Bedford City Council - May 12, 2026 on 2026-05-12
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion on 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew the service agreement”
DC
Dan Cogan
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
ND
Nichelle Dawkins
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
JD
Joy Donovan Brandon
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
AS
Amy Sabol
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
SL
Shelly Lemman
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
SF
Steve Farco
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
RG
Rob Gagliardi
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
with DataVox for the operation of the upgraded phone system, through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) purchasing cooperative, for a three-year term with the option to renew for one additional three -year term, in an estimated annual amount of $25,134.90; totaling $150,809.40 if renewal options are executed.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). 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).