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: Tuesday, May 19, 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: Brandi West, Special Projects and Risk Manager DATE: 05/26/26 Council Recognition ITEM: Recognition of the graduates of the 2026 class of Bedford University. DISCUSSION: 2026 was the fourth class of Bedford University. Residents participated in a 10-week program learning about the City. Each week featured a different department: General Government, Economic Development, Communications, Fire, Public Works, Finance, Library, Police, and Parks and Recreation. Participants committed to three hours each week attending classes and were also required to attend one City Council meeting. Graduates of the Bedford University Class of 2026 are: John Andersen, Anthony Bissell, Marie Bulone, Domenico Bulone, Maranda Elam, Matthew Floyd, Fredrick Githae, Rene Hernandez, Jacelyn Jimenez, Nila Kasitati, Clara Know, Mikea Knox, Jeff Peace, Dean Ross, Ellen Smallwood, Ronnie Tilton, Jerrilyn Woodard-Entrekin. ATTACHMENTS: N/A PRESENTER: Molly Fox, Communications Director Bobby LaPenna, Police Chief DATE: 05/26/26 Council Recognition ITEM: Employee Service Recognition DISCUSSION: The following employees have completed a service period and are eligible for recognition: Abby Aldrich Communications 5 years Stephanie Carrera Police 5 years ATTACHMENTS: N/A PRESENTER: Matthew Jalbert, P.E., Trinity River Authority DATE: 05/26/26 Presentation ITEM: Presentation and discussion by the Trinity River Authority regarding alternative financing mec

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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