It is the intent of this item to provide members of the City Council the opportunity to make a report about items of community interest, which may include expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; recognition officials, City of honorary holiday regarding information schedules; employees, or other citizens or entities; reminders of upcoming events sponsored by the City or another and employee; City or official City a by be to scheduled is that entity attended announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in Bellaire that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. No action may be taken on a reported item of community interest, and no possible action discussed except a proposal to place the subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. See Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Section 551.0415.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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).