described as Cedar Trails, Block 002, Lot Tract C, Acres 3.066, generally located between the northeastern corner of East Knights Way and Cedro Avenue and the northwestern corner of East Knights Way and Cedar Trail, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas. David Mitchell, City Manager, made the presentation. Councilmember, Place 2 Shane Hodyniak made a motion to approve the City Manager's authority to complete the purchase of property described as Cedar Trails Block 002, Lot Tract C, Acres 3.066, generally located between the northeastern corner of East Knights Way and Cedro Avenue and the northwestern corner of East Knights Way and Cedar Trail, Harker Heights, Bell County, Texas. Mayor Pro-Tem Sam Halabi seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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).