Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-05-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to temporarily close State Highway 243 from Jefferson Street to Washington Street, State Highway 34 (Washington Street) from SH-243 to E. Fair Street, and E. Fair Street from SH-34 bypass to Washington Street on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of the 2026 Red, White, &

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The City of Kaufman will be hosting the Annual Independence Celebration Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. This resolution is for the purpose of requesting permission for TxDoT to close SH 34 and E Fair Street for the Red, White, & Boom Parade. The Independence Parade will begin at the Civic Center, head down Washington St, and end at Shannon Park. Registration is REQUIRED this year to assist staff with the crowd and traffic. In addition, we will hold a Stars & Stride Strolling Parade on the downtown square immediately following the Independence Parade. This will include inviting the public to deck out their bikes, scooters, wagons, self, and more to walk around the interior of the square and show off their patriotic creations.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). 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).