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11. • ResolutionCity of Kaufman (Kaufman County)
Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-16-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving an amendment to the City of Kaufman Purchasing Policy Guidelines ("Purchasing Policy"); and providing an effective date.
Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-09-28
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 0)
“Consider and take appropriate action on Resolution R-16-26, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Kaufman, Texas, approving an amendment to the City of Kaufman Purchasing Policy Guidelines ("Purchasing Policy"); and providing an effective date.”
JJ
Jeff Jordan
Mayor
YES
MP
Matthew Phillips
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
JN
Jason Nelson
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
AL
Ashlea Longenecker
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
CG
Charles Gillenwater
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
LP
Lisa Parker
Councilmember, Place 5
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
The City of Kaufman’s Finance Department strives to keep its policies and procedures current by periodically reviewing and updating documents. No revisions were made to the policies as approved last year.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). 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).