12. • OrdinanceCity of Montgomery (Montgomery County)

Consideration and possible action on an Ordinance to adopt new building permit and inspection fees related to all buildings and structures; to adopt new permit and inspection fees for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing related to all buildings and structures; repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a savings clause; providing a Texas Open Meetings Clause; and providing an immediate effective date.

Presented in: City Council Meeting on 2026-09-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Consideration and possible action on an Ordinance to adopt new building permit and inspection fees related to all buildings and structures; to adopt new permit and inspection fees for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing related to all buildings and structures; repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a savings clause; providing a Texas Open Meetings Clause; and providing an immediate effective date.”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Action item regarding Consideration and possible action on an Ordinance to adopt new building permit and inspection fees r

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.