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2026-306 • Regular AgendaCity of Alvin (Brazoria County)

Discuss and take a record vote to propose an ad valorem tax rate of $0.700635 per $100 of assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027), which exceeds the No New Revenue Rate, to be considered for adoption at a fu

Presented in: City of Alvin City Council - August 06, 2026 on 2026-08-06
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 9.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discuss and take a record vote to propose an ad valorem tax rate of $0.700635 per $100 of assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027), which exceeds the No ”
GA
Gabe Adame
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss and take a record vote to propose an ad valorem tax rate of $0.700635 per $100 of assessed valuation for Tax Year 2026 (Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027), which exceeds the No New Revenue Rate, to be considered for adoption at a fu

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.1/10). 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.