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2026-180 • Regular AgendaCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)
D. Approval authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with EmpowerHER Housing Foundation Inc. to develop and acquire land located at 11001 Harvest Rd and 1804 Peachtree Road for development of single-family residentia
Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - May 11, 2026 on 2026-05-11
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 1)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-180: D. Approval authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with EmpowerHER Housing Foundation Inc. to develop and acquire land located at 11001 Har”
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
NO
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
D. Approval authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Development Agreement with EmpowerHER Housing Foundation Inc. to develop and acquire land located at 11001 Harvest Rd and 1804 Peachtree Road for development of single-family residentia
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.