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2025-785 • OrdinancesCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)
D. Approval to amend the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 30 titled “Fire Prevention and Protection” by amending Article V titled “Special Regulations related to Fire Prevention” by amending Section 3-148 titled “Fire Hydrants” by amending 3-148(C)
Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - October 13, 2025 on 2025-10-13
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 6.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve: D. Approval to amend the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 30 titled “Fire Prevention and Protection” by amending Article V titled “Special Regulations related to Fire Prevention” by amending Sec”
RT
Rodney Taylor
Mayor
YES
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
D. Approval to amend the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 30 titled “Fire Prevention and Protection” by amending Article V titled “Special Regulations related to Fire Prevention” by amending Section 3-148 titled “Fire Hydrants” by amending 3-148(C)
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). 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).