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2026-17 • Regular AgendaCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)

E. Approval of an amendment to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Performance Agreement with Balch Springs Alexander, LLC regarding an incentive for an economic development project in the amount not to exceed $5,500,000 for the Alexa

Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - February 23, 2026 on 2026-02-23
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-17: E. Approval of an amendment to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Performance Agreement with Balch Springs Alexander, LLC regarding an incentive for an econom”
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

E. Approval of an amendment to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Performance Agreement with Balch Springs Alexander, LLC regarding an incentive for an economic development project in the amount not to exceed $5,500,000 for the Alexa

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). 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).