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2026-33 • Public HearingCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)
B. Approval of a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for May 11, 2026, to hear input from the public concerning the adoption of a water and sewer impact fee pursuant to Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Govt. Code.
Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - March 23, 2026 on 2026-03-23
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (2 - 0)
“Motion to approve: B. Approval of a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for May 11, 2026, to hear input from the public concerning the adoption of a water and sewer impact fee pursuant to Chapter 395 of the Texas Local”
RT
Rodney Taylor
Mayor
YES
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Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
B. Approval of a resolution, setting a Public Hearing for May 11, 2026, to hear input from the public concerning the adoption of a water and sewer impact fee pursuant to Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Govt. Code.
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).