12 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Motion 2026-0551

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (September 29, 2026) on 2026-09-29

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Motion 2026-0551”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion 2026-0551 AMEND MOTION #2026 -398, 7/15/26, TO INCREASE spending authority from $300,000.00 to $500,000.00 for Emergency Storm Sewer Outfall Investigation Services for Houston Public Works, awarded to COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC - Stormwater Fund

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). 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).