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2026-1280 • ResolutionsCity of Brownsville (Cameron County)

Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-124 the submission of Brownsville Metro's application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY 2026 Grants for Low or No Emissions Program $12,967,600 with $2,288,400 in local funds for the

Presented in: City of Brownsville City Council - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-124 the submission of Brownsville Metro's application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY 2026 Grants for Low or No Emissions Prog”
JC
John Cowen, Jr.
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-124 the submission of Brownsville Metro's application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY 2026 Grants for Low or No Emissions Program $12,967,600 with $2,288,400 in local funds for the

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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).