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2026-1262 • OrdinancesCity of Brownsville (Cameron County)
Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2024-223-D, to amend Chapter 86, "Streets, Sidewalks, and Certain other Public Places," to adopt an encroachment licensing fee and right of way management regulations. (Engineering
Presented in: City of Brownsville City Council - September 01, 2026 on 2026-09-01
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 7.0/10 Impact Weight
FAILED (0 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-1262: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2024-223-D, to amend Chapter 86, "Streets, Sidewalks, and Certain other Public Places," to adopt an encro”
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Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2024-223-D, to amend Chapter 86, "Streets, Sidewalks, and Certain other Public Places," to adopt an encroachment licensing fee and right of way management regulations. (Engineering
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). 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).