2026-903 • OrdinancesCity of Brownsville (Cameron County)

Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1808 amending Chapter 102 of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinance to adjust the Resaca Fee. (Brownsville Public Utilities Board)

Presented in: City of Brownsville City Council - July 21, 2026 on 2026-07-21

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-903: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1808 amending Chapter 102 of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinance to adjust the Resaca Fee. (Br”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1808 amending Chapter 102 of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinance to adjust the Resaca Fee. (Brownsville Public Utilities Board)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.