2026-1119 • Public HearingCity of Brownsville (Cameron County)

Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1818, making findings related to the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District Number One, including: advisability of the special supplemental services, the estimated operation a

Presented in: City of Brownsville City Council - August 18, 2026 on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-1119: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1818, making findings related to the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District Number One, including: a”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1818, making findings related to the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District Number One, including: advisability of the special supplemental services, the estimated operation a

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).