21 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0424

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (May 19, 2026) on 2026-05-19

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0424”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0424 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Telecommunication Equipment License between METHODIST HOSPITAL, Licensor, and City of Houston, Texas, Licensee, for space at 6565 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77030, for use by the Houston Information Technology Services to Install and Operate Radio Communication Equipment - 5 Years with 2 five -year options - $74,771.99 - Central Service Revolving Fund

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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).