8 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Motion 2026-0481

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (August 18, 2026) on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.4/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Motion 2026-0481”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion 2026-0481 APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $522,010.00 for Professional Services Agreement through an Interlocal Cooperative Contract with Harris County for Houston Public Works, awarded to RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC - 2 Years with 2 one- year options - Enterprise Fund RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 9 through 13

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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.