2026-570 • ResolutionsCity of Duncanville (Dallas County)

Consider a resolution authorizing approval of an expenditure of $236,820 for the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) to enter into a contract with the Better Block Foundation (501C3) for the design, installation and programm

Presented in: City of Duncanville City Council - August 04, 2026 on 2026-08-04

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight

FAILED (0 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #2026-570: Consider a resolution authorizing approval of an expenditure of $236,820 for the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) to enter into a contract with th”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider a resolution authorizing approval of an expenditure of $236,820 for the Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) to enter into a contract with the Better Block Foundation (501C3) for the design, installation and programm

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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).