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7 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Motion 2026-0195

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (April 14, 2026) on 2026-04-14
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (16 - 0)
“Motion 2026-0195”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion 2026-0195 APPROVE spending authority in the amount not to exceed $3,693,600.00 for Purchase of Water Meter Reading and Replacement Services through an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Austin for Houston Public Works, awarded to BERMEX, INC - 2 Years - Enterprise Fund AGENDA - APRIL 15, 2026 - PAGE 3 PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - continued

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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).