25 • LegislativeCity of Houston (Harris County)

Ordinance 2026-0657

Presented in: City of Houston City Council Meeting (July 28, 2026) on 2026-07-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“Ordinance 2026-0657”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Ordinance 2026-0657 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-0613 related to contract with MERRELL BROS., INC to provide Onsite Water Treatment, Sludge Dewatering and Disposal Services - $2,293,676.29 - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER AGENDA - JULY 29, 2026 - PAGE 5 ORDINANCES - cont’d

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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).