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J.5 • OrdinancesCity of Farmers Branch (Dallas County)
Consider approving Ordinance No. 4000, amending Chapter 86, “Utilities,” of the City’s Code of Ordinances to enable the City to pursue recovery of unpaid utility balances through property-based enforcement mechanisms; and take appropriate action.
Presented in: City of Farmers Branch City Council - April 21, 2026 on 2026-04-21
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #J.5: Consider approving Ordinance No. 4000, amending Chapter 86, “Utilities,” of the City’s Code of Ordinances to enable the City to pursue recovery of unpaid utility balances through property-based enforc”
DR
David Reid
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider approving Ordinance No. 4000, amending Chapter 86, “Utilities,” of the City’s Code of Ordinances to enable the City to pursue recovery of unpaid utility balances through property-based enforcement mechanisms; and take appropriate action.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). 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.