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2026-1354 • Regular AgendaCity of Freeport (Brazoria County)
Consideration and possible action approving the Public Works Department purchase for 3 pieces of equipment to be used for streets/drainage/sidewalks.
Presented in: City of Freeport City Council - August 17, 2026 on 2026-08-17
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consideration and possible action approving the Public Works Department purchase for 3 pieces of equipment to be used for streets/drainage/sidewalks.”
JC
Jerry Cain
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consideration and possible action approving the Public Works Department purchase for 3 pieces of equipment to be used for streets/drainage/sidewalks.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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).