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7 • RESOLUTIONCity of University Park (Dallas County)
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
Presented in: City of University Park City Council Regular Meeting on 2026-01-20
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 4.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to approve consider resolutions, interlocal cooperation agreements, and departmental authorizations”
RB
Randy Biddle
Mayor
YES
PB
Phillip B. Philbin
Councilmember, Place 1
YES
AJ
Alex J. Bell
Councilmember, Place 2
YES
DB
Darrell B. Lane
Councilmember, Place 3
YES
MR
Melissa Rieman
Councilmember, Place 4
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
City Council public docket item 7 on 2026-01-20
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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.