11B. • OrdinancesCity of League City (Galveston County)

Consider and take action on ordinance amending Ordinance 2023-24 to expand the limited franchise with Universal Natural Gas, LLC (d/b/a Universal Natural Gas, Inc.) to operate and maintain a gas distribution system for the transportation, distribution and

Presented in: City of League City City Council - May 27, 2025 on 2025-05-27

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (1 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #11B.: Consider and take action on ordinance amending Ordinance 2023-24 to expand the limited franchise with Universal Natural Gas, LLC (d/b/a Universal Natural Gas, Inc.) to operate and maintain a gas distr”

Courtney Chadwell

Councilmember, Position 4 (Position 4)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and take action on ordinance amending Ordinance 2023-24 to expand the limited franchise with Universal Natural Gas, LLC (d/b/a Universal Natural Gas, Inc.) to operate and maintain a gas distribution system for the transportation, distribution and/or sale of gas to customers in League City through the use of public rights-of-way - Third Reading (City Manager) Council approved first reading 7-0-0 on April 22, 2025. Council approved second reading 8-0-0 on May 13, 2025.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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).