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2026-277 • Regular AgendaCity of Lockhart (Caldwell County)
Discussion regarding proposed solid waste collection services agreement with Republic Services, including legal questions related to proposed deal points, negotiating authority, and related legal advice.
Presented in: City of Lockhart City Council - May 19, 2026 on 2026-05-19
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Discussion regarding proposed solid waste collection services agreement with Republic Services, including legal questions related to proposed deal points, negotiating authority, and related legal advi”
LW
Lew White
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Discussion regarding proposed solid waste collection services agreement with Republic Services, including legal questions related to proposed deal points, negotiating authority, and related legal advice.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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).