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2026-97 • OrdinancesCity of Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County)

Consider and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 90 “Utilities,” Article II “Water and Sewer,” Section 90-52 “Service Lines and Connections” to require separate meters for fire suppression systems.

Presented in: City of Mineral Wells City Council - April 07, 2026 on 2026-04-07
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Consider and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 90 “Utilities,” Article II “Water and Sewer,” Section 90-52 “Service Lines and Connections” to require separate meters for fire suppression systems.”
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider and approve an ordinance amending Chapter 90 “Utilities,” Article II “Water and Sewer,” Section 90-52 “Service Lines and Connections” to require separate meters for fire suppression systems.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). 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.