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Presentation amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Divisions 3,5,6, and 7 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges; revise drought stage destinations and triggers; clarify definitions and related provi
Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council - Special - July 20, 2026 on 2026-07-20
Official Roll-Call Vote
Restrains Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #A): Presentation amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Divisions 3,5,6, and 7 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges; revise drought stage destinati”
TC
Toni Carter
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
DL
D. Lee Edwards
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
NL
Neal Linnartz
Mayor
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Presentation amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Divisions 3,5,6, and 7 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges; revise drought stage destinations and triggers; clarify definitions and related provisions; repeal conflicting ordinance; provide a savings clause; and establish an effective date.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). 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.