h. • Public HearingsCity of Seguin (Guadalupe County)

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seguin, Texas, for accepting for filing a Landowner Petition requesting the creation of the Walnut Springs Public Improvement District; finding the petition to be compliant with applicable laws; calling a

Presented in: City Council - December 17, 2024 on 2024-12-17

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (8 - 0)

“Moved by Jason Biesenbach. approved: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seguin, Texas, for accepting for filing a Landowner Petition requesting the creation of the Walnut Springs Public Improvement District”

Donna Dodgen

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Joe Rea

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

David Eveld

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Jim Lievens

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

John Carlsson

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Paul Gaytan

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

YES

Monica Napier

Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)

ABSENT

Jason Biesenbach

Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)

YES

Bill Keller

Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seguin, Texas, for accepting for filing a Landowner Petition requesting the creation of the Walnut Springs Public Improvement District; finding the petition to be compliant with applicable laws; calling a public hearing to consider the creation of the Public Improvement District; authorizing and directing that notice of the Public Hearing to be given as required by law; providing for an immediate effective date; and resolving other matters in connection therewith. - Mark Kennedy, City Attorney

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.5/10). 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).