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2025-555 • OrdinancesCity of Sherman (Grayson County)

Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sherman, Texas, Chapter 13 (Utilities), Article 13.09 (Service Fees); Modifying Certain Fees and Other Regulations Related to Laboratory Testing Fees; Providing a Penalty Clause with a Maximum Fine of $2,000,

Presented in: City of Sherman City Council - August 18, 2025 on 2025-08-18
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve: Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sherman, Texas, Chapter 13 (Utilities), Article 13.09 (Service Fees); Modifying Certain Fees and Other Regulations Related to Laboratory Testing Fees; Pr”
ST
Shawn Teamann
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sherman, Texas, Chapter 13 (Utilities), Article 13.09 (Service Fees); Modifying Certain Fees and Other Regulations Related to Laboratory Testing Fees; Providing a Penalty Clause with a Maximum Fine of $2,000,

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). 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.