2024-0241-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Temple and the Temple Economic Development Corporation (“TEDC”) wherein the City agrees to transfer approximatel

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 15, 2024 on 2024-08-15

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“Moved by Jessica Walker, seconded by Susan Long. Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing change order #3 to the construction contract with RT Schneider Construction Company, Ltd. of Temple for changes related to the construction of South Pea Ridge Road Improvements in the amount of $49,116.38.”

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jessica Walker

Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)

YES

Zoe Grant

Councilmember (District 2)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Temple and the Temple Economic Development Corporation (“TEDC”) wherein the City agrees to transfer approximately 171.81 acres in the Industrial Park to TEDC to market and sell to an economic development prospect. Ordinances - Second & Final Reading (O)

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).