2025-0016-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an Ordinance authorizing the issuance $6,900,000* City of Temple, Texas Limited Tax Notes, Series 2025; Authorizing the levy of an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; Approving an Official

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - May 15, 2025 on 2025-05-15

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.2/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“Moved by Jessica Walker, seconded by Zoe Grant. Approve FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an Ordinance authorizing the issuance $6,900,000* City of Temple, Texas Limited Tax Notes, Series 2025; Authorizing the levy of an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; Approving an Official Statement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Awarding the Sale of the Notes; and authorizing other matters related to the issuance of the Notes.”

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jessica Walker

Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)

YES

Zoe Grant

Councilmember (District 2)

YES

Michael Pilkington

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an Ordinance authorizing the issuance $6,900,000* City of Temple, Texas Limited Tax Notes, Series 2025; Authorizing the levy of an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; Approving an Official Statement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Awarding the Sale of the Notes; and authorizing other matters related to the issuance of the Notes. 7.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.2/10). 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).