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2025-0017-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of $53,000,000* City of Temple, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; Authorizing the Levy of

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - May 15, 2025 on 2025-05-15
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Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 0)
“Moved by Zoe Grant, seconded by Jessica Walker. Approve FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of $53,000,000* City of Temple, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax and the Pledge of Certain Revenues in Support of the Certificates; Approving an Official Statement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Awarding the Sale of the Certificates; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Certificates.”
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
YES
ZG
Zoe Grant
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of $53,000,000* City of Temple, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025; Authorizing the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax and the Pledge of Certain Revenues in Support of the Certificates; Approving an Official Statement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Awarding the Sale of the Certificates; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Certificates. 8.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.6/10). 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).