2025-0018-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

FIRST & FINAL READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to the "Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Master Ordinance Establishing the City of Temple, Texas Utility System Revenue Financing Program" relat

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Zoe Grant. Approve FIRST & FINAL READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to the "Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Master Ordinance Establishing the City of Temple, Texas Utility System Revenue Financing Program" related to the issuance of City of Temple, Texas Utility System Revenue Bond, Series 2025 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $103,000,000*.”

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: Consideration and action with respect to the "Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Master Ordinance Establishing the City of Temple, Texas Utility System Revenue Financing Program" related to the issuance of City of Temple, Texas Utility System Revenue Bond, Series 2025 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $103,000,000*. 9.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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