2025-0219-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a temporary moratorium on the enforcement of the City of Temple Code of Ordinances, Section 15-10 as it relates to the collection and hauling of commercial construction debr

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - July 17, 2025 on 2025-07-17

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Moved by Jessica Walker, seconded by Michael Pilkington. Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following:”

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jessica Walker

Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)

YES

Zoe Grant

Councilmember (District 2)

YES

Karl Kuykendall

Councilmember (District 3)

YES

Michael Pilkington

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a temporary moratorium on the enforcement of the City of Temple Code of Ordinances, Section 15-10 as it relates to the collection and hauling of commercial construction debris and demolition material until December 18, 2025, and giving the City Manager or her designee the authority to administratively extend the moratorium for an additional 90-day period. (U)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). 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).