2026-0075-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement, which will abate a percentage of the increase in the taxable value of certain real and personal property located on approximately 36.93 acres addressed as 5101 Wendland Road and desi

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - March 19, 2026 on 2026-03-19

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“Moved by Karl Kuykendall, seconded by Zoe Grant. Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a construction contract with R. T. Schneider Construction Company, LTD of Belton for the construction of Poison Oak Road Realignment Phase 2 in the estimated amount of $6,132,703.90.”

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

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider adopting a resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement, which will abate a percentage of the increase in the taxable value of certain real and personal property located on approximately 36.93 acres addressed as 5101 Wendland Road and designated as City of Temple Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 48, between the City of Temple and East Penn Manufacturing Co. 10.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.8/10). 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).