2026-0016-O • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

SECOND & FINAL READING: Consider adopting an ordinance designating approximately 270 acres in Synergy Park, located generally in the area adjacent to and north of the intersection of SE H.K

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - April 02, 2026 on 2026-04-02

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“Moved by Jessica Walker, seconded by Zoe Grant. Approve Consider adopting a resolution ratifying an emergency construction April 02, 2026 City Council Meeting contract with Bell Contractor of Belton for the replacement of approximately 400 feet of 96-inch concrete drainage box culvert in the estimated amount of $1,210,271.67.”

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

SECOND & FINAL READING: Consider adopting an ordinance designating approximately 270 acres in Synergy Park, located generally in the area adjacent to and north of the intersection of SE H.K. Dodgen Loop and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Line and further identified by Property ID Numbers 31200, 127003, 60489, 397098, 47064, and 704, as City of Temple Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 49 for commercial/industrial tax abatement. Misc (J)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.