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2026-0109-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing additional expenditures for legal services associated with various condemnation proceedings from Haley & Olson, P.C
Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - May 07, 2026 on 2026-05-07
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 8.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Jessica Walker. Approve Consider adopting a resolution approving the Consent Agenda items and the appropriate resolutions and ordinances for each of the following:”
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
YES
ZG
Zoe Grant
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
ME
Mike Emmons
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing additional expenditures for legal services associated with various condemnation proceedings from Haley & Olson, P.C. in the estimated amount of $200,000, for a total estimate of $250,000 for FY 2026. (N)
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.4/10). 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).