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2026-0152-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Volvo L70H wheeled loader from ROMCO Equipment of Round Rock in the estimated amount of $220,568, as well as declare an official intent to reimburse the expenditures with the issuance
Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - July 02, 2026 on 2026-07-02
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (6 - 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
JW
Jessica Walker
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) Volvo L70H wheeled loader from ROMCO Equipment of Round Rock in the estimated amount of $220,568, as well as declare an official intent to reimburse the expenditures with the issuance of 2026 Limited Tax Notes. (C)
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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).