2026-0183-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application and authorizing the City Manager to accept funding from the Department of Homeland Security, Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Pr

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - July 16, 2026 on 2026-07-16

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Mike Emmons. 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

Jessica Walker

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Mike Emmons

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

Michael Pilkington

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider adopting a resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application and authorizing the City Manager to accept funding from the Department of Homeland Security, Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program in the anticipated amount of $141,012, with a City match of $15,668, for a project total of $156,680. (R)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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).