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2026-0034-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Temple, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in One or More Series; Levyi

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 06, 2026 on 2026-08-06
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Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 8.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Moved by Zoe Grant, seconded by Michael Pilkington. Approve FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an Ordinance authorizing the issuance $4,800,000* City of Temple, Texas Limited Tax Notes, Series 2026; Authorizing the levy of an ad valorem tax in support of the notes; Approving an Official Statement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Awarding the Sale of the Notes; and authorizing other matters related to the issuance of the Notes.”
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
ME
Mike Emmons
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
MP
Michael Pilkington
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of Temple, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in One or More Series; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax and Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of the Certificates; Approving Official Statements, Agreements Related to the Sale and Issuance of The Certificates, and the Form of Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Establishing the Procedures for Selling and Delivering One or More Series of the Certificates; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Certificates in an amount not to exceed $17,500,000. 6.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.5/10). 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).