2026-0035-O • Public HearingsCity of Temple (Bell County)

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

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 06, 2026 on 2026-08-06

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Moved by Zoe Grant, seconded by Jessica Walker. Approve FIRST & FINAL READING - PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration and action with respect to a Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Master Ordinance Establishing the City of Temple, Texas Reinvestment Zone Number One Tax Increment Revenue Financing Program Authorizing the Issuance of $124,490,000* City of Temple, Texas Reinvestment Zone Number One Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026.”

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

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. 7.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.1/10). 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).