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2026-0230-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing purchase requests, service requests, and anticipated expenditures in excess of $100,000 during FY 2027 utilizing cooperative contracts and interlocal agreements with Amazon Services, LLC; BWI Companies,

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 20, 2026 on 2026-08-20
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Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 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
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

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing purchase requests, service requests, and anticipated expenditures in excess of $100,000 during FY 2027 utilizing cooperative contracts and interlocal agreements with Amazon Services, LLC; BWI Companies, Inc.; Helena-Agri Enterprises; Simplot Turf and Horticulture; Associated Supply Company, Inc.; United Rentals; AT&T Corp; Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless; Carahsoft Technology Corp; CDW Government, LLC; Dailey Wells Communications, Inc.; Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Dell Marketing, LP; Galls, LLC; GT Distributors, Inc.; M-Pak, Inc.; NAFECO; GovDeals, Inc.; GTS Technology Solutions, LLC; H-E-B Grocery Company; Sam’s Club; Walmart; Home Depot USA, Inc.; Lowes Home Centers, LLC; Imperial Bag & Paper Co, LLC dba Imperial Dade; Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC; and W.W. Grainger, Inc.; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA; Perry; Rehrig Pacific Company; SHI Government Solutions; Solid IT Networks, Inc.; Stryker Sales, LLC; Thirkettle Corporation dba Aqua Metric Sales Company; and Wastequip Manufacturing Company, LLC. (R)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.