2026-0235-R • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and their assistants, designees, or assigns, to represent the City of Temple, Texas in all matters related to the Brighthouse Life Insurance Company Contr

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - August 20, 2026 on 2026-08-20

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.9/10 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:”

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 authorizing the City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and their assistants, designees, or assigns, to represent the City of Temple, Texas in all matters related to the Brighthouse Life Insurance Company Contract Number 1102129311, which benefits the City of Temple TX Animal Services, and to execute all documents which may be necessary. (AE)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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).