2026-0055-O • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

SECOND & FINAL READING: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing an amendment and adopting the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - September 17, 2026 on 2026-09-17

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (10 - 0)

“Motion to approve SECOND & FINAL READING: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing an amendment and adopting the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No”

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jessica Walker

Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)

YES

Zoe Grant

Councilmember (District 2)

YES

Karl Kuykendall

Councilmember (District 3)

YES

Mike Pilkington

Councilmember (District 4)

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

Dr. Zoe Grant

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

SECOND & FINAL READING: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing an amendment and adopting the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Financing and Project Plans to align with the Master Plans which includes recognizing and allocating funding for infrastructure agreements and related projects, as well as adjusting revenues, allocating funding for future debt service, operating expenditures, and public improvements for fiscal years 2026–2062. Misc (L)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). 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.