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2026-0051-O • Regular AgendaCity of Temple (Bell County)

SECOND & FINAL READING – FY-26-11-AMND: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing amendments to Ordinance No

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (10 - 0)
“Motion to approve SECOND & FINAL READING – FY-26-11-AMND: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing amendments to Ordinance No”
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
JW
Jessica Walker
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
YES
ZG
Zoe Grant
Councilmember (District 2)
YES
KK
Karl Kuykendall
Councilmember (District 3)
YES
MP
Mike Pilkington
Councilmember (District 4)
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
DZ
Dr. Zoe Grant
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
YES
TD
Tim Davis
Mayor (At-Large)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

SECOND & FINAL READING – FY-26-11-AMND: Consider adopting an ordinance authorizing amendments to Ordinance No. 2010-4413, City of Temple Unified Development Code (UDC) as follows: a) Section 5.1, Table of Uses: Remove “Data Center (Large)” and “Data Center (Small)”; add “Data Center” and “Data Center-Accessory Use.” b) Section 5.2, Specific Use Standards: Add limitations for Data Center and Data Center-Accessory Use. c) Section 7.5.4.B, Parking Standards: Amend “Data Center (Large) & (Small)” to “Data Center.” d) Section 11.2, Definitions: Remove “Data Center (Large)” and “Data Center (Small)”; add “Data Center” and “Data Center-Accessory Use.” (H)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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.