27 • Action ItemsCity of Temple (Bell County)

I move that the City of Temple authorizes the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a temporary construction easement of approximately 1.011-acres, being situated in the William Haddon Survey, Abstract No. 392, Bell County, Texas, being a por

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - January 15, 2026 on 2026-01-15

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Moved by Karl Kuykendall, seconded by Michael Pilkington. I move that the City of Temple authorizes the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a temporary construction easement of approximately 1.011-acres, being situated in the William Haddon Survey, Abstract No. 392, Bell County, Texas, being a portion of a called 32.238 Acre tract conveyed to Nicholas Blount and wife Lesley Blount in Document No. 2017051302, Official Public Records, Bell County, Texas, for the construction of the Northwest Little Elm Upsize Project.”

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

Michael Pilkington

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

I move that the City of Temple authorizes the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire a temporary construction easement of approximately 1.011-acres, being situated in the William Haddon Survey, Abstract No. 392, Bell County, Texas, being a portion of a called 32.238 Acre tract conveyed to Nicholas Blount and wife Lesley Blount in Document No. 2017051302, Official Public Records, Bell County, Texas, for the construction of the Northwest Little Elm Upsize Project.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). 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).