24 • Action ItemsCity of Temple (Bell County)

Approve FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance designating approximately 303 acres in Synergy Park, located generally east of Highway 190 and both north and south of FM 3117 and further currently identified by Bell County Appr

Presented in: City Council Regular Meeting - September 03, 2026 on 2026-09-03

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 1)

“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Mike Emmons. Approve FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance designating approximately 303 acres in Synergy Park, located generally east of Highway 190 and both north and south of FM 3117 and further currently identified by Bell County Appraisal District Property ID Numbers 7068, 7073, 7067, 7069, 7071, 209986, 209988, and 234587, as City of Temple Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 50 for commercial/industrial tax abatement.”

Tim Davis

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Jessica Walker

Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)

YES

Jessica Walker

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

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

Approve FIRST READING – PUBLIC HEARING: Consider adopting an ordinance designating approximately 303 acres in Synergy Park, located generally east of Highway 190 and both north and south of FM 3117 and further currently identified by Bell County Appraisal District Property ID Numbers 7068, 7073, 7067, 7069, 7071, 209986, 209988, and 234587, as City of Temple Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 50 for commercial/industrial tax abatement.

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.