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5 • ResolutionsCity of Bedford (Tarrant County)
5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew the service agreement
Presented in: City of Bedford City Council - May 12, 2026 on 2026-05-12
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion on 5. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew the service agreement”
DC
Dan Cogan
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
ND
Nichelle Dawkins
Councilmember (Place 1)
YES
JD
Joy Donovan Brandon
Councilmember (Place 2)
YES
AS
Amy Sabol
Councilmember (Place 3)
YES
SL
Shelly Lemman
Councilmember (Place 4)
YES
SF
Steve Farco
Councilmember (Place 5)
YES
RG
Rob Gagliardi
Councilmember (Place 6)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
with DataVox for the operation of the upgraded phone system, through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) purchasing cooperative, for a three-year term with the option to renew for one additional three -year term, in an estimated annual amount of $25,134.90; totaling $150,809.40 if renewal options are executed.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). 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).