Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University to study the impact of tree planting on water infiltration and stormwater reduction within flood control stormwater detention basins to determine the potential benefits to planting trees as a green stormwater infrastructure tool (Project ID Z100-00-00-V262, Agreement No. 2022-125, Countywide).

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Request for approval of an amendment to an interlocal agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University to study the impact of tree planting on water infiltration and stormwater reduction within flood control stormwater detention basins to determine the potential benefits to planting trees as a green stormwater infrastructure tool (Project ID Z100-00-00-V262, Agreement No. 2022-125, Countywide).

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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).