A. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution Relating to a Public Project to

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Redevelop and Expand Ben Taub Hospital (the “Project”), Authorizing the Acquisition by Eminent Domain for Public Convenience and Necessity of Three Parcels within Hermann Park Consisting of Approximately 8.9 Acres of Real Property for the Project and Making Certain Findings Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 26, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code – Dr. Esmaeil Porsa Public Notice I Board of Trustees Board Meeting September 23, 2025 Page 3 of 4 IX. Strategic Discussion Dr. Andrea Caracostis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). 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.