AI-104285: Discussion, consideration, and possible action approving of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between Hidalgo County, through the Hidalgo County Urban County Program (“UCP”), the City of Mercedes (“City”), and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1(“HCDD#1”) for the City of Mercedes South Mercedes Lateral Improvements P

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AI-104285 Discussion, consideration, and possible action approving of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between Hidalgo County, through the Hidalgo County Urban County Program (“UCP”), the City of Mercedes (“City”), and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1(“HCDD#1”) for the City of Mercedes South Mercedes Lateral Improvements Project – Phase 3 (GLO Contract No. 23-152-010-E182), to clarify responsibilities related to real property acquisition, to modify Texas General Land Office (GLO) procurement responsibilities, and establish construction payment and reimbursement procedures in accordance with GLO requirements.

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.