11. Discuss and possible action regarding authorization to develop a work order for water- level reporting enhancements supporting Desired Future Condition compliance, karst geology safety metrics, and drought reporting Erik Kubinski proposed a work order to improve water-level reporting for DFC compliance, 10-year reporting, karst geology safety metrics, and drought reporting. The cost is expected to be under $10,000 and would be done by the current consultant, Intera. Tom Murrah asked for more time to review. The item was postponed to the May meeting for a fuller review of scope and funding.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). 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).