7. Discuss and possible action on INTERA amendment to Master Service Agreement Fee Schedule and new Work Orders 7, 8, and 9 General Manager Kubinski presented an updated fee schedule from consulting firm INTERA, reflecting a 13.5% rate increase spread over three years — effectively 4.5% per year. Two new staff roles were added at lower billing rates. He also presented Work Order 7, covering support for the Python-based drought monitoring software from June 1 through September 30, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $10,000. Work Orders 8 and 9, covering DFC modeling and general professional geology services respectively, were presented but deferred to the next fiscal year budget process. Director Greg Stevens moved to approve the updated INTERA Master Service Agreement fee schedule and Work Order 7. Director Sultemeier seconded. The motion carried.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.8/10). 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.