Discuss and take action regarding support of the request by the City of Corpus Christi to waive certain special conditions, including pass-through requirements associated with Water Rights Permit under the 2001 Agreed order affecting ADJ 21-03214. Mr. Marez presented a letter drafted by legal counsel Charlie Zahn supporting the City of Corpus Christi’s request to waive certain special conditions under the 2001 Agreed Order pertaining to water releases, He stated that the deadline for the letter is September 9th and several entities have already approved similar letters. Mr. J. Morales made a motion to authorize execution of the letter of support for the City of Corpus Christi. Mr. D. Morales seconded and all voted in favor.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.