Discussion and possible action to renew Springs Hill Special Utility District (SHSUD) permit PWS-2011-CZ-04 for an additional five years (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031) in the amount of 495.107 AF/YR from the Carrizo Aquifer. – Ms. Cochran briefed the board on a recent minor amendment processed with Mr. Starcke’s approval that reduced the total permitted amount by 2.072 AF/YR following the loss of a groundwater lease. Ms. Cochran stated the renewal application is administratively complete, the applicant’s permit is in good standing with the District and meets the criteria for renewal under GCGCD Rule 5.3(g). Both Ms. Montoya and Ms. Lam thanked Ms. Cochran for her assistance during the application process and thanked the Board for their consideration in hearing the application. Motion to approve the renewal of SHWUD permit PWS-2011-CZ-04 for an additional five years by Rebecca Clark. Second by Robert Raetzsch. Motion approved.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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