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5 • FINANCIALSouth Texas Water Authority (Kleberg County)

Professional Services Contract-Lynn Yaklin, Realtor.

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - May 22, 2025 on 2025-05-22
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (10 - 0)
“Motion to approve Professional Services Contract-Lynn Yaklin, Realtor.”
BB
Brandon Barrera
President
YES
JM
YES
IG
Imelda Garza
Secretary/Treasurer
YES
FG
Frances Garcia
Vice-President
YES
AN
YES
JM
Joe Morales
Director, Place 3
YES
DM
Daniel Morales
Director, Place 4
YES
AR
Arturo Rodriguez
Director, Place 5
YES
PA
Patsy A. Rodgers
Director, Place 1
YES
TL
Tanya Lawhon
Director, Place 2
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Professional Services Contract-Lynn Yaklin, Realtor. Mr. Marez presented a Commercial Buyer/Tenant Representation Agreement with Lynn Yaklin for assistance in securing new office space. He explained that STWA's current administration building is deteriorating and experiencing persistent leaks. The building has been tested for mold and results should be available soon. Mr. Marez introduced Ms. Lynn Yaklin who explained that she is ve1y familiar with the area and is willing to assist with finding a location. Her fee is 3% of the sales price but she explained that this can be negotiated to be paid by the seller. Mr. Marez recommended that the Board authorize him to negotiate a contract with Ms. Yaklin. Mr. D. Morales made a motion to authorize Mr. Marez to negotiate and sign an agreement with Ms. Yaklin. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Mr. Marez stated that he expects this item to be included in several upcoming agendas for discussion in executive session as needed.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.