Proposed Fiscal Year 2027/Tax Year 2026 tax rate and authorization to publish notice of

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Proposed Fiscal Year 2027/Tax Year 2026 tax rate and authorization to publish notice of public hearing. Mr. Marez presented the Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate reflecting a proposed total tax rate of $0.058854/$100 valuation comprised of a Maintenance & Operation tax rate of $0.049067/$100 and an Interest & Sinking tax rate of $0.009787/$100. The proposed total tax rate is $0.000001 lower than the tax rate calculated on the average home value in order to remain below the 3.5% allowed increase. Ms. Garza made a motion to authorize staff to publish the Water District Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate. Mr. Graveley seconded. All members present voted in favor.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.3/10). 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.