CONTRACT WITH LJA TO DESIGN 2 BRIDGES AT SH 65 AND SH 124

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CONTRACT WITH LJA TO DESIGN 2 BRIDGES AT SH 65 AND SH 124 General Manager Shadden - We just pretty much went over this. Kate Leverett, District Counsel - The last item was entering into a an agreement with the County, this one is entering into an agreement with LJA to do the design work. Director Nicely, made a Motion to approve entering into an agreement with LJA Engineering to design two bridges crossing Spindletop Bayou at State Highway 65 and Hwy 124 not exceed $1,200,000. The motion was seconded by Director Rayburn and it passed by unanimous vote. Il. DRAINAGE REPORT: Amos Roy reported on Drainage. DRAGLINE AND CAT 329: 1. On 10-3-23 he finished the West fork of Spindletop. It needed some maintenance to the bucket, so we took care of that before moving it around to the East fork. Started on the East fork 10-9-23 2. We have been using the old Cat machine to clear some trees along the right of way to allow room for the dragline. SPINDLETOP BAYOU S. OF SH65: Komatsu Dozer — This machine is reworking the right of way and old spoils of Spindletop. Qld Fecon: This machine is cutting the right of way on Spindletop. Long Reach 326’- This machine is cutting what the short reach cannot get on the bank. EAST FORK OF DOUBLE BAYOU: Newest Fecon- This machine is cutting on one of the several tributaries that we have in this area. Komatsu Grinder — Grinding vegetation on the drainage ditch NEW DRAIN DITCH AT BEE PLACE ON FM 1406: Komatsu Short Reach, Komatsu_Dozer_and Skid St

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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.