3. Hear Tax Assessor/Collector’s Report. Mr. Wilson recognized Ms. Flores, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the Tax Assessor’s and Collector’s Report for the period ending April 30, 2023, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. She noted that 99.16% of the District’s 2022 taxes have been collected as of April 30, 2023. Discussion ensued regarding exemptions and delinquent tax collections. President Jacobs discussed the 1% of assessed valuation that the District pays into Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District for the improvement of parks. Mr. Wilson stated that he would review the contract. 136343504.1 Upon motion by Director Higgins, seconded by Director Randall, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Tax Assessor and Collector’s Report, to authorize payment of the checks listed therein.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 1.5/10). 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).