PURCHASE OF 1 MINI EXCAVATOR IN UTILITIES General Manager Shadden - We replaced 2and we bought a 3 as an extra when we put on the construction crew. All 3 were bought about the same time. We are replacing the 3 one out of the 3 Caterpillar 304’s. Again, this is in the Budget. President Caraway — Yes, and it is $72,035.00. General Manager Shadden - It is a 60 Month Governmental Lease. Which means if something catastrophic happens and we do not have the money to pay the note, we just send them back. Director Rayburn made a Motion to purchase a replacement mini excavator in water, Komatsu Trackhoe PC45MR-5. The motion was seconded by Director Nicely and it passed by unanimous vote.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.