Purchase of Black Mountain Software Asset Manager Module. Mr. Marez presented a quote for the Asset Manager module offered by Black Mountain Software (BMS) in the amount of $1,670 per year and a one-time conversion fee of $605. Mr. Patroclj explained that STWA currently uses BMS accounting software and this would be an additional module to assist with asset management. Dr. Lawhon made a motion to authorize purchase of the Black Mountain Software Asset Manager Module as quoted. Mr. D. Morales seconded. All voted in favor. 11, Resolution 26-02. Resolution appointing Frances De Leon and August Patroel] to serve as assistant secretaries for South Texas Water Authority. Mr. Marez presented Resolution 26-02 appointing Frances De Leon and August Patroelj to serve as assistant secretaries for South Texas Water Authority. He explained that Ms, De Leon was previously designated as assistant secretary and this resolution would add Mr. Patroelj. Dr. Lawhon made a motion to adopt Resolution 26-02. Mr. J. Morales seconded the motion. All voted in favor. 12, Appointment of South Texas Water Authority co-investment officers. Mr. Marez stated that Ms. Wagner, Ms. De Leon and Valerie Garcia were previous appointed STWA co-investment officers. Since Ms. Wagner will be retiring soon and Ms. Garcia is longer employed at STWA, he recommended appointing Mr. Patroelj and Ms, Vargas as additional co- investment officers. Ms. Wagner added that public funds investment training is r

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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.