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17 • FINANCIALSouth Texas Water Authority (Kleberg County)

Authorization to purchase brush cutter attachment with FY 2025 funds.

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - September 24, 2025 on 2025-09-24
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (10 - 0)
“Motion to approve Authorization to purchase brush cutter attachment with FY 2025 funds.”
BB
Brandon Barrera
President
YES
JM
YES
IG
Imelda Garza
Secretary/Treasurer
YES
FG
Frances Garcia
Vice-President
YES
AN
YES
JM
Joe Morales
Director, Place 3
YES
DM
Daniel Morales
Director, Place 4
YES
AR
Arturo Rodriguez
Director, Place 5
YES
PA
Patsy A. Rodgers
Director, Place 1
YES
TL
Tanya Lawhon
Director, Place 2
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Authorization to purchase brush cutter attachment with FY 2025 funds. Mr. Marez presented a bid from Nueces Power Equipment for the purchasc of a brush cutter attachment in the amount of $10,540. He explained that funds are available in the FY 2025 budget. The equipment will allow for more effective clearing of heavy brush and vegetation enabling staff to complete maintenance activities in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Mr, D, Morales made a motion to authorize the purchase of a brush cutter using FY 2025 funds. Ms. Garza seconded and all voted in favor.

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.