Bids for Maintenance Services - Tree Trimming. Mr. Marez presented a bid for tree trimming at the STW A office and the Driscoll Pump Station. He said an additional bid is expected and requested authorization to proceed with selection of a company to perfotm the work after the second bid is received. He explained that the amount of work required is more than can be handled by staff and that the Authority does not have the needed equipment. The bid includes trimming, mulching and hauling. He prefers for work to begin as soon as possible while the trees are dotmant. Mr. Graveley made a motion to authorize Mr. Marez to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder once all bids have been reviewed. Mr. Morales seconded and all voted in favor.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). 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.