PROPOSAL FOR GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION BY THOMPSON ENGINEERING,

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ARE REQUIRED BY FEMA Mr. Benefiel introduced Mr. Brent McNeme of Thompson Engineering and Mr. Parker Moore with halff Engineering. Mr. McNeme will oversee the geotechnical operation and testing. He explained the whole process and each phase of the project and answered all questions regarding the cone penetration and the benefits of Piezometers being placed. Parker Moore will then take over the next phase using the information provided by the geotechnical testing in regards with FEMA to get recertification of the levee. Mr. Burke assured the Board they have the best two engineers possible heading up this project. Afterwards Director Correa made the following motion: “Motion that the Proposal for Geotechnical Investigation by Thompson Engineering regarding the recertification of the IFCD III Levee be accepted and that the General Manager, on behalf of the District, be authorized and hereby directed, to execute the proposal in an amount not to exceed $1,306,972.00 which includes the Piezometers and to authorize the General Manager to take all other necessary action.” Director Arceo seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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.