Nueces County Clerk Contract to conduct Bond Election on behalf of STWA

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Nueces County Clerk Contract to conduct Bond Election on behalf of STWA Mr. Marez presented memorandums from Daniel Martinez of Winstead to the Kleberg and Nueces County Clerks outlining requirements for the proposed May 2, 2026 bond election. He said the information was identical and requested authorization to execute the election services STWA Regular Meeting Minutes March 9, 2026 Page 4 agreements with each county. Mr. D. Morales made a motion to authorize execution of the election services agreements with the Kleberg County and Nueces County Clerks. Ms. Garza seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 13, Update on Seven Seas Project. Mr. Kasy Stinson, representing Seven Seas, provided a brief update on the project. He said that because the Board requested to change the disposal method to deep well injection, the cost was revised to accommodate the change. There was also a change on the land to be used. These factors resulted in pushing out the deadline. He added that approval of the amended contract is also needed. Mr. Marez pointed out that discussions on the payment security ate ongoing and will be discussed in Executive Session. Mr. D, Morales stated that this was the first time he became aware of the cost increasing to $5.15 and Mr. Marez stated that it may have been previously discussed in Executive Session. 14, Executive Sgssion Agenda ltems - In this executive session the board of Directors will deliberate or receive legal advice repardin

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 8.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).