6. Consider Tax Assessor/Collector contract amendment. Mr. Wilson recognized Ms. Flores, who presented to and reviewed with the Board the First Amendment to Amended Contract for the Assessment and Collection of Taxes (the “Amendment”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. She stated that the Amendment proposes a 6.95% increase, which would cost the District an additional $99.92 a month. Discussion ensued regarding CPI increases. Director Jacobs proposed that a clause be added to the Amendment that allows for a CPI every four years. Upon motion by Director Jacobs, seconded by Director Maxwell, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Amendment, subject to the inclusion of the proposed clause.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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