5 • FINANCEBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action approving the creation of an Interlocal Agreement among

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Permit Hearing & Regular Board Meeting | August 10, 2023 on 2023-08-10

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“A motion was made by Gary Mechler, second by David Stratta to authorize Alan Day, General Manager, to enter negotiations on a GMA 12 Interlocal Agreement to be brought to the Board for discussion. The motion passed unanimously.”

John Elliott

Director, Robertson County (Rural Water) (Robertson County (Rural Water))

YES

Jayson Barfknecht

Director, Brazos County (Agricultural) (Brazos County (Agricultural))

YES

Gary Mechler

Director, Robertson County (Agricultural) (Robertson County (Agricultural))

YES

Jeff Kennedy

Director, Brazos County (Rural Water) (Brazos County (Rural Water))

YES

Mark Carrabba

Director, Robertson County (Industrial) (Robertson County (Industrial))

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

5. Discussion and possible action approving the creation of an Interlocal Agreement among GMA 12 members detailing the scope of work and financial responsibilities of each member. A motion was made by Gary Mechler, second by David Stratta to authorize Alan Day, General Manager, to enter negotiations on a GMA 12 Interlocal Agreement to be brought to the Board for discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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.