D.1 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract renewal with Eurofins Xenco, LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000.

Presented in: Edwards Aquifer Authority - Research & Technology Committee (April 22, 2025) on 2025-04-22

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“A motion was made by Secretary Sanborn, seconded by Director Hoyt, the Research & Technology Committee adopt a draft resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving the renewal of Contract No. 23-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Xenco, LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000, for the period May 31, 2025 through May 31, 202”

Rachel Sanborn

Director, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Matthew Hoyt

Director, District 9 (District 9)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Secretary Sanborn, seconded by Director Hoyt, the Research & Technology Committee adopt a draft resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving the renewal of Contract No. 23-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Xenco, LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000, for the period May 31, 2025 through May 31, 2026. The motion passed without opposition.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). 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).