Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract with Southwest Research Institute, for development of a hydrologic model to estimate recharge, in an amount not to exceed $725,040.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Patterson, seconded by Vice-Chairman Youngblood, the board adopt Resolution and Order No. 09-25-131 of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors authorizing approval of Contract No. 25-018-AMS between the EAA and Southwest Research Institute, for the development of a hydrologic model to estimate recharge, in an amount not to exceed $725,040 upon signature by both parties through December 31, 2027. The motion passed without opposition. [Attached and made a part of these minutes.]

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). 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.