D.1 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

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

Presented in: Edwards Aquifer Authority - Research & Technology Committee (March 26, 2024) on 2024-03-26

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Sanborn, seconded by Secretary Youngblood, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board adopt a resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving the renewal of Contract No. 24-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Environmental Testing South Central, LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $2”

Rachel Sanborn

Director, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Benjamin Youngblood III

Director, District 15 (District 15)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Sanborn, seconded by Secretary Youngblood, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board adopt a resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving the renewal of Contract No. 24-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Environmental Testing South Central, LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000 for the period May 31, 2024, through May 31, 2025. The motion passed without opposition.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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).