Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a Joint Funding Agreement between the EAA and the U.S. Geological Survey for Edwards and Trinity Aquifer vulnerability analysis, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Patterson, seconded by Director Persyn, the board adopt Resolution and Order No. 09-24-104 of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving Joint Funding Agreement No. 24-013-AMS between the EAA and the United States Geological Survey for Edwards and Trinity Aquifer vulnerability analysis for a total amount of $475,000, of which the EAA contribution will not exceed $250,000, for the period October 1, 2024, through December 31, 2027, and authorizing the General Manager to execute the agreement. The motion passed without opposition. [Attached and made a part of these minutes.]

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). 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.