D.2 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract amendment with the U.S. Geological Survey, for mapping and cross-section development in the amount not to exceed $80,000.

Presented in: Edwards Aquifer Authority - Research & Technology Committee (April 28, 2026) on 2026-04-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“A motion was made by Secretary Sanborn, seconded by Vice-Chairman Youngblood, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board approve a contract amendment for Contract No. 24-013-AMS between the EAA and the U.S. Geological Survey for mapping and cross-section development services in the amount not to exceed $80,000, upon signature by both parties through December 31, 2027. The motion pass”

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 Secretary Sanborn, seconded by Vice-Chairman Youngblood, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board approve a contract amendment for Contract No. 24-013-AMS between the EAA and the U.S. Geological Survey for mapping and cross-section development services in the amount not to exceed $80,000, upon signature by both parties through December 31, 2027. The motion passed without opposition.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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