D.2 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve an ASR springflow protection program forbearance agreement with Union Stock Yards San Antonio, Inc., for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Forbearance Program, in support of the Edwa

Presented in: Edwards Aquifer Authority - Permits/Enforcement Committee (September 24, 2024) on 2024-09-24

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (1 - 0)

“A motion was made by Director Carington, seconded by Director Alexander, the Permits/Enforcement Committee recommend the board approve a springflow protection program forbearance agreement with Union Stock Yards San Antonio, Inc., and the EAA for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Program in support of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan and authorize the General Manager to execute the agr”

Deborah Carington

Director, District 5 (District 5)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Carington, seconded by Director Alexander, the Permits/Enforcement Committee recommend the board approve a springflow protection program forbearance agreement with Union Stock Yards San Antonio, Inc., and the EAA for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Program in support of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement. The motion passed without opposition.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). 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).