D.2 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Agreement with New Braunfels Utilities for the operation of a water level observation well at Comal Plant No. 3 (DX-68-23-304), adjacent to Comal Springs, New Braunf

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“A motion was made by Secretary Youngblood, seconded by Director Carington, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board approve an Interlocal Agreement between the EAA and New Braunfels Utilities for the operation of a water level observation well at Comal Plant No.3 (DX-68-23-304), adjacent to Comal Springs, New Braunfels, Texas for the period May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2034. The mo”

Deborah Carington

Director, District 5 (District 5)

YES

Benjamin Youngblood III

Director, District 15 (District 15)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Secretary Youngblood, seconded by Director Carington, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board approve an Interlocal Agreement between the EAA and New Braunfels Utilities for the operation of a water level observation well at Comal Plant No.3 (DX-68-23-304), adjacent to Comal Springs, New Braunfels, Texas for the period May 1, 2024, through May 31, 2034. The motion passed without opposition.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.8/10). 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.