Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Kessler Ranch, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership and Katherine Potter for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension P

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Yanta, seconded by Director Carington, the Permits/Enforcement Committee recommend the board approve VISPO forbearance agreements for permitted Edwards groundwater rights between the EAA and: (1) Kessler Ranch, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership; and (2) Katherine Potter in the total amount of not less than $6,642.00 and not to exceed $26,322.00, for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Option in support of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan, and authorizing the General Manager to execute the Agreements. The motion passed without opposition.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). 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).