Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the EAA and the San Antonio River Authority for hydrologic modeling services, in an amount not to exceed $240,000.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Patterson, seconded by Secretary Youngblood, the board adopt Resolution and Order No. 08-24-102 of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 24-011-AMS between the EAA and the San Antonio River Authority for hydrologic modeling services for a total amount of $240,000.00, for the period August 21, 2024, through December 31, 2026, and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement. Director Persyn abstained from the vote on the motion. The motion passed without opposition. [Attached and made a part of these minutes.]

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