G.4 • 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 - Board of Directors (October 08, 2024) on 2024-10-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“A motion was made by Director Gilleland, seconded by Director Yanta, 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.”

Rader Gilleland

Director, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Scott Yanta

Director, District 10 (District 10)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Gilleland, seconded by Director Yanta, 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 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.