Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a Joint Funding Agreement between the EAA and the United States Geological Survey for data collection services, in an amount not to exceed $1,167,225.00.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Sanborn, seconded by Director Yanta, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board adopt a resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving Joint Funding Agreement No. 24-008-AMS between the EAA and the United States Geological Survey for data collection services for a total amount of $1,167,225.00, for the period October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026, and authorize the General Manager to execute the agreement. The motion was amended to say September 30, 2027. The amended motion passed without opposition.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). 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.