Discussion and action relating to the GMA 9 joint planning process. The Board of Directors will provide

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6. Discussion and action relating to the GMA 9 joint planning process. The Board of Directors will provide direction to the General Manager regarding draft proposed desired future conditions, relevancy vs. non- relevancy of the aquifers in the District and other considerations under §36.108, Texas Water Code. Secretary/Treasurer Gary moved to direct the General Manager to report to GMA9 that the District’s draft proposed Desired Future Condition be “The DFC shall allow for an average drawdown from 2008 levels of approximately 30 feet through 2060 (throughout GMA9) consistent with “Scenario 6” in Page 2 of 2 TWDB GAM Task 10-005 (original well locations and pumping volumes), with the Hays County portions of that being an average 19.2 feet of drawdown compared to 2008 levels, as shown in GAM Task 10-005 . Director Miller seconded. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Aye: Linda Kaye Rogers, Marcus Gary, Bruce Moulton, Carlos Torres-Verdin, Keith Miller Nay: None Absent: None.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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.