Adopt budget for fiscal year ending February 28, 2021. Ms. Shelnutt presented to and reviewed with the Board draft budget no. 2 for fiscal year ending February 28, 2020, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit F. She reviewed the revisions and updat

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Adopt budget for fiscal year ending February 28, 2021. Ms. Shelnutt presented to and reviewed with the Board draft budget no. 2 for fiscal year ending February 28, 2020, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit F. She reviewed the revisions and updates, based on discussion at the January meeting regarding the smart meter program, the installation of the cameras, and the engineering costs for the sewer line. Discussion ensued regarding the Copperfield Joint Operations Board connection fee increase and the engineering budget. Upon motion by Director Huhn, seconded by Director Braman, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the budget for fiscal year ending February 28, 2021, as presented.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). 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.