Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2023 tax rate, including: a. estaLblishing proposed tax rate; Chief Gill proposed several options of a budget that ranged from 0.085 (max rate not triggering a peiitio.r; to a 0.096 Property T'ax Rate (the "de

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Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2023 tax rate, including: a. estaLblishing proposed tax rate; Chief Gill proposed several options of a budget that ranged from 0.085 (max rate not triggering a peiitio.r; to a 0.096 Property T'ax Rate (the "de minimus" rate) After much discussio-n und g"n.rul disagreement, Peter Hicks moved to adopt a proposed Property Tar Rate of $0.088 / S100 assessed valuation' George seconded Mc,tion passed. George Martinez, Peter Hicks and Doug Kelsay for, Tommy Chalmers agaLinst. Tracey Waldron was not present' b. taking record vote and scheduling public hearing; The taking of the record vote being noted (above - a) Doug Kelsay moved to schedule the public hearing on Aug 22 atthe beginning of the Regular Meeting. Pet;er Hicks seconded The motion Passed c. authorizing expense and publication of "Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase" in the Ne:wspaPer; and Bastrop County Emergency Services District No 2 | of2 Minutes of Aug 8,2023 Special Meeting

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.2/10). 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.