Consider taking action regarding 2023-24 budget; 7 . Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2023 tax rate, including: (a) establishing proposed tax rate; (b) taking record vote and scheduling public hearing; (c) authorizing expense and publication o

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Consider taking action regarding 2023-24 budget; 7 . Discuss and consider taking action regarding 2023 tax rate, including: (a) establishing proposed tax rate; (b) taking record vote and scheduling public hearing; (c) authorizing expense and publication of "Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase" in the Newspaper; and (d) acknowledging and approving posting of "Notice About 2023 Tax Rates" and "Notice of Public Hearing on Tax lncrease" to home page of District website. 8 ' ---:T:Ilt-T;-- ---*** i<,r.*d.**r<tr<*.*r.**{<**r<{< {<r<*r(d.****r.r(r<*{<******{.r<d< * r.***r( d<*****r< r< A packet containing all supportive documentation for this agenda isuavailable for inspection at the Bastrop ESD #4 Fire Station located at L432 N. State Highway 95, Bastrop, Texas, between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. ry for Bastrop County EmergencY Doug Kelsay, Services Distr .2 :F {< X * * * * t< t< * * * *. * * {< * * * * * * * * x * * * x * x * * * * * * * x * * * :F * * * * {< {< * * * t< * * {. * * * * * x t {. *< * rr rf * * * * * {. * t<'' * Bastrop County Emcrgency Scrvices District No. 2 is cornmitted to compliance with thc Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and cqual accessrocornrnunicattnswillbeprovideduponrequest. PleasecallJoshGill,FireChieffortheDistricl,ar(512)332-6366forinformation. Hearingimpaired or speech disabled persons equipped with telecommunication devices fol the deafmay utilize the statewide Relay Texas Program, l-800-735-2988 The Board may retire to Executive Session any time between the meetings opening and adjoumment for the purpose ofconsultation with legal counsel pursuant to Chapter 55j .07 I of the Texas Covemment Code; discussion of personnel mafteru pursuant to Chapter 55 L074 of the Texas Govemment Code and/or discussion ofreal estate acquisition pursuant to Chapter 551.072 ofthe Texds Govemment Code. Action, ifany, will be taken in open session. Bastrop County Emergency Services District No.2 I of I Special Meeting Agenda for Aug 8 2023 (Acct 6249)

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.1/10). 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.