Consider approval of a Resolution: (1) accepting the Settlement Points and Term Sheet as negotiated by the Interim City Manager with Messrs. Larry Gawlik and Victor Aellen, the two named petitioners and residents of the 6 Creeks development in the rate appeal proceeding before the Texas Public Utility Commission Docket No. 58988, (2) to resolve and secure withdrawal of their appeal challenging the City's application of outside-City water and wastewater service rates, and (3) directing the City Attorney to prepare and bring forward for the City Council's consideration and approval at its September 24, 2026 meeting, an Agreement to memorialize and codify the terms and provisions set forth in the agreed upon Settlement Points & Term Sheet as attached to this agenda item.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.