Presentation, Discussion and Appropriate Action Regarding a Proclamation of the Board of Directors of the San Antonio River Authority Recognizing May 19, 2026, as Bexar County Flood Awareness Day
Official Roll-Call Vote
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
This item is for a proclamation recognizing May 19, 2026, as Bexar County Flood Awareness Day. Flood Awareness Day highlights the importance of public education, preparedness, and risk awareness in a region located within Flash Flood Alley and historically impacted by flooding. The proclamation underscores the San Antonio River Authority’s role in flood mitigation, public safety, and outreach efforts. It emphasizes our partnership with Bexar County on the Floods Don’t Care campaign and the implementation of the NextGen Flood Warning System. Recognition of Flood Awareness Day reinforces the San Antonio River Authority’s continued commitment to protecting lives, property, and natural resources through flood risk reduction, communication, and community engagement.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).