Presentation, Discussion and Appropriate Action Regarding the Approval of Task Order #11 of the Agreement with Bexar County for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project (0700)

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The project will leverage federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the current administration's Initiatives Pilot to implement channel restoration activities, improve fish passage, and mitigate erosion. Using stream restoration techniques, the federally funded project will remove non-native and invasive species and reestablish native aquatic plants, improving the quality of migratory and resident avian habitats. Restoring this section of the San Antonio River will provide further connectivity along the river to park patrons with the reconfiguration of vehicular and pedestrian access, as well as additional birding, fishing, and other recreational opportunities. The scope of this Task Order relates to betterments of the base project that are being designed and implemented in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers, but which are the responsibility of the local sponsor. Betterments include, but not limited to, a trailhead, a small parking lot, an emergency call station, a water fountain, recycling cans, mutt mitt stations, and benches,

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). 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.