REPLACEMENTS, PHASE 2 ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pg. 485 Memorandum dated March 21, 2023 from Manager, Engineering Services, PDCA. (1) Explanation by Megan W. Deen and Gary N. Oradat. (2) Recommendation: Management recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following motion: Motion that the Board of Directors: (a) Authorize the General Manager to execute the Engineering Services Agreement between the Trinity River Authority of Texas and Plummer Associates, Inc., in the amount of $500,701 for Basic Services and $50,000 for Special Services for final design engineering services associated with the Air Release Valve Replacements, Phase 2 Project for the Denton Creek Regional Wastewater System; and (b) Authorize the General Manager to execute amendments to the compensation provisions of the Engineering Services Agreement between the Trinity River Authority of Texas and Plummer Associates, Inc., as are deemed prudent in his judgment provided the same do not increase the total approved cost. 6

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). 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.