SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pg. 288 Memorandum dated November 3, 2023 from Purchasing Manager, Administrative Services. (1) Explanation by Megan W. Deen and Taylor L. Huynh. (2) Recommendation: The Utility Services Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following motion: Motion that the Board of Directors: (a) Authorize the General Manager to execute the Energy Management Consulting Services Agreement between the Trinity River Authority of Texas and L5E, LLC d/b/a 5 for energy management consulting services, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 with an option for automatic contract extension from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028; and (b) Authorize the General Manager to consider all favorable options and execute a Retail Electric Power Supply Agreement with terms and provisions advantageous to the Trinity River Authority of Texas through the contract with L5E, LLC d/b/a 5. (ITEMS H THROUGH P WERE NOT PRESENTED TO A COMMITTEE.)

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.