FACILITY SECOND AMENDMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pg. 1095 Memorandum dated August 1, 2023 from Manager, Construction Services, PDCA and Manager, Engineering Services, PDCA. (1) Explanation by Megan W. Deen and Gary N. Oradat. (2) Recommendation: The Utility Services Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following motion: 11 Motion that the Board of Directors authorize the General Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement between the Trinity River Authority of Texas and Garver, LLC, increasing the amount of Basic Services from $2,046,870 to $2,565,168 and Special Services from $120,000 to $170,000 and extend the contract duration to August 31, 2024 for construction administration engineering services associated with the Headworks A Fine Screen Facility for the Central Regional Wastewater System treatment plant.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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