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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Kerr COUNTY

Blake Smith

Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Upper Guadalupe River Authority

Elected Director, Place 4 for Upper Guadalupe River Authority.

tbushnoe@ugra.org830-896-5445
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 81.8/100▼ -1.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #15289 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
81.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
80.7/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 Upper Guadalupe River Authority Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
ELECTED / WON
Blake Smith (Current Profile)100.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 86Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
438
Yes Votes
438 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-9.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-09-18
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Maintenance Tax Rate for the 2024 Tax Year (FY25)
#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Proposal of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2024 (FY25) and Setting of a Public Hearing on Said
#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-01-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-02-11
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#5VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Maintenance Tax Rate for the 2025 Tax Year (FY26)
#6VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Adoption of Maintenance Tax Rate TAB NO. 6 for the 2022 Tax Year (FY23)
#7VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-08-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Proposal of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025 (FY26) and Setting of a Public Hearing on Said
#8VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-06-12
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#9VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Proposal of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2023 (FY24) and Setting of a Public Hearing on Said
#10VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Maintenance Tax Rate for the 2026 Tax Year (FY27)
#11VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-07-08
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#12VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Maintenance Tax Rate for the 2023 Tax Year (FY24)
#13VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-10-14
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#14VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-06-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#15VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Proposal of Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026 (FY27) and Setting of a Public Hearing on Said
#16VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-05-14
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#17VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-07-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#18VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-04-10
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#19VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-12-11
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#20VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-07-09
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#21VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-08-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Proposal of Tax Rate for Tax Year TAB NO. 8 2022 (FY23) and Setting of a Public Hearing on Said Proposed Tax Rate
#22VOTED: YES+7.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-10-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Authorize the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to serve as the political subdivision for the seventh cycle of
#23VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-03-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Drainage Easement and Zoning District Considerations for Lot 902 of the Landing
#24VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Contract with Lochow Ranch Pond & Lake Management, LLC for Aquatic Herbicide
#25VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement with Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to Fund Expansion of
#26VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-01-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County for a Flood Warning System and Possible
#27VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for Guadalupe River Water Resources Educational Programs with Riverside
#28VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-05-14
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#29VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-09-18
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Fund Balance Designations
#30VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Independent Financial Auditor Selection
#31VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-07-10
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#32VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between Kerr County and UGRA for Water Quality
#33VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
#34VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-01-10
Discussion Topics – The Board of Directors will deliberate the matters set forth below. No final action will be taken by the Board:
#35VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – FY22 Budget Amendments TAB NO. 4
#36VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-05-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY26 Budget Amendments
#37VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-01-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2025 Audit – Ede & Company, LLC
#38VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-12-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between UGRA and City of Kerrville for Water Resources
#39VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Amendment to Contract for Flood Warning System with KISTERS North America
#40VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-08-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Independent Financial Auditor Selection
#41VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-12-11
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#42VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-02-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY24 Budget Amendments
#43VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Fund Balance Designations
#44VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for UGRA 2nd Grade Science Day Program with Riverside Nature Center
#45VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Independent Financial Auditor Selection
#46VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-05-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Rooftop Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Units Replacement Bid Review, Contractor Selection, and
#47VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-01-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Revisions to UGRA Strategic Plan Goals, Action, and Tasks
#48VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-11-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County Regarding Kerr County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
#49VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Interlocal Agreement (ILA) TAB NO. 8 Between Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority
#50VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-07
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY26 Budget Amendments
#51VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and pLTE Service Addendum with Lower Colorado
#52VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for Riparian Landowner Workshops with Hill Country Alliance
#53VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for Maintenance and Operation of USGS Gauges in Kerr County for FY26
#54VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendments
#55VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-08-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Subagreement with GBRA for Clean Rivers Program
#56VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve First Amendment to Agreement Relating to Replacement of Rooftop Heating and Cooling Units
#57VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-08-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget TAB NO. 7
#58VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County Regarding Guadalupe River Crossing Patrols
#59VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-08-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Strategic Plan Status Update TAB NO. 6
#60VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-08-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Contract with Excel Benefits, Inc. TAB NO. 9 for UGRA Employee Insurance
#61VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-03-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Potential Real Estate Purchase, Bill Rector, Appraisal Ad Hoc Committee Chair
#62VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for Maintenance and Operation of USGS Gauges in Kerr County for FY27
#63VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-07-08
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#64VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Amended Agreement for Maintenance and Operation of USGS Gauges in Kerr County
#65VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-11-19
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Actions Related to Application for Financial Assistance for Development of a Flood Warning
#66VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between Kerr County and UGRA for Water Quality
#67VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-08-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
#68VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-01-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024 Audit, Ede & Company, LLC
#69VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Extension of Depository Agreement with Happy State Bank
#70VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Agreement for UGRA 2nd TAB NO. 10 Grade Science Day Program with Riverside Nature Center
#71VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-01-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Potential Real Estate Purchase, Bill Rector, Appraisal Ad Hoc Committee Chair
#72VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-10-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#73VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendments
#74VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Independent Management Auditor Selection
#75VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-02-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#76VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-10-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Kerrville Related to Funding and Construction of
#77VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-09-18
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Between Kerr County and UGRA for Water Quality
#78VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-09-18
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for UGRA 2nd Grade Science Day Program with Riverside Nature Center
#79VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal
#80VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Revision to Order of Strategic Plan Goals
#81VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-05-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY24 Budget Amendments
#82VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-01-10
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#83VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and Fund Balance Designations
#84VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Authorize General Manager to Negotiate and Execute Gauge License Agreements with
#85VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Contract with Happy State Bank for Depository Services
#86VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County Relating to Implementation of Flood Warning
#87VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-11-19
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Delegating Contract Authority to the General Manager with Respect to Confidentiality
#88VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Fund Balance Designations
#89VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt Fiscal Year 2026 Watershed Program Budget (Account 63480.03)
#90VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-04-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY25 Budget Amendment to New Initiatives and Flood Warning Accounts
#91VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-03-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County Regarding Guadalupe River Crossing Patrols
#92VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-05-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County Regarding Guadalupe River Crossing Patrols
#93VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023 TAB NO. 5 Budget
#94VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-01-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Interlocal Agreement; TAB NO. 5 First Amendment - Feral Hog Program 2022, Aaron Bulkley,
#95VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
#96VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Contract with KISTERS North America for Continued Software Services to Support the
#97VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-06-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#98VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-04-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Flood Warning System Request for Proposal Response Review, Contractor Selection, and Contract Authorization
#99VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
#100VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-06-12
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#101VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for Guadalupe River Water Resources Educational Programs with Riverside
#102VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-05-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY23 Budget Amendments
#103VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-11-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Adoption of Resolution Approving UGRA Financial and Investment Strategies:
#104VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-08-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Independent Auditor Selection TAB NO. 10
#105VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-03-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Interlocal Agreement with Kerr TAB NO. 6 County Regarding Guadalupe River Crossing Patrols
#106VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Authorizing General Manager to Negotiate Interlocal Agreement(s) relating to Operation
#107VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement Between UGRA and Kerr County for Water Resources
#108VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-08-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendments
#109VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-07-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#110VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-03-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY25 Budget Amendments
#111VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-09-18
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for Guadalupe River Water Resources Educational Programs with Riverside
#112VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendments
#113VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-05-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County Regarding Guadalupe River Crossing Patrols
#114VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-03-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Rooftop Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Units Replacement Bid Review, Contractor Selection, and
#115VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendments
#116VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve First Amendment to Agreement Regarding Guadalupe River Water Resources Educational
#117VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendments
#118VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-01-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY23 Budget Amendments
#119VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Agreement for Guadalupe River TAB NO. 11 Water Resources Educational Programs with Riverside Nature Center
#120VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action - Potential Real Estate Purchase, Bill Rector, Appraisal Ad Hoc Committee Chair
#121VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-03-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action - FY22 Budget Revisions TAB NO. 8
#122VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Contract with Natural Resources Conservation Service for Emergency Watershed Protection
#123VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Independent Financial Auditor Selection
#124VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-06-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve FY26 Budget Amendments
#125VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendments
#126VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-11-19
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement Between Kerrville Public Utility Board (KPUB), Kerr County,
#127VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Agreement for UGRA 2nd Grade Science Day Program with Riverside Nature Center
#128VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-04-10
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#129VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-03-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Interlocal Agreement with Kerr County Regarding Development of a Hazard Mitigation
#130VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Subagreement with GBRA for Clean Rivers Program
#131VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-05-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Professional Engineering Services RFQ Response Review, Contractor Selection, and Contract Authorization
#132VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-01-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Presentation of Fiscal Year 2022 Audit - Eric Ede, Ede & Company LLC
#133VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Rainwater System Grant Program Award Recommendation
#134VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Task Order #1 Change Order #1 with GrantWorks for Grant Management Services
#135VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-05-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Riparian Park Property Update
#136VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-01-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review Responses to Grant Program Management Services Request for Proposals, Review Committee
#137VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-11-19
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#138VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-03-26
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#139VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-01-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Distribute Annual Board Training Acknowledgement
#140VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-05-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Appointment of Officer Nominating Committee for FY25 Officers
#141VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-05-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Revisions to UGRA Water Resources Preservation Grant Program
#142VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Rainwater System Grant Program Award Recommendation
#143VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-08-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Continuation of Social Media Program
#144VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-05-24
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#145VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-01-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Revisions to UGRA Mission Statement
#146VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Revisions to Rainwater TAB NO. 9 Catchment Rebate Program
#147VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-04-14
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Employment Matters. A. Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
#148VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-01-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Employment Matters A. Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
#149VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Conduct Election of FY27 Officers
#150VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Authorize General Manager to Negotiate and Execute Easements with Landowners for Flood
#151VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Appropriate – Review and Approve Action Relating to Approval of Purchase and Installation of Outdoor Warning Siren System for
#152VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-03-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Rainwater System Grant Program Award Recommendation
#153VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-01-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Next Steps for NRCS Watershed Program Planning Assistance Request
#154VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-01-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Update on Implementation of Guadalupe River Flood Warning System
#155VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-12-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Authorize Flood Prediction and Control Committee to Approve and Authorize Release of Request for Proposal(s) for
#156VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-12-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Proposal for General Counsel Legal Services
#157VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-11-19
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Release of Request for Proposals for Grant Administration Services
#158VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Revision to Water Enhancement Cost Share Program
#159VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-08-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Presentation of Nominating Committee Recommendation for FY26 Board Officers
#160VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-02-12
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal
#161VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-01-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Water Resources Preservation Grant Program Award Recommendation
#162VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Presentation of Nominating Committee Recommendation for FY25 Board Officers
#163VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-11-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Sunset Advisory Commission Staff Report on UGRA
#164VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal
#165VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-01-26
Ad Hoc Habitat Conservation Plan Committee (Blake) Chair Report:
#166VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#167VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program Cost
#168VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Task Order #2 with KISTERS North America for Continued Software Services to Support
#169VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Presentation of Nominating Committee Recommendation for FY27 Board Officers
#170VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Update on Implementation of Guadalupe River Flood Warning System
#171VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-06-24
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#172VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-01-28
Discussion and Appropriate Action – UGRA Surface Water Right Amended Use Options Discussion
#173VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-01-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Authorization of New Account at Happy State Bank for Flood Warning System Grant Funds
#174VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-09-17
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#175VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-11-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Annual Review and Approval of Disposal of Surplus Property
#176VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-08-28
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#177VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Revisions to UGRA Bylaws
#178VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-03-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Resolution Supporting the Development of the Guadalupe River Center
#179VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-03-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Employee Recognition: Tara TAB NO. 9 Bushnoe, 15 years
#180VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-01-26
Water Quality Committee (Bill) Chair Report:
#181VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-03-26
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Adopt the FEMA Approved Kerr County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
#182VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2025-01-22
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Update from New Initiatives Committee on Direction for Flood Warning System Program
#183VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-11-20
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#184VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-10-15
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#185VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-05-22
Presentation – Real Estate Transaction Update TAB 7
#186VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2024-03-27
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#187VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-09-20
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#188VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2023-01-25
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Revisions to UGRA Bylaws
#189VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-11-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Sunset Advisory Commission Staff Report on UGRA
#190VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-09-21
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Election of FY23 Officers TAB NO. 12
#191VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-08-24
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors . No formal
#192VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-03-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Employment Matters A. Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
#193VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-03-23
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#194VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2022-03-23
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Insurance Option for General TAB NO. 7 Manager
#195VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-09-16
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve Selection of FY27 Employee Insurance Medical Benefits Provider and Plan
#196VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-08-07
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#197VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-06-24
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Review and Approve NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program Cost Share Approach
#198VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-05-27
Discussion and Appropriate Action – Appointment of Officer Nominating Committee for FY27 Officers
#199VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-05-27
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board
#200VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-0)
2026-04-22
Visitors/Citizens Forum – At this time, any person with business not included on the Agenda may address the Board of Directors. No formal Board