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City awards $290,867 contract to replace tornado‑damaged sidewalks; FEMA reimbursement expected
Summary
City approved a contract with Kingsland Concrete to replace more than 200 sidewalk slabs and damaged pavement caused by the May tornado, prioritizing school zones; staff will seek FEMA reimbursement.
The city awarded a contract Aug. 12 to Kingsland Concrete Contractor LLC for replacement of damaged sidewalks and pavement sections following the May tornado. The base bid is $290,867 with a requested 5% contingency of $14,500, for a total project authorization of $305,367. Staff told the board the work will prioritize pedestrian routes near schools and high‑use corridors and aims to replace over 200 slabs before year end.
Public works staff said an add‑alternate that would add rock base under slabs to reduce future damage was rejected for cost reasons; the city can revisit higher‑cost treatments later. Staff intends to submit the project for FEMA reimbursement under the disaster recovery process and said bids followed FEMA procurement standards.
During public comment the contract’s general conditions prompted a question about the term “unauthorized alien” used in federal statute language. The city attorney explained the term reflects a federal statutory definition tied to employment eligibility (E‑Verify) and confirmed the contract language is standard where federal funding and federal contract provisions apply.
Bill No. 7084 authorizing the Kingsland contract was introduced and approved by unanimous recorded vote.
