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McAllen commission approves right-of-way survey contract and multiple drainage, bridge change orders
Summary
At a regular meeting, the McAllen City Commission approved a contract amendment for parcel surveys and several change orders to drainage and bridge projects, increasing contract totals and extending schedules in some cases. Staff said federal grants and bridge-board approvals cover the added costs.
The McAllen City Commission approved a contract amendment for metes-and-bounds surveys and multiple construction change orders affecting drainage and bridge projects during its meeting.
The engineering department presented a contract amendment with a survey firm that sets the fee at $2,750 per parcel for 14 parcels, a total of $38,500, to support right-of-way acquisitions. "The fee is 2,750 per parcel for 14 parcels for $38,500. Staff recommends approval of this contract," said Eduardo, an engineering-department representative. The commission approved the amendment by voice vote.
Why it matters: the parcels and change orders support stormwater management and bridge adaptations that city staff said are necessary to complete ongoing capital projects and to comply with utility and federal customs requirements.
Major actions approved - Parcel-survey contract amendment (Agenda item 2a): $2,750 per parcel…
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