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Coppell council approves consent agenda including $2.5 million pavement panel replacement
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda (items a–f) by unanimous vote. Councilmember Jim Walker moved the consent agenda; Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa Smith seconded. The consent package includes a $2,500,000 pavement panel replacement contract; staff said it was the lowest bid and the vendor has worked for the city previously.
The Coppell City Council approved the consent agenda (items a through f) on March 25 by voice vote. Councilmember Jim Walker moved approval and Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa Smith seconded; the mayor called the vote and recorded the motion as approved with all voting in favor.
The consent agenda included a $2,500,000 pavement panel replacement (item E). Councilmember Prem Kumar explained that, after talking with city staff, he understood that the $2.5 million figure was the lowest bid received and that the vendor has served the city before. He urged residents to report roads in need of repair so staff can add them to a prioritized list.
Vote at a glance: The motion to approve the consent agenda passed. The mayor read the roll call as follows: Walker; Hina; Henson Smith; Carol Nevills; Premkumar; Matthew Hill — all in favor; none opposed.
No separate council action was taken on the pavement item; it was adopted as part of the consent motion. Staff indicated the pavement work will address prioritized panels as bids and schedules allow.
