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Farmers Branch council approves $264,074 contract to convert Oak Brook master meters to individual meters
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-541 authorizing a $264,074 contract with Strayhorn Project Developments LLC to replace five Oak Brook master meters with 56 individual meters; the city will contribute $90,000 and supply the meters, with the homeowners association covering the remaining cost.
The Farmers Branch City Council on March 18 approved a $264,074 contract with Strayhorn Project Developments LLC to convert five Oak Brook master water meters into 56 individual meters for the Oak Brook homeowners association.
Ray Solvarejo, director of public works, presented the Oak Brook water meter replacement project and told the council the city received five bids ranging from $264,074 to about $471,000. "Staff is recommending approval for Strayhorn Project Development," Solvarejo said, citing reference checks and the bid numbers.
Council members pressed staff on timing and cost. Councilman Neal asked when the project would begin if approved; Solvarejo said a preconstruction meeting would typically be scheduled about two to three weeks after contract execution and that the contractor would present a phased timeline to coordinate with residents. Solvarejo described the work as converting the existing five master meters into 56 individual water meters for the HOA.
Council members also confirmed the previously agreed financing arrangement: the city will contribute $90,000 and provide the water meters at no additional cost to the project, while the HOA will pay the remainder, roughly $175,000. Solvarejo reiterated that arrangement during the presentation.
A motion to approve Resolution 2025-541 authorizing the city manager to execute the contract passed unanimously. The council did not record individual roll-call votes in the public portion of the transcript.
The public works department is assigned implementation and will coordinate a preconstruction meeting with the contractor and the HOA to establish phasing and resident notice. Solvarejo indicated staff expects to schedule that meeting approximately three weeks after contract execution and will notify residents about the schedule and phasing.
Details recorded at the council meeting: contractor Strayhorn Project Developments LLC; contract amount $264,074; city contribution $90,000 plus in-kind provision of water meters; HOA share approximately $175,000; project converts five master meters to 56 individual meters; preconstruction meeting anticipated about three weeks after final contract execution.
