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Commission approves routine purchases, contracts and donations; asbestos abatement contract passes after split vote
Summary
At its Jan. 15 meeting the commission approved a set of routine items including vehicle replacement, a six‑month veterinary contract extension for the animal shelter, acceptance of donated trees, and awarded an asbestos removal contract for Casa Del Sol after one commissioner opposed that item.
The Harlingen City Commission approved a set of routine consent and action items on Jan. 15 covering public works, parks and animal services.
Notable items included: approval to purchase a 2025 Ford F‑150 to replace a public buildings unit deemed a total loss following an accident; a six‑month contract extension for Dr. Robert Kellogg, DVM, to continue providing veterinary services at the Harlingen Animal Shelter at a reduced cost due to reduced hours; acceptance of two 30‑gallon native trees donated by the Lieutenant Thomas Barlow Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to be planted at Pendleton Park Veterans Memorial (commissioners asked staff to coordinate a small plaque to acknowledge the donation); and approval to award a contract to R.L. Abigment Inc. for removal and disposal of approximately 13,000 square feet of asbestos‑containing textured material at Casa Del Sol for approximately $109,000 (item K) — that consent item passed after one commissioner announced opposition but the motion carried.
Most consent items passed by vote; staff noted they will follow up with the commissioners about plaques and provide brief incident summaries when vehicles are declared total losses. The commission also approved an additional six months for a veterinary services contract and directed staff to ensure documentation and contracting processes move forward.
