Hurst council approves pavement assessment contract, ratifies emergency wastewater repair and advances ordinance in brief votes

At its Sept. 23, 2025 meeting, the Hurst City Council completed a series of routine and infrastructure votes: it approved a pavement condition assessment contract with Roadway Asset Services LLC, ratified an emergency wastewater repair contract, advanced an administrative ordinance on first reading, approved the consent agenda and carried a motion to authorize a right-of-way acquisition consistent with executive-session direction.

The council authorized the city manager to contract with Roadway Asset Services LLC for a pavement condition assessment under a BuyBoard cooperative purchasing agreement, with a not-to-exceed amount of $57,730. Public Works Director Robert Salceda told the council the supplier has performed similar work for Fort Worth and other neighboring cities and that a new study will inform maintenance and budgeting priorities.

The council ratified an emergency wastewater service-line repair at 924 Barbara Ann Drive, authorizing Flowline Construction Inc. for emergency work not to exceed $55,000, to be finalized when the contractor submits invoices. Staff said crews found improperly installed material and a depth issue that required prompt repair to avoid a sewer overflow.

On ordinance business, the council approved Ordinance 2609 on first reading to amend Chapter 2, Article 9 (public safety committee purpose) of the Hurst Code of Ordinances; staff said the change refines committee purpose language and does not change committee structure or membership.

The consent agenda, which the council moved and approved by voice vote, included minutes from the Sept. 9, 2025 meeting and several routine purchasing and contract authorizations; the mayor called the motion and the council voted "aye." The council also carried a motion to proceed with Pipeline Road right-of-way acquisition actions "consistent with your discussions in executive session," per a public speaker's recommended motion; the mayor called the vote and the motion carried.

No detailed roll-call vote tallies were recorded in the public transcript for these items; motions were made, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda: Motion to approve consent agenda as written. Outcome: approved (voice vote). Items listed included approval of minutes for the Sept. 9, 2025 meeting and several purchasing authorizations.

- Ordinance 2609 (first reading): Motion to approve first reading amending Chapter 2, Article 9 (public safety committee purpose) of the Hurst Code. Outcome: motion carried.

- Pavement condition assessment contract: Authorize city manager to enter contract with Roadway Asset Services LLC (BuyBoard cooperative purchasing), not to exceed $57,730. Outcome: approved.

- Emergency wastewater repair ratification: Ratify city manager's emergency purchase with Flowline Construction Inc. for a wastewater service-line repair at 924 Barbara Ann Drive, not to exceed $55,000. Outcome: approved.

- Pipeline Road right-of-way acquisition: Motion to approve acquisition actions consistent with executive-session discussions and to authorize city manager and city attorney to take necessary action. Outcome: approved.

Background and next steps: Staff said the pavement assessment will help prioritize street maintenance under the city's performance-based budgeting approach. For the wastewater repair, staff said the contractor will submit final invoices and the city will reimburse up to the authorized amount. Ordinance 2609 will return for subsequent readings as required by city procedures.