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Kennedale approves stormwater management services contract to meet TCEQ permit requirements
Summary
Council approved a professional‑services agreement to help the city meet stormwater permit compliance and respond to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requests; staff stated the fee shown in the packet differed from the director’s figure in open session.
The Kennedale City Council on Oct. 21 approved a professional‑services agreement to support the city’s stormwater management program and to ensure compliance with its TCEQ permit, which was renewed in August and extends five years.
Director Zinkerman presented the agreement from the consultant named in the packet (transcript reads "half an associate"). He told council TCEQ submitted new information requiring updated documentation and that the consultant would assist with best management practices and permit compliance. Councilmember questioning sought clarity on fees: one councilmember referenced $61,100 shown in the fee summary, and Director Zinkerman replied, "The fee here is for 72,000...For 1 year." Director Zinkerman also said the city used the same firm in prior years.
Council approved the professional‑services agreement unanimously. Staff said the work addresses near‑term TCEQ compliance requirements; the city will return to council next year for subsequent-year funding if needed.
Next steps: staff and the consultant will provide the updated documentation to TCEQ and return to council as required for ongoing authorization or funding.
