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Hondo council approves budget amendment, park camera contract and water‑tank rehab
Summary
At its December 2024 meeting the Hondo City Council approved an ordinance amending the 2023–24 budget, authorized a one‑year contract to continue park security cameras (already budgeted), and awarded a $454,000 contract to NG Painting LP to rehabilitate a 500,000‑gallon ground storage tank; motions passed by voice vote.
The Hondo City Council voted on several routine and procurement items during its December 2024 meeting.
Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda by voice vote after a councilmember asked to pull item 10 for separate consideration. The mayor recorded the motion as carried.
Ordinance: Council considered Ordinance No. 11298‑12‑24, an end‑of‑year housekeeping ordinance amending the adopted annual budget for fiscal year 2023–2024 to formalize previously approved items and to provide supplemental appropriations and transfers. Mister Hill explained the ordinance as a formality to reflect items the council had already approved during the year. A motion to approve the ordinance carried by voice vote.
Park cameras: Chief Sosa recommended continuing a one‑year contract for Flock cameras in city parks after a 90‑day free trial, saying the cameras have aided criminal investigations and seem to deter unwanted activity in local parks. He said the project is already budgeted for the current year and that a likely grant could cover about 80% of costs in the next grant cycle. Council approved a one‑year contract by voice vote; the transcript did not record a clear final contract dollar amount.
Ground storage tank rehab: Council considered Resolution No. 442‑24 to award rehabilitation of a city‑owned 500,000‑gallon ground storage tank. Mister Narra said the city received five bids and that NG Painting LP (Kerrville) submitted the lowest responsible bid at $454,000; project management costs through consultant KSA were cited at about $109,000. The funding source is certificates of obligation identified in the 2024–25 budget. The resolution awarding the contract to NG Painting LP was approved by voice vote.
All actions recorded at the meeting were approved by voice vote, and the council adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
