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McAllen commission approves consent agenda, awards multiple contracts and a traffic board appointment
Summary
The McAllen City Commission unanimously approved its consent agenda, awarding contracts for an inclusive playground, geotechnical services, and authorizing negotiations for airport engineering consultants; the commission also confirmed a traffic advisory board appointment.
The McAllen City Commission on Dec. 8 approved its consent agenda, awarding several contracts and confirming an advisory board appointment.
Staff described the largest contract as the purchase and installation of an inclusive playground at El Rancho, a project estimated at about $760,000 with a $250,000 match from Hidalgo County. Commissioners moved and seconded approval and the motion carried.
The commission also approved awards for geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing…
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