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Commission rejects engineer selection for Arroyo Colorado trail planning after heated debate over eminent domain and match requirements
Summary
A motion to award and negotiate with the top‑ranked firm for the Arroyo Colorado hike-and-bike trail extension (phase 3) failed after commissioners raised concerns about eminent domain, property impacts and local match requirements; the commission split on the vote and the item did not pass.
The Harlingen City Commission declined to authorize the city manager to negotiate with the top‑ranked engineering firm for the Arroyo Colorado hike‑and‑bike trail extension (Phase 3), following a contentious discussion about property impacts and grant match obligations.
Parks & Recreation Director Javier Mendez explained the RFQ process and said four proposals were received; an evaluation…
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