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Tomball Council Approves $1.55M Main Street Trees Contract; OKs Several Other Routine Items
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Summary
Council approved a $1,549,702 agreement to grow and plant large-caliper trees for the Main Street streetscape project and passed additional routine business including an unimproved right-of-way abandonment and a generator maintenance renewal.
The Tomball City Council voted April 20 to approve a $1,549,702 agreement with Environmental Design to grow and plant large trees for the Main Street streetscape project.
Staff said the trees will be specially grown in growth boxes so their roots won’t damage sidewalks or roadways as they mature. Contracted work is planned to align with the Main Street construction schedule: staff told the council construction is expected to begin around January 2029 and tree planting would occur after major roadway and drainage work, with a target planting window around 2031. Staff said 60 large‑caliper trees (10–12 inch caliper) are designated for the four blocks of Old Town, with additional plantings along the corridor; the city will keep extra stock under warranty to replace any losses.
Council discussed contract timing, coordination with TxDOT on phasing and potential liquidated-damage provisions; staff said the city will pursue restitution or contract remedies with TxDOT if phasing delays increase city costs and that the vendor provides a warranty and local support.
Votes at a glance (items approved during the April 20 meeting): • Consent agenda (one routine item) — approved by voice/hand vote (no nays recorded on the meeting record). • Minutes of April 6 — approved by voice/hand vote (no nays recorded on the meeting record). • Ordinance 2026‑08 — approved to abandon a 0.324‑acre unimproved right‑of‑way at the request of Tim Littlefield LLC; staff to prepare a quitclaim deed for signature and recordation. • Agreement with Environmental Design for Main Street streetscape trees — $1,549,702, approved; planting expected after construction; vendor warranty and extra stock planned. • Evolve Power Generation service renewal for generator preventative maintenance — renewal approved, not to exceed $105,000; costs to be included in the FY2026–27 budget and some costs reimbursed via ESD arrangements where applicable.
Council then announced it would enter executive session under Title 5, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to consult with the city attorney and discuss real property matters. The meeting record shows no additional votes after that announcement.
