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McAllen commissioners approve repaving contracts after debate over asphalt prices and warranties
Summary
After questions about warranty coverage, subsurface drainage and high hot‑mix prices, the McAllen City Commission approved single‑machine repaving items (2C and 2D) by voice vote; staff said only one bid was received and that contract protections favored the city.
The McAllen City Commission on March 9 approved the single‑machine repaving contract and a companion repaving item after commissioners pressed staff on high hot‑mix prices, warranty limits and subsurface drainage issues.
Commissioner Samora pulled item 2C from the consent agenda and asked why University Drive — listed on the packet as row 29 — appeared on the repaving schedule despite recent paving. He noted a short section of the street had cracked and questioned whether warranty coverage or construction defects explained the accelerated deterioration.
The city manager, Mr.…
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