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Houston council awards $649,572 contract for outdoor recreation complex civil work
Summary
At a special meeting April 13, 2026, the Houston City Council voted 5-0 to award a $649,572 contract to Central Missouri Excavation Contracting for civil work on the Houston Outdoor Recreation Complex. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
At a special meeting April 13, 2026, the Houston City Council voted to award the contract for civil work on the Houston Outdoor Recreation Complex to Central Missouri Excavation Contracting (CMEC) for $649,572.00.
Alderman Fred Stottlemyre moved to award the bid; Alderman Don Romines seconded the motion. The minutes state the motion "carried with five yes votes." The five members recorded voting in favor were Alderman Fred Stottlemyre, Alderwoman Chelsye Scantlin, Alderwoman Sheila Walker, Alderwoman Ann Tottingham and Alderman Don Romines. The minutes list no nays or abstentions.
The minutes do not provide additional details about the contract scope or schedule beyond the contractor name and the dollar amount. City Administrator Lloyd Wells and Economic Developer/Assistant Administrator Travis Witzemann were listed as present; City Attorney Larry Tyrrell was absent. City Clerk Barbara Rodgers recorded the roll and attested the minutes.
After the contract award, Alderman Don Romines moved to adjourn; Alderwoman Sheila Walker seconded. The motion to adjourn carried with five yes votes, and the meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
The minutes were signed by Mayor Samuel L. Kelley and City Clerk Barbara Rodgers. Details such as the contract start date, performance milestones, bonding or insurance requirements, and funding source were not specified in the published minutes.
