Houston council approves $649,572 excavation contract and $345,000 materials agreement for road work

The Houston City Council unanimously approved three contracts on April 20 that officials said will support municipal construction and roadwork projects.

Alderman Don Romines moved, and Alderwoman Chelsye Scantlin seconded, the council’s approval of a $649,572 construction contract with Central Missouri Excavation Contracting, LLC and authorization for Mayor Samuel Kelley to sign the agreement. The motion carried on a 5–0 vote.

The council also approved a materials supply and delivery contract with The Overlay Guys, LLC not to exceed $345,000; that motion was made by Alderman Don Romines and seconded by Alderwoman Sheila Walker and passed 5–0.

Later in the meeting the council approved an asphalt bid from Willard Asphalt Paving, Inc. in the amount of $195,225, excluding Faye Street (an additional $24,300). That motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The three approvals together commit roughly $1.19 million in potential city spending for excavation, materials and paving work. The motions recorded in the minutes indicate the council authorized the mayor to sign the related contracts and purchase agreements, moving projects toward procurement and construction stages.

What the minutes record: The motions and votes are recorded as unanimous (five yes votes) in the official minutes. The minutes do not include project start dates, contractor timelines, or detailed scopes of work; the council directed standard contract execution and authorized signatures but did not provide additional budget breakdowns in the transcript.

Next steps: With contracts authorized, city administration is expected to execute agreements and proceed with scheduling and procurement; the minutes do not specify a contractor start date or expected completion timetable.

Sources: Houston City Council minutes, April 20, 2026.