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Council approves donated K‑9, selects TxDOT‑funded trails consultant and awards street contract; authorizes lift‑station lawsuit
Summary
At its regular meeting council unanimously approved purchase of a donated K‑9 (funded by grant and private donation), selected a TxDOT‑funded trails consultant (6–0, 1 abstention), awarded a mill‑and‑overlay contract to the lowest bidder and authorized litigation to recover ~$140,000 in sewer lift‑station pump damages.
The council considered and voted on several action items during the meeting.
Police: Council approved a resolution to accept funds and purchase a third K‑9 for the department; Chief Smith said the department aims for three working K‑9s and that grant and private donations would cover the cost so no general‑fund dollars were required. Council passed the motion unanimously; the chief identified the K‑9 as "Major."
Trails and streets: Council selected a consultant for a citywide trails and bikeways master plan; staff said the plan is funded by TxDOT set‑aside funds and requires a tight timeline to submit an approved contract. The selection was approved 6–0 with one abstention. Separately, the council awarded the 2025 Mill and Overlay Street project to Texana Land and Asphalt as the lowest responsive bidder and approved performance bond requirements; the motion passed unanimously. Staff noted savings on the bid could allow two additional smaller street projects to be rebid under the remaining budget.
Litigation authorization: Staff described storm‑related construction debris that damaged the FM 1570 sewer lift station (pumps) with estimated damages of at least $140,000; staff said the responsible party is known and requested authorization for the city attorney to sue for damages. Council authorized the city attorney to file suit unanimously.
Consent calendar: Council unanimously approved the consent calendar — minutes, CDBG representation, purchase of water meters and meter boxes, ADA website compliance agreement and furniture purchase for the Reese Davis facility — and adopted FY25‑26 council goals (including an addition encouraging proactive downtown property maintenance).
