SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to ratify a purchase order in the amount of $515,000.00 to SAL Construction Management for an emergency contract. This contract was necessary to repair a 36-inch sewer line break that occurred on September 26, 2025 and to replace 2 existing Manhole repairs. The emergency work ensured continuous sewer service to the South Laredo area. Funding for this contract is available in the 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: N/A
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): N/A
Summary of alignment: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
On September 26, 2025, the City experienced a major break on the existing 36-inch sewer line. As this line serves as one of the primary collectors to the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant, it was imperative to address the break to prevent raw sewage from entering the Rio Grande River and causing contamination. Given that SAL Construction Management has working on previous sewer line project, is familiar with the City’s system, and had the necessary equipment readily available, the City engaged them to perform the emergency repair.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of Motion
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond
Account #: 557-9877-535-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2022 Sewer Revenue Fund Acct. No. 559-9877535-9301 Project ID: SW2517