City Council Meeting Date: May 26, 2026
Date: May 14, 2026
To: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
From: Jody Byerly, Director of Public Works
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
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Consider Ratification Of Emergency Repairs By Ruts Construction To The Sanitary Sewer Line Located In Two Worlds Subdivision In An Amount Not To Exceed $243,835.33.
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Background:
The Public Works Wastewater Division identified a significant sanitary sewer issue within the Two Worlds sub-division. This issue consisted of an active and repetitive sanitary sewer overflow during rain events due to a crushed sanitary sewer line. Due to the potential risk to public safety, infrastructure integrity, and the potential for TCEQ fines for recurring sanitary sewer overflows (SSO), the action to contract Ruts Construction was taken prior to obtaining formal approval through standard administrative processes.
Due to the existing sanitary sewer line’s close proximity to an adjacent house, it was required to bore a new line in a different location. Consequently, the scope of work became substantially more extensive.
As this event constituted an emergency, the expenditure was exempt from the state bidding laws and did not require prior approval by Council. However, due to the amount of the expenditure, Council ratification is necessary.
Financial Implications:
ACCOUNTING UNIT ACTIVITY BUDGET AMOUNT
855160 126450799 $243,835.33
Impact on Community Sustainability:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council’s goals and objectives of managing the infrastructure with fiduciary care.
Staff Recommendation/Action Desired:
Staff recommends City Council ratification of the expenditure for emergency repairs by Ruts Construction to the sanitary sewer line located in Two Worlds Subdivision in an amount not to exceed $243,835.33.