Crockett approves emergency sewer repairs; staff recommends lowest bid to Terry Black

City staff told the City of Crockett City Council on Jan. 8 that an unexpected and extensive sewer failure requires immediate repair and recommended awarding the emergency contract to the lowest bidder, Terry Black.

“...we have about 275 feet of line, down booby that has collapsed and is backing up, quite a bit,” the presenter said, describing the extent of the damage and the need for replacement and manhole work. Staff explained the line lies under a large TxDOT culvert and that repairs will require boring, replacement of manholes and outside contractors because the city lacks in-house capacity. Staff also said the city is required to solicit sealed bids for projects over $50,000 but that they had three bids and Terry Black was the cheapest and has done extensive work for the city.

Council heard that the unexpected cost may require a budget amendment to move funds from reserves to cover the repairs before the fiscal year end. A council member moved to approve awarding the bid to Terry Black; another seconded the motion and the chair announced the motion had been moved and seconded (the transcript records the motion being handled and the council proceeding).

The transcript does not record a roll-call vote or an exact dollar amount for the contract; staff noted the sealed-bid threshold and the likelihood of a budget amendment if other emergencies arise this fiscal year.

What comes next: staff will finalize contracting and return to the council if a formal budget amendment is required; the transcript indicates the city will continue to seek bids and demonstrate due diligence but gives no firm implementation timeline or dollar figure in the record.