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Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM AM · 26th Floor, Council Chamber

TL;DR

The Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee approved three water infrastructure projects totaling $5.7 million in construction contracts for emergency repairs, fire hydrant replacements, and valve replacements. The committee also approved an ordinance to permit pedicab operations in the Country Club Plaza area. All items passed and will advance to the full City Council on April 23, 2026.

Key Decisions

  • Water Main Emergency Repair Contract - $2.7 million with Leath & Sons, Inc. Passed
  • Fire Hydrant Replacements Contract - $1.5 million with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc. Passed
  • Emergency Valve Replacements Contract - $1.5 million with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc. Passed
  • Pedicab Operations Ordinance Amendment - Permit pedicabs in Country Club Plaza Passed
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Agenda

  1. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. Any closed session may be held via teleconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Applicants and citizens wishing to participate have the option of attending each meeting or they may do so through the videoconference platform ZOOM, using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84530222968 ***Public Testimony is Limited to 2 Minutes***
  2. FIRST READINGS
  3. Water
  4. 260353 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $2,700,000.00 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc., for the Water Department Emergency Transmission Water Main Repair Renewal No. 2 project; authorizing two successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 4/23/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. 260354 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Fire Hydrant Replacements, Renewal No. 1 project; authorizing three successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 4/23/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. 260355 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing the Director of Water Services to execute a $1,500,000.00 construction contract with Haines & Associates Construction Company, Inc., for the WD Emergency Valve Replacements, Renewal No. 1 project; authorizing three successive renewal options with further City Council approval; and establishing an ordinance effective date. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 4/23/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. HELD IN COMMITTEE
  8. 260296 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan Amending Chapter 76, Code of Ordinances, “Vehicles for Hire,” by repealing and replacing Section 76-266, “Prohibited acts,” for the purpose of permitting pedicab operations in the area commonly known as the Country Club Plaza. Transportation Committee recommends “Advance and Do Pass.”
    Ordinance
    Action: Adv and Do Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Adv and Do Pass. to the Council, due back on 4/23/2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
  10. The City Clerk`s Office now has equipment for the hearing impaired for use with every meeting. To check out the equipment please see the secretary for each committee. Be prepared to leave your Driver`s License or State issued Identification Card with the secretary and she will give you the equipment. Upon returning the equipment your license will be returned.
  11. Adjournment