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City of El Campo City Council Regular Meeting - June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Water Plant Generator Project Engineering Services Amended, Cost Increased by $45,000
The City Council approved Amendment Number One to the professional services agreement with Strand Associates Incorporated for engineering services related to the water plant generator project, funded by a hazard mitigation grant program. The amendment adds $45,000, bringing the total to $146,000, and extends the project schedule to March 31, 2027. This is to cover additional work and meetings required due to extended timelines for generator submittals, which exceeded the original contract scope.
Resident Proposes Proclamation Honoring Public Works Department for Mosquito Control Efforts
During public comment, Shannon Crabtree recommended that the City Council issue a proclamation to honor the public works department for their overtime efforts, particularly in spraying for mosquitoes. Crabtree noted the increased mosquito population this year due to rain and praised the dedication of the workers who are voluntarily working extra hours.
Resident Urges Council to Reconsider Decision Against Baby Boxes
During the public comment period, a resident, Judy Peter, spoke against the city's previous decision not to implement baby boxes. She argued that evidence of need exists, citing two instances of newborns being abandoned, and that the cost to the city is zero. She challenged the council's reasoning for denial, highlighting that 70 babies have been saved nationwide by baby boxes and that the governor of Texas supports them. She also listed several statements made against the baby boxes, refuting them, and mentioned that the mayor's wife expressed support for the initiative.
City Council Deadlocks on 5-Year Solid Waste Contract, Postpones Decision
The City Council discussed and ultimately voted on a 5-year solid waste contract. After extensive debate and multiple failed attempts to pass motions for different companies (TDS, GFL), the council decided to bring the item back for further discussion at a future meeting due to the deadlock and lack of consensus on the proposals and contract terms. The process involved evaluating bids, considering factors like local hiring, senior discounts, landfill operating days, and annual rate caps, with significant debate on negotiable terms versus fixed caps and the overall procurement process.
El Campo Approves $45,000 Amendment and Schedule Extension for Water Plant Generator Project
The council addressed item number six regarding Resolution R2026-33, which concerns an amendment to a professional services agreement with Strand Associates Incorporated for engineering services on the water plant generator project. The amendment increases the contract by $45,000 to a total of $146,000 and extends the project timeline to March 31, 2027. This was necessitated by unforeseen delays in generator submittals, which required additional engineering work.
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