“Moved by Zoe Grant, seconded by Jessica Walker. Approve Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a construction contract with RT Schneider Construction Company, Ltd. for the construction of Hartrick Bluff Road (from FM 93 to Waters Dairy Rd) and FM 93 Improvements & Traffic Signalization in the estimated amount of $9,711,390.76For: 5 – Timothy Davis, Jessica Walker, Zoe Grant, Michael Pilkington, Mike Emmons Against: 0 – Final Result: Pass Senior Project Manager Ed Kolacki presented this item and stated approval of this item will allow for the execution of a construction contract with RT Schneider Construction Company, Ltd. for the construction of Hartrick Bluff Road (from FM 93 to Waters Dairy Rd) and F.M. 93 Improvements & Traffic Signalization. On May 2, 2019, Council authorized a professional services agreement with Walker Partners, LLC, (Engineer) for preliminary design for this project. Council previously authorized contract amendments #1 through #6 for professional services including final design, signalization at FM 93, waterline up-sizing, bidding and construction phase services. See the attached project map. As shown on the attached Bid Tabulation, on June 16, 2026, the City received six (6) bids in response to Bid #34-06-26. The base bids ranged from $9,711,390.76 to a high of $14,093,943.13. As indicated in the attached Engineer’s Letter of Recommendation, RT Schneider Construction Co., Ltd. was the low responsive bidder. It is the recommendation of the Engineer and City staff to award the bid as outlined in the Engineer’s Letter of Recommendation. The Engineer’s opinion of probable construction cost was $13,560,000 for the base bid. Time allotted for construction is 730 days from the notice to proceed. 10. 2026-0189-R Consider adopting a resolution delegating the authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Manager as authorized by Texas Government Code section 2206.053(f) for the acquisition of permanent utility and temporary easements ”
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
Consider adopting a resolution delegating the authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Manager as authorized by Texas Government Code section 2206.053(f) for the acquisition of permanent utility and temporary easements as part of the Leon River Interceptor Phase 2 Wastewater Line. The City Council reserves the right to discuss any items in executive (closed) session whenever permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice of Meetings: The Mayor and/or City Council have been invited to attend and/or participate in the following meetings/conferences/events. Although a quorum of the members of the City Council may or may not be available to attend this meeting, this notice is being posted to meet the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act and subsequent opinions of the Texas Attorney General's Office. No official action will be taken by Council. Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One: Board of Directors I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of this Notice of Meeting was published to the City of Temple’s website at, 7/10/2026 8:38:57 AM. City Secretary, TRMC, CMC SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation needs and desire to attend this meeting should notify the City Secretary's Office by mail or telephone 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
