From
Lee Harriss
Title
Contract with Future Outdoors, LLC for Fence Construction in the amount of $168,572.25 - Forum Estates PID (Council District 4)
Presenter
Lee Harriss, Special District Administrator
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The PID Board recommended that a contract for a new concrete fence, mow strip, retaining wall, and sign be awarded to Future Outdoors, LLC. The fence will replace the existing brick wall located on the north side of Forum Drive starting at Baxter Drive and extending west to the wrought iron fence at Rolling Hills Lane for 1,393.5 linear feet and will include 75.5 feet of retaining wall at the northwest corner of Baxter Drive.
Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 252.022 (a) (9) exempts public improvement districts from competitive bidding requirements. Per that statute, the PID Advisory Board is empowered to enter into contracts such as the one with Future Outdoors, LLC following approval by the City Council.
Financial Consideration
Funds for this contract are available from beginning fund balance of $230,600.