Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) new Weiler P385 Asphalt Paver Base Machine from Holt CAT (Buy-Board #788-25) for an amount not to exceed $323,464.21, pursuant to §271.101 and §271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; and to further authorize a line item transfer in the amount of $265,465.00 from the General Operational Reserve

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) new Weiler P385 Asphalt Paver Base Machine from Holt CAT (Buy-Board #788-25) for an amount not to exceed $323,464.21, pursuant to §271.101 and §271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; and to further authorize a line item transfer in the amount of $265,465.00 from the General Operational Reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Road Maintenance Capital Outlay Account 2007-7150-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (General Fund-General Operating Exp - Administration - Operational Reserve - Operational Reserve); 2007-7150-001-470000 (Road & Bridge Fund-Road Maintenance General - Administration-Capital Outlay)] Issue: Currently the Road and Bridge department does not have an Asphalt Paver in their fleet. The paver will allow the Road and Bridge Department to perform asphalt overlays in-house, repair deteriorated pavement without hiring contractors, respond quickly to pavement failures and conduct emergency repairs when needed. Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of the recommended Asphalt Paver utilizing buy-board pricing from a Holt CAT. Price includes extended warranty of 48 months/ 4,000 Hr. Powertrain + Hydraulic + Tech. Result: If approved, the paver will be ordered by the Purchasing Agent. ETA on delivery is 2–3 weeks from official order.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.