Discussion and possible action to approve the use of the contingency allowance #013 as stipulated under §4.3 (allowances) under the construction agreement between Webb County and Stoddard Enterprises, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 for Sewer Line Camera Services for the Webb County Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center Building Envelope Roof Project and to further authorize the

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Discussion and possible action to approve the use of the contingency allowance #013 as stipulated under §4.3 (allowances) under the construction agreement between Webb County and Stoddard Enterprises, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 for Sewer Line Camera Services for the Webb County Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center Building Envelope Roof Project and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: Due to heavy equipment being used on this project, it was recommended to check pipes for cracks or other damage. Solution: As a necessary precaution, vendor will use a camera to verify that sewer lines are not damaged. Consideration to authorize the use of $1,500.00 from the owner's contingency allowance funds. Result: If approved, the contractor will be authorized to use the owner's contingency amount as approved by Commissioners Court. There will be no increase or decrease to the original contract sum.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.0/10). 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.