Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) Bradco Cold Planer Assembly from Waukesha-Pearce Industries (WPI) in an amount not to exceed $36,900.00 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 $36,900.00 from the General Operational Reserve Account #1001-1

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) Bradco Cold Planer Assembly from Waukesha-Pearce Industries (WPI) in an amount not to exceed $36,900.00 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 $36,900.00 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); #2007-7150-001-470000 (Road & Bridge Fund - Road Maintenance General - Administration - Capital Outlay)] Issue: The Road and Bridge Department is requesting a Bradco Cold Planer Assembly to assist with continued countywide road maintenance. Road maintenance such as pothole repair preparation, removing failed asphalt sections, cleaning around manholes, valve boxes and inlets to restore proper grade and other surface removal tasks. Its primary purpose is to remove damaged asphalt/pavement, so the roadways can be repaired or resurfaced. Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of the recommended Cold Planer Assembly utilizing buy-board pricing from WPI. Result: If approved, the Cold Planer will be ordered by the Purchasing Agent. ETA on delivery is 2–3 weeks from the official order.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).