Discussion and possible action to approve the use of Contingency Allowance (No. 2) as stipulated under §4.3 (allowances) under the construction agreement between Webb County and Mor-wil, L.L.C. in an amount not to exceed $3,583,975.36 for the La Presa Booster Pump Station and a 16” Waterline along Mangana Hein Road for ARPA Waterline Projects No. 0004, 0005, 0009, 0010, 0012, and 0013 and to furth

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Discussion and possible action to approve the use of Contingency Allowance (No. 2) as stipulated under §4.3 (allowances) under the construction agreement between Webb County and Mor-wil, L.L.C. in an amount not to exceed $3,583,975.36 for the La Presa Booster Pump Station and a 16” Waterline along Mangana Hein Road for ARPA Waterline Projects No. 0004, 0005, 0009, 0010, 0012, and 0013 and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2703-5205-001-474502-103 (Infrastructure In Progress-WLine Extension Rio Bravo Man Hein Rd.), Account #2703-5205-001-474502-104 (Infrastructure In Progress-Main WLine South Fire Sta.), Account #2703-5205-001-474502-105 (Infrastructure In Progress-Dist WLine La Presa Comm Center), Account #2703-5205-001-474502-106 (Infrastructure In Progress-Dist WLine ManHeinRd So Fire Sta), Account #2703-5205-001-474502-107 (Infrastructure In Progress-Connect WLine Water Dispenser), Account #2703-5205-001-474502-108 (Infrastructure In Progress-Distibu WLines Col La Presa)] Issue: No. 1-La Presa Booster Pump Station is required to provide adequate pressure and flow, improve system reliability, and support existing and future demand.  No. 2- a 16” waterline along Mangana Hein Road is required to provide existing and future water along Mangana Hein Road (as per attached) as well as additional items as requested by landowners associated with this project. Solution: Consideration to authorize the use of $3,583,975.36 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.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). 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.