Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) 2026 TTSA LB55 Hydra Tail Paver 53’ Trailer for the Road and Bridge Department in an amount not to exceed $127,296.86 and to further authorize a transfer of funds from the operational reserve account 1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Road and Bridge Road Maintenance – Capital Outlay account 2007-7150-001-470000 and any other matters i

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Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) 2026 TTSA LB55 Hydra Tail Paver 53’ Trailer for the Road and Bridge Department in an amount not to exceed $127,296.86 and to further authorize a transfer of funds from the operational reserve account 1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Road and Bridge Road Maintenance – Capital Outlay account 2007-7150-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7150-001-470000 (Road & Bridge Fund-Road Maintenance General-Administration-Capital Outlay)] Issue: Commissioners Court on September 14, 2026, approved the purchase of a paver for the Road and Bridge Department. The Paver requires a trailer for transport to work sites. 3 bids were secured for this item. Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of heavy equipment requested by Road and Bridge. Result: If approved, the order will be placed by the Purchasing Agent. The warranty period ranges from 1 to 5 years depending on component parts.  The estimated time of arrival is 3–5 days of issuance of the Purchase Order.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.1/10). 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.