Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit competitive bids for the removal and installation of new Fifty (50) Mailboxes along SH 359 at Veterans Blvd., pursuant to the Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter C. Competitive Bidding in General and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2; Account #2007-7150-001-470

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit competitive bids for the removal and installation of new Fifty (50) Mailboxes along SH 359 at Veterans Blvd., pursuant to the Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter C. Competitive Bidding in General and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2; Account #2007-7150-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: Currently, residential mailboxes along the subject area location, are located along the shoulder/roadside of SH359.  The existing placement of these residential mailboxes pose a safety concern due to the proximity of the mailboxes to the road. Solution: Consideration to authorize the Purchasing Agent to publicly advertise and secure competitive formal bids for the subject project.  Securing a competitive bid from a qualified contractor will provide an opportunity to remove existing mailboxes and install new ones in a more secure spot, in accordance with state and local traffic rules & regulations. Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will secure the specifications, drawings and/or any other related construction document items from the County Engineering Department in order to proceed with the public bid. These actions will provide a safer roadway, protect property but most importantly, protect the residents of Webb County.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). 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).