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2026-193 • Contracts & ProcurementCity of Balch Springs (Dallas County)

C. Approval a contract amendment for task authorization #1 with Freese & Nichols regarding a proposal providing professional engineering services for Hickory Creek Force Main Relocation Design not to exceed $128,786.

Presented in: City of Balch Springs City Council - May 26, 2026 on 2026-05-26
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 5.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-193: C. Approval a contract amendment for task authorization #1 with Freese & Nichols regarding a proposal providing professional engineering services for Hickory Creek Force Main Reloc”
RT
Rodney Taylor
Councilmember, Place 1
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

C. Approval a contract amendment for task authorization #1 with Freese & Nichols regarding a proposal providing professional engineering services for Hickory Creek Force Main Relocation Design not to exceed $128,786.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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