Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center and Mirando City Park - Parking Lot Improvements Project pursuant to the Texas Purchasing Act and to further authorize the Engineering Department to prepare the sealed plans and specifications and any other matters incident thereto. [Spons

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center and Mirando City Park - Parking Lot Improvements Project pursuant to the Texas Purchasing Act and to further authorize the Engineering Department to prepare the sealed plans and specifications and any other matters incident thereto. [Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1; Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Capital Outlay) Fiscal Year 2026-2027] Issue: The County is proposing improvements to the parking facilities at the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center and Mirando City Park, including pavement rehabilitation, asphalt overlay, surface preparation, pavement repairs, drainage tie-ins, pavement markings, ADA-accessible parking improvements, and related site improvements. Solution: Due to the nature and extent of the proposed improvements, the County Engineering Department will be required to prepare construction documents to include sealed plans and specifications for the infrastructure improvements requested. Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will publish the formal solicitation once the construction documents are ready in order to secure competitive bids for consideration by the Webb County Commissioners Court.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). 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.