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Council Approves Emergency Drainage Repair

TempleApr 2, 20261 min read

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Temple City Council approved a $1,210,271.67 emergency contract to replace approximately 400 feet of 96-inch concrete drainage culvert. Staff said the work addresses an unforeseen infrastructure failure, with funding reprioritized from the drainage fund balance.

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The emergency project is intended to restore full drainage-system function and protect public safety. The council also approved several infrastructure and development actions, including pavement preservation, downtown lighting, and a first-reading rezoning at 206 East Adams Avenue to allow warehouse-office use. The emergency contract and consent agenda passed unanimously, 5-0.

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Approved the consent agenda 5-0, including an emergency contract for approximately 400 feet of 96-inch drainage culvert replacement in the estimated amount of $1,210,271.67.
Approved $473,675.75 for pavement preservation services under the FY 2026 Overlay Program.
Approved $127,885.45 for Phase IV of the Downtown Lighting Program.
Approved a $170,144 contract amendment for design services for the Crestview-Henderson to 24th Street and Knob Creek Trail project.
Approved removal of the previously planned splash pad portion of the Jones Park Improvements Project, reducing the construction contract by an estimated $136,752.50.
Approved a first-reading rezoning at 206 East Adams Avenue to allow warehouse-office use with an associated site plan; the vote was 5-0.
Approved a three-year geographic information system license and maintenance contract estimated at $191,000.
Approved the second and final reading rezoning approximately 9.24 acres at Lake Pointe Terrace Phase IV from MF-2 to Two-Family Dwelling zoning through the consent agenda.
Approved designation of approximately 270 acres in Synergy Park as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone Number 49 for commercial and industrial tax abatement through the consent agenda.

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