Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying the City Manager’s approval of the emergency procurement for the Avendesora emergency sewer repair and contract with TTG Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $146,700.00.
Summary
DATE: September 15, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Kristina Ramirez, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Ratify the Avendesora Emergency Sewer Repair Emergency Procurement and Contract with TTG Utilities, Inc.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City has recently experienced two sanitary sewer overflows (SSO) near 9912 Avendesora Drive. On July 22, 2026, The Executive Director of Public Works sent an email notice to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director about staff responding to this emergency project.
City crews took a couple of days to determine the limits of the failure and the type of pipe and cover we would need to repair the failed line. City crews dewatered the line and found multiple failures in the pipe. After the site evaluation by Public Works and consultation with Engineering Department staff, it was determined that this project is bigger than city maintenance crews are currently able to handle. Due to TCEQ requirements and the critical nature of the line, both the City Engineer and the Executive Director of Public Works recommended that this project proceed as an emergency repair project utilizing the emergency procurement process. Staff anticipated bypass pumping, new encasement pipe, demolition of existing concrete cap, and sewer line repair costs at a minimum.
Public Works staff then proceeded to contact a local contractor that was familiar with our system. TTG Utilities, Inc (TTG) visited the site to inspect the failure and the saturated surrounding soils. On 7/27/2026, TTG provided the city with a proposal for $146,700.00 for this emergency repair.
An Emergency Procurement was approved by the City Manager on August 11th. The contract with TTG was then executed for this emergency repair and as of the date of this memo, the repairs were underway and near completion.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
1: Add this project to the Capital Improvement Plan and Wastewater Master Plan
2: Deny the ratification of the single source contract with TTG Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $146,700.00.
3: Ratify the the single source contract with TTG Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $146,700.00.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
To ratify the purchase for repairs performed by TTG Utilities Inc. is needed to meet departmental and state public safety requirements.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
These repairs are in compliance with Texas Local Government Code section 252.022 and satisfies the City’s legal requirement for single source emergency purchases.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This expenditure is $146,700.00.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
One-time
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes, funds are available in the Water & Sewer Fund budget in account 550-53415-400-405-000000.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the City Manager’s approval of the emergency procurement of the Avendesora emergency sewer repair and contract with TTG Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $146,700.00, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all change orders within the amounts set by State and Local Law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Purchasing
Finance
Public Works
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Emergency Procurement Memo
Certificate of Interested Parties
Presentation