Title
Consider a memorandum/resolution ratifying the City Manager’s approval of the emergency procurement for the I-14 emergency water repair and contract with TTG Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $515,860.00.
Summary
DATE: October 8, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Kristina Ramirez, Executive Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Ratify the I-14 Emergency Water Repair Contract with TTG Utilities Inc.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In December of 2025, TXDOT’s contractor hit and damaged the City’s waterline under I-14. The City utilized TTG Utilities, Inc. at that time to do the emergency line locate and to isolate the line in order to stop the discharge of drinking water to the environment. In March 2026, the City received a letter from TXDOT’s Contractor (EZ Bell) indicating the three utility locates submitted by them were marked "clear" by the City. EZ Bell indicated in that letter that they are not responsible for the repairs. Since that time staff has been working with the City’s Claims Specialist, the City’s insurance, EZ Bell and TXDOT to reach a solution to repair the break. The referenced line locates included specific worksite instructions section to conduct a linear locate starting and ending at provided GPS points. The location of this main break was outside the limits of that linear locate request. Therefore, the City continues to work on claims with EZ Bell and TXDOT accordingly. However, the City has been unsuccessful to date in getting EZ Bell to repair the critical water line.
The impacts from the loss of this supply line were manageable during that time due to the cooler and wetter than normal spring. With the recent string of weather at or over 100 degrees, the water system in this area is now strained with respect to water supply and pressure. Extended extreme heat may result in the City’s inability to provide water service and adequate pressure to a portion of the city if this main is not repaired and placed back into se...
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