LINDALE COUNCIL AWARDS BID FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS

Hartbeat Construction LLC was awarded the bid for Texas Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project by Lindale City Council members during their regular meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at city hall.

The bid was for $774,134. The focus of the sidewalk project is to improve sidewalks in Lindale and especially around Lindale ISD schools.

Construction will begin as soon as weather allows. The bid process began in 2019.a

In other matters, council members:

—Approved agreements with the Lindale Baseball and Softball Association and the Lindale Soccer Association for use of the city fields for the respective associations.

City Manager Carolyn Caldwell noted that the baseball association wants to take over field maintenance following a recommendation by the City Parks Board. Fields will not be locked and select teams using the fields would be required to pay fees for field usage.

The soccer association agreed to a parks board recommendation to expand its season to alleviate crowding at Faulkner Park. Caldwell noted that the size of the crowds has deterred people from using the park for other activities.

—Approved a resolution to authorize continued participation with the steering committees for cities served by Oncor and authorized payment of 10 cents per capita to the steering committee for regulatory funding and other related services. Caldwell said this is something that is done each year and “it is of great benefit” for the city.

—Terminated a Development agreement with Hardy Townhomes based on the company’s failure to cure default after notice was given by the city.

—Approved the purchase of new equipment for the playground at Pool Park. Caldwell said Grace Community Church has donated $5,000 to the project. Council members also approved matching funds for the project.

—Called a municipal election for Places 1 and 3 for May 6, 2023.