What happened?
Council members approved an agreement with Grand Prairie-based Stripe-a-zone to restripe portions of Dove Road, Ottinger Road and North Pearson Lane. The restriping is estimated to cost $59,240 though contingency funds were approved for additional markings that may be needed throughout the year.
The agreement is funded by money from the Public Works department’s street maintenance fund in the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
Also on the agenda
Council members also authorized up to $100,000 for purchase of new water meters and utility parts from Atlas Utility Supply Company based in Haltom City.
The resolution allows town staff to purchase water meters and parts as needed while maintaining Westlake’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Under the agreement, town officials will purchase meters for new residential developments nearing completion such as the Villagio development, according to a staff presentation.
The Public Works department is also implementing a water meter changeout program for the first time in FY 2024-25, Director Cheryl Taylor said. Officials aim to repair or replace about 50 meters this year, she said.
Westlake has about 1,100 water meters across residential and commercial developments, she said.
The department currently has two employees to perform onsite maintenance on the town’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Two more employees are expected to be hired in the coming months, Taylor said.
Related highlights
The council, which also operates as Westlake Academy’s board of trustees, approved several resolutions and ordinances related to the town and school.
- Council members approved the purchase of a hydro excavation trailer from Fort Worth-based Witch Equipment Company for more than $118,000. The trailer can be used for water leak repairs, water meter replacement, water valve maintenance and more, according to the meeting agenda. Funding for the excavation trailer was requested and approved as part of the town’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget that was passed in September.
- Due to service-level adjustments that were approved in July, Westlake Academy’s fiscal year 2024-25 expense budget was amended to reflect a $159,734 increase and now totals $11,669,794. The academy’s revenue budget was also increased by $52,574 and now totals $11,56,637. After being amended, the budget’s projected fund balance decreased by more than $107,160.
- Council members approved up to $100,000 for the purchase and installation of a security and mass notification system for Westlake Academy.
