Town Council — Highland Park

The purpose of this item is to award a four-year contract for tree pruning at specified locations within the park system. Prior to FY 2019, the Town’s primary tree pruning contract rotated specific park locations each year to proactively address park tree pruning needs. This item is to revitalize this activity to preserve the Town's tree canopy. Proactively pruning trees in the Town's parks is essential for public safety, tree health, structural integrity, and aesthetics. Key reasons for pruning include: Public Safety: Removing dead or damaged branches minimizes the risk of falling limbs and maintains safe clearance over pathways and sidewalks. Disease Management: Texas trees, particularly oaks, are prone to diseases. Pruning in the winter prevents the attraction of disease-carrying insects. Structural Integrity and Health: Regular pruning strengthens trees to survive extreme weather, increases wind resistance, and allows for better air circulation and sunlight exposure through the canopy. Aesthetics and Maintenance: Pruning keeps parks looking clean and well-maintained, improving the overall beauty of the canopy. The project was advertised on March 23 and March 30, 2026, and three bids were received. The bid package requested turnkey pricing for tree pruning services at specific park locations over a four-year period. Alleys and easements are also included and will be pruned annually to provide clear travel. Please see the attached maps for the year and location. This contract was based on the submittal of competitively sealed proposals. In addition, selection was based on the lowest-qualified responsible bidder who offered the best value according to the weighted selection criteria established in the bid documents. The result of the selection may not necessarily be the lowest bidder, but rather the lowest-qualified bidder to execute the work based on experience and qualifications. Holcomb Tree

Attached are the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on April 21, 2026.

Attached are minutes of the Town Council study session held on April 21, 2026.

The Town’s street maintenance program includes preservation seal, resurfacing, rehabilitation and reconstruction. As part of the annual resurfacing program, streets are selected, reviewed, and prioritized by staff, based on specific pavement evaluation criteria and its rating per the Pavement Asset Management Plan ("PAMP"). Pavement Condition Index ("PCI") values provide an indication of the types of problems present on the road surface and offer guidance on the type of work needed to fix the problem. A PCI value of ‘100’ denotes a road in excellent condition while ‘0’ represents a completely failed road. The following represent the streets identified for the FY 2026 resurfacing project. Resurfacing includes milling (removing) the existing asphalt surface and placing (overlay) new asphalt (see attached location map): Block (s) ​Limits PCI Score by Block 3900-4000 Lexington Avenue (Lakeside Drive to Drexel Drive)<td valign="top" style="vertical-align: top;

This item is provided as an opportunity for the Town Council to consider approval of the construction contract for the Hackberry Creek Corridor Phase 1A and 1B project. In 2022, Kimley Horn was hired to perform condition assessments and design improvements associated with the Hackberry Creek Corridor Improvements project. The overall project encompassed the area between Byron Avenue and Armstrong Avenue and included the following key improvements - repairs to pedestrian bridges, erosion mitigation, repairs to retaining walls, drainage outfall improvements, and landscape restoration. In order to more efficiently deliver the improvements, the project was divided into two phases – Phase I included Hackberry Creek from Byron Avenue to Miramar Avenue and Phase II included Hackberry Creek from Euclid Avenue to Armstrong Avenue. Phase I of the Hackberry Creek Corridor project was further divided into Phase 1A – Byron Avenue to Beverly Drive (Hackberry Creek North) and Phase 1B – Beverly Drive to Miramar Avenue (Hackberry Creek South). The Phase 1A and 1B work includes the removal and replacement of eight (8) cladded retaining walls along the corridor due to degradation of the existing walls and to mitigate erosion. The work also includes the necessary erosion control, traffic handling and tree protection during the construction of the new walls. Previous construction projects within this phase have included roadway and culvert improvements for Beverly Drive and Miramar Avenue, as well as improvements to Tennis Court #1 within Prather Park. The overall goal is to preserve the natural beauty and restore the corridor to preserve the Town’s infrastructure. This project was advertised on February 3rd and 10th, with eleven (11) bids being received on March 26, 2026. The bidding process for this construction project was based on com