To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution authorizing a contract with KKE Concrete Lifting, Inc. of Fort Worth, TX 76126 for the concrete lifting, repair, and joint sealing of the Town Hall back patio and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Action Requested:
Approve a resolution authorizing a contract with KKE Concrete Lifting, Inc. of Fort Worth, TX 76126 for the concrete lifting, repair, and joint sealing of the Town Hall back patio and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents on behalf of the City of Keller, Texas.
Background:
The Town Hall back patio has experienced significant settlement over the past several years, resulting in uneven concrete panels, separation at joints, and pavement cracking around stone seating blocks. These conditions have advanced to the point where the building gutter system has separated, the under-pavement stormwater/gutters have been crushed by settling concrete, uneven concrete and potential tripping hazards. Consequently, repairs are required to restore the patio to its original condition, stop further impacts due to uncontrolled stormwater, improve safety, and to preserve the long‑term structural integrity of the patio.
In April of 2025, the Parks Department commissioned Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc (WJE) to investigate the settling and to propose possible solutions. What WJE found was that there was differential settling of the 4” think patio by anywhere from 1” to 7” and that voids have been created ranging from 5” to 23” in depth. Detailed elevations were taken as part of this effort that document how much settlement each location of the patio has taken place. The resulting suggestions of how to address these items was to remove the trees, remove the existing concrete, replace/recondition the soil, install piers and reinstall concrete as a pier supported patio. Unfortunately, estimated costs to accomplish this exceeded $500,000. As a result, alternatives were investigated.
In June of 2026, because of staff turnover, project management transferred from Parks to Public Works. Utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative program, staff was able to interview two different contractors to determine which provided the best service and product. KKE was determined to be that company.
KKE Concrete Lifting, Inc. is an approved vendor under the TIPS cooperative contract (Contract #23010401), allowing for streamlined procurement while meeting state and city competitive purchasing requirements. Staff evaluated available cooperative contract pricing and determined KKE provides the best value based on scope completeness, cost, warranty, and vendor qualifications.
The scope of work includes removal of the fourteen large stone blocks that have contributed to settlement (these will be repurposed by Public Works), removal and replacement of up to 200 square feet of damaged concrete panels, removal and reinstallation of ~600 linear feet of joint sealant, and the injection of high‑density polyurethane foam to lift and stabilize roughly 6,742 square feet of patio concrete back to its original elevation. Several areas will require lifting by as much as seven inches. All work includes a two‑year warranty and is anticipated to take approximately two weeks to complete.
Following completion of the concrete lifting and repair work, subsequent efforts will address patio drainage repair/improvements and new stairs connecting the patio to the water feature terrace.
Financial Impact:
The cost to perform this work is to be $90,782.25 coming from the General Fund as shown in the approved FY27 budget.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed this item.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance update.