11.b.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 02/09/2026
- Title:
- Self-Help Center Housing Reconstruction Retainer Release
- Submitted for:
- Cassie Allred
- Submitted By:
- Cassie Allred
- Department:
- Community Action Agency
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to authorize the release of the following 10% retainage payments (totaling $48,300) to Alamo Homes for mobile homes purchased under the Self-Help Center Grant and authorize the County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2533-206000 (Retainage Payable)]
Issue: Five mobile homes were purchased under the Self-Help Center Grant and 10% of the total contract amount is held as a retainer. Commissioner's Court approval is required in order to release the final retainage payments.
Solution: Place an agenda item in order to obtain Commissioner's Court approval to authorize the release of payment for retainer.
Result: Alamo Homes will receive the remainder payment for services rendered.
| Contractor | Project Address | Contract Amount | Retainer Amount |
| AlamoHomes | 3509 Reyes -El Cenizo | $95,000 | $9,500 |
| Alamo Homes | 616 Morales -El Cenizo | $97,500 | $9,750 |
| AlamoHomes | 512 Rio Hudson- Rio Bravo | $96,500 | $9,650 |
| Alamo Homes | 1207 Paseo De Tiber-Rio Bravo | $97,500 | $9,750 |
| AlamoHomes | 1531 Margarita Ln. - Rio Bravo | $96,500 | $9,650 |
Issue: Five mobile homes were purchased under the Self-Help Center Grant and 10% of the total contract amount is held as a retainer. Commissioner's Court approval is required in order to release the final retainage payments.
Solution: Place an agenda item in order to obtain Commissioner's Court approval to authorize the release of payment for retainer.
Result: Alamo Homes will receive the remainder payment for services rendered.
Background:
Reconstruction work has been completed and the final inspections have been conducted.
Previous Court Action:
This contract was awarded to Alamo Homes on December 8, 2025 (Item# 24b).
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- 2533206000
- Funding Source:
- 2533
- Balance:
- 48,300
Financial Impact:
Grant Funded