Kirk MasseyChief of Police
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City of Taft
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Taft.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Taft, TX
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Taft.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
209617
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
35
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
2,939
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Taft
The meeting included reports from the Police Department, Public Works, Library, and EMS, covering operational statistics and proposed infrastructure improvements. Council awarded a construction contract for water line improvements to Tejano Utilities, LLC, and a contract for animal shelter renovations to Burton Construction. Action was taken to order elections for aldermanic seats and a special election regarding a local sales tax rate. Discussion occurred regarding downtown streetlight options, and an executive session was held concerning financial matters. The City Manager provided a memorandum detailing the status of bank reconciliations, ongoing research into city debt obligations, and due diligence recommendations for proposed commercial developments.
The council discussed various city operations, including public concerns regarding water rates and pavement requests, and received reports from the City Manager, Police Department, and Public Works Department. Key actions included resolving a multi-year settlement fine with the TCEQ, initiating an internal investigation into billing inconsistencies with smart meters, and tabling discussions on Little League contracts and public works vehicle purchases. Additionally, the council addressed a water leak issue involving generator installations, hired an Interim City Secretary, renewed the IT maintenance agreement, established a Records/Ordinance Review Committee, and approved an ordinance regarding unit-based water utility billing.
The City Council discussed various operational updates, including utility billing challenges, staffing, and departmental reports from Police, Fire, and Public Works. Key actions included approving a resolution to support water baseline allocations for the San Patricio Municipal Water District, adopting a new purchasing card policy, and formally separating animal control and code enforcement services into distinct roles. Other topics addressed were local event planning for the America 250th celebration, infrastructure improvements, and issues related to public park safety.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Taft meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Taft.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
