Regular Meeting April 14, 2026

The Liberty County Commissioner's Court held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, addressing various procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $448,000 payment to DRG Architects LLC for architectural and engineering services, and a price adjustment approval for road materials under ITB number 2405 with Cleveland Asphalt due to increased costs. The court also approved a $104,456 contract with ASMart Restaurant Supply for a new walk-in freezer cooler for the jail, funded from renovation budgets. Additionally, the court approved contracts related to grant administration and engineering services for the 2024 disaster community development block grant, though these were tabled pending final agreement execution. A resolution was passed authorizing the sheriff to enter a multiple use agreement for license plate reader cameras, and the court accepted a donated armored vehicle valued at approximately $2,000 for the SRT team. The court also approved the Texas Cooperative Liquid Asset Security System Trust as an approved investment pool to diversify county funds. Several executive session items related to legal counsel hiring and contract negotiations were discussed, with motions passed to hire outside counsel for pending litigation. The meeting included discussions on jail facility repairs, including fire alarm and HVAC system upgrades, with a significant upcoming project involving replacement of 42 large fans at an estimated cost near $995,000. Policy changes were made requiring preapproval for out-of-state travel for county reimbursement. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget allocations for infrastructure and equipment, and procedural policies affecting county operations.