Garland County Quorum Court Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee Meeting (6/22/26)

The Garland County Quorum Court Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee met on June 22, 2026, primarily to discuss and consider an ordinance to levy a 0.625% sales and use tax within Garland County. The tax proceeds are earmarked exclusively for road and bridge improvements, including paving, pavement preservation, and bridge repairs. Committee members reviewed the progress made since the tax's initial collection in 2022, highlighting significant infrastructure upgrades such as new asphalt roads, pavement preservation programs, and bridge restorations. The ordinance aims to place the tax levy on the upcoming general election ballot for public approval, with the tax set to run through June 30, 2032, if passed. The meeting included detailed discussions on contractor arrangements, budgeting (noting a $5 million paving budget plus additional funds), and partnerships with state agencies for grant funding. No other procurement actions or contract awards were made during this meeting; the focus was on the tax ordinance to fund ongoing and future infrastructure projects.