Commissioner's Court 06/16/2026

The Wichita County Commissioner's Court convened on June 16, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a durable medical equipment agreement with Heritage Home Medical Equipment, which offers some items below Medicaid rates on a case-by-case basis. The court also authorized a trial contract for a new service costing $13,000 annually after the trial period, with an option to discontinue if deemed not valuable. Additionally, the court approved the sale of an older piece of equipment with a set minimum price to protect asset value. Budget allocations were made for overnight accommodations for staff attending state training and for security upgrades at the Burke Burnett Annex building, authorizing spending up to $115,000 from the JP technology fund and other departmental funds as needed. Motions to approve the consent agenda and regular bills were passed unanimously. The meeting also included discussions on departmental budget coding adjustments and vehicle disposal due to repair costs exceeding replacement value.