Regular Session of Commissioners Court - September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM

The Polk County Commissioners Court held a regular session on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The court approved a capital purchase of a 180-gallon steam kettle and three natural gas ovens for the Polk County Jail totaling $55,514, to be funded from the general fund balance and included in the FY2027 reimbursement resolution. They also authorized negotiations with the highest-ranked proposers for disaster debris removal services following a request for proposals process. Additionally, the court approved an agreement with the law firm Limebar, Goen, Blair, and Samson for delinquent tax collection services on a contingent fee basis, and an interlocal cooperation agreement with Angelina County for housing Polk County inmates, which includes reserving jail beds at a cost of $75 per inmate per day with a minimum six-month term cost of $621,000. Other actions included approval of interlocal agreements for school resource officers and conveyance of property to the City of Livingston and the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department for fire training purposes. Motions related to budget amendments and emergency hiring were also approved during the meeting.