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The county clerk explained the Tyler Technologies agreement would implement public records access and e‑commerce functions; funds for that software had previously been approved in the budget workshop. The court voted to approve the Tyler Technologies agreement for the clerk’s office.

Separately, representatives for the tax office described ongoing operational problems with the current Tyler Technologies collection system and proposed converting the tax office to a shared Pritchard & Abbott system that the appraisal district already uses. Shauna (tax office staff) told the court the change would give the tax office access to appraisal district data — including mapping and detailed property information — rather than the limited view (value only) currently available from Tyler. She said that conversion would be “more convenient for the taxpayer” and allow the tax office to see what is on a property in the appraisal district’s system.

The tax office said FY‑24 costs for the Tyler product were about $46,900 and that quarterly payments for January–March had already included $12,330. The vendor conversion would require a one‑time setup and training charge (discussed in the meeting as $20,000) and an annual cost reported in the discussion at approximately $51,097 (figures in the transcript were given as approximate amounts). The tax office said some services such as annual tax statement processing could be provided in‑house by Pritchard & Abbott for an additional fee.

Commissioners asked for and were given clarification on what budget lines currently pay for the Tyler product and requested a clear comparison of current payments versus the new vendor’s charges. The tax office indicated the software line was not in the tax office budget and had been paid from the Tyler Technologies line; staff agreed to provide a specific cost comparison to the court.

The court approved a motion to convert the tax system to Pritchard & Abbott and not to renew the Tyler Technologies tax office contract. The motion passed by voice vote.

Actions taken in open session therefore included: approval of the Tyler Technologies public‑access/e‑commerce agreement for the county clerk’s office and approval to switch the tax office system to Pritchard & Abbott, including authorization to pay required conversion and license fees as budgeted and subject to staff follow up on exact costs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gonzales County Commissioners Court January 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Gonzales County voted to approve a Tyler Technologies contract for the county clerk’s public‑records access software and to authorize the Tax Office to convert from Tyler Technologies to Pritchard & Abbott for day‑to‑day tax system functions.","taxTitle","Gonzales County, Texas","taxId",69483,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101316,"Gonzales County commissioners approve annex renovation plan, authorize fire‑suppression ASR",1551,367000,1918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809483-bbc960ac9719a96a5126167b4cc31b9a&start=367&end=1918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809483-bbc960ac9719a96a5126167b4cc31b9a/thumbnail_367000.jpg","/articles/6101316/Gonzales-County/Texas/Gonzales-County-commissioners-approve-annex-renovation-plan-authorize-firesuppression-ASR","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101316-c9f8140af8d20af71a851cbd9e47023d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771061294&Signature=AvzEfLwNdrI-xvZR~aRPmsKyT3w9WSSvs5g1jTd3RuvAMxJwTA~AdVtimyG9qllIx32BNQE7gMMMmICNmzZXt4h2FOG7JJs2xYYfH7IOR1dDGXpHr8oLVAP6je5GuYgVLRVaYTmhVUh9Z4eMXHmnPR3UGDxAD2ozDzT~ig1TvwwmWf915~JQGZamFJzTNMI-cGOd9P9r-rIiDiUqozzNopy-LyLBq-KrmL43AMF5vWbHvH4881shZ0cWPA8GkqzCBJjwULQj6fiCvhBMyBAWLMoAl~aVPWDr3sdRPV~xTy-U21AfTN5osG4hxLvAWgeKZHNxm7do72HX5P0wp9vt-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gonzales County Commissioners Court on Monday voted to proceed with renovating the county annex rather than building a new structure, after a presentation from John Duke of CPM that compared renovation and new‑build options and outlined costs, redesign expenses and grant timing.

John Duke, project manager with CPM, told the court the renovation scenario has a total estimated cost of about $11,060,000, “which covers construction, professional services, contingencies, and allowances,” and said that renovating the annex would allow the annex to be completed by mid‑2026 so the courthouse renovation could begin in late 2026. Duke said new‑build options — a 25,000‑square‑foot single‑story option estimated at about $14.5 million and a roughly 50,000‑square‑foot two‑story option estimated at about $24.16–24.5 million — would likely push completion into 2027 and risk missing the Texas Historical Commission (THC) biennium grant window.

The discussion centered on balancing project cost, schedule and grant eligibility. Duke said the county has spent approximately $190,000 on design for the renovation scenario and that switching to a new build would add roughly $750,000 in redesign costs for civil, geotechnical and related services. He also recommended adding a fire‑suppression system to reduce constructability complications from required fire‑rated partitions.

Judge Davis and several commissioners asked about the annex foundation, roof condition and parking. Duke said structural review so far indicates the existing foundation is acceptable for the renovation option and that WJE, the structural engineer, has reviewed the tilt‑wall panels. Duke said the renovation budget includes roof repairs and that the roof work completed in 2019 carries a 20‑year warranty; later in the meeting staff estimated that membrane work installed then cost roughly $116,443 (transcript reference). Commissioners pressed for clarity on warranties and the potential cost if a full roof replacement were necessary; CPM said an entire roof replacement would likely be well below $1 million and that manufacturer warranties and certified installers would be used to preserve warranty coverage.

After discussion, Commissioner motioned to “proceed with option 1,” the renovation scenario, move forward with the schedule and procurement steps outlined by CPM (including issuing an RFQP for a construction manager at‑risk and selective demolition bidding once construction documents are finalized), and to gather funding‑option details. The court approved that motion.

The court also considered an additional‑services request (ASR) to incorporate a fire‑suppression (sprinkler) system in the annex design. CPM and staff said the sprinkler system itself was estimated at roughly $50,000, but the exact delta for constructability savings was not quantified in the meeting. The court approved the ASR motion “not to exceed $30,000.”

Commissioners directed staff to continue work so the February schedule milestones (construction documents and issuing the RFQP) could be met if the court proceeds with the renovation path. CPM noted the hazardous‑materials assessment and selective demolition work were underway and that staying on the renovation timeline was the best way to preserve eligibility for THC grant funding and avoid a multi‑year slip.

The court voted unanimously to proceed with the renovation plan and approved the ASR as recorded. Further funding work — including analysis of bond versus loan options and internal funding capacity — was directed to staff and the county auditor for follow up.

The court’s actions keep the county aligned with CPM’s timeline that targets annex completion by mid‑2026 and a courthouse renovation start in late 2026 under the renovation scenario.","Gonzales County Commissioners Court on Monday voted to proceed with renovating the county annex rather than building a new structure, after a presentation from John Duke of CPM that compared renovation and new‑build options and outlined costs, redesign expenses and grant timing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101306,"Commissioners approve jail and mutual‑aid agreements; sheriff’s office adopts PACE scheduling software",400,2492000,2892000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2809483-bbc960ac9719a96a5126167b4cc31b9a&start=2492&end=2892","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2809483-bbc960ac9719a96a5126167b4cc31b9a/thumbnail_2492000.jpg","/articles/6101306/Gonzales-County/Texas/Commissioners-approve-jail-and-mutualaid-agreements-sheriffs-office-adopts-PACE-scheduling-software","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101306-df183505bb5b519c66734f7566826d7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771061294&Signature=cZgg4vjZdrjlL3eVc79E-09oO96fOZ9lAYFSsVP0-a4Q~zOYj~vw6V9f-AmlRsywZP5uGK-7YNbcp5HWcZKyEcgM9NIIkjqNm5287Gkrg6XKnUNgZuqKbguYn6Nk~1ptPZ9aZsibQg94L1An~W70Yji-weeZXQydMvXQL2zpaNHP3Ld9ZZqHbBC8asy~79bjWzQMQ~TsKuJgqNVvTeoOp6nClkO58MJBSnhWs3UgGhi-pT~Mh3FoI~xD6-LDFy9jeJuRVfLcxIbEnXu4qqNk9Ex84cR6ZEuMFMkoH92vvKuU7C8qyPg--tzwi-IywwhidYQDqdUuEWHpzAcDx9nz-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gonzales County Commissioners Court approved several public‑safety items Monday, authorizing new software for jail scheduling and signing mutual‑aid and interlocal agreements to support law enforcement and corrections operations.

Sheriff’s Office staff presented the PACE scheduler, scheduling software that the sheriff’s office already uses, to allow jail staff to log and manage shifts. The court voted to accept the proposal; the motion passed by voice vote. The meeting record did not provide a clear, single dollar amount for the PACE proposal in the transcript and commissioners asked staff to confirm contract terms and costs.

The court also approved a Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement with the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office. County officials said Lavaca County recently reorganized under a new sheriff and had personnel shortages for a large upcoming event; the agreement enables reciprocal assistance between the two counties. The county attorney reviewed the draft and staff reported outstanding questions about bailiff procedures had been resolved; the motion to accept the mutual‑aid agreement passed by voice vote.

Separately, the court approved an interlocal agreement with Comal County for jail services to permit Gonzales County to place inmates in Comal County facilities if needed because of local overcrowding. Presenters noted the agreement applies only when inmates are placed in Comal County; specific per‑inmate fees or other line‑item charges were not clearly documented in the transcript and were described as part of the interlocal terms.

All three items were approved by voice vote; staff were directed to finalize contract documents and confirm any per‑inmate billing rates or subscription costs in writing for the court’s records.","The court approved a proposal to adopt PACE scheduling software for the jail, a mutual law enforcement assistance agreement with Lavaca County, and an interlocal jail‑services agreement with Comal County to manage inmate overflow. Commissioners recorded motions and passed each item by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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