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County staff said the bridge is used by school buses and that the exemption is based on public‑health and safety grounds permitted by the competitive‑bidding statute. Under standard procedures, repairs or purchases above the county's threshold would require a formal competitive process, but the Local Government Code allows for exemptions when public health or safety is at risk. \"This exemption... is for public health and safety,\" a county attorney's office representative said during the meeting.

Staff indicated the repair would proceed promptly and that the item was scheduled on a special meeting to expedite the work. Commissioners noted the vendor has worked for the county previously and that the county anticipated working out cost‑sharing or a local agreement with the relevant precinct for the repairs.

Commissioner Greg moved to approve the discretionary exemption; Commissioner Gerald seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote with the three present voting in favor.

The court's vote authorized only the written order granting the discretionary exemption; any specific repair contract, vendor selection, or funding agreement was discussed as forthcoming and would follow required documentation and any applicable procurement rules outside the exemption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Liberty County TX Commissioners Court Special Called Meeting Feb 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commissioners granted a discretionary exemption from competitive bidding under the Local Government Code to repair a bridge on County Road 158 because of public‑health and safety concerns affecting school bus access.","taxTitle","Liberty County, Texas","taxId",69549,"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},6093285,"Liberty County approves updated one-year lease for tax office at 3210 Highway 90",193,532700,726155,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848151-f8513fc43534ffa5a3dc7f8cf4a0e97d&start=532&end=726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848151-f8513fc43534ffa5a3dc7f8cf4a0e97d/thumbnail_532700.jpg","/articles/6093285/Liberty-County/Texas/Liberty-County-approves-updated-one-year-lease-for-tax-office-at-3210-Highway-90","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093285-6a27efd358b83f72e6627e01131c7845/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151634&Signature=ga2IvNRsq3bE0cfv4mRnC2egvxPxke3Le7mdGmWIf~7pH~8gurE831Y7s1tS0Nva~gAc2a9w-8vk1Ne-xkLkSp~GPJ7ejKvK6EPWzsQbRV0Kb2zgiKxXywHqN~ptovDHLuOuKONRYMKcteH5ZGot-rwfxzRhqpRLyOhhx8VZMFcmsEdv1UneR0cmCn5XjK3oQ9eGY9RmnoiJVyqhZbSq0ctaCmkrQPh7S7DyvylVT9p7Bg7j~CDwbObrLNFbYjLmnmHGv5cz4~RAKSdtiqDuFTWz~4jk9N8jcjfVsI09RyDitQ9wOOmY7O1PlSu6CCU0nU~H107eB4mi6sS9CxipZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Liberty County Commissioners Court on a special February call approved an updated lease agreement with D.L. Foster Holdings LLC for the county tax office building at 3210 Highway 90 in Liberty.

Under the updated lease, rent will rise roughly 10% from about $4,000 to $4,500 per month for the initial term. If the court chooses to renew the lease after the initial one‑year term, rent would increase by an additional $500 per year on renewal. The lease is structured to renew automatically on a year‑to‑year basis unless the county gives affirmative notice to terminate.

County staff said the location has served the tax office well since the move about five and a half years ago and that the space is on the tax rolls. No alternative space was identified during the discussion, and commissioners said the one‑year term gives the county flexibility while longer‑term plans for a permanent facility continue.

Commissioner Gerald moved to approve the lease update; Commissioner Greg seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote with the three present voting in favor.

The approved document in the agenda packet is an updated lease agreement; the court did not authorize any additional appropriation or capital project in this vote.","The commissioners approved a one‑year lease renewal with D.L. Foster Holdings LLC for the county tax office at 3210 Highway 90, with rent rising from about $4,000 to $4,500 per month and a $500 annual increase if renewed after the initial term.",{"_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},6093289,"Liberty County approves nonbinding letter of intent recommending tax abatement for Project Juniper",481,40200,521375,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2848151-f8513fc43534ffa5a3dc7f8cf4a0e97d&start=40&end=521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2848151-f8513fc43534ffa5a3dc7f8cf4a0e97d/thumbnail_40200.jpg","/articles/6093289/Liberty-County/Texas/Liberty-County-approves-nonbinding-letter-of-intent-recommending-tax-abatement-for-Project-Juniper","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093289-274c715fa3b24eb987e22b9800c28011/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151634&Signature=A50mhDZ7~hT-Y9r8goDPwwZw50DdAo~oqd7dmvrN6BbIchqn7uam~zU2~AIjTxWt0mW-fTrxbKpwLxDL~pUp2zj8FDtyCEXhWJM3Wuy6LlzC5~boXVklCkFBL9Rodh2Xjk-GzVNWF4l7jjS2pBPr7S1-T~yAY7F7OOeneZdytINz3OSDKghHFg1LDvHpOcNNv~DgGGX6WEzkkDiLN40StAKWMqr1US7U7BpuY9F7hN93aEm9pi1~g1Os2VcgeKxlVsagL8LGZIQzb~7TGbl6dgpf5w18LufRKZxfnHN3iysGniGMVbFjipGVIhH3QByfD-4u0SEWGCn-wWpOoayKZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Liberty County Commissioners Court on a special call in February approved a nonbinding letter of intent recommending a tax abatement under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code for Project Juniper, a proposed industrial development considering Liberty County among other locations.

The letter of intent, as drafted, recommends the statutory maximum abatement — a 100% property tax abatement for 10 years — but commissioners and county legal staff emphasized the document is not legally binding and would not require the county to grant the abatement should Project Juniper proceed. \"No. This is not legally binding in any way,\" said a county attorney's office representative during the discussion.

Project Juniper representatives previously presented to the court and asked for a written statement showing what a Chapter 312 abatement might look like to demonstrate the county is competitive with neighboring jurisdictions. Commissioners cited a competing offer from Jefferson County and said proximity to pipelines and available open land are central to the company's siting decision. County officials said the project could involve hydrogen conversion and require pipeline access.

County staff and commissioners discussed that Liberty County's draft letter would place the county on equal footing with Jefferson County, which had provided a percent-based commitment. Commissioners noted that, historically, Liberty County has used stepped abatements rather than a full 100% for the entire 10-year period, but the draft before the court recommended the statutory maximum to be competitive.

During debate commissioners and staff also noted potential local benefits cited by Project Juniper: construction and post-construction jobs, security positions, and low‑carbon manufacturing activity. The court recorded no additional conditions attached to the letter in the motion before it.

Commissioner Greg moved to approve the letter of intent and Commissioner Gerald seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote with the three present members voting in favor.

The letter of intent will be signed by the county judge on behalf of the court. The motion and vote recorded only the court's approval of the nonbinding letter and did not adopt any ordinance or final tax abatement agreement; any actual abatement would require later, separate action by the county and compliance with Chapter 312 procedures.","At a special February meeting, the Liberty County Commissioners Court approved a nonbinding letter of intent recommending a Chapter 312 tax abatement (statutory maximum, 100% for 10 years as drafted) for Project Juniper to improve the county's competitiveness for the proposal.","actionData","errors"]

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Liberty County grants emergency bidding exemption to repair County Road 158 bridge used by school buses

Liberty County approves updated one-year lease for tax office at 3210 Highway 90

Liberty County approves nonbinding letter of intent recommending tax abatement for Project Juniper