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County staff reported an RFQ for architectural services to support animal control expansion has been issued and that the initial phases will likely not be completed in fiscal year 2025 because permitting and design timelines are lengthy. Commissioners said staff will proceed with interviews/scoring of proposals.

For the covered inspection area (previously estimated at $135,000 in the budget), staff said they pivoted from an initial plan that routed vehicles through the animal control parking area because of pedestrian and volunteer safety concerns. Instead, county staff described a plan to add an awning to an existing metal building and reconfigure parking to provide a drive‑through inspection area with a separate exit to North Guadalupe Street, and said that several bids are being evaluated to keep the project within the $135,000 budgeted amount.

Commissioners asked staff to provide bid results, expected timelines and whether part or all of the work would need to be carried forward into fiscal year 2026.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Guadalupe County Texas - Workshop - Apr 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners said an RFQ for architectural services for animal control expansion is underway and that the county is pursuing a lower‑cost plan for the covered inspection area (auto/trailer inspections), attempting to keep the project within a previously budgeted $135,000.","taxTitle","Guadalupe County, Texas","taxId",20432,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":46,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595104,"Courtroom remodel and courthouse HVAC flagged as upcoming capital priorities; secure file storage options discussed",528,2313000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d&start=1785&end=2313","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d/thumbnail_1785000.jpg","/articles/6595104/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Courtroom-remodel-and-courthouse-HVAC-flagged-as-upcoming-capital-priorities-secure-file-storage-options-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595104-09e4898156c79cee2d85fa160f0c0fba/orig.mp4?Expires=1776554951&Signature=SPvWTRcnyCbBWE9nCBR1KHuHIQ4aZSFpRMBrrBINsEtXEHNzvv2E2el6Xr1342yccm2VfPwBfJNUhDoAxI4RQ8uyBkiCcVY4KzlkuWAm8UGVKZ8ms0vdH4~0d9EDXA7RFPTrJ1iS5Ixe5nhfsTVUTopzabsF8YCt0LhZUfX9pPo-H~acLsEGW~oL~-DnnULYGPnZe0liAM9Yfs27flgFoa2E5H1O7K8nfR7AqDoo6f3CtR5~x8UvQbQj0bOGG0w5jbftm2RqMl8yqZNMK7C8PNaXhk5ZOCMxx7RqidKPS~LBF2UqQu~l5f3KZTjsgvgJKK6HxOxoZAVmrenTgaSAOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Guadalupe County commissioners reviewed several courthouse and records‑storage capital items, including a planned first‑floor courtroom millwork project, long‑term HVAC replacement needs at the historic courthouse, and interest in creating secure county file storage.

County staff said the Justice Center first‑floor courtroom millwork design is underway and that repurposing an existing judge's bench in storage could reduce cost. Staff estimated the courtroom work could be completed this summer; earlier planning estimates cited a likely range near $100,000–$150,000 depending on millwork and finishes.

Commissioners also raised concerns about the courthouse HVAC system, which uses a VRF (variable refrigerant flow) system installed when the building was occupied in 2016. Staff said parts availability and repeated outages have made maintenance difficult and that replacement options (including a chiller system) would likely cost several million dollars. The court asked staff to continue studying alternatives, potential staged replacements, and pre‑purchase options to mitigate supply delays.

On records storage, commissioners discussed the old jail as a potential secure file vault because of its hardened construction and central location; staff noted the building may have a historical designation that would affect major modifications. Commissioners also encouraged departments to assess digitization needs and to report what records must remain in physical form versus what could be scanned, noting that scanning and digitization contracts could be an alternative to new storage construction.

No formal funding decisions were recorded; the court asked staff to return with refined cost estimates for the courtroom remodel, HVAC options and file‑storage strategies.","Commissioners discussed a modest remodel of the first‑floor courtroom, significant HVAC replacement needs at the courthouse, and options for secure file storage including retrofitting the old jail; no construction commitments were made but staff were asked to refine budgets.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595109,"Marion building project moves toward construction; court revisits using J.P. Precinct 4 site for emergency response",265,264000,529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d&start=264&end=529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d/thumbnail_264000.jpg","/articles/6595109/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Marion-building-project-moves-toward-construction-court-revisits-using-JP-Precinct-4-site-for-emergency-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595109-f650a6c92c5dc623f99347620ab80205/orig.mp4?Expires=1776554951&Signature=MOPF0vskC~3JF9jdZO3N3GmrCVqdP62Fe0jfiw3dHA6CSKEpP2TZygdWmefm8nLHAxGnR7tgPbMYZ34dFTXFwuKezT~kzHtTydDvo389xfjPcmKIyrfzcMeNw3YkRAHxABSrM6kSopLUwC7phBFtnjccNen3Zo8FIIzYGC29xFmZsQfG4Ck7zNsqPjTUw3tR5WCru89UTgIUK82kwcHafRXXoNdEpvJzWXf7IfpJAFF0-cmlxyg0PYoTow~xbhTOtd~ns7ixaHBU3vZMfAgFIRpExnPGmogshfDIKZjjHcrsewQKCjMFG19dEV0nYOJphIMTFP84~TfF-sAvFlxOgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners reported the Marion Building (the former Green Valley building) will move forward toward construction this summer and that architects will seek additional engineering funds to complete design work. Staff said bids for related work (Seymour referenced in the packet) will be sought and that construction likely will begin in July, with completion extending into fiscal year 2026.

Related to space planning, the court revisited earlier discussion about relocating Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 and the constable from their existing building at 725 (the J.P. 4 facility) once Marion Building tenants move, and using the 725 site as a potential emergency response center or volunteer fire station. County officials noted the site's access to State Highway 78 and Interstate 10 and said preliminary planning should include cost estimates for preliminary design and feasibility only at this stage; no commitment to construction was made.

Commissioners asked staff to return with budget numbers and an update at the next workshop in June. They emphasized the reuse of existing county buildings could be less expensive than new purchases but that details and design estimates are required before budgeting for construction.","Commissioners said they expect Marion Building work to begin this summer, with construction likely carrying into the next fiscal year; the court reaffirmed interest in repurposing the Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 building (725) for emergency response or a fire station and asked staff to develop preliminary designs and budgets.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595113,"Guadalupe County presses to start ARPA‑funded EOC warehouse and emergency response center work before deadline",232,507000,739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d&start=507&end=739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d/thumbnail_507000.jpg","/articles/6595113/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Guadalupe-County-presses-to-start-ARPAfunded-EOC-warehouse-and-emergency-response-center-work-before-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595113-489fb9ce4f12488ab30f77a2ab2050fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1776554951&Signature=DSzMy2pm4-5ijlqJiqtehn5IXSgkyKroUZnCZi9EKqiP3ajmRiFOougwAHhLBOkFIbI0OGgCgASKggUxlnnINVzEXD~N9F758j3HGUAeJYIJvRoYnj7Gu5e7hdO7bFOvZqVMyzaYo2O5IF7kIe8xTfSDCiIGqjpj~R3Q1Utvo4GnLycl-wOXZC8FMIIYd1BNkSgxIdsNmfyQeeXY51yyVFZBd2BVedhLCGxYyOGpAv492i9C5raIPwv6uW12o0rwf~TMCusOz0L~Y6krVP4Xakg9Fgo56biwXXah-vkpiI1D8Shcd3KQGL7wleNJGS4ZNaSFdrXxE~pn05s-0D~b~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Guadalupe County commissioners emphasized the need to accelerate construction on ARPA‑funded emergency projects, including an EOC warehouse and an emergency response center (ERC). Officials noted that ARPA projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026 and that weather, permitting and other delays could jeopardize timely completion.

County staff reported the county recently closed on the Hubert property, acquiring roughly 3.5 acres intended to support emergency response facilities. Commissioners discussed that construction should start soon to meet ARPA deadlines and that the county has engaged in continuing talks with volunteer fire departments about shared facilities, equipment storage and housing for county responders.

Court members flagged schedule risks — procurement, permitting and potential flood events — and directed staff to prioritize procurement and design to avoid missing ARPA deadlines. The court also noted the projects are linked to other capital work, including North Guadalupe Street improvements, and that timely coordination across projects is necessary.

No formal decisions were recorded; commissioners asked staff to return with updates on procurement, schedules and budget carryover needs as part of the ongoing budget process.","Commissioners urged rapid movement to begin ARPA‑funded Emergency Operations Center and warehouse projects after noting December 31, 2026 completion required for ARPA spending and recent acquisition of the Hubert property.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595117,"Guadalupe County begins feasibility work on jail expansion, advances A‑Hall renovation planning",996,637000,1633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d&start=637&end=1633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3042979-6fa432b1e4cd70deb613ebbb056a3f6d/thumbnail_637000.jpg","/articles/6595117/Guadalupe-County/Texas/Guadalupe-County-begins-feasibility-work-on-jail-expansion-advances-AHall-renovation-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595117-7d6ec139d135f5b017e22467017eb45e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776554951&Signature=blad5LUkxPPS5SNToCa8iAk6yT8l9FY~DG60qZJ-sZJq1JBfvoEZ9h8DPuItkVUANB3SMdqs1-p5AHXaS3Ud2fYtWK62oimRHBCbd66Jm7FmpiHRXOBz6W22lsAjm0IUBPKpv~~vh97HEjrYVM-AUTDhS4q4Ev7y4r1Fr~H5ITvOvzqJOxoDEqdBZ-ksSdfB0Wh3x0lDmI1ygJ1dvM6hiAYJ82xylirXaf-yYpMj059y3wZ7o1rGU0Zmr~XsQtL8o-foHKJm4qMsbtIdbBhP0Sc2HfAQhuvYQahQEDmTZGkpYTVlw92TiGJTjVIzwYKO6DfYv36gyY1nubvcWiZRkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Guadalupe County Commissioners discussed starting a capacity and feasibility study for a major jail expansion or a new detention facility and directed staff to pursue planning and design work to renovate the older A‑Hall as an interim measure.

The discussion centered on rising inmate populations and limited bed capacity at the current facility. County officials said the existing adult detention facility, built in 2001, has a design capacity of roughly 598 beds; county leaders and the sheriff said daily population has climbed into the mid‑400s and has approached the mid‑500s on recent weekends, straining operations.

Officials said they are considering two tracks: a feasibility study and design work for either expanding the existing facility or constructing a new, larger jail. The court discussed earlier cost estimates provided in the meeting, with one estimate cited at about $75 million to $90 million for a substantial expansion and roughly double that for a new facility. Commissioners emphasized that those figures are estimates and urged completion of formal studies and construction‑level cost estimates before committing funds.

As a near‑term measure, commissioners directed staff to move forward with planning and design services for renovating A‑Hall, the older adjoining wing, to recover usable bed space and to include HVAC options (including a chiller) as alternates in bidding. County staff noted existing moisture and shower‑bay deterioration in A‑Hall and that bringing the space back into full use will require significant mechanical work.

Sheriff (name not specified) told the court the jail was \"roughly 477 inmates this morning\" and that the facility could be pushed to about 550 with recent modifications but that operating at that level would be \"tight.\" He said the county is already reaching out to other jails to determine per‑inmate housing costs if transfers become necessary; officials cited a ballpark of about $100–$110 per inmate per day depending on the receiving facility.

Commissioners asked staff to secure proposals for design and cost estimates and to coordinate closely with the sheriff, the auditor and county project staff. The court discussed using existing budgetary planning funds (staff referenced approximately $1.75 million remaining in current planning/roof/magistrate line items and a previously committed roughly $2 million in planning funds) to start design and feasibility work, while noting construction would require substantially more resources.

Commissioners also raised the possibility of hiring a construction management firm or owner's representative and creating a formal capital improvement program to manage a project of this magnitude, noting the county has not previously overseen an $80 million‑plus construction program.

The court agreed to prioritize the study and to return updated design proposals and cost estimates before the next budget workshop.","Commissioners directed staff to prioritize a capacity and feasibility study for jail expansion or a new facility and to pursue design services to renovate the county's A‑Hall as a near-term relief option; officials discussed multi-million dollar cost estimates and potential funding needs.","actionData","errors"]

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