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New Horizons: The board approved renewing the agreement that has been in place since at least February 2005, described in the agenda as a lease (service and maintenance costs in lieu of rent) to support local mental-health services. A commissioner said \"everything really is the same as it has been for all of these years\" and the board approved the renewal by motion and voice vote; the document and amounts were unchanged from the July 2023 renewal noted in the agenda.

Board appointment: Commissioners appointed Beau Barber to fill a vacancy on the Harris County Board of Family and Children Services. The appointment fills a term that ends June 30, 2030. The board discussed that the prior board member, Catherine Grant, had resigned because of a new job and could not attend meetings; the appointment was approved by motion and voice vote.

Warranty deed / property acceptance: The county attorney presented a proposed warranty deed from Barbara Deems gifting approximately 0.178 acre to the county to resolve a cloud on her title adjacent to county right-of-way. The attorney said the conveyed parcel \"is really just on her property\" and called accepting the gift \"the cleanest, most efficient way for her to clear that\" versus a quiet-title action. A motion to accept the transfer was moved, seconded and approved by the board.

Actions taken: the board approved the New Horizons renewal, appointed Beau Barber to the Board of Family and Children Services (term through 06/30/2030), and accepted the ~0.178-acre deed gift from Barbara Deems; all actions were recorded as motions, seconds and voice approvals in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 17, 2025 Commissioner's Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board renewed a long-standing lease-in-lieu agreement with New Horizons for mental-health services, appointed Beau Barber to the Harris County Board of Family and Children Services to serve through June 30, 2030, and accepted a 0.178-acre deed gift from Barbara Deems to clear a cloud on adjacent property title.","taxTitle","Harris County, Georgia","taxId",28419,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_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":56,"_73":56},6192093,"County manager moving to terminate Cat Financial lease; Yancey Brothers to buy back paving equipment",288,1007000,1295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4138253-1ccca97ecdeb427a3c65f5a369627466&start=1007&end=1295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4138253-1ccca97ecdeb427a3c65f5a369627466/thumbnail_1007000.jpg","/articles/6192093/Harris-County/Georgia/County-manager-moving-to-terminate-Cat-Financial-lease-Yancey-Brothers-to-buy-back-paving-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192093-5aac76d2735522b963155761c8303dd1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775556625&Signature=C08EQ1Y9jpGgfxk9qVZzL4-qvK9pYvsE78kea-OcMgWbPFjNxWz0Wzxv7EJr1uKxmqy~8OVNOSGU5HjU154LfgOkFR5-EyJ1odJ12TvZw2rUmcWQubkuDLDy6jVFzqJrivgQKCn7Hj5siEnIYq~5e-CeKTRKpKiRkmYMdZFv66vVi6ASMA9L636VioSIaVc2PT8XlKhgM~QbkQl0EROKtM3bo2q7xOKoE0yT97TcZvEMckdvHwrko0n7AUP3ZYOqkdqt8Ckokz4oDDvx3DsZd67YbyBClf3jL9TbHG9W8m9uGHEd5Q-kKUDwMjDUuLh6-i5ZItcjP71Ev~n2swM0Hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County management told the board on June 17 that a lease-purchase agreement entered in December 2024 for paving equipment (total contract $546,755) will be terminated under a contract clause allowing termination if funds are not appropriated. County staff said Yancey Brothers has agreed to buy back the equipment for $458,000, leaving a net payment of $88,755 for the county; the company will pick up four pieces of equipment (a paving machine, three rollers and a tack wagon).

The county manager said the contract contains language that allows termination when monies were not budgeted prior to a fiscal year and that staff has been progressing to terminate the agreement and arrange return of the equipment. The manager also said that if the county were to continue in the paving business it would require approximately eight to 10 additional employees.

No formal board vote to terminate the lease appears in the transcript; the manager described administrative action he is taking under the contract's termination clause. Commissioners received the update and asked questions; staff said they will proceed with the contractual option to terminate if budgetary conditions require it.

Action recorded in transcript: no formal motion or vote recorded on the lease termination; county manager stated staff is pursuing contract termination permitted by the agreement language.","County staff told commissioners they plan to terminate a December 2024 lease-purchase with Cat Financial for paving equipment; Yancey Brothers will buy back the equipment for $458,000, leaving an $88,755 payment obligation under the contract, and staff said terminating is permitted under a budget-appropriation clause.",{"_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":56,"_73":56},6192097,"Commissioners approve amended health-services deal for jail with Correct Health Harris LLC",227,331000,558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4138253-1ccca97ecdeb427a3c65f5a369627466&start=331&end=558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4138253-1ccca97ecdeb427a3c65f5a369627466/thumbnail_331000.jpg","/articles/6192097/Harris-County/Georgia/Commissioners-approve-amended-health-services-deal-for-jail-with-Correct-Health-Harris-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192097-184349bfd0305d2815bc00756b8e1bbe/orig.mp4?Expires=1775556625&Signature=emlM7Ub3qhWPq~3RKWEPC6ZXZIJbQWrg3~nC6tJq6zbCt24WgEqD24XWjIRP18ULRzOQ5LTuxZSqGQnnxOFofnVMrxPm8Sx-t3k6-6w1BrqvXImJWhdNc3FdoKzG2uExLeLtr191YZfF5IZD3rF14bEbbxyZmgygLCxIx3Uqg3OkNNmmws8j9y7GGTK7tZJDC6C0xK1ELza~6PP9Vk1jZPLGcrHz5qPtklz6oe37y~WvjMr8C3893LfrPs2kmmjWd4m19tmz196qITqfSUp5zkbodNaNmN6W~27MwB5~V~ltXee3Dq2B-ivs-CLupGJDeG5aRYFZf~hjy7i7mv6jSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harris County commissioners approved an amendment to the health services agreement with Correct Health Harris LLC, the company that provides medical care to inmates at the Harris County jail under a contract that began in 2018.

The amendment as presented includes an increase of approximately 3.9%, consistent with expected increases for similar services at the county jail under other providers. County staff noted that the state increased the per-diem from $24 to $30; staff member Camman said, \"the state increased the per diem amount from $24 to $30. We've already signed that agreement ... this will increase the revenues ... approximately $328,000 a year.\" The board moved, seconded and approved the amendment; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Staff advised this is the final year of the Correct Health Harris LLC agreement. Commissioners provided no further debate in the transcript and approved the requested amendment.

Action taken: motion to approve the amendment to the health services agreement with Correct Health Harris LLC was made, seconded and approved on voice vote.","Harris County approved an amendment increasing payment to Correct Health Harris LLC by about 3.9% in the final year of its contract; officials noted a state per-diem raise from $24 to $30 will increase county revenue by roughly $328,000 annually.",{"_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":56,"_73":56},6192104,"DOT clears Hudson Mill Road bridge repair plans; board adds 0.8-mile Hudson Mill Loop school zone to radar list",641,563000,1204000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=4138253-1ccca97ecdeb427a3c65f5a369627466&start=563&end=1204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/4138253-1ccca97ecdeb427a3c65f5a369627466/thumbnail_563000.jpg","/articles/6192104/Harris-County/Georgia/DOT-clears-Hudson-Mill-Road-bridge-repair-plans-board-adds-08-mile-Hudson-Mill-Loop-school-zone-to-radar-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6192104-827d759019f09c05d24954ab5e0a35ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1775556625&Signature=F9muHVeO1fi0zevmpAVoXJMuECo0vsNvbxefiIoL4QX3zJj3~6zRevEOeDVfrUVdcgjsoAOEP5M02b19ACdm0cArmc8amn3MmKUAvvJIcdI0ETdTGlS4onzf~INdCEnu3-X6ElMMoTy8hkxx0G5Xg4EdLykW1aky8CY0KkhmP-SytpUQRvGBUqkO2C37dqqN337nqNn-exdoY3GaoBE0Mmcm8b1dylizom7oe1xhzZgTgrl65aT0o1A~sH6uU70VeMOf58VMhUQl0Wlr4WK320kB2CTPiUd46Q~9n2jVTACuPEpFZIfJ~sOezl2dNI4OmFs66ENO79NICGiA8JEtkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harris County Board of Commissioners on June 17 approved adding the 0.8-mile segment of Hudson Mill Loop, between Hudson Mill Road and State Route 315, to the county\u0000\u0000\u0000s radar list at the posted 25 mph school-zone speed.

Commissioners discussed field visits with the county manager and sheriff\u0000\u0000\u0000s office and were told county and DOT staff observed substantial curves and limited sight distance on much of the loop. The county attorney told the board that state law restricts radar use when a vehicle is obstructed and not visible for at least 500 feet, meaning the sheriff will determine whether radar enforcement is feasible on that winding road.

The board nonetheless voted to add the 0.8-mile segment to the radar list, which is a prerequisite for the sheriff's office and the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) to authorize radar enforcement.

Separately, county staff reported that DOT's bridge office \"took no exception\" to the county's submitted repair approach for the Hudson Mill Road bridge. The county engineer has a contractor ready; staff estimated a 30- to 60-day timeline for the repair once work begins and work is scheduled to proceed after DOT review.

Action taken: motion to include the 0.8-mile Hudson Mill Loop segment on the county radar list at 25 mph was moved, seconded and approved. No vote tally was recorded in the transcript. Commissioners were advised the sheriff has the ultimate authority to run radar if sight-distance requirements are met.

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The budget adoption followed two work sessions and an earlier public hearing. County Manager (public staff) told the board the proposed budget \"has no anticipated millage increase\" and that the total proposed spending is \"$64,702,571, which is 9% less than last year's budget.\" The board then voted to adopt the budget by resolution.

The budget matters because commissioners and staff said it relies in part on reserves. One commissioner (unnamed) said, \"This budget is funded with reserves. ... It is not sustainable,\" and urged the board to pursue revenue options or spending cuts. Another commissioner praised the process and finance staff for producing a plan that is 9.2% lower than the prior year but acknowledged the county faces difficult choices about services, personnel and potential future tax increases.

Board members thanked department heads and the finance team for their work. County finance staff (CFO Elizabeth Barfield) and the county manager participated in the budget hearings and responded to questions; no members of the public addressed the board during the second public hearing on the budget.

Action taken: the board moved, seconded and approved adoption of the FY2025-26 budget by resolution; the motion passed (vote taken by voice; no roll-call tally recorded in the transcript). The budget will go into effect July 1, 2025.

Commissioners debated next steps for fiscal sustainability, naming three broad options: cut services, reduce costs or raise taxes. Several members urged the board to develop new revenue streams and to continue financial review in future meetings.

The board adjourned after adopting the budget; no further formal budget actions were recorded.","The Harris County Board of Commissioners on June 17 adopted a $64,702,571 budget for fiscal year 2025–26, effective July 1, 2025, with no anticipated millage increase; commissioners debated the budget\u0000\u0000\u0000s reliance on reserves and long-term sustainability.","actionData","errors"]

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