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During the discussion the court heard that the sheriff’s office and its repair vendor were still finalizing repair figures and that staff did not have a precise dollar amount to present. One commissioner said the item felt “a little preliminary” and moved to take the amendment up at the next court date. The motion to table the amendment until the next meeting passed by voice vote.

Staff and the sheriff’s office were asked to return with a specific cost estimate and supporting vendor documentation so the court can consider a budget amendment or other funding action. No vote on an amount was taken at the July 14 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 14, 2025, Bee County Commissioners Court - Regular Term Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A proposed emergency budget amendment to cover generator expenses at the Bee County Law Enforcement Center was tabled because the sheriff’s office had not provided final cost figures; commissioners asked to revisit the item at the next court date after the vendor provides estimates.","taxTitle","taxId",43355,"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":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6172233,"Bee County adopts HAVA resolution; staff says $32,006 expected in reimbursements for election equipment",115,2508000,2623000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2&start=2508&end=2623","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2/thumbnail_2508000.jpg","/articles/6172233/Bee-County/Texas/Bee-County-adopts-HAVA-resolution-staff-says-32006-expected-in-reimbursements-for-election-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172233-45ae98587b7eaa1c49172493dd8e2f39/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101428&Signature=hmonHnkzGzKlOmF94JobceabPM~dJ52L-7xQLVHpK0-2MWNFoFGoOXnMAgP9KgSXuO4TQXF2X0WbKH0s9IC57utvSqHZIXtiLNQLNQoNSd0hU0zzPMWcM9jUEUVGuEFIvzsVCt34ctn4nygu8u3WANnfEWXGSaRqNFEVHqeqDF-0vMMtO0OKDPCXPD-pfjW0pxACH869GEv2PiQ6gHnswfS7PYo8fyon7Kl4sI-2qjK3WNGKxgQtK7OdLVk3PgTYuKgP4zhRyE89AGlN~oR-bFELPDqIoy0PzxnJ3jmiQbmeNOrzcrYrHWFDSNZoJO9A06KI2VzJUIyWdX5pZvSA2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bee County commissioners on July 14 approved a resolution acknowledging the terms and conditions for reimbursement under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). County elections staff outlined a multi-line reimbursement request tied to previous equipment purchases and an additional battery replacement request.

Staff described the federal share and local match calculations: the county’s federal allocation available was described as $42,500 with a required match of $8,500; the county had requested $40,008.14 and a corresponding match of $8,001.62. Staff said the county had already purchased $30,314.75 in equipment and supplies (20% match $6,062.95), generating an initial reimbursement amount of $24,002.51. They also proposed an additional battery replacement costing $10,500 with a $2,100 match to yield another $8,400 in reimbursement. Staff summarized those figures and said the total reimbursement the county expected to receive from the HAVA submission would be about $32,006.51.

Commissioners voted to sign and submit the required resolution and paperwork so staff can finalize reimbursement. The clerk said the resolution would be sent on the office letterhead; staff confirmed the reimbursement paperwork and supporting purchase documentation had been prepared.","Clerk and election staff sought a court resolution to accept HAVA reimbursements for prior election equipment purchases; staff outlined federal share, required match and expected reimbursement totaling about $32,006 for previously purchased items and pending battery replacements.",{"_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":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6172239,"Bee County accepts reduced Operation Lone Star award of $100,000 after larger application was pared back",73,2389000,2462000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2&start=2389&end=2462","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2/thumbnail_2389000.jpg","/articles/6172239/Bee-County/Texas/Bee-County-accepts-reduced-Operation-Lone-Star-award-of-100000-after-larger-application-was-pared-back","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172239-93c420b95732c35261b9eecffccdbfe7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101428&Signature=KnZH~RrtWCSEcqLJHAL2irdL5bUXfKt~rreBAKihtE0MhH~tKAJL1YhHAk15YtsfTnGroRp8LFIVy-pbTW-EEGmy0XKm69z-CNKwsB3Uf3hm187pje5PvtrK60ksy3npJsaP3xMe~AM-1v4fYxDMr4FaGbzD1tvOdUgQRGhuFRlKxg8HSCw9-si4xOJlHv9xXNxQapxfjMLoFTsV4uVsDfH97BDYlLRbGhE0XeNB0lGtOSs3GN018L0KP~~UZZH6huzPgQGv1cXDoTpESW~M-im14Ps~FsLGi2S0n2h5xb79lubdbFPAjqnTt-yR0YAEFlrVTKHqk4CVDsD4ySmrmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bee County commissioners on July 14 authorized submission of a fiscal‑year 2026 Operation Lone Star grant award offered by the Texas Office of the Governor after the sheriff’s office reported the agency cut its original application substantially.

Chief Deputy Russell Kirk told the court the sheriff’s office had applied for roughly $790,000 but the state offered a $100,000 award under the Operation Lone Star program. Kirk said the awarded funds are currently designated for personnel and that the office would “try to maybe contact them and see if we can split some of that up into equipment,” but staff cautioned the state may restrict the award to personnel costs.

Kirk said the county’s score on the grant rubric was affected because the Bee County Sheriff’s Office did not participate in Operation Lone Star the previous year, which reduced points in the state’s scoring system. He described the decrease in award size as “the preliminary explanations we’ve got for that production” and recommended the court accept the $100,000 offer so the county may draw the available funds.

The commissioners approved the resolution authorizing submission of the grant application paperwork by voice vote. No county match requirement was described at the meeting for this award; staff said they would follow up if additional detail from the state becomes available.","The county sheriff’s office applied for about $790,000 in Operation Lone Star funding but was offered $100,000; commissioners authorized submission of the smaller award and staff said the funding appears limited to personnel unless the state allows equipment reallocation.",{"_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":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6172242,"Bee County approves red‑border speed signs, sets White Lane hearing to reduce limit to 25 mph",1482,741000,2223000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2&start=741&end=2223","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2/thumbnail_741000.jpg","/articles/6172242/Bee-County/Texas/Bee-County-approves-redborder-speed-signs-sets-White-Lane-hearing-to-reduce-limit-to-25-mph","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172242-73a6d5122e470b9843b7524567692516/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101428&Signature=BkAvQTwGaO3NqyU1jdExhOmbDXP1ibR8h7BhFZsRk3hNKAsq4VlrDg75PayfG~GjJkhV~cAE5m1yaIbuPmHFv~n0oSo89ZKa9MxJxXRXrNBjTt7sEC8VgoNcpYx7zddK~dBvftdsV7I50tM3hJJyeuc1DmPYo6nV4fvxr~i6SqLbmbwnMy70iFsPZkeZyKHixmQQBhf5O2YJgzrgf5KToGBgC0gEcjt2FuqFnLJ4gO~fweZkeTYiUrYB27FIh-dCDqDi0GooMv5vmchKIUs8UGsBGd2kKfPpLSz6DIw8zEK~Z5tExLaDicPDTLbDLGXWNFU2eqyX~cCX3d4M6NFyAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bee County commissioners on July 14 approved using larger speed‑limit signs with red borders on selected county roads to emphasize safety and set a public hearing for Aug. 25 to consider reducing White Lane’s posted speed limit to 25 mph.

Commissioners discussed replacing existing 30‑mph and 25‑mph signs with larger signs that include a red border to draw drivers’ attention. One commissioner said the red border “catches your attention” and asked Road and Bridge to install the new signs not only at road ends but also at midpoints on narrow, high‑traffic stretches. The court gave Road and Bridge discretion to place additional signs in other trouble spots after consultation with the relevant commissioner.

The court also formally set a public hearing for Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. to consider the statutory process to reduce the speed limit on White Lane; staff said the legal advertising period for the hearing requires a 30‑day notice. Commissioners discussed one other nearby road, Bronco Lane, where a 25‑mph sign had already been added and will be replaced with the red‑border version.

County staff noted the red‑border signs must be made slightly larger to meet sign standards and that the vendor will manufacture the updated signs; staff said there will be an additional cost for the larger signs. Commissioners requested that the vendor expedite orders and that the signs be installed quickly on priority roads.

The court approved the sign order and the public‑hearing date by voice vote.","Commissioners approved ordering larger speed-limit signs with red borders for targeted county roads and scheduled a public hearing Aug. 25 to consider reducing White Lane’s posted limit from 30 to 25 mph.",{"_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":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6172249,"Bee County officials say $4.7 million GLO CDBG Hurricane Harvey contract is imminent for water, sewer and road projects",80,2965000,3045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2&start=2965&end=3045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5390968-932e054a7af8e33d3de560945f5a88e2/thumbnail_2965000.jpg","/articles/6172249/Bee-County/Texas/Bee-County-officials-say-47-million-GLO-CDBG-Hurricane-Harvey-contract-is-imminent-for-water-sewer-and-road-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172249-5d99e7c2a954c514dd82cefd414c16bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101428&Signature=cMfQ3xY8~wYgZalNE2QTDT~2fM3ze4fTtqXinlOBuJgZoVzCsJC~9ks47rIKEt2ocVZ94Al7DhXLeyX1d4pBzONEKPq0KrPUpn0YyODEWkitljxFWqAzJKCelRSn~cjfxUVZ1QSDcYMx5A~lHgJneugym5M1wpqvUvqoJYnr643t9x03jaUVR7GCBLnCQuJo02fxOFf~qOiMcs06Lv-nyrfvtTSW9ULcTcf2PoFhwH0RBw2PNT69~Cjrk8ewfpnN~qHGQ3tpVYsco05keMnaTySbCiiAIuSJ1CZ6Pgt5VhMS7Ja6jWYUoh4qDcFzqkbkoAJlvwnBKxOZUuE~9wApdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bee County staff told commissioners on July 14 that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for Hurricane Harvey recovery will fund roughly $4.7 million in local infrastructure work, and that a formal contract was being re-sent for county signature.

The work the county described includes new water wells and sewer-system upgrades for the Peñitas and Tynan communities, meter improvements and “biohydrolinings,” and county-road work (County Road 631 to New Bridal and Silver Creek) to benefit residents of Capalote. A county representative said the GLO had sent a contract about a week or 10 days earlier but that it “disappeared,” and the agency was re-sending the document to the county judge’s office and to county staff to advance the project kickoff.

The county characterized the package as four projects totaling approximately $4.7 million for water, sewer and road improvements in multiple unincorporated communities. Staff said environmental review work is complete and GrantWorks will help administer the project once the contract is received.

Commissioners and staff thanked local project leads for sustained work to shepherd the grant through state processes. Commissioners said the project has taken multiple years of effort and credited county staff for persistence in securing the award. No construction start date was provided at the meeting; staff said they would update the court when the signed contract is returned and administrative tasks are complete.

Meeting remarks indicated the contract would be received and processed promptly once the GLO re-sends it and that staff will coordinate with the county judge’s office to execute the agreement and begin pre-construction activities.","County staff told commissioners the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant (Hurricane Harvey) will fund about $4.7 million in water, sewer and road work for Peñasco-area communities; a contract was expected to arrive for signature after having been re-sent by the GLO.","actionData","errors"]

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