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Commissioners table purchase of replacement vehicle for fire marshal pending insurance and information
Summary
The court tabled a proposed purchase of a 2025 vehicle for the fire marshal, asking staff to confirm insurance coverage and vehicle status before proceeding.
Liberty County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted to table a planned purchase of a 2025 vehicle for the fire marshal, asking staff to obtain more information about insurance coverage and whether the damaged vehicle will be replaced by an insurer.
Stephanie, presenting the item, told the court the county had identified a 2025 model priced at $48,075 through a cooperative contract identified in the record as "724-23." Several commissioners questioned whether the county should buy a replacement before the insurance company completes its assessment and potential payment; one commissioner asked whether the damaged vehicle was totaled and whether a replacement from insurance would eliminate the county’s outlay.
The court moved to table the purchase so staff could confirm the insurance outcome and clarify whether the county must act immediately to secure the vehicle. Commissioners noted the advertised vehicle might be sold if the county waits, but they said they preferred more information before committing county funds.
The motion to table carried; staff were directed to report back when the insurance status and the vehicle’s disposition are known.
