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Dimmit County leaders defend youth sports complex cost as donors reduce county share
Summary
Commissioners discussed the contractor selection and funding plan for the new Dimmit County Sports Complex, including negotiated bid reductions, donor pledges and the county's remaining exposure. Commissioners asked for more transparency and regular construction updates.
Dimmit County officials spent more than an hour reviewing the contractor selection and financing of a planned youth sports complex, hearing that the county negotiated the low bid from a prequalified bidder and is pursuing outside donations to reduce county costs.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the project is a large capital undertaking for the county and asked for regular, public updates so constituents can see how tax notes and donated funds are being applied.
County staff told the court Catamount, Inc. submitted the lowest bid in the original procurement round. According to the judge's update, the county negotiated the price down from the original…
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