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Court finds predominant public purpose, clears purchase of cluster mailboxes for residents
Summary
After debate about statutory authority and procurement, Maverick County commissioners found a predominant public purpose for buying and installing cluster mailboxes (CBUs) for colonia residents and directed staff to process existing purchase orders to allow installation and postal assignment.
Maverick County commissioners on Aug. 15 determined the county could purchase and install cluster box units (CBUs) for certain neighborhoods after hearing legal advice and testimony about residents who lack secure mail delivery.
Commissioner Ramos presented the request, saying residents' — many elderly — have been denied postal delivery and therefore cannot reliably receive jury summons, election mail, Social Security and IRS correspondence…
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