Commissioners authorize Saratoga Road construction contract and related grant administration agreements

Hardin County Commissioners Court on May 13 authorized the county judge to execute a construction contract with Texas Materials (a CRH company) for the Saratoga Road Improvements tied to Hurricane Harvey Round 1, and separately approved grant administration services for the same project.

County staff said the work covers remaining roads that were not funded in the previous round and that the construction contract is connected to GLO contract number 20‑065‑145‑C857. The court also approved a grantee administration services agreement with Trailer and Associates for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)‑related work; a county official said the project will be fully managed under the applicable GLO contract requirements.

Why it matters: the action moves forward recovery work funded through the Texas General Land Office (GLO) tied to Hurricane Harvey, enabling construction on roads identified under the contract. County staff thanked GLO and local partners and noted continuing procurement and administrative tasks.

Discussion: the court acknowledged that Melinda Smith, who was to attend to discuss administration services, was not present due to illness, but staff said contract execution can proceed. Commissioners approved both the construction and administration agreements by voice vote.