Jefferson County commissioners approve contracts, budget transfers, tax refund and MOU for recycling program

Jefferson County Commissioners Court approved a series of contracts, budget transfers, a property tax refund and a memorandum of understanding to pursue a plastic recycling program during its meeting. The court voted unanimously on each item as presented by the presiding county judge.

The actions affect county procurement, a Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) construction contract, office build-out spending contingent on Texas Historical Commission approval, a victims notification service agreement, and a tax refund under state property tax law. The recycling MOU would authorize the county judge to sign an agreement with private companies to develop a local recycling program.

Votes at a glance: - Approved a professional services agreement with La Biche Architectural Group Inc. for architectural services for the tax office, not to exceed $15,000 (discretionary exemption under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a) as cited in the meeting). Motion and second were called and the court voted to approve.

- Approved Change Order No. 2 to the Crane Bayou pump station generator and building contract (CDBG-DR…