Votes at a glance: Jan. 28 Hardin County Commissioners Court — grants, contracts, bids and routine approvals

Hardin County Commissioners Court on Jan. 28 approved a series of grant applications, contract authorizations, bid awards and routine renewals. The items below summarize formal actions the court passed during the meeting.

• Grant resolutions and grant applications — The court approved submission of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application and the State Homeland Security Program application to the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (agenda item 14, passed). It adopted Resolution 5‑25 to apply for FY26 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities funds (amount not to exceed $25,000) and Resolution 6‑25 for FY26 Project Safe Neighborhoods funds (amount not to exceed $50,000) (items 16–17, passed). The court also authorized submission of two other annual grants as presented.

• Hazard mitigation contract (DR‑4485) — The court authorized the county judge to execute DR‑4485 (Texas COVID‑19 pandemic sub grant award contract) for a hazard mitigation project titled “Harvey County Black Creek Drainage Study,” project number 0523, with a total award amount of $1,113,000 and a required local cost share of $106,000. County staff said the award packet was received the prior week and that this action documents acceptance and execution of the contract (item 15, passed).

• Walmart and Entergy community grants — The court approved applications to the Walmart Community Grant ($4,000) and the Entergy Grants Foundation ($1,000) to support the annual courthouse Christmas tree lighting event (items 12–13, passed).

• Actuarial services engagement — The court authorized the county judge to execute an engagement letter with CapRisk Consulting Group for actuarial services covering fiscal years 2024–2029 to meet GASB 75 reporting needs (item 18, passed).

• Road overlay contracts and solicitations — The court accepted bid results and awarded two overlay contracts in Precinct 1 to CMM Construction (low bidder at $5.00 per square yard) for Barrel Drive and Bridal Lane (items 19–20, passed). The court also authorized solicitation of bids for materials and emulsions and for emergency disaster debris removal and debris monitoring (items 21–22, passed).

• Juvenile detention contracts — The court approved renewal of outside detention contracts with 26 counties for juvenile detention services; staff said the per‑day rates reported in the meeting were $200 per day for residents and $300 per day for other qualifying rates (item 23, passed). The exact contract language and rate schedules will be finalized in the purchasing process.

• Health services satellite clinic and MOUs — The court authorized the county judge to execute a local cooperation agreement with the City of Lumberton to house Hardin County Health Services for immunizations and WIC services at city‑provided space, with a target start date of about Feb. 1, 2025 (item 24, passed). The court also authorized memoranda of understanding between Hardin County Health Services and various social service organizations to permit client referrals and service coordination (item 25, passed).

• Retirement notice accepted — The court accepted the retirement notice of Jacqueline Warner, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, effective Feb. 28, 2025, and agreed to address appointment or vacancy procedure at a future meeting (item 28, passed).

All items summarized above passed by voice vote with all present commissioners recorded as “Aye”; Commissioner Young was absent. For details on each agenda item, the court’s official minutes will include full motions, mover/second and the signed documentation.