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Commissioners approve budget move for Brazos Center floor repairs after debate over BuyBoard and local vendors
Summary
Brazos County Commissioners on Jan. 7 approved budget amendments to move funds for urgent Brazos Center floor repairs after discussion about using BuyBoard versus soliciting local bids and the timetable for repairs.
The Brazos County Commissioners Court approved budget amendments (FY24-25 amendments 13.01–13.02) on Jan. 7 that move funds intended to address hazardous flooring at the Brazos Center, following extended discussion about procurement practices and the county’s use of BuyBoard contracts.
Several commissioners and members of the public said they preferred to keep county taxpayer dollars local and asked whether the county could solicit bids from Brazos County vendors instead of using a BuyBoard vendor from San Marcos. One commissioner urged prioritizing local firms where…
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