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County engineer reports slow but ongoing progress on ARPA-funded animal shelter, juvenile center, fiber optic and generator projects

5558883 · August 11, 2025
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County Engineer John Hernandez told commissioners that ARPA-funded projects — an animal shelter, juvenile center expansion, fiber‑optic network and generator installations — are underway but behind schedule in places; fiber build expected by September and other projects targeted for year‑end completion.

John Hernandez, San Patricio County engineer, updated Commissioners on ARPA‑funded capital projects, reporting mixed progress across multiple sites.

Animal shelter: Contractor Beck Brothers has completed foundation and site work but overall progress stood at about 21% complete. Hernandez said the contractor has secured a water tap and county staff scheduled temporary electrical power from AEP to arrive in the coming weeks. Hernandez said the project’s contractual completion target is end of the year.

Juvenile detention/administration expansion: Also…

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