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Commissioners table jail security contracts and exempt-bid request, then authorize negotiations on 1,073.9-acre Precinct 4 development
Summary
At a July 29 special meeting the court tabled several jail security contract items pending auditor review, approved an exemption from competitive bidding language to cover those items pending resolution, and authorized county counsel and the county clerk to negotiate terms on a 1,073.9-acre master-planned community in Precinct 4.
The Liberty County Commissioners Court on July 29 tabled several proposed jail security contracts and an exemption from competitive-bidding requirements, and after an executive session authorized county staff to negotiate terms of a large development agreement for property in Precinct 4.
County Attorney Matthew Poston asked the court to table agenda items that involve purchases for the county jail while he continues discussions with the county auditor to resolve outstanding issues. “I would ask that this be tabled at this time. I'm in discussions with our auditor to see if we can work through some issues with these,” Poston…
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