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Coryell County authorizes emergency spending to repair jail boilers
Summary
The Commissioners Court approved Court Order CC25-09 to authorize emergency budget expenditures to repair or replace failing boilers in the county jail. Commissioners said the authorization creates a restricted contingency that can be used only for jail heating-system repairs so the county can act quickly if there is a catastrophic failure.
County staff reported one of two boilers in the older portion of the jail is cannibalized for parts and the remaining unit is unstable and tripping sensors. Commissioners discussed repair and replacement options, with staff giving a range of potential costs from about $10,000 for a temporary repair to roughly $300,000 for a full replacement.
Commissioner Basham presented vendor quotes and recommended a contractor able to begin immediately. Commissioners debated whether to approve the emergency authorization now or wait; staff said without an authorized contingency the county would have to reconvene in a special session in the event of a catastrophic failure, which could delay repairs.
The court approved Court Order CC25-09, authorizing emergency expenditures limited to repair or replacement of the jail boilers. Commissioners said the authorization is narrow and can only be used for that purpose; staff will proceed with repair quotes and return with further details as needed.
