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County reports progress on sheriff, tax and medical examiner projects; disputes Pleasanton EMS permitting fees
Summary
Atascosa County staff told commissioners Sept. 8 that the sheriff’s office addition is nearing completion (targeting Oct. 1), tax-office work requires a power swap this week, and the medical examiner building contract is executed. County leaders said city staff later advised permits are required for EMS/ME facilities and the county warned it will pursue alternatives if Pleasanton charges for EMS facilities.
Curtis Vickers reported substantial progress on several county infrastructure projects during the Sept. 8 meeting, including work at the sheriff’s office, tax office, and the newly contracted medical examiner facility.
“Substantial progress made at the sheriff’s office,” Vickers told the court, summarizing completed parking lots, ongoing interior work (fire sprinklers, air ducts, masonry, drywall) and a target to have much of the work ready around Oct. 1. He said tax office exterior windows are installed, trenching is underway to repair a water line identified during pier work, and a planned power swap requires the tax office to close for several days to complete electrical work.
Vickers said the medical examiner building contract has been executed and the contractor (Tegrity) will mobilize. He reported late clarification from the city’s new permitting contractor and city manager Johnny Weezar that permits and inspections will be required (contradicting prior informal statements). Vickers said the county is awaiting drawing revisions requested by the county attorney before sending materials to the city for review; staff noted a possible 30% permit discount under discussion.
The County Judge expressed strong concern about the city of Pleasanton charging the county for an EMS facility in Pleasanton, arguing that the county has long-standing arrangements with cities to furnish facilities for EMS. He said the county has included funding in the budget to build a new EMS facility in Pleasanton to house three ambulances and that he will pursue the matter with the Pleasanton city council if necessary.
Why it matters: The infrastructure work affects essential county operations (sheriff’s office services and tax-office availability), while the permitting dispute could alter the county’s approach to housing EMS staff and ambulances in city facilities.
Next steps: Staff will complete required drawing revisions and submit permit materials for city…
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