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Frio County approves equipment purchases, budget amendments and grant authorizations
Summary
At the special meeting the court approved a series of purchases (camera systems, computers, radio systems), budget amendments for FY2023–24 and FY2024–25, a Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance grant acceptance, and authorized a grant application to the EPA for solid-waste recycling infrastructure.
The Frio County Commissioners Court approved multiple operational purchases, budget changes and grant authorizations during the special called meeting.
Equipment and procurement votes - Approved $4,534 for an in-car and body-worn camera system from Alvarado Emergency Lighting for Constable Precinct 1 (motion by Commissioner Carrizales; second by Commissioner Cano). - Approved a Dell quote for three OptiPlex all-in-one computers for jail operations ($3,918.27) (motion by Commissioner Carrizales; second by Commissioner Cano). - Approved a Motorola Solutions quote for four mobile radio systems totaling $36,724; commissioners noted ARPA-set-aside funding and potential partner grants (motion by Commissioner Martinez; second by Commissioner Vela).
Budget amendments and fiscal items - Approved FY2023–24 budget amendments transferring $16,000 from contingency to prisoner medical and $18,000 to health and welfare (autopsies/toxicologies) to correct overages; auditor reported approximately $223,000 remains in contingency for 23–24. - Approved FY2024–25 road-and-bridge pay-grade adjustment and related contingency transfers to accommodate a driver/road-tech position. - Commissioners allowed bills payable (including proposed utility accounts) and approved an invoice from the City of Pearsall for $2,000 as a contribution to a Fourth of July event.
Grants and contracts - The court approved submitting signature pages for the Texas Comptroller Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Program (SP22) so the county may accept the award. - The court authorized Lone Star Strategy Group LLC to apply for EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIPR/SWIFR) grant funding (no local match reported); grant writer Yvette Utley and county staff described potential projects such as a transfer station and diversion programs.
Procedural items - The court approved a sealed-bids advertisement under Local Government Code §262.023 and set dates and submission deadlines.
All listed purchases and amendments were approved by voice vote; the record indicates motions and seconds and the chair’s confirmation that motions passed. The court did not provide roll-call vote tallies in the transcript for these items.
