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Commissioners approve brush-truck purchase under Texas Forest Grant, with county advance payment
Dimmit County Commissioners Court · February 1, 2026
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Summary
Court authorized purchase of a brush truck estimated at $236,358 under a Texas Forest Grant, with staff explanation that the county must pay upfront (estimated ~$160,000) and be reimbursed by the grant; purchase proceeded with the stipulation that the award letter be itemized.
County staff presented a proposal to purchase a smaller brush truck from Siemian's Modern Emergency Group with an estimated contract price referenced at $236,358 and discussed options for grant reimbursement through the Texas Forest Grant program.
Fire staff and the chief explained that…
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