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County updates on bond-funded parks, animal shelter and medical examiner project

El Paso County Commissioners Court · February 19, 2026
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Summary

County staff reported progress on voter-approved bond projects — CMAR selection for the Office of Medical Examiner, procurement timelines for the county animal shelter, and park groundbreakings — and described plans to use cooperative procurement and 'shelter bundles' to realize cost savings.

County staff delivered a multi-department update on Feb. 19 about the status of voter‑approved general obligation bond projects, procurement schedules and plans to consolidate purchases for efficiency.

Karen Davidson, the county purchasing agent, outlined ongoing CMAR (construction manager at risk) activity for the Office of Medical Examiner (Baines Construction), including the current phase in which subcontractors submit pricing that will roll up into a guaranteed maximum price amendment. Procurement timelines for the County Animal Shelter were shared: a televised…

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