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Brewster County approves grant application, contracts and 9-1-1 road additions; court requires in-person closed meetings
Summary
At its May 28 meeting, the Brewster County Commissioners Court approved pursuing up to $500,000 through the Texas Community Development Block Grant program, renewed several contracts, split library funding, added two road names to the 9-1-1 database and amended bylaws to require in-person closed meetings.
County Judge Greg Henington and the Brewster County Commissioners Court on May 28 approved a series of routine administrative actions, authorized a grant application that could bring up to $500,000 to the county, and formalized a bylaw change requiring closed meetings be held in person.
The court voted 4-0 to authorize staff to issue requests for proposals and qualifications related to applying for the Texas Community Development Block Grant program. Samantha Chumley, GrantWorks service manager, told the court the grant allows a maximum request of $500,000; Judge Greg Henington moved to approve the application and Commissioner Sara Colando seconded the motion.
"The grant is eligible for the maximum of $500,000," Samantha Chumley said during the presentation.
The court also approved several contract and budget items on unanimous votes. Justice of the Peace…
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