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Fannin County approves field maintenance, EMS equipment and sheriff facility spending
Summary
The board approved multiple operational purchases: a laser-grading contract (~$31,000), a used EMS power-stretcher package ($9,000), and authorization of up to $150,000 for a conditioned sheriff facility; the meeting also featured a fire-truck presentation and related training discussion.
At its meeting the Fannin County Board of Commissioners approved several operational and capital items by voice vote and heard a presentation on a new ladder truck.
Key votes at a glance
- Athletic-field grading and repairs: Commissioners approved work to laser-grade and add top mix to county park fields and to restore two relocated disc-golf holes. The staff-presented cost was approximately $31,000 to River City Athletic (as stated). The work was scheduled to be performed during spring break, weather permitting.
- EMS power stretcher purchase: The board approved a purchase of a used 2021-model power stretcher (batteries, chargers and four backboards) from a local medical-transport liquidation for $9,000. Staff said comparable new stretchers run roughly $25,000–$35,000 and backboards list around $1,200 each.
- Sheriff facility / conditioned building: The board authorized spending not to exceed $150,000 to erect an insulated metal building adjacent to the sheriff's office to house a new SWAT vehicle, communications equipment and related needs. Staff estimates included a concrete slab (~$32,000) and electrical (~$16,000); board members discussed using public-safety account funds and amending the budget at year-end.
- Approval of minutes: The board approved the minutes from March 2026 by voice vote.
Also heard: A fire-department official described features of a new ladder truck funded in part by a FEMA grant: a 107-foot reach (vs. 75), a 500-gallon tank, and a 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump. The department will schedule training and certification prior to full deployment.
Procedural notes: Most votes were taken by voice; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript and some line-item cost descriptions were provided orally without attached contracts in the meeting record. Departments will return with procurement details and contract documents as appropriate.
