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Court approves out-of-state inmate transport contract amid budget concerns
Summary
Willacy County approved hiring United States Fugitive Apprehension and Transport for out-of-state inmate transport; staff said the department has spent about $7,069.52 this fiscal year against a $2,500 budgeted line item and the court discussed budget adjustments to cover overages.
Willacy County Commissioners on March 26 approved contracting United States Fugitive Apprehension and Transport to perform an out-of-state inmate pickup and transport for scheduled court proceedings.
Staff explained the vendor was selected after shopping for options and confirmed the vendors paperwork (W-9 and billing information) was in order. The court was told the countys transport expenditures are running above the budgeted amount. "I think we've spent over close to $7,069.52," a department representative said, while the line item had been budgeted at $2,500 for the year.
Commissioners discussed whether to continue performing out-of-state transports in-house for in-state runs and to contract out for longer or out-of-state transports. Staff said using a vendor for out-of-state pickups reduces personnel hours and vehicle wear but adds contract costs; if expenditures exceed departmental budget the court can decide to move funds or require departments to request additional appropriations.
The court approved the item; staff said they would coordinate scheduling with the district clerk's office and proceed with the vendor when court notifications were received.
Next steps: staff will schedule the vendor pickup on the dates needed and return to the court during budget preparation if additional funding is required.
