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Commissioners approve $85,800 grant application for rifle‑rated plates, designate auditor as financial officer
Summary
The court authorized submission of an $85,800 grant application to buy NIJ‑standard rifle‑rated plates for sheriff’s deputies and added language designating the Rockwall County Auditor as the grantee’s financial officer; the motion passed 5–0.
The Rockwall County Commissioners Court on Jan. 27 approved a resolution to submit a grant application for $85,800 to purchase rifle‑rated plates that meet National Institute of Justice standards.
Sheriff Garrett told the court the grant would fund rifle‑resistant body‑armor plates. Commissioner Lichty moved to approve the resolution with an inserted recital designating the Rockwall County Auditor as the grantee’s financial officer, giving the auditor authority to submit financial or programmatic reports or to alter the grant on behalf of the applicant. The court approved the amended resolution by a recorded vote of 5–0.
County Auditor Lisa Constant Wiley confirmed that the auditor’s office had been in contact with the sheriff’s office and said the omission of the financial‑officer language in the draft resolution appeared to be an oversight; the committee added the paragraph to ensure standard grant administration and reporting.
The resolution leaves grant administration to the auditor and intends to bring the funded rifle‑rated plates into county inventory if awarded. No contract or purchase order was authorized during this meeting; the motion approved only the submission and the resolution language.
Next steps: County staff will submit the grant application to the governor’s office and, if the award is made, follow the auditor’s designation for grant reporting and administration.
