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Ellis County approves drainage master plan contract, funds animal‑shelter feasibility study and courthouse metal detectors

Ellis County Commissioners Court · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The court approved a Kimley‑Horn contract for a county drainage master plan, agreed to buy two ADA metal detectors for up to $14,244, and committed up to $14,500 (50% of cost) toward a Quorum Architects feasibility study for a regional animal shelter in partnership with the City of Waxahachie.

The Ellis County Commissioners Court approved three administrative items intended to address county infrastructure, courthouse security and animal‑services needs.

County engineer Zach Garrick described a professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn to develop a countywide drainage master plan focused on priority watersheds including South Prawn Creek; Garrick said the scope was within the budgeted amount and would coordinate with existing local studies to…

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