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Ellis County adds $140,000 contingency for courthouse renovation, approves interim landscaping funds, TCDRS payment and reappoints fire marshal

Ellis County Commissioners Court · December 9, 2025
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The Commissioners Court approved a $140,000 contingency increase for the courts and administration building renovation, approved a $35,000 interim landscaping fund, authorized a $300,000 TCDRS payment to buy down pension liability and reappointed Fire Marshal Tim Bergwell for two years.

ELLIS COUNTY, Texas — The Ellis County Commissioners Court approved budget and personnel items including a contingency increase for a renovation project, interim landscape funding and a pension payment.

Purchasing director EJ Harbin asked the court to authorize an additional $35,000 under a City of Waxahachie interlocal agreement so Lantana Lawn & Landscape Services could continue ground maintenance during the RFP award and contracting phase; Harbin said the…

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