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Brazos County commissioners approve grants, appointments, contracts, permits and budget amendments; court debates credit-card policy
Summary
The Commissioners Court approved multiple consent items including grant applications for the public-defender office, an appointment to a groundwater district, contract renewals, permitting for telecom and utility work, and several budget amendments; the court also discussed an amendment to purchasing policy for expanded-use credit cards after public concerns about oversight.
During its May 5 session the Brazos County Commissioners Court approved a broad array of routine and consent items and discussed procurement oversight issues raised by members of the public.
Key approvals (voice votes unless noted):
• Public-defender grant resolutions: Court approved requests to pursue state and federal grant funds for public-defense services (presenters described more than $1 million in potential grant funding).
• Appointment: Campbell Young was appointed to the Brazos Valley Groundwater District to fill an unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2028.
• Contract and procurement items: The court approved a contract for asset-management and…
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