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Matagorda County commissioners adopt 2021 International Fire Code, approve routine contracts and authorizations
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Matagorda County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved routine contracts and agreements, adopted the 2021 International Fire Code for unincorporated areas, authorized transfer of equipment to Iowa Colony PD, and approved a statement of work for microbial remediation in the 130th District courtroom.
Matagorda County Judge Seiferman and the Commissioners' Court met Monday, May 4, 2026, in Bay City and approved a series of routine contracts and administrative actions, including adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code for the county's unincorporated areas.
The court convened at 9:31 a.m., certified a quorum and conducted ceremonial items before moving through the agenda. Commissioners voted unanimously on motion items throughout the session.
Key votes and actions at the meeting included unanimous approval to authorize transfer of an AXIIIA-1 Hilite Carrier to the Iowa Colony Police Department and accept $1,183.77 into account 010-53360-560; approval of a renewal contract with Function4 for Justice of the Peace, Precinct #1 with authorization for the County Judge to execute documents electronically; and adoption of an order establishing a surety bond requirement for the County Fire Marshal pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §352.011.
The court also approved a Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Bay City Fire Marshals, accepted the county's 2026 first-quarter internal reviews, and authorized payment of departmental invoices and bills. Commissioners approved emergency amendments and formally adopted the 2021 International Fire Code for use in unincorporated Matagorda County.
The meeting moved into executive session at 10:02 a.m. under Texas Government Code provisions for contract deliberations (§551.0725), personnel matters (§551.074) and security deliberations (§551.076). The court returned to open session at about 10:48 a.m. and authorized the County Judge to sign an Appointment to Head of Department form for submission to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and to sign a Statement of Work with Sitek Omni Services, LLC for microbial remediation of the 130th District courtroom.
All recorded motions in the minutes carried with five ayes and no nays. The court adjourned at approximately 10:51 a.m.; the minutes record that they were approved in open court on May 11, 2026.
Votes at a glance: approval of April 27, 2026 minutes (motion carried, 5–0); transfer of AXIIIA-1 Hilite Carrier to Iowa Colony PD (5–0); renewal contract with Function4 for JP Pct. #1 (5–0); adoption of surety bond requirement for County Fire Marshal under Tex. LGC §352.011 (5–0); Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Bay City Fire Marshals (5–0); acceptance of 1st-quarter internal reviews (5–0); approval of invoices and payment of bills (5–0); approval of emergency amendments (5–0); adoption of 2021 International Fire Code for unincorporated areas (5–0); authorization to sign Head of Department form and Sitek Omni SOW (5–0).
The minutes list attendees and officials present and record motions, seconds and unanimous votes for each action. No formal public-comment outcomes or policy changes beyond the listed approvals were recorded.
