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Karnes County approves auction of sheriff vehicles and $20,000 transfer for equipment
Summary
Commissioners approved auctioning seven KCSO vehicles deemed beyond repair and a $20,000 line-item transfer to buy vehicle equipment (radar units, grill guards) to protect deputies and vehicles.
The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved two related law-enforcement items May 13: authorizing auction of seven sheriff's office vehicles considered beyond reasonable repair, and a $20,000 line-item transfer to purchase vehicle equipment such as updated radar units and grill guards.
The sheriff reported the seven vehicles had high mileage and major engine or transmission problems, making repair impractical. "We have 7 vehicles," the sheriff told the court. A county participant noted that the vehicles had over 100,000 miles and "major engine or transmission problems."
The line-item transfer was explained by the sheriff and the chief (Jay), who said the funds would cover replacement radar systems (about $2,700 each), protective grill guards for Tahoes and installation costs. Commissioners moved and carried both actions by voice/raised hands.
The court framed the actions as fleet-management and officer-safety measures; proceeds from the auction were described as available to reinvest in the sheriff's office fleet.
