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Commissioners approve multiple jail budget transfers and declare 2003 transport bus surplus
Summary
Burnet County authorized several jail line‑item transfers totaling tens of thousands of dollars for FY26 operational needs and declared a 2003 Thomas transport bus surplus to be sold at public auction, with proceeds returning to the jail restricted account.
The Commissioners Court approved a series of budget moves for the county jail on July 28, moving interest‑earned balances and other lines into licensing, vehicle expense, capitalized equipment and inventoried lines to cover current shortfalls. One recorded motion transferred $70,000 from a capitalized line to operational supplies ($15,000), inventoried ($40,000) and maintenance ($15,000); other smaller amendments reallocating $7,840 and $8,000 were also approved, each by unanimous vote.
Separately, the court declared a 2003 Thomas Saf‑T‑Liner inmate transport bus (VIN: 1T7HN2B2531123244) surplus and authorized its sale via public online auction under Texas Local Government Code §263.152, with all proceeds to be returned to Jail Restricted Account 180‑512‑5710. Jail Administrator Matt Kimbler provided a written justification noting ongoing maintenance costs and low utility for inmate transport; the motion passed 5–0.
