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Terrell County approves $77,378.75 truck for sheriff using SB grant and asset forfeiture funds
Summary
The commissioners unanimously approved buying a new truck for the Sheriff's Office for $77,378.75, covering $50,000 from an SB Grant and $27,378.75 from Asset Forfeiture funds; the court said the Bid Board process satisfies county purchasing requirements.
The Terrell County Commissioners' Court on May 29 approved the purchase of a new truck for the Sheriff's Office costing $77,378.75. The court record states the purchase will be funded with $50,000 from an SB Grant and $27,378.75 from Asset Forfeiture funds; the court noted that use of the Bid Board satisfies county purchasing and bid requirements.
Commissioner Ele Hagelstein expressed minor concerns about the proposed purchase during discussion. Commissioner Adam Johnson made the motion to approve the purchase, Commissioner Gene Chavez seconded, and the members voted "aye," carrying the motion.
The court ordered the purchase as presented. The transcript does not include details about vendor name, vehicle make/model, or delivery schedule; those details would be handled via procurement and administrative follow-up.
