Karnes County, TX

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Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

Commissioners Court

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a construction manage-at-risk contract for the courthouse restoration, a forensic roof evaluation for litigation, and a $15,000 donation to the Runge Public Library. They will also consider budget transfers, election logistics, and road construction proposals. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

• Construction Manage-at-Risk Contract for Karnes County Courthouse Restoration Project
• RFQ for Forensic Roof Evaluation at 210 W. Calvert, Karnes City, for litigation in Centurion Industries Inc. vs Karnes County
• Acknowledge $15,000 donation to Runge Public Library and establish budget for its use
• Move $2,000 from Training to Vest line item for ballistic vest for Constable Precinct #1
• Approve list of Election Judges for 2026-2028 term and polling locations for Nov 3, 2026 General Election

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting and budget workshop to discuss and possibly take action on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting includes routine items such as a quorum check, prayer, pledge, and public comment. The court also acknowledges a future meeting on August 25, 2026.

• Budget workshop for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Discussion and possible action on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
• Citizens to be heard
• Next meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026 at 210 W. Calvert, Karnes City

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting and budget workshop to discuss and take action on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and set the proposed tax rate for tax year 2026. They will also consider publishing proposed salaries for elected officials. The meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026, with a follow-up session on August 14.

• Discuss/approve publication of proposed salaries for elected county and precinct officials
• Discuss/take action on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
• Discuss/approve setting proposed tax rate for tax year 2026
• Convene into budget workshop for FY 2026-2027
• Acknowledge reconvening for special meeting/budget workshop on August 14, 2026

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will consider several major construction contracts, including a jail expansion, a Precinct 4 EMS satellite, and a Precinct 4 service center, as well as a courthouse restoration contract. The court will also vote on overtime payouts, library fund transfers, a settlement payment, and the county investment policy. A consent agenda covers routine reports and a budget amendment.

• Contract negotiations for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite construction
• Contract negotiations for Precinct 4 Service Center construction
• Burns Architecture LLC contract amendment for Karnes County Jail Expansion design and construction phase services
• Construction Manager-at-Risk contract for Karnes County Courthouse Restoration Project
• Acceptance of $34,028.71 settlement from Northstar Energy Solutions for road damage at CR 326 and CR 333

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved several items, including paying out all overtime to eligible employees by Sept. 25, 2026, and initiating contract negotiations for the Precinct 4 EMS Satellite and Service Center construction. They also approved a contract amendment for the Karnes County Jail Expansion design services and a uniform supply contract for the Road & Bridge Department. Three items were tabled to the next meeting: the Courthouse Restoration construction manager-at-risk contract, a $34,028.71 settlement from Northstar Energy Solutions, and the 2026 Investment Policy.

• Approved overtime payout for eligible employees (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 fund transfer for Kenedy Public Library books (4-1)
• Approved $500 fund transfer for Kenedy Public Library craft supplies (4-1)
• Approved initiating contract negotiations for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite (3-2)
• Approved initiating contract negotiations for Precinct 4 Service Center (3-2)
• Approved Burns Architecture contract amendment for jail expansion design (3-2)
• Approved RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk for jail expansion with amended dates (3-2)
• Approved CINTAS uniform supply contract for Road & Bridge (5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss surplus property, fleet management additions, and fund transfers. The main actions involve opening bids for a new EMS satellite station and a service center in Runge, Texas. A $6,000 transfer is proposed for jail employee drug screens. Consent agenda includes routine reports and a budget amendment.

• Declare 2019 Chevy Tahoe (VIN 1GNLCDEC7KR236908) as surplus and authorize public auction
• Add Emergency Management Coordinator vehicle and 3 Maintenance vehicles to county fleet system
• Open bids for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Station construction in Runge
• Open bids for Precinct 4 Service Center construction in Runge
• Transfer $6,000 from Jail Admin Salary to Drug Screen accounts

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved opening and accepting bids for the construction of the Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Station and the Precinct 4 Service Center in Runge, Texas, and authorized officials to develop award recommendations. The court also declared a Sheriff's Office vehicle surplus for auction, added vehicles to the fleet management system, transferred funds for drug screens, and approved the consent agenda and payment of bills.

• Declared 2019 Chevy Tahoe surplus and authorized public auction (5-0)
• Added pool, EMC, and three maintenance vehicles to fleet management (5-0)
• Approved opening bids for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Station in Runge (5-0)
• Approved opening bids for Precinct 4 Service Center in Runge (5-0)
• Transferred $6,000 from jail admin salary to drug screen accounts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will discuss several budget transfers, appointments, and interlocal agreements, and will vote on a proposed increase to sheriff and constable civil process fees. Items include a $75,000 allocation for jail equipment repairs, a $140,000 amendment for heavy equipment repairs, and the appointment of Raymond Dziuk to the Emergency Services District #1 board. The court will also consider an interlocal agreement with Bee County for jail services and acknowledge recent library donations.

• Approve $75,000 transfer to GL 100-561-5729 for jail equipment repairs and maintenance
• Approve $140,000 budget amendment moving funds to GL 200-680-4510 for heavy equipment repairs
• Consider 2027 fee changes: maintain $200 civil process fee and add $50 per hour per deputy plus $0.72 per mile
• Approve appointment of Raymond Dziuk to Karnes County Emergency Services District #1 board
• Approve interlocal agreement with Bee County for jail services (incarceration capacity)

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with Bee County for jail services, along with several other items including the appointment of Raymond Dziuk to the ESD #1 board, annual audit services, and multiple budget transfers. A request to remove a tree on CR 220 failed due to lack of a second, and several items were discussed without action.

• Approved interlocal jail services agreement with Bee County (5-0)
• Appointed Raymond Dziuk to Karnes County ESD #1 board (5-0)
• Approved 2026 annual audit services by Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates (5-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Live Oak County for childcare facility inspections (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 transfer from conference expense to mileage reimbursement (5-1)
• Approved $67,000 line item transfer for EMS payroll (5-0)
• Ratified $75,000 transfer for jail equipment repairs (5-0)
• Approved $140,000 transfer for heavy equipment repairs (5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss approving contracts for grant administration and engineering services. The body is also deciding on FY 2027 employee health insurance and construction documents for a new EMS satellite building and service center in Precinct 4.

• Emergency plumbing repairs at the County Jail for $55,736.00
• Construction documents for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building and Service Center/JP Office
• FY 2027 employee health insurance benefits renewal with TAC HEBP
• Transfer of $20,000.00 for fuel within Lonestar Grant #5371101
• Appointment of Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate 2026 benchmark tax rates

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved multiple agenda items, including contracts for grant administration and engineering services, a salary grievance committee, FY 2027 employee health insurance with TAC HEBP, a county-specific incentive program, re-establishing a mileage reimbursement GL code, final construction documents for two Precinct 4 projects, and several other actions. Two items related to mileage reimbursement were tabled to the next meeting. All votes were recorded with tallies as noted.

• Approved contract with Traylor & Associates for grant administration (5-0)
• Approved contract with Cope Engineering for engineering services (4-1)
• Established Salary Grievance Committee (5-0)
• Approved FY 2027 employee health insurance with TAC HEBP (5-0)
• Approved county-specific incentive program for employee health benefits (5-0)
• Re-established GL code 100-403-4260 for mileage reimbursement (3-2)
• Tabled transfer of $1,000 to mileage reimbursement GL code
• Approved final construction documents for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building (4-1)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss funding for two employees at KCHO to prevent the organization from closing. The body is also considering several construction projects in Precinct 4 and employee health benefit renewals for FY 2027.

• Request for county funds to pay two employees at KCHO
• Receipt of $350,000.00 grant from the Texas Comptroller for the Texas Rural Ambulance Grant Fund
• Approval of final construction documents for Precinct 4 Service Center and J.P. Office Building
• Approval of final construction documents for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building
• Renewal of FY 2027 employee health insurance benefits with TAC HEBP

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved several items, including a resolution for TxCDBG grant signatories, a clarification of prior fund transfers, an RFQ for forensic roof evaluation, a Kenedy ISD MOU for two School Resource Officers, and receipt of a $350,000 Texas Rural Ambulance Grant Fund award. The court tabled final construction documents for the Precinct 4 Service Center and EMS Satellite Building projects to the next meeting. No action was taken on a request for KCHO funding, FY 2027 employee health insurance, a county-specific employee health incentive program, a constable light bar replacement, or a CINTAS uniform contract.

• Approved resolution identifying signatories for TxCDBG grants (4-0)
• Approved clarification of May 26, 2026 fund transfers totaling $55,000 (4-0)
• Approved RFQ for forensic roof evaluation at 210 W. Calvert (4-0)
• Approved Kenedy ISD MOU for two School Resource Officers (4-0)
• Approved receipt of $350,000 Texas Rural Ambulance Grant Fund (4-0)
• Tabled Precinct 4 Service Center final construction documents
• Tabled Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Building final construction documents
• Approved consent agenda with budget amendments BA 2026-16, 17, 18 (4-0)

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will consider several items including cancelling a previous RFP for steel framing removal at the Archive Building and approving a revised RFP, authorizing negotiations with Pugh Construction for courthouse restoration, and accepting a traffic signing plan for Hobson. The court will also discuss the jail concept plan, construction method, budget, and schedule, as well as fund transfers for jail maintenance and patrol vehicle repairs.

• Revised RFP for removal of steel framing at Karnes County Archive Building after cancelling previous solicitation
• Authorize negotiations with Pugh Construction for CMAR services on courthouse restoration
• Transfer $50,000 from vehicle purchases to jail equipment repairs and maintenance
• Transfer $27,500 each for patrol vehicle maintenance and fuel from vehicle purchase savings
• Discuss jail concept plan, construction method (CMAR), budget/financing, and schedule

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved several items, including voiding a steel framing RFP due to discrepancies and issuing a revised one, accepting a recommendation to negotiate with Pugh Construction for CMAR services, and authorizing steps to proceed with the jail project. The court also approved two fund transfers for jail maintenance and patrol vehicle repairs, and tabled a contract with CINTAS for uniforms.

• Approved cancellation of steel framing RFP and revised RFP (5-0)
• Approved negotiating with Pugh Construction for CMAR services (5-0)
• Approved jail project next steps: CMAR RFQ, survey/geotech services, contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 transfer for jail equipment repairs (5-0)
• Approved $27,500 transfer for patrol vehicle maintenance and $27,500 for fuel (5-0)
• Tabled CINTAS uniform supply contract
• Approved payment of bills, pulling two delinquent tax items (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will decide on several interlocal agreements, including a traffic signal installation in Kenedy and a grant application with El Oso Water Supply Corporation. The body will also review a budget amendment for the Falls City Public Library and updated rules of procedure.

• Budget amendment of $6,000.00 for Falls City Public Library for books and programming
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Kenedy for a traffic signal on US 181 near Freeny Drive
• MOU with El Oso Water Supply Corporation for a 2025/2026 Texas Community Block Grant application
• MOU with Falls City ISD for one full-time and one part-time School Resource Officer
• Disposal of surplus equipment including 16 desktop computers, 13 monitors, 6 printers, and 2 copiers

The Commissioners Court approved a $6,000 budget amendment for the Falls City Public Library, allocating $3,000 each to books and programming. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with El Oso Water Supply Corporation, a health‑benefits board election, surplus equipment disposal, and a school resource officer agreement. Two items—updated rules of procedure and an interlocal traffic‑signal agreement with the City of Kenedy—were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved $6,000 budget amendment for Falls City Public Library (Yes 4, No 1)
• Approved MOU with El Oso Water Supply Corp for Texas Community Block Grant (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved TAC Board health/benefits ballot selecting John Gothia (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved disposal of surplus computers, monitors, printers, and copiers (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved Falls City ISD MOU for one full‑time and one part‑time school resource officer (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report as presented (Yes 5, No 0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (Yes 5, No 0)

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution supporting an application for a grant through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. The agenda also includes procedural items such as a welcome, quorum determination, opening prayer, pledge of allegiance, and a public comment period. The court will acknowledge its next regular meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026.

• Discuss/Approve/Disapprove resolution supporting grant application for Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
• Citizens to be heard (public comment period)
• Acknowledgement of next regular meeting on May 12, 2026

The court approved a resolution supporting the application for a grant through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program. The motion was made by Commissioner Wiatrek, seconded by Commissioner Rosales, and passed unanimously (3-0-0). The court also acknowledged that its next meeting will be on May 12, 2026.

• Approved resolution supporting Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant (3-0-0)
• Acknowledged next meeting on May 12, 2026

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will vote on a proposed oil and gas lease from Burlington Resources (ConocoPhillips), consider filing for a historic courthouse preservation grant, and discuss opening bids for courthouse restoration. The court will also clarify pay rates for dispatch and jail administrator positions, certify a $6,500 NRA grant for sheriff's shotguns, and decide on lifting the burn ban. Numerous routine items including consent agenda, reports, and donations are also on the agenda.

• Review proposed lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P. (Conoco Phillips) for oil and gas development
• Discuss filing for Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant for courthouse repairs
• Discuss opening statements of qualifications for construction manager at risk services for courthouse restoration
• Clarify starting pay rates: Dispatch Administrator $60,000, Jail Administrator $65,000, Medical Administrator $65,000
• Certify receipt and acceptance of $6,500 NRA Foundation grant for purchase of duty weapons (shotguns) for KCSO

The Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the building contractor award for the HOME program, lift the county’s burn ban, and accept a lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas. It also approved an encroachment consent with the City of Karnes City, authorized a Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant application, and allowed the Child Welfare Board to use office space at 115 N. Market St. All motions passed 5‑0.

• Approved building contractor award for HOME program (5-0)
• Approved lifting of the current burn ban (5-0)
• Approved review and acceptance of lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas (5-0)
• Approved Encroachment Consent Agreement with the City of Karnes City (5-0)
• Approved filing for Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program grant (5-0)
• Approved use of office/storage space at 115 N. Market St for Child Welfare Board (5-0)
• Approved opening and accepting statements of qualifications for CMAR services for historic courthouse restoration (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Kenwood NX5700 VHF transceiver to EMS inventory (5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss structural repairs for the county jail, sheriff's office, and courtroom. The body is also considering a lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P. and the purchase of a 0.384-acre lot in Kenedy.

• Review of updated lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L.P.
• Possible purchase of 0.384 acres (Lot 12 of Block 35) from Christopher Pena in Kenedy
• Request for geotechnical services for the Courthouse Restoration Project from Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.
• Decision on extending the current burn ban for an additional 90 days
• Authorization of mediation in litigation involving Centurion Industries, LLC and A-Lert Roofing Systems Divisions

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved a single bid from RM Construction for $138,000 per home to reconstruct or assist two homes under the IDHCA HOME Grant. They also extended the burn ban for 90 days, approved a new county health agent, granted a utility easement to AEP, and authorized mediation in pending litigation with Centurion Industries. A proposed lease from Burlington Resources was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved RM Construction bid for $138,000 per home for 2-home IDHCA HOME Grant (5-0)
• Extended burn ban for additional 90 days (4-1, Wiatrek opposed)
• Tabled Burlington Resources lease offer to next meeting
• Approved Ashley Scribner as Family and Community Health Agent effective May 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Granted utility easement to American Electric Power for EMS/EOC electric service (5-0)
• Approved purchase offer for 0.384-acre lot behind EMS building in Kenedy (5-0)
• Approved geotechnical services for Courthouse Restoration Project (5-0)
• Authorized mediation with Centurion Industries, designating County Attorney, Rosales, Wiatrek as representatives (5-0)

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will discuss and vote on several items including an oil and gas lease offer from Burlington Resources (ConocoPhillips), a five-year contract with Motorola for license plate reader and vehicle management subscriptions, and an inter-local agreement with the City of Kenedy for a traffic signal on US 181. The court will also consider awarding a construction contract for the Precinct 2 Service Center and approving appointments to the Emergency Services District and Welfare Board. Routine reports and budget amendments are on the consent agenda.

• Review proposed lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company L P (ConocoPhillips) for county mineral rights
• Enter into 5-year contractual agreement with Motorola for LPR/Vehicle Manager subscriptions and Command Central Aware
• Approve inter-local agreement with City of Kenedy for financial assistance to install a traffic signal on US 181 near Freeny Drive
• Award contract to Wells Construction for construction of Karnes County Precinct 2 Service Center
• Appoint Matthew Oliver to Karnes County Emergency Services District #1 Board of Directors

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Wells Construction for the Precinct 2 Service Center, a 5-year Motorola agreement for LPR/Vehicle Manager subscriptions and Command Central Aware (4-1), and a welfare board membership list pending background checks. They disapproved a lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company, approved an RFP for steel framing removal at the Archive Building, and acknowledged several proclamations and fund receipts. Two items—the appointment of Matthew Oliver to the ESD #1 board and an inter-local agreement with the City of Kenedy for a traffic signal—were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved contract with Wells Construction for Karnes County Precinct 2 Service Center (5-0)
• Approved 5-year Motorola agreement for LPR/Vehicle Manager subscriptions and Command Central Aware (4-1, Wiatrek opposed)
• Disapproved lease offer from Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Company (5-0)
• Approved RFP for removal of steel framing at Karnes County Archive Building (5-0)
• Approved Karnes County Welfare Board members pending background checks (5-0)
• Tabled appointment of Matthew Oliver to ESD #1 Board of Directors
• Tabled inter-local agreement with City of Kenedy for traffic signal on US 181
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss several infrastructure contracts, including jail renovations and a new service center. The body will also review grant resolutions for truancy prevention and victims assistance.

• Contract with Victoria Air Conditioning LTD for $271,000.00 for HVAC replacement at the Sheriff's Office & Jail
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kenedy for a traffic signal on US 181 near Freeny Drive
• Contract with Burns Architecture, LLC for the Sheriff's Office & Jail addition design
• Contract negotiations for the Precinct 2 Service Center Construction
• 3-year copier lease agreement with Dewitt Poth & Son

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved several agenda items, including grant resolutions for truancy prevention and victims assistance, a $4,000 contingency fund for vehicle repairs, a 3-year copier lease, contract negotiations for the Precinct 2 Service Center, a design contract for the Sheriff's Office & Jail addition, and a $271,000 HVAC replacement contract. An interlocal agreement with the City of Kenedy for a traffic signal was tabled, and no valid proposals were received for the archive building steel framing removal, so the RFP will be reissued.

• Approved 2026-2027 Truancy Prevention Program grant resolution (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Victims Assistance Grant application (5-0)
• Tabled interlocal agreement with City of Kenedy for US 181 traffic signal
• Approved $4,000 from contingency for 2014 Chevy Tahoe repairs (5-0)
• Ratified 3-year copier lease with Dewitt Poth & Son (5-0)
• No action on archive building steel framing RFP; reissue directed
• Approved contract negotiations for Precinct 2 Service Center construction (5-0)
• Approved $271,000 HVAC replacement contract for Sheriff's Office & Jail (5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will discuss financial assistance for a traffic signal at US 181 and Freeny Drive and procurement for the Historical Courthouse Restoration. The body will also review a grant for engineering services and a resolution for Operation Lone Star FY 2027.

• Financial assistance request for traffic signal at US 181 and Freeny Drive in Kenedy
• Deed of 2.85 acres to Kelly Roberts-Cooper for former Falls City to Riddleville road
• Contract for engineering services for TxCDBG-CD grant #CDV25-0352
• Procurement of Construction Manager at Risk and geotechnical services for Courthouse Restoration
• Receipt of $500.00 donation to Karnes County EMS from Panna Maria Mens Club

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved a deed transfer of 2.85 acres to Kelly Roberts-Cooper, authorized negotiation of an engineering services contract for a TxCDBG grant, and approved initiating procurement for a Construction Manager at Risk for the courthouse restoration. The court also approved the Operation Lone Star FY 2027 resolution, the jail commissary audit, the consent agenda, and payment of bills. Items discussed but not acted on included a traffic signal financial assistance request from the City of Kenedy and a geotechnical services request.

• Approved deed transfer of 2.85 acres to Kelly Roberts-Cooper (5-0)
• Approved negotiation of engineering services contract for TxCDBG grant #CDV25-0352 (5-0)
• Approved initiating procurement for Construction Manager at Risk for courthouse restoration (5-0)
• Approved resolution for Operation Lone Star FY 2027 continuation grant (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Sheriff's Jail Commissary Audit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)
• Acknowledged $500 donation to EMS from Panna Maria Men's Club

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss county business, including law enforcement grants and facility contracts. The body will consider a deed for 1.08 acres and budget amendments for public libraries and fire extinguisher inspections.

• Awarding the Sheriff's Office & Jail addition architectural contract to Burns Architecture, LLC
• Deed from Karnes County to Kelly Roberts-Cooper for 1.08 acres (former Falls City to Riddleville Road)
• Resolution supporting the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant FY 2027
• Budget amendment of $3,500 for County Fire Extinguishers & Elevator Inspections
• Anonymous $15,000 donation to Runge Public Library and $1,000 donation to Karnes County EMS

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved the RFP for removal of steel framing at the Karnes County Archive Building, with modifications to contractor qualifications and schedule. The court also approved a budget amendment for library donations, a $3,500 transfer for fire extinguisher and elevator inspections, a resolution supporting a body armor grant, and an architectural contract for the Sheriff's Office & Jail addition. A deed transfer for 1.08 acres was discussed with no action taken.

• Approved RFP for steel framing removal at Karnes County Archive Building with changes (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Karnes City, Kenedy & Runge Public Libraries to carry over FY25 donation balances (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 transfer to GL# 100-510-4204 for fire extinguisher and elevator inspections (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant FY 2027 (5-0)
• Approved architectural contract for Sheriff's Office & Jail addition to Burns Architecture, LLC (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)

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The Karnes County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting on January 27, 2026, to discuss and take action on a $296,749.96 payment to the Texas Comptroller for overpaid sales taxes, a recommendation for a jail expansion architect, and resolutions for Criminal Justice and Victims Assistance Grants. Other items include the FY25 annual audit, a proposal to convert a part-time tax assessor position to full-time, and executive sessions on a pending claim and a land deeding issue.

• Payment of $296,749.96 ($290,814.96 after 2% discount) to Texas Comptroller for overpaid sales taxes
• Jail construction committee recommendation for jail expansion architect
• Discuss/approve 2026-2027 Criminal Justice Grant resolution for Sheriff's Office
• Request to convert part-time Tax Assessor position to permanent full-time
• Discussion on management of private road signs

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved the FY25 annual audit, a $296,749.96 sales tax overpayment refund to the Texas Comptroller, and grant resolutions for criminal justice and victims assistance. It also approved deeding former Falls City to Riddleville Road land to Kelly Roberts-Cooper, and tabled discussion on private road sign management. The court voted 4-1 to convert a tax assessor part-time position to full-time, with Judge Hedtke dissenting.

• Approved FY25 annual audit (5-0)
• Approved Elections Clerk Rosalinda Gonzales' birthday day moved to June 2026 (5-0)
• Tabled private road sign management discussion
• Approved tax assessor part-time to full-time position (4-1, Judge Hedtke dissenting)
• Approved 2026-2027 Criminal Justice Grant resolution (5-0)
• Approved $296,749.96 sales tax overpayment refund to Texas Comptroller (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Victims Assistance Grant resolution (5-0)
• Approved deeding former Falls City to Riddleville Road land to Kelly Roberts-Cooper (5-0)

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The Commissioners Court will decide on a contract with DRG Architects for a Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Facility and a budget amendment for the County Judge's bond. The body will also discuss ARPA surplus funds and the adoption of a county credit card policy.

• Contract with DRG Architects for Precinct 4 EMS Satellite Facility design and construction services
• Budget amendment of $1,400.00 from Contingency Fund to County Judge's Bond expense
• Proposed budget for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) surplus funds
• Adoption of Karnes County Credit Card Policy and State of Texas Commercial Card Contract
• Grant Resolution for the Truancy Prevention Program through Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation Department

The Karnes County Commissioners Court approved a budget amendment moving $1,400 from the Contingency Fund to cover the County Judge's bond expense, required by Senate Bill 387. They also approved an MOU with Wilson County Cares for homebound meals, an ARPA surplus budget, a contract with DRG Architects for the Precinct 4 EMS facility, a resolution for non-commissioners court claims, a commercial card contract, a credit card policy, a truancy prevention grant, the consent agenda, the treasurer's report, and payment of bills. No action was taken on a legal matter discussed in executive session.

• Approved $1,400 budget amendment for County Judge's bond (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Wilson County Cares for homebound meals (4-0)
• Approved ARPA surplus budget and budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved DRG Architects contract for Precinct 4 EMS facility (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2026 resolution for non-commissioners court claims (4-0)
• Approved State of Texas Commercial Card Contract (4-0)
• Approved Karnes County Credit Card Policy (4-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Truancy Prevention Program grant resolution (4-0)