Lubbock County public meetings in 2023

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will review several contracts, property use agreements, and maintenance programs. The agenda also includes addressing a vacancy for the Precinct 3 Constable position.

• Bid award for Shallowater Park Irrigation Improvements Project to C & C Lawn and Lighting
• Property Use Agreement with Shallowater Youth Baseball and Softball at 902 Avenue G
• Election equipment rental fees, supply costs, and poll worker pay rates
• FY 2024 Annual Maintenance Programs for Public Works including pavement resurfacing
• Appointment of a new Constable for Precinct 3 following the resignation of Marina L. Garcia

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will meet to consider several financial, personnel, and infrastructure items. Key discussions include road maintenance for CR 3600 at Horseshoe Bend and various grant applications.

• Repairs and state of CR 3600 at Horseshoe Bend in Precinct 2
• Agreement with Lubbock Private Defenders Office for $885,958.25
• Department 046 salary increase for Re-Entry Case Manager to $47,496.80
• Department of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program award of $86,094.00
• Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for engineering at East Kent Street and North Holly Avenue

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider several contract renewals, infrastructure amendments, and funding applications. The agenda includes a renovation change order for 916 Main and funding requests for volunteer fire departments.

• $29,568.67 change order for the 916 Main 3rd Floor Renovation project
• $40,248.76 grant acceptance for Lubbock Emergency Communications District
• Purchase of a TASER from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Constable Precinct 1
• Amendment Three with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Woodrow Road services
• Funding applications for Ransom Canyon and Slaton Volunteer Fire Departments

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will discuss and potentially accept official vote tallies from two November 7, 2023 special elections covering a constitutional amendment and county bonds. The court may also act on an appointment for Constable Precinct 4 to serve until December 31, 2024. Public comments are permitted on listed items, but no votes will occur during that segment.

• Accept canvassing results for the November 7, 2023 Constitutional Amendment Special Election
• Accept canvassing results for the November 7, 2023 Lubbock County Bond Special Election
• Approve appointment for Constable Precinct 4 through December 31, 2024

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss the construction of a new Collaborative Law Enforcement Center and award contracts for firearms and uniforms for the Sheriff’s Office. The agenda also includes approvals for property acquisitions, software subscriptions, and election resolutions for the March 2024 primary.

• Awarding construction manager contract for a new Law Enforcement Center
• Purchasing firearms and uniforms for the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office
• Approving Woodrow Road right-of-way purchase for $13,290.29
• Authorizing a change order of $3,529.54 for the Road & Bridge roof replacement
• Approving resolutions for the March 5, 2024, Democratic and Republican Joint Primary

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider a proposed ordinance outlawing abortion and abortion-inducing drugs within the county's unincorporated areas. The agenda also includes utility permits for fiber optic installation and monitoring wells, as well as various contract change orders. Additionally, the court will review appointments to the Hospital District Board of Managers.

• Proposed ordinance outlawing abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, and abortion trafficking in unincorporated Lubbock County
• Right-of-way approvals for Woodrow Road totaling $54,289.53
• A $50,000 loan agreement with West Carlisle Fire Department for a new command vehicle
• $6,189.00 in funding for 'The Maines Brothers Band Highway' signage along FM40
• Tax abatement agreement with Dura-Line, LLC

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss several right-of-way acquisitions for Woodrow Road and a speed limit reduction for construction purposes. The agenda also includes items regarding law enforcement equipment and a grant application for the Texas Anti-Gang Center with a budget of $12,552,087.27.

• Woodrow Road right-of-way acquisitions for Parcels 13, 54, 17, and 65
• $24,300 change order for Court Residential Treatment Center Renovation-Phase IV
• Sole source procurement of a Rook Tactical Solutions Armored Vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office
• Grant application for the Texas Anti-Gang Center with a $12,552,087.27 budget
• Speed limit reduction on Woodrow Road to 40 MPH

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider right-of-way approvals for Woodrow Road and the creation of a reinvestment zone. The court will also discuss traffic control device placement near Lubbock Cooper ISD schools and review various utility and service contracts.

• Woodrow Road right-of-way approval for Parcel 44 in Hall ($40,333.02)
• Woodrow Road right-of-way approval for Parcel 69 & 72 in Poster ($278,683.93)
• Creation of the Dura-Line Reinvestment Zone
• Installation of traffic control devices at CR 2330 and CR 7700
• Fiber optic cable installation by Unite Private Networks in Precinct 4

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The court will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2024 Lubbock County Hospital District budget and tax rate. Officials also plan to discuss and potentially adopt the FY 2024 Lubbock County budget. Additionally, the agenda includes preparations for the November 7, 2023, Special Election.

• Public hearing on FY 2024 Lubbock County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate
• Adoption of the FY 2024 Lubbock County Budget
• Approval of Woodrow Road right-of-way for $60,328.29
• Appointments and logistics for the November 7, 2023, Special Election

The Commissioners Court adopted the FY 2024 Lubbock County Budget and the Lubbock County Hospital District budget. The court also set the Hospital District tax rate for 2023, though the general county budget vote was split.

• Adopted FY 2024 Lubbock County Budget (3-2)
• Adopted Lubbock County Hospital District tax rate of $0.1031640 per $100 taxable value (4-1)
• Approved FY 2024 Budget for Lubbock County Hospital District (unanimous)
• Approved $5,484,977.00 in budget amendments and $128,267.00 in line item transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,627,135.90 for payment of claims from General Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved $60,328.29 for Woodrow Road right-of-way Parcel 30 (unanimous)
• Awarded water treatment services contract to Zee Company (unanimous)
• Terminated agreement with Galls, LLC for Sheriff’s Office Uniforms (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The court will consider adopting a property tax rate of $0.347507 per $100 of taxable value for the 2023 tax year. The agenda also includes authorizing the issuance of Series 2023B road bonds and approving various right-of-way payments.

• Adoption of the 2023 Lubbock County tax rate at $0.347507 per $100 of taxable value
• Authorization for the issuance of Lubbock County Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023B
• Right-of-way payments for Woodrow Road parcels totaling over $150,000
• $180,000 extraordinary expense request for the Lubbock Private Defender’s Office
• Change orders for the Juvenile Justice Center Re-Roof and 916 Main Street renovations

The Commissioners Court adopted the 2023 tax rate in a 3-2 vote. Other key actions included authorizing the issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds and approving $4.5M in budget amendments. The court also approved several right-of-way acquisitions for Woodrow Road.

• Adopted 2023 tax rate of $0.347507 per $100 taxable value (3-2)
• Authorized issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023B (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments of $4,575,976.00 and line item transfers of $971,482.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of claims for General Accounts (Pooled Cash) $4,191,384.54 (unanimous)
• Approved $180,000 for extraordinary expenses for Lubbock Private Defender’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Constable Pct. 2 to $66,576.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Order of Election for Nov 7, 2023 Constitutional Amendment Special Election (unanimous)
• Approved Woodrow Road right-of-way parcels 15, 20, 41, and 8 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will hold a special meeting on August 22, 2023. The Salary Grievance Committee is scheduled to meet to review salary grievances filed by Lubbock County elected officials.

• Consideration of salary grievances for Lubbock County elected officials

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the employment of employee #3926. This includes possible decisions on appointment, evaluation, reassignment, or dismissal.

• Personnel action regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employee #3926

The Commissioners Court voted on the employment status of employee #3926. The court denied a motion to dismiss the employee but approved a 10-day administrative leave without pay.

• Dismissal of employee #3926 denied (2-3)
• Approved 10-day administrative leave without pay for employee #3926 (3-2)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss the FY2024 budget and proposed tax rate for the Lubbock County Hospital District. The court is also considering an order to call a bond election for November 7, 2023. Additionally, several contracts regarding road materials and juvenile services are on the agenda.

• Order calling a bond election for November 7, 2023
• FY2024 budget and proposed tax rate for Lubbock County Hospital District
• Awards for aggregate, asphalt, and crushed caliche materials for Road and Bridge
• Contracts for residential services for adjudicated juveniles
• Agreement for housing Lubbock County inmates in Jack County

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved $4,724,781.93 in general account claims and $3.3M in line item transfers. The court awarded several contracts for road materials and a $393,000 project for road and bridge facility expansion. Additionally, the court authorized agreements for inmate housing and mental health services.

• Approved $4,724,781.93 in General Accounts (Pooled Cash) claims (unanimous)
• Approved $3,357,139.00 in line item transfers and $203,251.00 in budget amendments (unanimous)
• Awarded $393,000.00 for Road and Bridge Facilitates Expansion and Renovation to Dennard Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded aggregate road material contract to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Jack County for housing inmates (unanimous)
• Authorized mental health services agreement for Lubbock County Detention Center with StarCare Specialty Health System for FY 2024 (unanimous)
• Exempted Halff Associates, Inc. from competition to provide GIS services for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including juvenile residential services and election personnel contracts (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2024. The court will consider funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 budget hearings for all county departments
• Review of departmental requests for salaries, benefits, and capital expenditures

The Commissioners Court held a work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from all county departments. The session focused on operational expenses, capital expenditures, and budget priorities. No formal decisions were recorded.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2024. These sessions involve reviewing funding requests from all County departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 budget hearings
• Review of department requests for salaries, benefits, and operational expenses
• Discussion of precinct road operations and maintenance

The Commissioners Court conducted a work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from all county departments. Discussions covered precinct road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and departmental operational expenses. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Held budget hearings for FY 2024 county department funding requests

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for fiscal year 2024. These sessions involve reviewing funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 budget hearings for all county departments
• Review of requests for road operations, maintenance, and capital expenditures
• Discussion of departmental expenses including salaries, benefits, and travel

The Commissioners Court conducted budget hearings to consider FY 2024 funding requests from all county departments. These requests included personnel, capital expenditures, and precinct road operations. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2024. The court will consider funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 budget hearings for all County departments
• Review of requests for road operations, salaries, and benefits
• Budget workshops scheduled through August 7

The Commissioners Court conducted a work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from county departments. These requests included personnel, capital expenditures, and precinct road operations. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is reviewing funding requests from all county departments for the FY 2024 budget. These requests include road maintenance, salaries, benefits, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 department funding requests
• Budget workshops scheduled through August 4, 2023

The Commissioners Court conducted a work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from all county departments. These requests included personnel, capital expenditures, and road operations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings to consider funding requests for all County departments for Fiscal Year 2024. These requests may include road maintenance, capital expenditures, salaries, and benefits. Public budget workshops are scheduled from July 12 through August 7.

• FY 2024 budget hearings for all County departments
• Budget workshops scheduled between July 12 and August 7
• Review of requests for road operations, salaries, and capital expenditures

The Commissioners Court conducted a work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from county departments. The meeting included a two-hour executive session. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2024. The court will consider funding requests from all county departments, including road operations, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 budget hearings for all county departments
• Review of requests for road maintenance, salaries, and benefits
• Discussion of budget policies, priorities, and timelines

The Commissioners Court conducted a work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from county departments. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will review several contract agreements, including inmate housing in Garza and Sutton Counties. The meeting includes discussions on roadway improvements for Woodrow Road and the proposed budget for the Lubbock Emergency Communication District. Additionally, the court will address various professional service agreements.

• Change Order #3 for LCDC Domestic Water Boiler Replacement Project ($13,292.26)
• Woodrow Road right-of-way acquisitions: $16,205.09 (Salinas) and $5,270.23 (Joe Rose)
• Proposed FY 2023-2024 budget for Lubbock Emergency Communication District
• Inmate housing agreements with Garza County and Sutton County
• Joint funding with the City of Slaton to re-pave Woodrow Road

The Commissioners Court approved over $4.1 million in general account payments and authorized budget amendments. The court also awarded several contracts for facility maintenance and road work, and approved funding for local arts organizations.

• Authorized Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $4.12M (unanimous)
• Approved $1,587,599.00 in line item transfers and $526,308.00 in budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 each for Lubbock Roots Historical Arts Council and West Texas Dancing Raiderettes, and $5,000 for Buddy Holly Songwriters Retreat (unanimous)
• Approved Lubbock Emergency Communication District proposed budget for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded Detention Center fire pump replacement to Ranger Fire, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized agreements with Garza and Sutton Counties for housing Lubbock County inmates (unanimous)
• Approved joint funding and cost sharing agreement with City of Slaton for Woodrow Road re-paving (unanimous)
• Set FY 2024 salary and allowances for elected county and precinct officers, removing stipend increase language (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2024. The court will consider funding requests from all county departments, including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 budget hearing process
• Review of department funding requests
• Discussion of precinct road operations and maintenance costs

The Commissioners' Court conducted a budget work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from county departments. The session included a period in executive session. No substantive decisions or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings to review funding requests for Fiscal Year 2024. These sessions involve discussing departmental expenses including road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• Review of FY 2024 department funding requests
• Discussion of road operations, salaries, and capital expenditures
• Schedule of budget workshops through August 7

The Commissioners' Court conducted a budget work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from county departments. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved expenditures.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for fiscal year 2024. These sessions involve reviewing department requests for road maintenance, salaries, and capital expenditures.

• FY 2024 budget hearings and workshops
• Review of county department funding requests
• Discussion of road operations and maintenance costs

The Commissioners' Court conducted a budget work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from county departments. These requests include road operations, capital expenditures, salaries, and operational expenses. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court is conducting budget hearings for all county departments requesting funding for fiscal year 2024. These sessions cover requests for road maintenance, salaries, benefits, and capital expenditures. A series of workshops are scheduled through August 7.

• FY 2024 departmental funding requests
• Budget workshop schedule from July 12 to August 7

The Commissioners Court conducted a work session to consider FY 2024 funding requests from all county departments. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider several items including the issuance of unlimited tax road bonds and a $7 million ARPA fund allocation for McMillan Dam. The court will also conduct budget workshops to review departmental funding requests for fiscal year 2024.

• Allocation of $7 million from ARPA funds for McMillan Dam and its remaining phases
• Issuance of Lubbock County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023B
• $18,652.37 change order for the Juvenile Justice Center Academic Addition
• Proposed settlement regarding Volkswagen vehicle violations of the Texas Clean Air Act
• Plat approval for TRUTX ESTATES, LOTS 1-7 in Precinct 3

The Commissioners Court approved several financial measures, including a $7 million allocation for the McMillan Dam and over $19 million in general account claims. The court also approved a new compensation policy and a settlement regarding Volkswagen vehicles.

• Allocated $7 million in ARPA funds for McMillan Dam and remaining phases (Unanimous)
• Authorized payment of General Accounts (Pooled Cash) claims totaling $19,232,525.46 (Unanimous)
• Approved Line Item Transfers of $237,000.00 and Budget Amendments of $20,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed settlement regarding Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft vehicles (4-1)
• Approved the Compensation Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 Lubbock County Sheriff Civil Fees (Unanimous)
• Approved plat for TRUTX ESTATES, LOTS 1-7 in Precinct 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including travel for Antonio Garcia and construction change orders (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The court will hold a work session on the American Rescue Plan Act and review budget amendments. The agenda includes considering FY 2024 pay bands and several interlocal agreements for juvenile justice programs. Additionally, the court will consider professional service contracts and various board appointments.

• $20,000 Justice Court Technology fund for JP4 warrant processing
• Professional services agreement with JDMA Architects for the TAG Center design
• Approval of FY 2024 Pay Bands and Compensation Policy
• Appointments to the Lubbock City/County Board of Health
• Interlocal agreements for Juvenile Justice programs including STAR, PADRE, and JJAEP

The Commissioners Court authorized over $3.58 million in general account payments and approved budget amendments and line item transfers. The court also approved FY 2024 pay bands and architectural services for the TAG Center, while tabling the new Compensation Policy.

• Approved $3,583,512.12 in General Accounts (Pooled Cash) payments (unanimous)
• Approved $195,390.00 in line item transfers and $232,467.00 in budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Pay Bands effective October 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized architectural services agreement with JDMA Architects for TAG Center design (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 from Justice Court Technology fund for JP4 overtime (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2024 Personnel Committee recommendations (3-1)
• Tabled Compensation Policy effective October 1, 2023, until July 10, 2023 (3-1)
• Approved plat for Inler Business Park Addition replat (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider awarding bank depository services and approving several right-of-way payments for Woodrow Road. The agenda includes multiple service agreements for the Juvenile Justice Center and various facility maintenance contracts. The court will also review financial reports and tax collection presentations.

• Awarding RFP 230404 for Bank Depository Services from City Bank, JP Morgan Chase, or Plains Capital Bank
• Approving Woodrow Road right-of-way acquisitions, including a $153,235.78 payment for Parcel 70
• Ratifying Change Order #1 for 109th Street Resurfacing in the amount of $2,940.00
• Awarding contracts for fire detection and sprinkler system inspection services
• Renewing Motorola Solutions software for Sheriff’s Office body cameras

The Commissioners Court approved over $12.2 million in general account payments and various budget amendments. The court also authorized several contracts for the Juvenile Justice Center, road right-of-way acquisitions, and facility maintenance services.

• Authorized payment of General Accounts (Pooled Cash) claims of $12,215,032.81
• Approved line item transfers of $1,370,079.00 and budget amendments of $363,000.00
• Approved Woodrow Road right-of-way payments for four parcels totaling $181,116.47
• Awarded fire detection and sprinkler inspection services to Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc.
• Authorized agreement with Parmer County for housing Lubbock county inmates
• Authorized recruiter agreement with Recourse Communications, Inc. for the Sheriff’s Office
• Authorized agreement with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for Detention Center Dialysis Center Suite
• Awarded temporary personnel services for Elections Department to Onin Staffing LLC, ITS Quest and KT Black

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider allocating ARPA funds for a new Medical Examiner's Office and a detention center dialysis suite. The agenda also includes right-of-way acquisitions on Woodrow Road and contract renewals for Sheriff's Office uniforms.

• Allocate $10 million from ARPA funds for a new Medical Examiner’s Office
• Allocate $483,335 from ARPA funds for the Detention Center Dialysis Suite
• Approve Woodrow Road right-of-way acquisitions including parcels for $35,208.69 and $26,034.15
• Renew Sheriff's Office uniform contracts with Galls, LLC and Diexon Group, LLC
• Adopt allocation method for opioid settlement proceeds from Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart

The Commissioners Court approved funding and a construction contract for a dialysis suite at the Lubbock County Detention Center. The court also authorized several payments, budget amendments, and right-of-way acquisitions for Woodrow Road.

• Allocated $483,335 from ARPA funds for Detention Center Dialysis Suite (unanimous)
• Awarded Detention Center Dialysis Suite contract to Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,023,664.31 in General Accounts payment of claims (unanimous)
• Approved $2,421,698.00 in line item transfers and $12,500.00 in budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved four Woodrow Road right-of-way acquisitions totaling $81,924.07 (unanimous)
• Adopted allocation method for opioid settlement proceeds (unanimous)
• Authorized legal representation for Volkswagen Clean Diesel Litigation (4-1)
• Waived written notice for City of Lubbock annexation of 2.986 acres (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The court unanimously approved $4,480,390.89 in general claims, $59,686 in line-item transfers, and $62,200 in budget amendments. They also authorized an interlocal agreement with Archer County for inmate housing, approved overtime pay for prosecutors to address case backlog, and signed a plat for the Medical Examiner's Office property. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $4,480,390.89 in general claims (unanimous)
• Approved $59,686 in line-item transfers and $62,200 in budget amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Archer County for inmate housing (unanimous)
• Approved overtime pay for Criminal District Attorney prosecutors for case backlog (unanimous)
• Signed preliminary and final plat for Medical Examiner's Office at E Kent Street (unanimous)
• Approved grant applications for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program and Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized closure of CR 2300 for Lubbock Matadors soccer tailgating events (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant from Texas Governor's Office (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider several infrastructure projects, including renovations for 916 Main Street and utility work for the Woodrow Road Project. The meeting also includes discussions on county game room regulations and budget amendments.

• Agreement with Henthorn Commercial Construction, LLC for 916 Main Street 3rd Floor Renovation
• Utility agreement with South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for the Woodrow Road Project
• Micro-surfacing agreement with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc.
• Renewal of janitorial services at the Medical Examiner’s Office
• Discussion on Lubbock County policy and regulations regarding game rooms

The Commissioners Court approved over $2.7 million in general account payments and several road maintenance programs. The court also authorized a renovation agreement for 916 Main Street and a lease amendment for Mackenzie Park.

• Approved General Accounts (Pooled Cash) payment of $2,715,083.88 (unanimous)
• Approved Line Item Transfers of $1,049,996.00 and Budget Amendments of $70,947.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Henthorn Commercial Construction, LLC for 916 Main Street 3rd Floor Renovation (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Resurfacing Program and 2023 Seal Coat Program revision (unanimous)
• Authorized Utility Agreement with South Plains Telephone Cooperative, Inc. for Woodrow Road Project (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Mackenzie Park lease with the City of Lubbock (unanimous)
• Accepted May 11, 2023 proposal date for Bank Depository Services RFP (unanimous)
• Tabled interlocal agreement with Water Control and Improvement District Number 1 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider a resolution authorizing the Lubbock County Hospital District Board of Managers to purchase a lot and improvements at 14101 Indiana Avenue. This acquisition is intended for Emergency Medical Services.

• Resolution to authorize property purchase at 14101 Indiana Avenue for EMS

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Lubbock County Hospital District Board of Managers to purchase a lot and improvements. The property is located at 14101 Indiana Avenue and is intended for Emergency Medical services.

• Approved resolution for purchase of 14101 Indiana Avenue for Emergency Medical services (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider awarding a construction manager contract for a new Medical Examiner’s Office. The agenda also includes approving ARPA funds for the Precinct 4 Sprinkler Project and authorizing a ground lease for the Texas Anti-Gang Unit facility. Additionally, the court will review several Woodrow Road right-of-way acquisitions.

• Award construction manager contract for a new Medical Examiner’s Office
• Approve up to $250,000 in ARPA funds for the Precinct 4 Sprinkler Project
• Authorize ground lease for the Texas Anti-Gang Unit Lubbock facility
• Approve Woodrow Road right-of-way for Parcel 40 & 40-A in the amount of $98,793.88
• Authorize Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. contract for Court Residential Treatment Center Renovations

The Commissioners Court awarded the construction contract for a new Medical Examiner’s Office to Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. The court also approved several road right-of-way payments and authorized a ground lease for the Texas Anti-Gang Unit Lubbock facility.

• Awarded RFP 230203 for new Medical Examiner’s Office to Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized ground lease with Texas Anti-Gang Center Lubbock for facility construction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,384,199.25 for Payment of Claims: General Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved up to $250,000.00 in ARPA funds for Precinct 4 Sprinkler Project (unanimous)
• Approved Woodrow Road right-of-way payments for Parcel 40 & 40-A ($98,793.88), Parcel 24 ($36,850.88), and Parcel 36 ($8,317.88) (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Bank Depository Services (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance and maintenance of roads in Magnolia Estates, Lots 52-76 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sandra Chatham to Lubbock County Child Welfare Board (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will review financial reports and various service contracts. Agenda items include a development agreement for road and drainage work and an agreement with Terry County for inmate housing. The court will also consider software subscriptions and lease terminations.

• $500,000 development agreement with Red Canyon, LLC for roadway and drainage improvements
• Notice to terminate the commercial lease at 1001 Main Street, Suite 200
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Terry County for inmate housing
• Renewal of crisis intervention services for the Sheriff’s Office
• Agreement with Hockley County for road maintenance on CR 5620

The Commissioners Court authorized over $3 million in general account payments and approved a development agreement for roadway and drainage improvements. The court also approved several service contracts and an interlocal agreement for inmate housing.

• Authorized Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $3,017,512.17 (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement with Red Canyon Development, LLC up to $500,000.00 for CR 2000 and Woodrow Road improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Line Item Transfers of $141,306.00 and Budget Amendments of $66,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized 90-day notice to terminate lease at 1001 Main Street, Suite 200 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Terry County for inmate housing (Unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Hockley County for road maintenance on CR 5620 (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract renewal with Dr. Andrew Young for Sheriff's Office crisis intervention (Unanimous)
• Approved out of state travel for Curtis Parrish to attend I-27 Ports to Plains “Fly-In” in D.C. (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court Work Session

The Commissioners Court will review the progress of the Lubbock County Road Bond and FY2023 Issuance with the Public Works Department. The court will also consider authority for paying claims related to the Host Court Event and potential approval of new game room regulations.

• Progress update on Lubbock County Road Bond and FY2023 Issuance
• Authority to pay claims for the Lubbock County Host Court Event
• Approval of Lubbock County Policy & Regulations regarding Game Rooms

The Commissioners' Court approved authority for the Auditor and Treasurer to pay claims for the Lubbock County Host Court Event. A motion to take the Game Rooms policy and regulations from the table failed.

• Approved authority for Auditor and Treasurer to pay claims for Lubbock County Host Court Event (Unanimous)
• Motion to take Game Rooms policy and regulations from the table failed (2-3)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss changes to county election precinct boundaries and the adoption of a revised plan. The agenda also includes awarding renovation contracts for county facilities and approving inmate housing agreements with neighboring counties.

• Adoption of the 2021 Revised County Election Precinct Plan
• $45,454.00 in critical needs funding for Buffalo Springs Volunteer Fire Department
• Optimum fiber installation along Woodrow Road from Indiana Ave to Ave P
• Renovations for the Lubbock County Office Building at 916 Main Street
• Inmate housing agreements with Castro, Upton, and Montague Counties

The Commissioners Court authorized $3,925,559.98 in general account payments and approved several facility maintenance contracts. The court also reserved land for a new TAG Center Lubbock facility and provided critical needs funding to a volunteer fire department. A proposed policy regarding game rooms was tabled until September 11, 2023.

• Authorized Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $3,925,559.98
• Approved $43,800.00 in line item transfers and $327,710.00 in budget amendments
• Awarded CRTC Renovation Phase IV to Lee Lewis
• Awarded 916 Main Street Third Floor Renovations to Henthorn Commercial Construction
• Approved up to $45,454.00 in FY 2023 critical needs funding for Buffalo Springs Volunteer Fire Department
• Approved Resolution reserving land north of Lubbock County Detention Center for TAG Center Lubbock
• Approved Lubbock County Donation Policy
• Tabled Policy & Regulations regarding Game Rooms until September 11, 2023

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Court will discuss funding requests for several local arts festivals and community programs. Members will also consider contracts for asphalt mixes and a new medical examiner's office. A work session is scheduled regarding elections and redistricting.

• $1,000,000.00 ARPA funding for FiberMax Center for Discovery
• Change Order #2 for Juvenile Justice Center Academic Addition ($7,457.18)
• RFP for a Construction Manager at Risk for a new Medical Examiner’s Office
• Funding requests for several local arts festivals
• Agreement with Gafford Pest Control Services, Inc. for pest management

The Commissioners Court approved $1 million in ARPA funds for the FiberMax Center for Discovery pending a grant process. The court also authorized $10,000 grants for five local arts festivals and approved over $10.4 million in general account claims.

• Approved $1,000,000 ARPA funds for FiberMax Center for Discovery (unanimous)
• Authorized $10,464,717.38 in Payment of Claims: General Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 each for Viva Aztlan Festival, Lubbock High Ballet Folklorico de Oro, El Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Del Sol, Buffalo Grass Fest, and Lubbock Arts Festival (unanimous)
• Directed RFP for Construction Manager at Risk for new Medical Examiner’s Office (unanimous)
• Awarded asphalt mix contract to Lone Star Dirt & Paving, West Texas Paving, and West Infrastructure Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Vote Center Program for May 6, 2023 elections (unanimous)
• Approved $7,457.18 change order for Juvenile Justice Center Academic Addition (unanimous)
• Approved $1,292.00 in line item transfers (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss the issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023A. The agenda includes agreements for inmate housing with Lamb, Winkler, and Mitchell Counties. Officials will also consider a $120,200 homeland security grant application for SWAT and bomb squad equipment.

• Issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023A
• $120,200 homeland security grant for SWAT and bomb squad equipment
• Inmate housing agreements with Lamb, Winkler, and Mitchell Counties
• $6,000 agreement for the Woodrow Road project
• $2,108 change order for LCDC I.T. Room HVAC modification

The Commissioners Court approved the issuance of road bonds and authorized over $3.6 million in general account payments. The court also approved several intergovernmental agreements for inmate housing and a request for 2025 health benefit proposals.

• Approved issuance of Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2023A
• Authorized Payment of Claims: General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $3,652,115.42
• Approved Auditor Line Item Transfers of $1,134,447.00 and Budget Amendments of $399,447.00
• Authorized County Judge to sign for Opioid Abatement Texas Trust documents
• Approved RFP for 2025 health benefits (3-2)
• Authorized $120,200.00 Homeland Security Grant Application for 2024
• Awarded Pest Management Services contract to Gafford Pest Control
• Authorized agreement with West Texas Paving, Inc. for 109th Street Resurfacing

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and potentially act on claims for the purchase of properties at 1001 Texas Avenue, 919 Texas Avenue, and 1002 Main Street. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Authorization of payment of claims for property at 1001 Texas Avenue, 919 Texas Avenue, and 1002 Main Street

The Commissioners' Court unanimously voted against authorizing payment of claims for the purchase of three specific properties. The meeting included two periods of executive session.

• Denied payment of claims for property at 1001 Texas Avenue, 919 Texas Avenue, and 1002 Main Street (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will consider several grant applications for law enforcement equipment, including SWAT and bomb squad gear. The agenda also includes discussions regarding various county service contracts and financial reports.

• Homeland Security grants for SWAT and Bomb Squad equipment
• $33,000 proposal for the Criminal Justice Grant Program
• Agreement with DLR Group for the Detention Center Project
• Generator purchase for the Court Residential Treatment Center
• IRS mileage rate of 65.5 cents per mile

The Commissioners Court approved several grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and criminal justice programs. The court also authorized contracts for a new generator at the Court Residential Treatment Center and design services for the Detention Center. A motion to allocate $12.7 million in ARPA funds to the Medical Examiner’s Office failed.

• Approved $3,300,207.69 in General Account claim payments
• Approved $11,799.00 in budget amendments
• Accepted IRS mileage rate of 65.5 cents per mile effective Jan 1, 2023
• Approved $33,000 proposal for FY 2024 Criminal Justice Grant Program
• Authorized five Homeland Security Grants for the Sheriff's Office totaling $120,200
• Authorized purchase of a generator for the Court Residential Treatment Center
• Authorized design and construction agreements for the Lubbock County Detention Center
• Denied allocation of $12.7 million in ARPA funds for Medical Examiner’s Office (2-2)

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting

The Commissioners Court will discuss American Rescue Plan Act funds and budget amendments. The agenda includes funding for Shallowater and Abernathy Volunteer Fire Departments. The court will also consider agreements with Texas Tech University and property purchases on Texas Avenue and Main Street.

• Funding up to $45,454.00 each for Shallowater and Abernathy Volunteer Fire Departments
• Agreement with Texas Tech University for psychological assessment services
• Property purchases at 1001 Texas Avenue, 919 Texas Avenue, and 1002 Main Street
• Software agreement amendment with Businessolver.com, Inc.
• Approval of the 2023 Caliche Plan and Seal Coat Plan

The Commissioners Court approved over $2.5 million in budget amendments and line item transfers. The court also allocated critical needs funding to two volunteer fire departments and approved road maintenance plans for 2023.

• Approved Line Item Transfers of $2,530,949.00 and Budget Amendments of $2,518,562.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Payment of Claims for General Accounts (Pooled Cash) of $2,667,299.21 (unanimous)
• Approved critical needs funding for FY 2023 for Shallowater Volunteer Fire Department up to $45,454.00 (unanimous)
• Approved critical needs funding for FY 2023 for Abernathy Volunteer Fire Department up to $45,454.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Caliche Plan and 2023 Seal Coat Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Update of the Lubbock County Hazard Mitigation Plan by Resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized County Judge to sign agreement with Bexar County for correctional services at LCJJC (unanimous)
• Postponed payment of claims for property at 1001 Texas Ave, 919 Texas Ave, and 1002 Main St until 2/6/2023 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court Special Meeting

The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will conduct swearing-in ceremonies and consider approving bonds for elected officials. The court also reserves the right to enter executive session to discuss legal, personnel, or real property matters.

• Approval of bonds for elected officials
• Swearing-in ceremonies

The Commissioners Court held a special meeting to conduct swearing-in ceremonies and address one action item. The court unanimously approved bonds for elected officials as presented by Curtis Parrish.

• Approved bonds for Elected Officials (unanimous)