Victoria County public meetings in 2024
74 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will meet to approve 2025 official salaries, various budget amendments, and liability insurance coverage. The agenda includes approvals for payments related to road projects, public safety training, and health department agreements.
- Approval of Order 2024-0096: 2025 Victoria County salaries
- Approval of FY 2025 Liability Coverage Renewal with Texas Association of Counties
- Approval of 2024 budget amendments for various departments and funds
- Authorization to realign benefit payroll deductions for supplemental coverages
- Consideration of Citizens Medical Center ICU Additions and Renovations AIA Document G702 for Payment No. 7
The Victoria County Commissioners Court approved Order 2024-0096 setting 2025 county official and employee salaries, along with 11 budget amendments for various departments. The court also approved multiple contracts and agreements, including CMC interim vendor payments totaling over $2.9 million, a liability insurance renewal with TAC, and several public health department agreements. Personnel changes were approved, including new hires and resignations across multiple departments.
- Approved Order 2024-0096 affixing 2025 county officials and employee salaries
- Approved 11 budget amendments for various departments including Sheriff's Office, Health Department, and Road & Bridge
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments of $895,869.82 and ACH report of $2,094,411.31
- Approved FY 2025 liability insurance renewal with Texas Association of Counties
- Approved payment of $1,489.55 to Union Pacific Railroad for McCoy Road crossing work
- Approved OCDETF overtime and authorized expenses agreement for FY2025
- Approved 6 public health department agreements including HOPWA grant amendment and FDA information sharing
- Approved personnel changes including new hires, resignations, and salary changes
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss aviation grants and contracts for the Victoria Regional Airport. The body is also reviewing budget amendments, personnel changes, and various donations.
- Proposed $555,980.00 award to Wolen, LLC for airport tower communications and weather equipment
- Announcement of $1,700,000 FAA grant for Air Traffic Control Tower upgrades
- Proposed $577,736 FAA grant for the Federal Contract Tower Project
- Donation of supplies valued at $3,000.00 for the Patriot Park helicopter monument
- Budget amendments for General Fund, Emergency Management, and Road and Bridge Precincts 2 and 3
The Victoria County Commissioners Court approved a $555,980 contract for communications and weather equipment upgrades at the airport traffic control tower, and ratified a $577,736 FAA grant for tower equipment modernization. The court also approved routine items including accounts payable, budget amendments, personnel changes, and several donations.
- Approved $555,980 bid for airport tower communications/weather equipment (unanimous)
- Ratified $577,736 FAA grant for tower equipment modernization (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable totaling $870,000 (unanimous)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments totaling $2,506,772.22 (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 budget amendments for multiple funds (unanimous)
- Approved personnel changes including new hires and payouts (unanimous)
- Approved donations: $3,000 for Patriot Park helicopter fence, AR15 rifle for Constable Pct. 3 (unanimous)
- Approved road donations for drainage improvements (unanimous)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will review and possibly approve the purchase of unimproved property from the Estate of Leslee Kathryn Buhler Alexander for the Victoria County Regional Emergency Operations Community Safe Room project. The agenda also includes approvals for mental‑health facility design‑build services, animal services relocation, budget amendments, and various vendor payments. Routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, and departmental reports will be considered, followed by a closed session for personnel and real‑property matters.
- Purchase of unimproved property from the Estate of Leslee Kathryn Buhler Alexander for the Regional Emergency Operations Community Safe Room
- Authorize the County Judge to execute an agreement with Square One Consultants for Owner’s Representative Services on the HHSC Mental Health Inpatient Facility project
- Authorize award of Design‑Build services contract to SpawGlass + BSA for the Inpatient Mental Health Facility
- Approval of the Garcitas Creek Ranch Estates‑Phase 2 Subdivision in Precinct 4
- Ratify budget amendments for General Fund, Road & Bridge Precincts 3 and 4, Law Library Fund, and Sheriff's Office expenditures
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will attend the Citizens Medical Center board meeting as listed on the agenda. No other items are scheduled for discussion. The court may enter executive session for any agenda item if required under Texas law.
- Attend Board Meeting of Citizens Medical Center
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will hold a public hearing and consider a tax abatement agreement for Green Energy Origin, LLC. The body will also canvass the November 5, 2024 Joint General Election results and review several budget amendments.
- Public hearing and potential approval of Green Energy Origin, LLC Tax Abatement Agreement
- Tyler-ProPhoenix eCitation Integration for Justice of the Peace Courts for $27,750
- Engineering services agreement with Rawley McCoy and Associates for the Regional Operations Community Safe Room project
- Plat exemption request from Cory Sifford at 4437 Coletoville Road West
- $2,000 cost-share assistance for Mission Valley Volunteer Fire Department water storage tank
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will attend the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee meeting. After the meeting, the Court will consider any actions recommended by the committee. The agenda notes that the Court may enter executive session for items covered by Texas law.
- Attend Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee meeting and take appropriate action
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will adopt the Prohibited Technologies Policy that bans TikTok on all county devices, implementing Senate Bill 1893, Local Code Chapter 620. The court will also approve a $4,000 cost‑share request from the Fordtran Volunteer Fire Department for fire station entrance and driveway repairs, and will consider several grant awards and budget adjustments. Additional actions include accepting a $940.29 donation of supplies for a helicopter display, authorizing a discretionary bid exemption and Cellebrite subscriptions for the Sheriff’s Office, and adopting the 2024‑2026 Tax Abatement Guidelines.
- Adopt Prohibited Technologies Policy (TikTok ban) on all county devices per Senate Bill 1893
- Approve $4,000 cost‑share assistance to Fordtran Volunteer Fire Department for fire station entrance and driveway repairs
- Accept donation of supplies valued at $940.29 from Sherry McSaffry for the helicopter display at Patriot Park in Precinct 3
- Grant discretionary bid exemption and authorize purchase of annual Cellebrite, Inc. subscriptions for the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office
- Adopt 2024‑2026 Victoria County Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria effective November 4, 2024
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider several approvals, including a discretionary bid exemption and purchase of a 2016 Ford F750 Water Truck for the Fire Marshal's Office. Other items include reallocating a $24,072.94 insurance payment, approving contracts for health insurance stop‑loss and administrative services, and discussing changes to the county tax‑abatement guidelines. The court will also receive budget amendment requests and road‑donation resolutions.
- Reallocate a 2023 TAC Insurance payment of $24,072.94 for damage to an LPR (Victoria County Sheriff's Office)
- Approve stop‑loss insurance contract with Berkshire and administrative contract with Boon Chapman for plan year 2025
- Discuss possible modifications to the Victoria County Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria
- Approve purchase of a 2016 Ford F750 Water Truck from Art's Trucks & Equipment with a discretionary bid exemption
- Approve road donation resolutions: $742.50 from Grant Sauer (563 Boehm Rd.) and $1,032.60 from H. Curtis Sipe (1986 Stubbs School Rd.)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider modifications to the Victoria County Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria. The body is also deciding on several 2024 budget amendments and the purchase of a new vehicle for Road & Bridge, Pct. 2.
- Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 1500 from Lake Country Chevrolet for Road & Bridge, Pct. 2
- Resolution No. 2024-0086 for road donation at 434 Schaar Rd. in the amount of $327.80
- 2024 budget amendments for General Fund, Emergency Management, Airport Fund, and Road & Bridge Pct. 2 and 3
- Detention/residential contracts for Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center with Webb County and Scurry-Borden Counties
- Approval of the ballot for the Victoria Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will attend the Board Meeting of Citizens Medical Center at the Central Classroom, 2701 Hospital Dr., Victoria, Texas. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. The Court may move into executive session for items such as legal counsel, real‑property value, gifts, personnel, security, or economic‑development matters, as allowed by Texas law.
- Attend Citizens Medical Center Board Meeting – Central Classroom, 2701 Hospital Dr., Victoria
- Potential executive‑session on legal, property, personnel, security, or economic‑development topics per Chapter 551
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider several approvals, including a payment for the Citizens Medical Center ICU additions and renovations, and agreements related to the Bloomington Yard Expansion and Grain Elevator Subdivision. It will also review bond forfeiture releases, vendor payments, and budget amendments for various departments. Additional items include a vehicle purchase, road donation resolutions, and personnel changes.
- Approval of Citizens Medical Center ICU Additions and Renovations AIA Document G702 for Payment No. 5
- Approval of Road Relocation Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Bloomington Yard Expansion Project and Halk Road Right‑of‑Way
- Approval of variance request for Ripple Road (Section 5 Roadway Standards) in the Grain Elevator Subdivision, Precinct 1
- Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 2500 from Lake Country Chevrolet for Road & Bridge, Precinct 2
- Approval of Resolution No. 2024‑0084 for a road donation from Hector SantaCruz for a driveway and pipe culvert at 1398 Wood Hi Road ($960.00)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will review and vote on an order enacting a burn ban for Victoria County. The court will also approve several financial items, including a $28,437.50 payment to Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach, Inc. for an ARPA project, a $14,966 donation of Customer Premise Equipment from Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, and the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 1500 for Road & Bridge, Pct. 2. Additional actions include a public hearing on the Portside Energy Center LLC tax abatement agreement, approval of a road donation valued at $756 for a driveway and pipe culvert at 3120 Old Goliad Road, and updates to health insurance and sick‑leave policies.
- Order Enacting a Burn Ban in Victoria County
- Payment of $28,437.50 to Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach, Inc. for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT-10
- Acceptance of a $14,966 donation of Customer Premise Equipment from Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission
- Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet 1500 from Caldwell Country Chevrolet for Road & Bridge, Pct. 2
- Public hearing and authorization for the Portside Energy Center LLC Tax Abatement Agreement
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will meet for a special term to hear a presentation from Victoria Preservation Inc. The discussion concerns a consultants' report regarding specific county-owned buildings.
- Presentation from Victoria Preservation Inc. regarding consultants' report on county-owned buildings
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will review routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, bond forfeiture releases, and vendor payments. It will also discuss several substantive matters, including an updated tax‑abatement guideline with a public hearing, multiple airport‑related studies and grant actions, and a series of 2024 budget amendments. Additional agenda items cover grant contracts, detention facility agreements, retirement benefit adoption, sick‑leave policy changes, and personnel matters.
- Consider purchase of tax‑sale property by Victoria Housing Finance Corporation (Suit No. 23-06-17586)
- Receive refund of $64,466.68 from TxDOT grant award (Project ID 2013VICTR)
- Receive fully executed agreement with JE Construction, LLC for Victoria Regional Airport Taxiway Charlie relocation grant
- Hold public hearing and approve updated Victoria County Tax Abatement Guidelines & Criteria
- Approve 2024 budget amendments for General Fund, LEPC, Road & Bridge, Airport Fund, and other departments
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss a contract to purchase unimproved property from the South Texas Zoological Society for a mental health facility. The body is also reviewing budget amendments, insurance renewals, and land acquisitions for bridge projects.
- Purchase of property from South Texas Zoological Society for Mental Health Inpatient Facility
- Land purchases for Old Highway Road Bridge Widening: $9,400 from Martha Baros, $9,600 from Cindy Burger, and $500 from Michael D. Booker
- Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet 2500 HD from Sewell Chevrolet for Road & Bridge, Pct. 2
- Interlocal Agreement for FY2025 Feral Hog Abatement Program with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Plat exemption requests for 904 Springwood Dr. and 2339 Lower Mission Valley Rd.
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will attend the Citizens Medical Center Board meeting at 2701 Hospital Dr. on September 25, 2024. No other matters are listed for decision or discussion. The court may move any agenda item to executive session under Texas law.
- Attend Citizens Medical Center Board meeting (2701 Hospital Dr., Victoria)
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will review and act on routine items such as minutes, accounts payable, and various reports, as well as several specific proposals. Key actions include approving the 2025 High‑Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HITA) grant, authorizing a contract with Square One Consultants for a mental‑health facility project, and accepting a $2,500 donation for the Crossroads Area Veterans Center. Additional items cover incorporation orders for Bloomington, budget amendments, and personnel matters.
- Approval of the 2025 High‑Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HITA) grant application
- Authorization of a contract with Square One Consultants, Inc. for Owner Representative services on the Health and Human Services Commission's Mental Health Inpatient Facility project
- Acceptance of a $2,500 donation from American Legion Post 166 for the Crossroads Area Veterans Center (Resolution 2024‑0077)
- Approval of a road donation valued at $800 from Cody & Amy Parsons for a driveway and pipe culvert at Sophie Ranch Road, Inez, Texas (Resolution 2024‑0074)
- Receipt of the fully executed Parking Lot Lease between Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and Victoria County
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will review an operations overview, discuss the Profit Street Project, and consider a proposal from a nonprofit group to establish the Victoria County Animal Services Friends. The committee will also address community outreach, upcoming events, and take public comments.
- Discussion regarding the Profit Street Project
- Proposal from a Non-Profit Group for the Victoria County Animal Services Friends
- Operations Overview
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Discussion on New Business and Upcoming Events
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss the acceptance of a federal grant for airport improvements and potential contracts for construction and administration. The body is also reviewing budget amendments, plat exemptions, and juvenile justice center contracts.
- FAA Grant No. 3-48-0219-027-2024 for $10,606,417.00 for Taxiway Charlie relocation
- Proposed agreement with Centurion Planning and Design for $681,915.00
- Proposed agreement with JE Construction, LLC for Taxiway Charlie relocation
- Plat exemptions for 849 Givens Rd. and J-2 Ranch Rd.
- Road donations for drainage in Pct. 4 and Pct. 1 totaling $2,450.00
The Victoria County Commissioners Court ratified a $10,606,417.00 FAA grant for Taxiway Charlie relocation at Victoria Regional Airport and approved a base bid award with JE Construction, LLC, pending legal review. The court also approved a $681,915.00 construction administration agreement with Centurion Planning and Design. Numerous routine items were approved, including accounts payable, budget amendments, personnel changes, and contracts for the juvenile justice center.
- Ratified $10,606,417.00 FAA Grant No. 3-48-0219-027-2024 for Taxiway Charlie relocation
- Approved Base Bid Award and Additive Alternate 1 for Taxiway Charlie Grant
- Authorized County Judge to execute agreement with JE Construction, LLC for Taxiway Charlie Relocation
- Authorized County Judge to execute $681,915.00 agreement with Centurion Planning and Design for construction administration
- Approved accounts payable totaling $544,760.83
- Approved 2024 budget amendments for General Fund, Capital Projects, Health Departments, and Sheriff's Office
- Approved personnel changes including hires, resignations, and salary changes across multiple departments
- Approved plat exemptions for properties at 849 Givens Rd. and J-2 Ranch Rd. with conditions
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will attend the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee meeting and take any appropriate action. The agenda notes that the court may convene an executive session for items such as legal counsel, real‑property matters, gifts, personnel, security, or economic development, as allowed under Texas law. No other specific actions or decisions are listed.
- Attend Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider adopting the 2025 Annual Budget (Order No. 2024-0067) and ratifying the associated property tax increase. It will also review right‑of‑way extensions for the BANGL Pipeline, approve several road‑donation resolutions, and renew contracts for the regional juvenile justice center and airport maintenance. Additional items include bond forfeiture releases, vendor payments, and various budget amendments.
- Adopt Order No. 2024-0067 for the 2025 Annual Budget and ratify the property tax increase
- Approve extensions to County Right‑of‑Way/Road Crossing applications for the BANGL Pipeline project
- Approve road‑donation resolutions: $660.00 (Benjamin Salazar), $357.50 (Toby Rodriguez), $470.20 (Lonnie Lucas), $537.80 (Sidney Kuecker)
- Renew annual contract between Region III and Victoria County Juvenile Department
- Approve annual Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant from TxDOT Aviation for Victoria Regional Airport
The Victoria County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the 2025 Annual Budget (Order No. 2024-0067), which raises property tax revenue by $1,925,593 (5.59%) over last year, and ratified the corresponding property tax increase. The court also approved a property tax rate of 0.3880, a 4.81% effective increase, via Order No. 2024-0066. Numerous other administrative items were approved, including accounts payable, vendor payments, contracts, and personnel changes.
- Adopted 2025 Annual Budget, raising property tax revenue by $1,925,593 (5.59%) (unanimous)
- Ratified property tax increase reflected in 2025 budget (unanimous)
- Approved property tax rate of 0.3880, a 4.81% effective increase (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable totaling $633,854.84
- Approved Citizens Medical Center interim vendor payments of $791,532.82 and ACH report of $1,915,369.40
- Approved 7 extensions for BANGL Pipeline road crossings in Pct. 2 & 4
- Approved Routine Airport Maintenance Program Grant from TxDOT Aviation
- Approved courthouse closure Nov 22-27, 2024 for electrical and water line upgrades
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will hold a meeting on September 5, 2024. The court will review an operations overview, discuss the Profit Street Project, and consider a proposal from a non‑profit group for the Victoria County Animal Services Friends. The agenda also includes community outreach, new business, and public comments.
- Discussion regarding the Profit Street Project
- Proposal from a Non‑Profit Group for the Victoria County Animal Services Friends
- Operations Overview
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Open for Public Comments
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2025 budget and a 2024 tax rate of 0.3880. The body is also considering the purchase of the McFaddin Building and various county contracts.
- Public hearings on 2025 Proposed Budget and 2024 tax rate of 0.3880
- Commercial Sales Agreement for the purchase of the McFaddin Building at 203 N. Liberty St
- Road donations in Pct. 3 for driveway and pipe culvert installation valued at $380.20 and $1,416.00
- License renewal bid exemption for GrayShift software for the Victoria County Sheriff's Office
- Proposed tax abatement agreement with Portside Energy Center, LLC
The Victoria County Commissioners Court approved a discretionary bid exemption to purchase GrayShift software for the Sheriff's Office, a commercial sales agreement for the McFaddin Building, and multiple detention and residential contracts for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center. The court also approved accounts payable, budget amendments, personnel changes, and set a public hearing on a tax abatement agreement with Portside Energy Center, LLC. Public hearings on the 2025 budget and 2024 tax rate were held with no action taken.
- Approved GrayShift software license renewal bid exemption (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of McFaddin Building at 203 N. Liberty St (unanimous)
- Approved juvenile detention/residential contracts with Calhoun, Fayette, Hale, Hidalgo, Brown-Mills, Brown, Mills, Zapata counties (unanimous)
- Approved accounts payable totaling $812,574.34 (unanimous)
- Approved CMC interim vendor payments and ACH report totaling $2,312,287.35 (unanimous)
- Approved 2024 budget amendments for multiple funds (unanimous)
- Approved personnel changes including new hires and salary adjustments (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Portside Energy Center tax abatement on Oct 7 (unanimous)
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners’ Court will attend the Citizens Medical Center Board Meeting at 2701 HOSPITAL DR., VICTORIA, TEXAS 77901. No specific actions or decisions are listed; the court may enter executive session for matters permitted under Texas law.
- Attend Citizens Medical Center Board Meeting – 2701 HOSPITAL DR., VICTORIA, TEXAS 77901
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will review and vote on a payment request of $197,572.93 to the Victoria County Navigation District for an American Rescue Plan Act sub‑recipient project (VICT‑13). The court will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a mental‑health peace office services agreement between Gulf Bend Center and the Victoria County Sheriff's Office, a road use agreement with BANGL, LLC for pipeline installation, and a contract with Staff Concrete Construction for downtown parking lot improvements. Additional items include budget amendments for various funds, a proposed 2025 Sheriff & Constable fee schedule, and personnel changes.
- Payment request of $197,572.93 to Victoria County Navigation District for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT‑13
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Mental Health Peace Office Services between Gulf Bend Center and the Victoria County Sheriff's Office
- Road Use Agreement with BANGL, LLC for pipeline installation in Pct. 2 and Pct. 4
- Contract with Staff Concrete Construction for Victoria County Downtown Parking Lot Improvements (sealed bid solicitation)
- Proposed 2025 Victoria County Sheriff & Constable fee schedule
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court is convening for a town hall meeting in Bloomington, Texas. The agenda consists of procedural items and the conduct of the town hall.
- Town hall meeting at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Meeting Hall
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will consider a request from the Sheriff's Office to move $88,590 from the 2022 TAC Insurance and Seized Vehicle Sale Funds to buy a new vehicle. The court will also review several budget amendments, road‑donation resolutions, and contract approvals. Additional items include approvals for the Crossroads Regional Public Defender's Office and the Animal Services Relocation project.
- Reallocate $88,590 from 2022 TAC Insurance and Seized Vehicle Sale Funds for a new sheriff's vehicle
- Approve road‑donation resolutions: $575 for a driveway and pipe culvert at Guadalupe Road and $150 for a driveway and pipe culvert at 201 Viking Dr.
- Approve payment of invoice No. 1049-004 to Rawley McCoy & Associates, PLLC for the Animal Services Relocation project
- Approve 2024 budget amendments for the General Fund (various departments), the Sheriff's Office, and the Health Department
- Approve title and grades for the Crossroads Regional Public Defender's Office
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss the 2025 budget and 2024 tax rates, including no-new-revenue and voter-approval calculations. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a tax abatement application for Portside Energy, LLC.
- Public hearing on tax abatement application from Portside Energy, LLC.
- Road Use Agreement with BANGL, LLC for pipeline installation in Pct. 2 and Pct. 4.
- Engineering services agreement with John D. Mercer & Associates (dba Lynn Engineering) for CDBG MITMOD grant program.
- Juvenile Justice Center residential contracts with Gaines, Hill, Kendall, and Angelina counties.
- Approval of the 2025 Holiday Schedule and 2024 General Fund budget amendments.
General
The Commissioners Court will hold a budget workshop and then move to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, security issues, real property, and economic development. After the closed session, the court will reconvene in open session to take any actions arising from those discussions. The meeting will adjourn thereafter.
- Hold budget workshop sessions and take appropriate action
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters
- Closed session to discuss security matters
- Closed session to discuss real property
- Closed session to discuss economic development
General
The Commissioners' Court will conduct budget workshop sessions and take appropriate action. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, security, real property, economic development, and legal matters.
- Budget workshop sessions
- Closed meeting regarding personnel in various departments
- Closed meeting regarding security matters
- Closed meeting regarding real property
- Closed meeting regarding economic development
General
The Commissioners' Court will conduct budget workshop sessions and take appropriate action. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, security, real property, economic development, and legal matters.
- Budget workshop sessions
- Closed meeting regarding personnel in various departments
- Closed meeting regarding security matters
- Closed meeting regarding real property
- Closed meeting regarding economic development
General
The Victoria County Commissioners Court will hold budget workshop sessions and consider related actions. The Court will then enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, security issues, real‑property matters, economic development, and a private attorney‑client consultation. After the closed session, the Court will reconvene in open session to take any actions resulting from those discussions. The meeting will adjourn thereafter.
- Hold budget workshop sessions and take appropriate action
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters
- Closed session to discuss security matters
- Closed session to discuss real property matters
- Closed session to discuss economic development and attorney‑client matters
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will discuss the 2024 Victoria County Investment Policy and budget amendments for the General Fund, Emergency Management, and Health Department. The body is also reviewing infrastructure agreements for fiber optic installation and bridge reconstruction.
- Road Crossing Agreement with Frontier Southwest, Inc. for public fiber optic installation
- Right of Way Agreement for Briggs Boulevard and Spring Creek Bridge reconstruction
- Resolution No. 2024-0055 adopting the 2024 Victoria County Investment Policy
- Detention and residential contracts with Kaufman, Madison, and Bell Counties
- Budget amendments for General Fund, Emergency Management, and Health Department
General
The Commissioners' Court will conduct budget workshop sessions and take related action. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, security, real property, economic development, and legal matters.
- Budget workshop sessions
- Closed meeting regarding personnel in various departments
- Closed meeting regarding security matters
- Closed meeting regarding real property
- Closed meeting regarding economic development
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will consider routine approvals such as minutes, accounts payable and reports, and will vote on several financial items including a $141,631.46 payment to the Victoria County Navigation District for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT-13, repair contracts for the 311 E. Constitution building totaling $322,180, and a listing price amendment for the property at 8410 FM 236. Additional agenda items include airport flight agreements, road‑donation resolutions, budget amendments for various funds, and personnel matters that will be discussed in closed session.
- Approve $141,631.46 payment to Victoria County Navigation District for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT-13
- Approve repair contracts for 311 E. Constitution building: Rain Seal Master $295,800 and Texas Air Systems $26,380
- Approve amendment to listing agreement with Jimmy Zaplac to change price of 8410 FM 236 property
- Approve road‑donation resolutions: $590 driveway/culvert at 4th & Sth St., Bloomington and $550 driveway/culvert at Serene Dr., Victoria
- Approve budget amendments for General Fund, Emergency Management Fund, Airport Operating Fund, Road & Bridge Pct., Sheriff's Office, and Health Department
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will attend the Citizens Medical Center Board Meeting at 2701 Hospital Dr. in Victoria on July 24, 2024. No other matters are listed for decision. The court may convene into executive session for items allowed under Texas law, though none are specified in this agenda.
- Attend Citizens Medical Center Board Meeting, 2701 Hospital Dr., Victoria, TX
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss budget adjustments, contract approvals, and infrastructure projects. Key items include a payment to the Victoria County Navigation District and bids for downtown parking lot improvements.
- Payment of $787,978.11 to Victoria County Navigation District for ARPA Subrecipient Project No. VICT-13
- Bids and award recommendation for Victoria County Downtown Parking Lot Improvement Projects
- Plat exemption request for 888 Black Bayou Rd.
- Road donation in Pct. 3 at 1332 Warburton Road valued at $1,472.80
- RFQ for architectural and engineering services for the Regional Emergency Operations Center Safe Room Project
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners’ Court will meet to ratify accounts payable, receive reports from county departments, and take action on several contracts and payments. Items include emergency storm recovery, facility projects, interlocal agreements, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters before returning to open session.
- Approve $85,312.50 payment to Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach, Inc. for ARPA project VICT-10
- Approve Payment Application No. 6 to A&A Constructors Inc. for Victoria County Courthouse Entry Steps & Repair project
- Approve $1,322.82 payment to Union Pacific Railroad for McCoy Road (Rider 45) rehabilitation project
- Consider Resolution 2024-0050 accepting donation to Crossroads Area Veterans Center
- Receive Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Beryl issued July 6, 2024
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review 2024 budget amendments for the General Fund, Airport Fund, and Health Department. The court will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the City of Victoria regarding parking for Tejas Fest 2024.
- MOU with City of Victoria for county parking lot use during Tejas Fest 2024
- Bloomington ISD and Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer Program agreement
- 2024 budget amendments for General Fund, Road & Bridge, Airport, and Health departments
- Resolution 2024-0050 accepting a donation to the Crossroads Area Veterans Center
- Forney Construction ICU Project contract amendment for Citizens Medical Center
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider a tax abatement application from Portside Energy Center, LLC and hold a public hearing. The agenda includes reviewing several public health contracts and a $100,000 payment to Citizens Medical Center. Officials will also discuss the 2024 Flood Damage Prevention Order and water main replacement at Courthouse Square.
- Tax abatement application from Portside Energy Center, LLC
- $100,000.00 payment to Citizens Medical Center (ARPA Project VICT-11)
- 2024 Victoria County Flood Damage Prevention Order
- MOU for School Resource Officer Program with Victoria ISD
- Road drainage donations at 502 Mallard Rd and 710 Midway Rd. S
Commissioners' Court
This special term meeting contains a single agenda item regarding attendance at the Citizens Medical Center Board Meeting. No other business is listed for this session.
- Attendance at the Citizens Medical Center board meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider several construction proposals for the 311 Constitution Building involving various vendors and amounts. The agenda also includes budget amendments for several county funds and the retirement of HR Director Gina Howard. Additionally, the court will review a road donation in Precinct 1.
- Construction proposals for 311 Constitution Building, including $428,700 from Rain Seal Master
- A road donation at 2710 Stevie St. valued at $1,100.00
- Retirement of HR Director Gina Howard, effective July 31, 2024
- Budget amendments for the General Fund and Courthouse Security Fund
- Plat exemption request for 000 Vitek Ln. in Inez
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider several budget amendments and equipment purchases. The agenda includes items regarding election software, airport construction bids, and vehicle acquisitions.
- Proposed $55,000 for a multi-terrain water truck for the Volunteer Fire Department
- Purchase of ExpressPoll System Software and Electronic Pollbooks from ES&S
- Purchase of a 2024 Ford Expedition for the Juvenile Justice/Detention Facility
- Authorization to advertise bids for Taxiway Charlie Relocation at Victoria Regional Airport
- Budget amendments for Road & Bridge Precincts, Airport, and Health Department
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider a task order for airport property sales and downtown parking lot projects. The agenda also includes budget amendments and resolutions for road drainage donations.
- Task Order from Centurion Planning and Design regarding Victoria Regional Airport land release
- Sealed bid advertisement for Downtown Parking Lot Projects
- Road donation resolutions for 306 Reiman Rd ($651.40) and 853 Wischkemper Road ($950)
- Return of $51,500 in unused HOPWA grant funds to the Public Health Department
- Budget amendments for General Fund, Airport Fund, and Sheriff's Office expenditures
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review several budget amendments for county departments, including the General Fund and Road & Bridge. The agenda also includes awarding bids for annual road materials and reviewing grant-related items. Additionally, the court will consider personnel changes and various infrastructure agreements.
- Annual Road Material Contracts for processed base, limestone, and asphalt
- Budget amendments for General Fund, Road & Bridge, and Health Department
- HMGP grant awards for a Community Safe Room and Juvenile Justice Center generator
- Temporary construction license agreements with TxDOT at Business 59 and N. Moody
- Ratification of Citizens Medical Center interim vendor payments
General
The Commissioners' Court will conduct a project and planning workshop. Discussion topics include capital projects, the Public Defender Office, and a mental health hospital. The agenda also includes the Victoria Regional Emergency Operations Center.
- Capital projects status, priorities, and funding sources
- Public Defender Office status and office space needs
- Mental Health Hospital status and HHSC contract
- Victoria Regional Emergency Operations Center (VWCREOC) planning
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review 2024 budget amendments for the General Fund and various departments. The agenda also includes discussing services for an inpatient mental health facility and reviewing contracts for the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center.
- Negotiations for Owner's Representative services for a mental health facility
- 2024 budget amendments for the General Fund and various departments
- RFQs for architectural/engineering services for HMA projects
- Juvenile Justice Center contracts with several counties
- Firework sales request from J & J Fireworks for Memorial Day
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court agenda lists a single substantive item: attending the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee Meeting and taking appropriate action. The document contains standard ADA accommodation notices and Texas Open Meetings Act boilerplate regarding executive sessions. No specific budgets, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled for discussion at this session.
- Attend Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee meeting and take appropriate action
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider budget amendments for the General Fund and Patriot Park Donations Fund. The agenda includes requests for Memorial Day fireworks sales and proposals for detention center doors. The court will also review road donation resolutions for drainage improvements.
- Memorial Day fireworks sales request from Northside Fireworks Store
- Proposal from Detention Service, LLC for installation of detention center doors
- Road donation resolution for Tipton Road drainage valued at $1,500
- Budget amendments for the General Fund and Patriot Park Donations Fund
- Amendment to GLO Contract No. 20-065-094-C262
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review a site assessment for an inpatient mental health facility. The agenda includes consideration of hazard mitigation contracts and fire station renovation documents. The court will also address budget amendments and personnel changes.
- Site Evaluation Assessment Report for a mental health facility
- Hazard Mitigation Assistance contracts with GrantWorks, Inc.
- Central Fire Station Renovation project documents
- Payment Application No. 4 for Courthouse Entry Steps & Repair Project
- 2024 budget amendments for Airport and Health Department funds
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review 2024 budget amendments affecting the General Fund, Airport Fund, and Sheriff's Office. The agenda also includes a road donation in Precinct 3 and indigent defense grant applications.
- Road donation at 310 Blue Jay Loop valued at $609 for a pipe culvert installation
- 2024 budget amendments for the General Fund, Airport Fund, and Sheriff's Office
- Indigent Defense Commission Continuation Applications (Resolutions 2024-0032 and 2024-0033)
- CivilCorp task order regarding a site evaluation for a mental health facility
- Proclamations for Soil and Water Stewardship Week and National Day of Prayer
Commissioners' Court
The agenda for this special term of the Victoria County Commissioners' Court is procedural. The court intends to attend the Board Meeting of Citizens Medical Center.
- Attendance at the Citizens Medical Center board meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will discuss real property for an Inpatient Mental Health Facility and review a quarterly update from Animal Services. The court will also consider budget amendments, road material bids, and various infrastructure payments.
- HMGP grant award for Juvenile Justice Center Generator Project
- Sale of Right of Way on FM 236 to the State of Texas
- Contract with Correct Solutions for Juvenile Justice/Detention Facility services
- Road donations for Crouch Road ($825) and 934 Midway Rd. ($750)
- Payments for the Courthouse Entry Steps & Repair Project
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider budget amendments and a task order for an inpatient mental health facility site evaluation. The agenda also includes discussions on tax abatement guidelines and drainage for Old Goliad Road.
- $103,918.76 payment to Citizens Medical Center via ARPA funds
- Task order with CivilCorp for Inpatient Mental Health Facility site evaluation
- Maintenance agreement with AmeriTex Elevator Texas, LLC
- TxDOT Highway Bridge Program agreement for Coletoville Road and Old Goliad Road
- Modifications to Victoria County Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will hold a special term meeting on April 9, 2024. The agenda contains a single item regarding attendance at the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee Meeting.
- Attendance at the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee Meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will discuss infrastructure projects and public health contracts. Items include safety upgrades for the Old Bloomington Road crossing with TxDOT and a brush truck purchase for the Fire Marshal’s Office. The court will also consider airport lease agreements and budget amendments.
- Safety upgrades for Old Bloomington Road crossing with TxDOT
- Purchase of a small brush truck for the Fire Marshal's Office
- Lease agreement between C.L. Thomas Holdings, L.L.C. and Victoria Regional Airport
- Temporary construction easements for Benbow Road Bridge at Garcitas Creek
- Plat exemption request for 90 Noll Road in Meyersville
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider a real estate listing agreement to sell property at 8410 FM 236. The agenda also includes 2024 budget amendments, public health contracts, and road drainage donations.
- Real estate listing agreement for property at 8410 FM 236
- Purchase of three used fleet vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
- Road drainage donations totaling $2,456.50 for Fordyce Road and Meadowlane Drive
- 2024 budget amendments for General, Health, Airport, Lease, and Election funds
- Evaluation committee for mental health facility services
Commissioners' Court
This is a special term meeting of the Victoria County Commissioners' Court. The only listed agenda item is for members to attend the Board Meeting of Citizens Medical Center.
- Attendance at the Citizens Medical Center Board Meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider several infrastructure items, including the Victoria County Old Jail demolition and a new parking lot project. The agenda also includes reviewing budget amendments for various county funds and a scope of work for the Victoria Regional Airport. Additionally, the court will address contract approvals for juvenile justice services and grant ratifications.
- Scope of work with Centurion for tracts A and B at Victoria Regional Airport
- Old Jail Demo and New Parking Resolution 2024-0023 and authorization to advertise proposals
- Contract for counseling services with Hope of South Texas, Inc. for the Victoria Juvenile Justice Center
- 2024 budget amendments for Health, Airport, Capital Projects, and Elections funds
- Ratification of the Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grant Program contract
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review several grant awards, budget amendments, and infrastructure projects. This includes a $116,975 ARPA payment to Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach, Inc. and updates regarding the Victoria Regional Airport. The court will also discuss the demolition of the old county jail.
- $116,975 ARPA payment to Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach, Inc.
- Purchase of a John Deere tractor and loader for the Victoria Regional Airport
- $5,182.41 payment to Union Pacific Railroad for McCoy and Bayer Road project
- Donation of a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe valued at $7,660 to the Sheriff's Office
- Victoria County Old Jail demolition and new parking lot project
Commissioners' Court
The court will consider several 2024 budget amendments across multiple county funds. The agenda also includes payments for courthouse repairs, road equipment purchases, and a bridge removal agreement.
- Payment to A&A Constructors, Inc. for the Victoria County Courthouse Entry Steps & Repair Project
- Purchase of Road and Bridge equipment for Pct. 1 and Pct. 4 from Associated Supply Company, Inc.
- Resolution No. 2024-0020 for a $795 shooting target donation to the Sheriff's Office
- Resolution 2024-0019 for a $624 road donation at 511 Duck Dr. in Pct. 3
- TxDOT Advance Funding Agreement for bridge removal on Dupont Road in Pct. 1
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court has scheduled a special term meeting for February 28, 2024. The agenda contains only one item regarding attendance at the Board Meeting of Citizens Medical Center.
- Attendance at the Citizens Medical Center board meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider several 2024 budget amendments for various county departments. The court will also vote on an appropriation for fire, rescue, and emergency services. Additionally, the agenda includes discussions regarding Fire Marshal's Office restructuring and maintenance at Victoria Educational Gardens.
- $600 road donation from Kliem Construction for 619 Hollybrook Drive
- Appropriation for fire, rescue, and emergency services via Order 2024-0018
- Budget amendments for the General Fund, Road & Bridge Precinct 1, and Health Department
- Switchgear replacement at 311 E. Constitution under Task Order 018-2023
- Jail electrical service modifications via Buyboard quotation
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court will consider several infrastructure and service contracts, including fiber installation at 512 Profit St. and counseling services for the Juvenile Justice Center. The court will also discuss a business park concept at the Victoria Regional Airport. Additionally, officials will review budget amendments and a ballot regarding opioid claims.
- Fiber installation agreement with ICT-Infinity for 512 Profit St.
- Discussion of a business park concept at Victoria Regional Airport
- RFP authorization for a pole barn in Precinct 1
- Resolution regarding the TxDOT Highway Bridge Program on Old Goliad Road
- 2024 budget amendments for various county funds
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will convene for a special term meeting. The primary agenda item is attendance at and potential action regarding the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee Meeting.
- Attendance and action regarding the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee Meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review several financial requests including ARPA payments to Citizens Medical Center and CDBG disaster recovery costs. The agenda also includes approval of budget amendments for multiple county departments and resolutions regarding road drainage improvements.
- $209,250.86 payment to Citizens Medical Center for ARPA Project No. VICT-11
- CDBG Hurricane Disaster Recovery payments including $169,334.20 to Constar Construction
- Road donation resolution for driveway and culvert at 101 Dover St. valued at $540
- Road donation resolution for pipe culvert at 2395 San Antonio River Rd. valued at $1,171
- 2024 budget amendments for various departments including District Clerk and Road & Bridge
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will consider several 2024 budget amendments for various county funds. The meeting includes an operational update regarding the Victoria Regional Airport and a record of the U.S. Department of Transportation selecting SkyWest Airlines Inc. for Essential Air Service.
- Operational update for Victoria Regional Airport
- U.S. DOT selection of SkyWest Airlines Inc. for Essential Air Service
- 2024 budget amendments for General Fund, Road & Bridge Precinct #1, Airport Fund, and Health Department
- Approval of DOJ Equitable Sharing Agreement for the Criminal District Attorney's Office
- Residential contract between Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center and El Paso County
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will hold a special term meeting to conduct a workshop on various county topics. Discussions include capital projects, the Public Defender Office, and the Mental Health Hospital.
- Capital Projects status, priorities, and funding
- Public Defender Office status and office space
- Mental Health Hospital status and HHSC contract
- Victoria Regional Emergency Operations Center (VCREOC) updates
- Closed session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will meet for a special term to consider several administrative actions, including service agreements and budget amendments. The agenda includes reviewing an amended tax abatement agreement with Centerline Technologies, LLC and authorizing an RFQ for mental health facility services.
- Authorization of RFQ for Owner's Representative Services for an Inpatient Mental Health Facility
- Service agreement with Smiths Detection, Inc. for courthouse and juvenile detention X-Ray equipment
- Resolution 2024-0012: $540 road donation from Ernest Longoria for drainage at Ralston St., Bloomington
- Resolution 2024-0011: $600 road donation from Herman Kliem for drainage at 111 Northridge Dr., Telferner
- Amended tax abatement agreement with Centerline Technologies, LLC
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners Court has scheduled a special term meeting for January 24, 2024. The primary purpose of this session is to attend the Board Meeting of Citizens Medical Center.
- Attendance at the Citizens Medical Center board meeting
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will meet for a special term to review several 2024 budget amendments across various departments, including the General Fund, Road & Bridge, and Airport Capital Projects. The court will also consider purchasing eCivis software and approving contract amendments for the Victoria Public Health Department.
- Approval of 2024 budget amendments for General Fund, Road & Bridge, Airport, and Health Department
- Purchase of eCivis software through DIR contract No. DIR-TSO-4288
- Approval of revised IDCU/COVID-19 contract Amendment No. 5
- Approval of DSHS Interlocal Cooperation contract Amendment No. 3
- Requests for plat exemptions at FM 444 S. Inez and 236 $64 Nursery Rd.
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners Court will meet for a special term to review various county expenditures, including budget amendments for 2023 and 2024. The agenda includes consideration of service agreements for public health, infrastructure project updates, and a $113,750.00 payment for an ARPA subrecipient project.
- $113,750.00 payment to Billy T. Cattan Recovery Outreach, Inc. for ARPA Project No. VICT-10
- Service agreements for Zumba and Yoga services under the Health Disparities Grant
- Construction Change Order No. 1 and Certificate of Completion for CDBG-DR infrastructure project
- 2023 and 2024 budget amendments for General Fund, Road and Bridge, and Health Department
- Permission to enter private property at 6092 Lower Mission Valley Road for bridge repairs
Commissioners' Court
The Victoria County Commissioners' Court has scheduled a special term meeting for January 9, 2024. The agenda is limited to attending the Victoria Metropolitan Planning Organization Advisory Committee meeting and taking appropriate action.
Commissioners' Court
The Commissioners' Court will review a tax abatement application and an amended agreement for Centerline Technologies, LLC. The meeting also includes several items regarding county appropriations, professional service contracts, and road drainage donations.
- Public hearing on tax abatement application from Centerline Technologies, LLC
- $8,500.00 appropriation to Community Action Committee for Meals on Wheels Victoria
- Approval of $650 road donation for driveway and culvert at 159 Broadway St., Placedo
- Resolution 2024-0008: road donation at 1078 Morris Town Road valued at $1,508.30
- Resolution 2024-0009: road donation at 212 Raisin Road valued at $807