Midland County Commission approves multiple contracts for infrastructure and service upgrades

The Midland County Commissioner's Court convened on March 4, 2025, to address various agenda items, including budgetary approvals, interlocal agreements, and infrastructure projects.

The meeting commenced with a motion to allocate $1,000 from contingency funds for body cameras, which passed unanimously. Following this, the court discussed the grading step for a pretrial intervention position, correcting the previously stated grade from 13 step 5 to 13 step 15.5. This adjustment was also approved without opposition.

A proposal to change a bailiff position to an investigator role for warrant services was tabled for executive session discussion. The court then reviewed an interlocal agreement with Ector County for sharing county extension agents, which was approved after confirming alignment with previous discussions.

The court moved on to infrastructure matters, beginning with a motion to initiate a one-year warranty period for East County Road 48 in Shenandoah Industrial Park, which passed. They also approved a contract with Clark Construction for the 2025 Midland County maintenance seal coat project, emphasizing the need for specialized expertise in road work.

Further discussions included a change purchase order for a water and sewer project bond, which was approved, and an easement agreement with Encore for power setup at the jail site, also passing without dissent. The court addressed a real estate donation agreement with the Midland County Utility District, approving the donation of 10 acres while discussing future needs for additional land.

The meeting continued with the approval of interlocal agreements for emergency management office space with the City of Midland and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. A brief recess was taken before resuming discussions on a condenser pump repair at the courthouse, which included a motion for an $8,500 deposit for repairs, ultimately approved.

The court then decided to continue a contract with THK Associates for architectural engineering services related to golf course design and authorized the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the same project. They also discussed pest control services, approving an RFP to gather pricing for future budget considerations.

In concluding items, the court awarded a janitorial services contract for the new Law Enforcement Building to Redley Services and declared various items as surplus for auction. The meeting wrapped up with motions passing on all discussed items, reflecting a productive session focused on community needs and infrastructure development.