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\"We do have new roads, which is a great thing, but they're now becoming racetracks,\" Cavazos said. She asked the court to consider speed bumps or similar measures and to add signage such as \"Children at Play.\" Cavazos told the court there had been a recent serious crash on a main road where rescuers used the jaws of life and a person was flown out by helicopter.

Commissioner Gonzales had earlier said there is a budget for signs; Cavazos said she did not know that but wanted the need documented. The judge and commissioners did not take immediate action at the meeting but heard the request during the citizens-to-be-heard portion of the agenda.

Ending: Cavazos' comments were entered into the meeting record under citizens to be heard; no formal direction or vote to install traffic‑calming measures was recorded during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Patricio - Commissioner's Court - May 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Sinton resident urged commissioners to install speed‑reducing devices and signage on County Road 2349, citing stop‑sign disregard and a recent serious crash requiring air evacuation and jaws‑of‑life rescue.","taxTitle","San Patricio County, Texas","taxId",69592,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569246,"Commissioners approve contracts, purchases and personnel changes in routine session",85,1365000,1450000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192295-b6d02a2d2a24bd80de209968cfee84c2&start=1365&end=1450","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192295-b6d02a2d2a24bd80de209968cfee84c2/thumbnail_1365000.jpg","/articles/6569246/San-Patricio-County/Texas/Commissioners-approve-contracts-purchases-and-personnel-changes-in-routine-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569246-86de002490ee830ddb3f09f6f14dd188/orig.mp4?Expires=1770902664&Signature=DF6n394wAD1ntnFvOmaW3DUa27yNYVeFkJA1i0-H1~t49lRRamUf3GV6SJYcY9SxJZyHzfh61dt007LOSBlifE0-mdl3V674MRDxYQjbzkTDX1MWdKD3sK-YDJK5UtNZGAuIMdLZS~tUsXBYw49w3G38wOp3WuM62nW4WRyAqsVItJOPF1mxSmvJ4Ri1ZgizqVfBni3aarZzdBFZ-r3ugKwnxKSOzd3YKt3pqsQPB493UBUZOI1bra1r7BqfhDc9jb0lHZHpfVbcMPb8sY3s2co1EXYRj1iNlUBjvwFVlbq3uywDN4IZP21~04gcuorooF~156MBdqiFqkWKCgOtjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Patricio County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a series of routine contracts, purchases and personnel actions after brief staff reports and limited discussion.

Key approvals included: a five‑year maintenance agreement for the county data center cooling and uninterruptible power supply with Toobecene Solutions LLC; renewal of the radio tower light maintenance contract at the Ingleside tower site with Lumen Service; awarding county fuel supply IFB to Oil Patch Petroleum Incorporated; awarding a jail commissary contract to Correct Commissary per a sheriff's office request; purchase of a 2025 Dodge 1500 pickup for Precinct 1 through the BuyBoard at $43,222; finalization of an IFB for countywide road materials; and acceptance of unclaimed property capital credits from the Texas Comptroller process (application approved; amount not yet specified).

IT/Facilities: Steven (IT/team manager) told the court the county's one‑year warranty had expired and staff sought a five‑year maintenance agreement for data‑center cooling and UPS maintenance. The contract totals $104,800 across five years, payable annually, which staff described as about $20,000 per year.

Public safety and facilities: The sheriff's office said Federal Aviation Administration rules require tower lights to be maintained; the sheriff described past replacement costs after storms and supported extending the maintenance contract to limit large replacement costs. The court approved the Lumen contract extension.

Procurement and supplies: The purchasing coordinator reported one bidder for county fuel; the court awarded the IFB to Oil Patch Petroleum for countywide deliveries. The court also finalized a separate IFB for county road materials, allowing prior lowest-bid awards to stand because the vendor did not appear to present additional evidence.

Personnel: The court approved several personnel actions (terminations and resignations) submitted in the personnel report, including the termination of Alan Esquivel (maintenance assistant), resignations of Augustine Barone (custodian), Ontario Dunia (heavy equipment operator), Benjamin Gray (assistant district attorney), and Timothy Pointer (first assistant district attorney); all personnel items were approved as presented.

Votes at a glance (selected):
- Approve Toobecene Solutions LLC 5‑year data center maintenance contract — motion carried (voice vote).
- Renew Lumen Service radio tower light maintenance contract (extend to 5 years) — motion carried (voice vote).
- Award fuel IFB to Oil Patch Petroleum Inc. (countywide deliveries) — motion carried.
- Award jail commissary contract to Correct Commissary (RFP 2020-51) — motion carried.
- Approve purchase of 2025 Dodge 1500 Crew DT 4x2 for Road & Bridge Precinct 1 at $43,222 — motion carried.
- Finalize IFB 2025-004 for countywide road materials (no vendor appearance) — motion carried.
- Accept and apply for state unclaimed property/capital credits (amount not yet specified) — motion carried.
- Approve personnel actions (terminations/resignations) as presented — motion carried.

Most motions were approved by voice vote with no recorded roll‑call and with court members saying \"aye.\" Several items were discussed only briefly by staff before a motion and second. Commissioners directed staff to proceed with contracts and to follow existing procurement procedures for implementation.

Ending: The court closed the regular session after approving all consent and agenda items and moved to adjourn at the end of the meeting.","San Patricio County Commissioners carried a slate of motions including contract renewals, procurement awards, vehicle and equipment purchases, finalization of a countywide road material bid, and several personnel actions; most votes were unanimous.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569251,"San Patricio County court approves application to state barrier-removal and HOME programs, cautions on local costs",325,933000,1258000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192295-b6d02a2d2a24bd80de209968cfee84c2&start=933&end=1258","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192295-b6d02a2d2a24bd80de209968cfee84c2/thumbnail_933000.jpg","/articles/6569251/San-Patricio-County/Texas/San-Patricio-County-court-approves-application-to-state-barrier-removal-and-HOME-programs-cautions-on-local-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569251-fc7eb0083b070931a83085b193ca18eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770902664&Signature=kT6hgNpv6tYtz3J4hUvDcDoObHUGX8Ea-oo2lXYY5uHgAtrgyo8E8CsctXpimfa6YpoTml7rA7pYQ1NiF0xMwzvtWK8jmN1HxddTHqK4WtAaV8Fb-If5Q7Hu0acRo~LWW~rIc~HtvrsnTVYnh7G1qQjO9OKV10yBLMqc3KAGWf6a9dk1aD84GziYn8IDt9n3fXNqMKumhPuYsDfD6VRn~IQDVwH0xsAlRX~YSkfkiCRaXkXllQm20fc4NyyJ0I5q7-kMoAs~Yu2BOWzkj2ddNX1kRaxQtJMYFQOWQCqS0uFSTyT7X41u9iV5eCC31XIyyJ4GltOX~fJWlabPMGu5DA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Patricio County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a motion to apply for the state Amy Young barrier removal program and three countywide HOME-funded programs — tenant-based rental assistance, homeowner reconstruction assistance and tenant-based rental assistance — after county staff warned the court about startup costs and administrative demands.

Melanie Cooper, the county's grant manager, told the court the county had been evaluating these programs since March 2024 and that outside administration and in‑house processing would be required. \"This project is going to take some administration from outside services, and it'll also have to be processed through our office,\" Cooper said. She told the court that while some administration costs are reimbursable, the county would likely need to keep a reserve and could face out‑of‑pocket startup expenses.

Cooper presented the court with a range of estimated local costs and program yields. She said the county should plan to hold roughly $150,000 to $200,000 available to get the program running, with an $80,000 reserve that would be reimbursable through the grant process. Cooper also said the county's portion to get the program started could be \"up to $70,000.\" On expected outputs, she said Impact (the program estimator) projected roughly four households served under the Amy Young barrier removal program, approximately 14 to 23 households for tenant‑based rental assistance depending on rent levels, and about four reconstruction projects under the homeowner assistance line. Cooper cautioned that these are estimates and that funding decisions are made application by application by the state.

Commissioners discussed administration burden and public interest. Commissioner (precinct) asked whether the cost figures included staff time for intake and phone calls; Cooper said they did. After discussion, Commissioner Gillespie made the motion to apply; Commissioner Gonzales seconded. The motion carried with the court voting in favor.

The court also approved bringing back a previously tabled item and changing the language in the program description from \"rehabilitation assistance\" to \"reconstruction assistance\" for the homeowner assistance component.

Why it matters: the Amy Young program funds barrier‑removal work (for example, ramps and accessibility modifications) for residents with disabilities, while HOME funds can provide rental assistance and reconstruction of owner‑occupied homes. County officials said public interest has been high and that they plan outreach if the county is accepted for funds. Cooper recommended passing resolutions at a follow‑up meeting to allow formal application and to establish the county cost lines required for program administration.

The court unanimously approved the motions to return the item to the table, adopt the reconstruction wording, and to apply for the programs. Cooper said next steps will include preparing resolutions for the next agenda, submitting applications, and — if funds are awarded — opening public application intake.

Ending: Commissioners directed staff to prepare the application materials and related resolutions for the next court meeting; Cooper said staff would also propose public notification steps given strong resident interest.","Commissioners voted to apply for the Amy Young barrier removal program and two HOME-funded programs (tenant-based rental assistance and homeowner reconstruction), while county staff warned the court the programs require significant county administration and upfront reserves.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident asks commissioners for traffic calming on County Road 2349 after serious crash

Commissioners approve contracts, purchases and personnel changes in routine session

San Patricio County court approves application to state barrier-removal and HOME programs, cautions on local costs