Commissioner Gonzales secures $125K for new compact excavator in Precinct 3
June 30, 2025 | San Patricio County, Texas
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The San Patricio County Commissioner’s Court convened on June 30, 2025, to address several key agenda items, focusing on equipment purchases, juvenile detention contracts, and emergency management services.
The meeting commenced with a motion to approve the previous meeting's minutes, which passed without opposition. Following this, Commissioner Ruben Gonzales presented a request for the purchase of a Volvo ECR 88D compact excavator for $125,371. This equipment is intended for drainage work, specifically for setting culvert pipes, replacing a backhoe that had previously caused safety concerns. The motion to approve the purchase was unanimously carried.
Next, the court discussed a request from the juvenile detention department to approve contracts for the detention of juvenile offenders with Starr, Duval, and Jim Hogg counties. This motion also passed without any questions or opposition.
The court then turned its attention to awarding legal services for the TAF completion program. After a brief discussion, the contract was awarded to Bickerstaff, Heath, Gatto and Associates, following a motion that was seconded and approved.
Emergency management was a significant focus of the meeting, with multiple contracts being discussed. The court approved a contract with Crowder Gulf LLC for disaster debris removal services, recalling their effective support during past emergencies. Another contract was awarded to TrueNorth Emergency Management LLC for debris monitoring services. Both motions passed with unanimous support.
Additionally, the court addressed a request for an interlocal agreement with the Nueces River Authority for a county-wide mapping program. However, this item was tabled for further review by the audit and governmental affairs departments.
The meeting concluded with a proposal to combine two existing positions within the emergency management department into one, aimed at streamlining operations. This item was also discussed but not finalized during the meeting.
Overall, the Commissioner’s Court made significant progress on various operational matters, particularly in enhancing emergency management capabilities and addressing juvenile detention needs, while ensuring safety and efficiency in county operations.
The meeting commenced with a motion to approve the previous meeting's minutes, which passed without opposition. Following this, Commissioner Ruben Gonzales presented a request for the purchase of a Volvo ECR 88D compact excavator for $125,371. This equipment is intended for drainage work, specifically for setting culvert pipes, replacing a backhoe that had previously caused safety concerns. The motion to approve the purchase was unanimously carried.
Next, the court discussed a request from the juvenile detention department to approve contracts for the detention of juvenile offenders with Starr, Duval, and Jim Hogg counties. This motion also passed without any questions or opposition.
The court then turned its attention to awarding legal services for the TAF completion program. After a brief discussion, the contract was awarded to Bickerstaff, Heath, Gatto and Associates, following a motion that was seconded and approved.
Emergency management was a significant focus of the meeting, with multiple contracts being discussed. The court approved a contract with Crowder Gulf LLC for disaster debris removal services, recalling their effective support during past emergencies. Another contract was awarded to TrueNorth Emergency Management LLC for debris monitoring services. Both motions passed with unanimous support.
Additionally, the court addressed a request for an interlocal agreement with the Nueces River Authority for a county-wide mapping program. However, this item was tabled for further review by the audit and governmental affairs departments.
The meeting concluded with a proposal to combine two existing positions within the emergency management department into one, aimed at streamlining operations. This item was also discussed but not finalized during the meeting.
Overall, the Commissioner’s Court made significant progress on various operational matters, particularly in enhancing emergency management capabilities and addressing juvenile detention needs, while ensuring safety and efficiency in county operations.
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