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Purchasing staff presented two bid options: carpet tile and epoxy. The court approved the lower epoxy bid from Witherspoon Construction and directed staff to issue the award. Commissioners discussed long‑term maintenance and acoustics during the decision. One commissioner said carpet creates ongoing cleaning and trip‑hazard concerns, while others noted epoxy is louder and suggested adding acoustical panels on walls or ceiling as a follow‑up.

Staff advised carpeting could be installed in about two weeks from ordering and take roughly seven business days to complete; epoxy materials would take seven to 10 business days to arrive and the installation could require 7–15 business days. Witherspoon noted product warranties typically include a one‑year workmanship warranty and longer product warranties for the epoxy finish. The court authorized award and asked staff to explore acoustical treatment options before final installation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","San Patricio - Commissioner's Court","oneSentenceSummary","The county awarded an IFB for the Civic Center floor to Witherspoon Construction for epoxy flooring; commissioners discussed acoustical panels for the room and noted tradeoffs with carpet.","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},6590503,"Justice Center update: project at about 52% complete; courthouse renovation design reaches 50% milestone",350,3484000,3834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528613-84fca8e215f7f87eb73f74e38542f6ab&start=3484&end=3834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528613-84fca8e215f7f87eb73f74e38542f6ab/thumbnail_3484000.jpg","/articles/6590503/San-Patricio-County/Texas/Justice-Center-update-project-at-about-52-complete-courthouse-renovation-design-reaches-50-milestone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590503-15953469bd0471ed6881d04f9c267219/orig.mp4?Expires=1770656057&Signature=iB4P1MCy~0KwuWBt-PnEBoYvViOkYvFC4u~Y8lv1YohDCmEmYZWbQsHzoxllapnzIE7uMKku7NkRe2i~Ey3yE2EsIWSaPPDQ-IOzwz847YvcWPJ4VCw67sOw4CNAzuLr3fsJ7rIpcjdQNAVySNhP5cTWHYmZ-S5cnQHJPrNQU9CXaWM4rVay4sssrgXuuFqTZp~5U2Eiz-yvue23-ECu5u4ETXsB~nvcOdif5P0r2f7zC5XRJNJvPUlbjHI2i62nWjnKeAX4nBC0OsTIqApoP4Y3Ze1DkBSDzyHRW9e9Pp4tIzM8RPHTJDf9h55yOX~q10sEx6qB3hBlhBoWX~yvRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County engineering staff told commissioners the new Justice Center project is roughly 52% complete and current payouts for the month total about $2.8 million.

John Hernandez, county engineer, said structural observation reports from the project's structural subconsultant did not note outstanding issues and that mechanical, electrical and plumbing work on upper floors is on the project's critical path. Hernandez said the second‑floor MEP work should be completed by mid‑August, with third‑floor MEP work following in mid‑September, and that the project remains on track for completion in late spring/early summer of the projected completion year.

Hernandez also reported progress on the courthouse renovation design (phase 2). BRW Architects is delivering approximately 50% complete design documents in coming weeks. Mechanical/plumbing subconsultant Guerra Engineering will perform field visits around Aug. 19 to coordinate systems for the courthouse and the Justice Center. The county thanked department heads who participated in design coordination and said interior signage planning for the Justice Center will begin soon, led by a county coordinator.

No formal action was taken; the update was delivered for informational purposes and to record schedule milestones and upcoming coordination tasks.","County engineer reported the new Justice Center is about 52% complete with current payouts near $2.8 million; courthouse renovation design has reached roughly 50% and subconsultant site visits are scheduled.",{"_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},6590508,"Votes at a glance: San Patricio County Commissioners Court actions, Aug. 4, 2025",1094,969000,2063000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528613-84fca8e215f7f87eb73f74e38542f6ab&start=969&end=2063","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528613-84fca8e215f7f87eb73f74e38542f6ab/thumbnail_969000.jpg","/articles/6590508/San-Patricio-County/Texas/Votes-at-a-glance-San-Patricio-County-Commissioners-Court-actions-Aug-4-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590508-eaab5ef9b5375a54488df1cb550c51ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770656057&Signature=Ql7g7R0z~DuJ~-g9uHTKliTLeipW6ofQj5rsM-TXHbDkxzwwjwmOfPTMgjN7DAGndbe8UIO~l366etvtXHZGjc4AEfP6e1bWpWIwGZ-A122ILJTTPsL99vGhWjb2vGcW8h4LugJNuBGS~ITHb0hN1L124HrvJyNd9TDh1ONHWAVrm48Xgjx9DJCagJRfi75QMLcyI3Nu~yRhjfXdOcj7qnMv9gZLOTF53KHECAAoM71n-hQKGAV-Q~n2KXfxvHJiXtTt78eH3FQ2zVnUrtdg5FP83oK2jIB0GHY0WgBXKqqbE4oceBy1MqGp5MWHDIPcruYTsQyhRmoG8d14T5HvFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","This summary lists the formal motions and recorded outcomes from the San Patricio County Commissioners Court meeting on Aug. 4, 2025. It is drawn from the court record and the meeting transcript and is limited to actions the court took that resulted in a recorded decision.

- Approval of revised minutes (Agenda item 2.1): Motion by Zikorski; second by Yardley. Outcome: approved.

- Payment of claims/bills (Agenda item 2.2.a): Motion by Gillespie; second by Yardley. Outcome: approved.

- Budget line‑item transfers (Agenda item 2.2.b): Four transfers presented (Constable Precinct 5, Information Services adjustments, Road/Sealcoating, Improvement Fund). Motion to approve transfers was moved and seconded; outcome: approved.

- Bank reconciliation / charges report (Agenda item 2.2.c): Motion by Gillespie; second by Zikorski. Outcome: accepted.

- I‑69 Alliance membership/funding request: Motion to deny funding. Mover: William Sikorsky Sr.; seconder: Gonzales. Vote recorded 5 yes, 1 no. Outcome: denied.

- Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group: Motion to approve $10,000 for FY2026. Mover: Gonzales; second: Gillespie. Outcome: approved.

- Change to TCDRS retirement vesting (from 10 to 8 years): Motion to approve (mover/second not specified on record). Outcome: approved unanimously. Staff estimated county cost at just under $180,000 per year and an increase in the county rate to ~11.25%.

- Civic Center flooring (IFB 2025‑006): Court awarded epoxy flooring to Witherspoon Construction (motion and second recorded). Outcome: approved; commissioners discussed acoustical panels as a follow‑up option.

- Interlocal agreement with Coastal Bend Council of Governments for 9‑1‑1 services (renewal): Motion to approve; outcome: approved.

- Prescription savings program audit addendum (PCM): Motion to approve addendum to audit GLP‑1 prescription claims; outcome: approved.

- Agreement with Houston Methodist network via Asserta Health (employee health provider arrangement): Motion to approve; outcome: approved.

- Purchase of property in Taft, Texas for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8 (after executive session, Gov't Code §551.072): Motion to approve purchase subject to inspection; mover: William Sikorsky Sr.; seconder: Gonzales. Outcome: approved.

- San Patricio County Historical Commission FY2026 funding request (partial request and appointments): Motion to approve appointments and a funding allocation of $2,000 for FY2026; outcome: approved.

Where the clerk did not record a roll‑call tally in the transcript, the summary records the motion, mover and seconder and whether the motion carried. If a specific vote count was read into the record (for example, the I‑69 vote), that count is noted here.","A compact list of motions and formal outcomes from the Aug. 4 San Patricio County Commissioners Court meeting, including motions on bids, transfers, memberships and agreements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590511,"San Patricio County commissioners deny I‑69 Alliance funding, approve disaster relief support and retirement change",441,2219000,2660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528613-84fca8e215f7f87eb73f74e38542f6ab&start=2219&end=2660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528613-84fca8e215f7f87eb73f74e38542f6ab/thumbnail_2219000.jpg","/articles/6590511/San-Patricio-County/Texas/San-Patricio-County-commissioners-deny-I69-Alliance-funding-approve-disaster-relief-support-and-retirement-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590511-99acd0f57abd78e739f15d0c1f5613e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770656057&Signature=EUFngbGj48mkwdTNEt7~dVxd8AAZODWlhtdNRBHINZw6uVKkLK8E~R428iv1LeBwA6EZQIBPSUsCPKhDRdmAZsEgCAQELwX91A1FYwIYq4q0DvbeqOx2Q-q8IiNq6H52Orz5rzABfqDN-Uo5Fv2~92XfKqRang68Ay2S06OPFAgD00cCU7Xac1-e3i6vt2InHGf0w4l8AoIpbnDvvfOfetOavzm2E7OX0GkDPbgcY58kDK-6oCdPBstvZAbVg2qWtP9yZ289WI63azBSq1JSCctOmbGCShnewNeTap1z9H5DaF~dqs-Y5SGQHexKUs9JvPf0ITAbrAIDaE6VDMPX2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Patricio County commissioners on Aug. 4 voted to deny a funding request from the I‑69 Alliance, approved $10,000 for the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group and adopted a change to the county retirement vesting schedule while discussing a proposed 4% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employees.

The denial of I‑69 Alliance funding came on a motion by Commissioner William Sikorsky Sr., seconded by Commissioner Gonzales; commissioners recorded five votes in favor and one opposed. Commissioners debated whether continued membership and modest annual dues to the Alliance produce measurable benefits for the county, with at least one commissioner saying the county receives little tangible return for the money it has paid over the years.

The commission voted to give $10,000 for fiscal year 2026 to the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group. Commissioner Gonzales moved the Coastal Bend item and Commissioner Gillespie seconded; the motion passed without recorded opposition. County officials said the group provided recovery work after Hurricane Harvey and maintains capacity between disasters.

On retirement benefits, the court approved changing the county's vesting period for the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan from 10 years to 8 years. County staff told the court the change will increase the county contribution rate from about 10.69% to 11.25% and cost the county just under $180,000 annually. Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the change.

County staff presented proposed changes to employee health insurance premiums and a potential pay adjustment to offset those increases. The staff recommendation for 2026 included premium increases of $3 per month for employee‑only coverage, $95 per month for employee‑spouse, $68 per month for employee‑children, and $112 per month for family coverage. The judge and auditor discussed a 4% COLA as an option to offset higher employee costs; county leaders said they intend to bring formal rate adoption and any COLA decision back to the court next week as part of the budget adoption timeline.

Tax assessor‑collector staff updated the court on property values and litigation that will affect the county's truth‑in‑taxation calculations. The assessor reported roughly $580 million in property value is currently in dispute with the appraisal district and said those contested values have altered preliminary rate calculations. Staff said formal proposals on the county's 2025 tax rate will appear on the court agenda next week.

Other business at the meeting included routine approvals: minutes, payment of county bills and several budget line‑item transfers. County staff and department heads also presented updates on animal control, road repairs and pending grant initiatives for farmers and ranchers.

The court directed staff to place the insurance‑rate and COLA items on next week's agenda for formal action and to post related worksheets on the county website so the public can review the tax and budget materials ahead of any vote.","Commissioners voted 5–1 to deny a funding request from the I‑69 Alliance, approved $10,000 to the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group, and changed county retirement vesting from 10 to 8 years while discussing a 4% COLA to offset rising health premiums.","actionData","errors"]

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