Personnel/Budget Amendment a. Recognize Pct 4 Commissioner Emeritus Colonel John “Jack” W. Oliver, Jr. on the occasion of his 92nd birthday on Wednesday, September 21, 2106.
Announce First Responders & Families Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Bell County Expo Center from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Consider approval of Resolution in Opposition to Unfunded Mandates and a request that all mandatory State of Texas programs be fully funded by the State before the implementation of those program by counties is required be presented to the Texas State Legislature for the 2017 Legislative Session.
Consider approval of Resolution in Opposition to Appraisal Caps and Revenue Caps and other efforts to limit local control to be presented to the Texas State Legislature for the 2017 Legislative Session.
Consider approval of Resolution for State Funds for Indigent Defense to fully fund the requirements of the Texas Fair Defense Act, that the State is funding at only about 12% of the costs.
Consider approval of Resolution for Continued State Relief Funding for Local Governments Disproportionately Affected by 100% Disabled Veterans Exemption, which funding in 2016 resulted in a reimbursement to Bell County of approximately $1.2 million toward $3.4 million in lost revenue due to the exemption.
Consider approval of Texas Conference of Urban Counties TechShare Program FY 2017 Indigent Defense Resource Sharing Addendum to the Master Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Texas Conference of Urban Counties TechShare Program.
Consider approval under Local Government Code Section 118.131 the establishment of Sheriff and Constables Fees effective January 1, 2017.
Consider authorizing the award of Bid # 01-17 for Asphalt Oils and Emulsion to: a. Western Emulsions, Inc. as primary award source for CRS-2 at $1.08 per gallon; secondary award source for CSS-1H at $1.27 per gallon; primary award source for PA-AS-1 at $2.75 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response. b. Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. as primary award source for AE-P (Non Soluble) at $1.71 per gallon; secondary award source for CRS-2 at $1.30 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response. c. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. as secondary award source for AE-P (Non Soluble) at $1.9594 per gallon and primary award source for CSS-1H at $.6894/.5894 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response. d. Momar, Inc. as primary source for PennzSuppress D at $7.56 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response.
Consider authorizing the award of Bid # 02-17 for Quicklime to: a. Austin White Lime Company for Quicklime (Pelletized or Pebble) at $137.95 per ton; and b. Austin White Lime Transport for Quicklime (Slurry) at $179.35 per ton.
Discussion and consider adoption of an Order authorizing the issuance of $6,065,000 Bell County, Texas, Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; authorizing a paying agent agreement and an escrow agreement; awarding the purchase of the bonds; and ordering certain other matters related to the issuance of the Bonds.
Discussion and consider adoption of an Order authorizing the issuance of $10,000,000 Bell County, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016; authorizing a paying agent/registrar agreement; awarding the purchase of the Certificates; and ordering certain other matters related to the issuance of the Certificates.
Sep 19, 2016 Commissioners Court
Personnel/Budget Amendment a. Recognize Pct 4 Commissioner Emeritus Colonel John “Jack” W. Oliver, Jr. on the occasion of his 92nd birthday on Wednesday, September 21, 2106.
Announce First Responders & Families Appreciation Dinner on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Bell County Expo Center from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Consider approval of Resolution in Opposition to Unfunded Mandates and a request that all mandatory State of Texas programs be fully funded by the State before the implementation of those program by counties is required be presented to the Texas State Legislature for the 2017 Legislative Session.
Consider approval of Resolution in Opposition to Appraisal Caps and Revenue Caps and other efforts to limit local control to be presented to the Texas State Legislature for the 2017 Legislative Session.
Consider approval of Resolution for State Funds for Indigent Defense to fully fund the requirements of the Texas Fair Defense Act, that the State is funding at only about 12% of the costs.
Consider approval of Resolution for Continued State Relief Funding for Local Governments Disproportionately Affected by 100% Disabled Veterans Exemption, which funding in 2016 resulted in a reimbursement to Bell County of approximately $1.2 million toward $3.4 million in lost revenue due to the exemption.
Consider approval of Texas Conference of Urban Counties TechShare Program FY 2017 Indigent Defense Resource Sharing Addendum to the Master Interlocal Agreement for Participation in the Texas Conference of Urban Counties TechShare Program.
Consider approval under Local Government Code Section 118.131 the establishment of Sheriff and Constables Fees effective January 1, 2017.
Consider authorizing the award of Bid # 01-17 for Asphalt Oils and Emulsion to: a. Western Emulsions, Inc. as primary award source for CRS-2 at $1.08 per gallon; secondary award source for CSS-1H at $1.27 per gallon; primary award source for PA-AS-1 at $2.75 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response. b. Cleveland Asphalt Products, Inc. as primary award source for AE-P (Non Soluble) at $1.71 per gallon; secondary award source for CRS-2 at $1.30 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response. c. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. as secondary award source for AE-P (Non Soluble) at $1.9594 per gallon and primary award source for CSS-1H at $.6894/.5894 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response. d. Momar, Inc. as primary source for PennzSuppress D at $7.56 per gallon and include all exceptions listed in response.
Consider authorizing the award of Bid # 02-17 for Quicklime to: a. Austin White Lime Company for Quicklime (Pelletized or Pebble) at $137.95 per ton; and b. Austin White Lime Transport for Quicklime (Slurry) at $179.35 per ton.
Discussion and consider adoption of an Order authorizing the issuance of $6,065,000 Bell County, Texas, Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; authorizing a paying agent agreement and an escrow agreement; awarding the purchase of the bonds; and ordering certain other matters related to the issuance of the Bonds.
Discussion and consider adoption of an Order authorizing the issuance of $10,000,000 Bell County, Texas, Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016; authorizing a paying agent/registrar agreement; awarding the purchase of the Certificates; and ordering certain other matters related to the issuance of the Certificates.