Lubbock County public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will discuss the 2021 redistricting project and preparations for the March 2022 joint primary elections. The meeting includes consideration of various infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. The court will also review a proposal to use ARPA funds for a new medical examiner's office.
- Appropriation of up to $10 million from ARPA for a new Medical Examiner’s Office
- Grant adjustment of $6,953.92 for equipment and staff pay increases
- Slaton Club House Re-Roof contract award
- Change order for detention center boiler replacement with Hub City Plumbing & Mechanical
- Adoption of a final plan for new county election precincts
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will hold a work session regarding the American Rescue Plan Act. The regular meeting includes discussions on several service agreements, board appointments, and equipment purchases. The court will also review financial reports and auditor matters.
- Agreement with City of Lubbock for FY22 Vector Control Services
- $25,000 financial award from Wilson Sheehan Lab to the Sheriff’s Office
- Purchase of a 2021 Etnyre Chip Spreader from John Deere
- Lease extension for office space at 5219 City Bank Parkway
- Contract for care and housing of jail inmates with Cochran County
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will discuss funding related to the American Rescue Plan Act. The agenda also includes a presentation on voting precincts and potential changes to court rules.
- Presentation regarding Voting Precincts by the Elections Department
- Work session and discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act funding
- Proposed amendments to local rules of decorum for the Commissioners Court
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Lubbock City Council and County Commissioners Court met to discuss potential joint participation in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) topics. Discussion items included public health, broadband availability, mental health, and homelessness. No action was scheduled to be taken during this work session.
- Joint Public Health Operation & Facility
- Broadband Availability to Non-Served or Under-Served Areas
- Mental Health Collaborative
- Homelessness
- Potential ARPA Funded Micro-Grant Programs
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Commissioners Court will discuss the canvass report for the November 2, 2021 Special Election and American Rescue Plan Act funding. The agenda also includes notice of an upcoming ARPA workshop with the City of Lubbock.
- Approval of the November 2, 2021 Special Election canvass report
- Discussion regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Lubbock County
- Notice of an ARPA workshop with the City of Lubbock on November 17, 2021
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Court will consider a plan for redistricting Lubbock County Commissioner precincts using 2020 Census data. The agenda also includes fire suppression agreements with Idalau, Slaton, and Ransom Canyon. Additionally, the court will review tax collection presentations and utility permit applications.
- Redistricting of Lubbock County Commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data
- Fire suppression and rescue agreements with Idalau, Slaton, and Ransom Canyon
- Donation of 2014 CAT CT660 Dump Trucks to the City of Shallowater and Water Control & Improvement District 1
- Utility permit applications from FiberLight for fiber optic cable installation
- Awards for HVAC air filters and voter registration certificates
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court will review a draft illustrative plan for redistricting commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data. The session includes receiving public comments and discussing potential amendments to the plan. A presentation will also address issues with Tyler software and accessing case files.
- Presentation of draft redistricting plan for commissioner precincts
- Discussion regarding Lubbock County Tyler software and case file access
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will review several service agreements, including psychological assessment services and inmate housing. The agenda also includes reviewing state homeland security grants for bomb squad equipment and vehicle upgrades. Additionally, the court will address utility permits and financial reports.
- State Homeland Security grants for Bomb Squad suite replacement and Mobile Command Vehicle upgrade
- $3,000 AT&T Mobility renewal for JP1 communication services
- Service agreements with Father Flanagan’s Boys Home and Texas Tech University
- Utility permits for South Plains Electric Coop on Quaker Ave and CR 6300/FM 1729
- Inmate housing agreements with Crosby County and Winkler County
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Commissioners Court will review a draft plan to redistrict commissioner precincts based on 2020 Census data. The Court will also consider approving final plats for two developments in Precinct 1.
- Final plat approval for Southern Ranch Estates, Lots 1-20 in Precinct 1
- Final plat approval for Park Hills Estates, Lots 1-31 in Precinct 1
- Presentation of draft redistricting plan based on 2020 Census data
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will consider several service agreements, including fire suppression and mental health services for the Juvenile Justice Center. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding a forensic audit of the county elections system. Additionally, officials will review lease agreements and budget items for the Lubbock County Expo Center.
- Presentation on a forensic audit of the Lubbock County elections system
- Lease agreement for building and 15 acres at 3501 North Holly Avenue
- Fire suppression and rescue services agreements with Buffalo Springs Lake and Roosevelt VFDs
- Mental health services agreement with Texas Tech University Family Therapy Clinic
- Creation of a Grant Administrator position in the County Auditor’s Department
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
The Commissioners Court will receive an initial assessment regarding whether new precinct boundaries are required due to the 2020 census. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments, fund balance commitments, and contract amendments.
- Assessment of redistricting requirements based on 2020 census data
- Contract Amendment Number 1 with Johnson Controls, Inc.
- Enterprise Service Agreement with Vigilant Solutions
- Rescinding and establishing fund balance commitments
- Budget amendments and line item transfers
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court will consider authorizing bond issuance through Specialized Public Finance Inc. The agenda includes several contract renewals for staffing, food services, and road maintenance. Additionally, the court will discuss a cost-sharing agreement with the City of Lubbock for University Avenue asphalt repairs.
- Authorization of bond issuance via Specialized Public Finance Inc.
- Cost-sharing agreement with the City of Lubbock for University Avenue asphalt maintenance
- Professional service agreements with Chapman Harvey Architects and Agnew Associates
- Caliche removal contracts for county road maintenance
- Acceptance of the Texas Anti-Gang Grant #3401105
Commissioners Court Work Session
The scheduled Commissioners Court work session for September 24, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda included a planned discussion regarding the American Rescue Plan Act.
- American Rescue Plan Act work session (cancelled)
Commissioners Court Work Session
The Lubbock County Commissioners' Court will hold a work session regarding the American Rescue Plan Act. These sessions are scheduled to occur at various times throughout the day.
- Work session regarding the American Rescue Plan Act
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
The Commissioners Court will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2022 Lubbock County Budget and the Lubbock County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate. The agenda includes a $952,285.00 funding request for the Lubbock Open Door Survivor Housing program. The court will also address preparations for the November 2, 2021 Special Elections.
- $952,285.00 request to Lubbock Open Door for the Open Door Survivor Housing program
- Public hearing for FY2022 Lubbock County Hospital District Budget and Tax Rate
- Adoption of the FY2022 Lubbock County Budget
- Awards for gasoline, diesel, asphalt, and road materials for Road and Bridge Department
- Appointments for the November 2, 2021 Special Elections