Calhoun County Commissioners approve $329,050 ambulance purchase; 2027 budget talks continue
The Calhoun County Commissioners Court approved a $329,050 purchase of a new ambulance for County EMS during its July 8 meeting. The unanimous vote was part of a series of approvals covering county bills, contracts, and park improvements.
July 8 Commissioners Court Actions
All items approved by the court on July 8 were unanimous. In addition to the ambulance purchase, the court approved a $10,000 engineering services contract with G&W Engineers for a library roof replacement.
The court also approved two pay estimates to Sylva Construction for Bill Sanders Park improvements: Pay Estimate No. 3 for $4,529.70 and Pay Estimate No. 4 for $31,199.49.
Other unanimous approvals included the July 1, 2026 meeting minutes, 2026 budget adjustments, MMC and County bills/payroll, and acceptance of reports from the Sheriff's Department, Justices of the Peace, Floodplain and Auditor offices. The court also approved a proclamation recognizing the chartering of the Calhoun County Lions Club.
July 15 Meeting Agenda
The court met on July 15, though official minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed potential awards for Bid No. 2026.10 for the King Fisher Pier Extension Project at King Fisher Beach in Port O'Connor and Bid No. 2026.13 for the Seadrift Drainage Improvements Project Phase II under a GLO Contract.
The agenda also included authorization to use up to $50,000 from GOMESA for King Fisher Beach Restroom Project cost overruns, acceptance of multiple donations, and annual generator maintenance agreements totaling $8,846.34 with Loftin Equipment Company.
Donations listed on the agenda included $500 to the Sheriff's Office motivation account, two $75 anonymous donations, $500 to EMS, and $3,566.56 in emergency equipment from the Port O'Connor Service Club.
2027 Budget Workshops
Between July 6 and July 9, the Commissioners Court held multiple workshops to discuss 2027 budget requests with department heads. Minutes for these workshops have not been published. The agendas indicate discussions on budget requests and consideration of necessary action, though no specific votes or proposals are listed.
Coming Up
- **July 20:** The court will hold a workshop to hear a presentation on the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority's (GBRA) WaterSECURE program, followed by a workshop to discuss the 2027 county budget.
- **July 22:** The Commissioners Court will consider a $257,500 purchase and installation of a Carrier chiller for the Adult Detention Center from Energy Mechanical Service, Inc. The agenda also includes a Motorola Solutions Service Agreement for $242,444.07 covering July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027; a contract extension to May 31, 2028, for Magnolia Beach Erosion Control and Beach Restoration; a final payment of $4,367.17 to KSBR LLC for Calhoun Communications Project - Radio grant administration; and approval of Sheriff and Constable Fees for 2027.
- **July 27 and July 28:** The court will hold workshops to continue discussions on the 2027 county budget. The July 27 meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.