Commissioner Court of Howard County Workshop and Regular Session Minutes
The Commissioners' Court met to discuss funding allocations with the Heritage Museum and potential celebrations for the county's 150th anniversary. Updates were provided regarding the library renovation project, specifically regarding an upcoming closure for flooring work. The Court accepted the proposed Juvenile Probation Department budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and discussed the permanent closure of the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Big Spring and associated contingency planning. Additionally, the Court approved personnel reports, invoices, and purchase requests for various county departments, including HVAC repairs for multiple facilities. An intergovernmental agreement with Scurry County for inmate housing was approved. Finally, the Court reviewed a Flood Mitigation Alternatives Report from engineering representatives to address flooding in the 25th Street area.