16 • GeneralBurnet County (Burnet County)

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval for the following: (a) Go out to bid (RFB) for a complete, turnkey, and fully operational 230 kW Diesel Generator System and Switch for the Sheriffs Office, to include labor, equipment, installation, and warranty (b) Approve reimbursement for temporary Rental Generator to the Sheriff's Office FY26 budget; (c) Authorize payment for (a) and

Presented in: Burnet County Commissioners Court - May 12, 2026 on 2026-05-12

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval for the following: (a) Go out to bid (RFB) for a complete, turnkey, and fully operational 230 kW Diesel Generator System and Switch for the Sheriffs Office, to include labor, equipment, installation, and warranty (b) Approve reimbursement for temporary Rental Generator to the Sheriff's Office FY26 budget; (c) Authorize payment for (a) and”

Bryan Wilson

County Judge

YES

Damon Beierle

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

Joe Don Dockery

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

Jim Luther, Jr.

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

Chad Collier

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action for approval for the following: (a) Go out to bid (RFB) for a complete, turnkey, and fully operational 230 kW Diesel Generator System and Switch for the Sheriffs Office, to include labor, equipment, installation, and warranty (b) Approve reimbursement for temporary Rental Generator to the Sheriff's Office FY26 budget; (c) Authorize payment for (a) and (b) from fund 710 building reserve in an amount not to exceed $325,000. (Beierle)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).