Discussion and possible action to accept a declaration of public purpose pursuant to Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec. 52, for the purchase of furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials, and for the procurement of labor and services necessary for the improvement, repair, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance of the Public Health Facility, Southern Health Facility, Bruni Health Facility, and Webb Count

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Discussion and possible action to accept a declaration of public purpose pursuant to Tex. Const. Art. 3, Sec. 52, for the purchase of furniture, equipment, supplies, and materials, and for the procurement of labor and services necessary for the improvement, repair, remodeling, renovation, and maintenance of the Public Health Facility, Southern Health Facility, Bruni Health Facility, and Webb County Community Centers, including the development and construction of a walking trail at the Southern Health Facility, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, and to further approve an exception to the Purchasing Requisition deadline and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-5040-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) and #1001-5040-007-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: Authorization by the Commissioners Court is necessary to allow the Public Health Services Department to purchase the furniture, equipment, supplies, remodeling and renovation materials, labor and services needed to properly equip, maintain, repair, and improve these Webb County facilities. Such materials may include, but are not limited to tile, paint, flooring, fixtures, hardware, building materials, and other items necessary to maintain and improve these facilities as an extension of the services provided by the Department to the community. Solution: Authorization by the Commissioners Court is necessary to purchase any items needed and obtain the labor and services necessary for the remodeling, renovation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the facilities. Result: Authorizing the purchase of furniture, equipment, supplies, and remodeling and renovation materials, as well as obtaining the necessary labor and services, will allow the Public Health Services Department to maintain and improve the Public Health Facility, Southern Health Facility, Bruni Health Facility, and Webb County Community Centers, ensuring that these facilities are properly equipped, functional, safe, and prepared to provide essential public health and community services.

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