Hopkins County Commissioners Court To Consider Bridge Funding Agreements With TxDOT

Hopkins County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday this week, instead of the usual Monday due to Memorial Day. Among items on the May 26 agenda is a motion to approve the general form of two draft advance funding agreements with TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) for “Off-System Bridge Replacement On CR 1152 At Big Creek (542-1) And On CR 4714 At Crooks Creek (584-1) In Hopkins County.”

A resolution to perform authorized “Equivalent Match Projects (EMP) and to receive excess EMP credit from Rains County for their authorized EMP projects is also on the agenda.

The Commissioners Court is also expected to consider adopting “Qualified Replacement Benefit Arrangement For Hopkins County Employees.”

Following the regular meeting, the Commissioner Court is slated to enter into a work session.

Sulphur Springs – Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Roger Feagley is scheduled to meet with the court during the work session.

The court too is expected to receive updates on operations at the sheriff’s office, fire department and Civiv Center; and discuss any environmental concerns and hold a budget workshop if needed.

Tuesday’s meetings will be held on the first floor Commissioners Courtroom inside of Hopkins County Courthouse, 118 Church St. The regular court meeting will begin at 9 a.m. May 26.

Hopkins County Courthouse

Author: KSST Contributor

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