POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT March 24, 2026 Polk County Regional Health Building 10:00 AM Suite A # 2026 - 010 Livingston, Texas is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court NOTICE will be held on the date stated above, at which time the following subjects will be discussed; Agenda Topics (Persons wishing to provide Public Comment must complete and submit a Public Participation Form to the County Clerk prior to the Call To Order). ** Please turn off (or mute) all cell phones and devices ** CALL TO ORDER. * INVOCATION * PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS This item is included to allow public comments on topics relating to the business of the county. In accordance with law, this Court cannot discuss, deliberate or take action on any item or topic not listed on this agenda. Public comments requesting or requiring action or deliberation may be scheduled on a future agenda. Each public comment will be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes, unless a member of the Court requests additional time for the presenter. Any handout materials must be reproduced prior to the meeting and furnished by the presenter. After the close of this portion of the Agenda, public comment for the remainder of the Court session is no longer appropriate or accepted unless specifically requested by a Member of the Court. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS This item is included on the Agenda to receive announcements from the Court members and/or other Elected Officials and Department Heads of Polk County. 1. POLK CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FY2027 PROPOSED BUDGET AND NOTICE OF HEARING, MARCH 26, 2026, AT 5:00 PM. 2. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM THE LOWER TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. 3. RECEIVE INFORMATIONAL REPORT ON THE TIRE & LARGE ITEM COLLECTION EVENT. OLD BUSINESS 4. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: February 24, 2026 (Regular & Emergency Sessions) 5. SELECT AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO ASSIST THE COUNTY IN ITS APPLICATION(S) AND PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION OF ONE OR MORE CONTRACTS, IF AWARDED BY THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE. NEW BUSINESS - CONSENT AGENDA (The items listed within the Consent Agenda are deemed to be of a routine nature and are not scheduled for individual consideration by the Commissioners Court. However, any member of the Court retains the option to remove any one or more items from the Consent Agenda and to have the item/s individually considered). 6. APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS: March 10, 2026 Regular Session. 7. APPROVE SCHEDULES OF BILLS. 8. RECEIVE COUNTY AUDITOR’S MONTHLY REPORT, PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SEC. 114.025. 9. RECEIVE AND RECORD PERSONNEL ACTION FORMS SUBMITTED BY ELECTED OFFICIALS SINCE LAST MEETING. 10. RECEIVE OATH AND BOND FOR DISTRICT CLERK MONICA GOODSON. 11. RECEIVE AND RECORD SIGNED INDEPENDENT CONTRACT ATTORNEY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND DARREL GREER, EFFECTIVE MARCH 7, 2026. 12. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, RISK MANAGEMENT POOL. 13. APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) FOR SOFTWARE. 14. AUTHORIZE THE REFUND OF $24,000 IN UNUSED PROJECT FUNDS TO ONALASKA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION. NEW BUSINESS - REGULAR AGENDA 15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL MATTERS, AS FOLLOWS: A. PERSONNEL ACTION FORM REQUESTS SUBMITTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS SINCE LAST MEETING AND REVIEW OF ANY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY HIRING. B. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER REQUEST FROM JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2 TO USE DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR ONE-TIME BONUS. C. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATED TO SHERIFF’S REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT OF OVERTIME EARNED BY CORRECTIONS OFFICERS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATORS. 16. CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET, AS FOLLOWS: A. FY2026 BUDGET REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS, AS PRESENTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE; 17. CONSIDER ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF FIREWORKS DURING THE SAN JACINTO DAY PERIOD OF APRIL 16, 2026 THROUGH MIDNIGHT APRIL 21, 2026. 18. CONSIDER ANY/ALL NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING THE IAH PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 19. CONSIDER AMENDMENT FOR RENEWAL OF LEASE OF COUNTY OFFICE SPACE FOR TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES AT 402 E. CHURCH, LIVINGSTON. 20. DISCUSSION OF SURFACE LEASE AGREEMENTS EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2026 FOR POLK COUNTY SCHOOL LAND IN THROCKMORTON AND BAYLOR COUNTIES AND CONSIDER ANY NECESSARY ACTION REGARDING LEASE PROCESS. 21. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON CHANGE ORDER 1 FOR THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REGIONAL MITIGATION BRIDGE PROJECTS, GLO CONTRACT NO. 24-065-044-E536. 22. DISCUSS CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH GOODRICH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER. 23. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL DATA CENTERS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. 24. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ANY AND ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATED TO PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL HIGH-LOAD FACILITY SITE IMPACT PERMIT POLICY AND FEE SCHEDULE. 25. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ANY AND ALL NECESSARY ACTION FOR FUTURE LARGE ITEM COLLECTION EVENTS. 26. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ANY AND ALL NECESSARY ACTION RELATED TO COMPENSATION BENCHMARKING, LABOR COSTING, AND SALARY ANALYSIS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF SOFTWARE OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET. ADJOURN ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FOR DISABLED PERSONS This meeting site is accessible to disabled persons as follows: A wheelchair ramp provides access to the front entrance. The Commissioners Courtroom is on the first floor. If any special assistance or accommodations are needed in order to attend a Commissioners Court meeting, please contact Commissioners Court staff at 936-327-6813, in advance, so accommodations can be arranged. I do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the Polk County Commissioners Court is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a true and correct copy of said Notice in the Polk County Courthouse at a place readily accessible to the general public during normal business hours on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and that said Notice remained so posted continuously for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of said Meeting. This notice has also been posted on the official website of Polk County, Texas (www.co.polk.tx.us). Posted: March 18, 2026 By: Sydney Murphy, County Judge