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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Polk County, Texas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Homeland security grant for fingerprint devices and drone
The sheriff's office landed $135,406.80 in federal money — no local match — for mobile fingerprint scanners deputies can use in the field and a drone for dam security and flood rescues.
Piney Ranch RV Park Variances and Development Plan
The rules now kick in at three or more RVs instead of two — a small change that loosens requirements for property owners with a couple of RVs.
Election expense line item increase
The outgoing county clerk hit her monthly spending cap, so the court raised the election expense line to $45,000 to keep election operations funded.
Emergency management contracts and school donations
The consent agenda included a 12-month renewal of the True North Emergency Management debris monitoring contract, a Red Cross sheltering MOU, and a donation of goggles to Big Sandy, Goodrich and Leggett ISD schools.
Segno Solar Project Road Use Agreement
The county approved an agreement with Black & Veatch for super heavy vehicle traffic on precinct roads supporting solar construction.
Cancellation of DPS CDL Facility Contract
County leaders announced that a federal earmark over $3 million for a new CDL training school in Leggett has been approved by the President.