The Court approved up to $5,000 in additional spending for meals, food, and beverages using department procurement cards or other approved payment methods, bringing the total blanket approval to $20,000 for fiscal year 2025–2026.
What it means for you
The department now has up to $20,000 approved to spend on food and beverage expenses for the current fiscal year.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.