Commissioner's Court decisions most relevant to citizens will appear here.
July 13th, 2021:
Resolution approved for Ellis County to enter an agreement with TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. for 12 months to assess potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Resolution approved to enter Escrow Agreement for $185,000 regarding the sale of the old First Baptist Church at 301 N. Rogers Street, Waxahachie, TX 75165
June 29th, 2021:
Proclamation adopted in recognition of June as Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
Resolution authorized for County Judge to issue a letter of support to Hope Clinic as a part of its application to maintain its status as a federally-qualified health center for low-income residents in Ellis County
June 15th, 2021:
Resolution approved to apply for a U.S. Department of Justice grant to enable the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, and Children's Advocacy Center to develop a joint anti-human trafficking task force
Resolution approved to enter a tax abatement agreement between Ellis County and Myti Properties, LLC & TIMCO Logistics Systems
June 1st, 2021:
The Commissioner's Court invited representatives of each main entity that made the Vaccine Hub possible -- including the county emergency management team, Baylor Scott & White, the City of Waxahachie, other local jurisdictions, and volunteers with over 20 hours of service -- to be formally honored before the court.
May 18th, 2021:
Resolution approved to waive Department of Development fees for 47 properties located in the vicinity of the May 3rd tornado
Resolution approved to enter a professional services agreement with Kitchell for a long-term facility needs assessment
May 4th, 2021:
Resolution approved for county to adopt a new public safety communications system
Resolution approved to allow the implementation of alcohol distance regulations in unincorporated areas
Tax abatement approved for SunOpta Grains and Foods, Inc.
April 20th, 2021:
The Purchasing and Sale Agreement with Southfork Capital, LLC, for a new county administration building was amended in executive session.
Discussion over a possible tax abatement to bring in SunOpta Grains and Foods, Inc, has been postponed.
April 6th, 2021:
Resolution approved for county to partner with Bickerstaff, Heath Delgado Acosta LLP to implement redistricting plans according to new 2020 Census data
Resolution approved to designate Waxahachie Civic Center as an auxiliary courthouse through December 1st, 2021 to resume socially-distanced jury trials; state-mandated COVID restrictions had prevented jury trials for 1 year