WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CONTRACT WITH BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM

Josh Blaschke September 29, 2020

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Washington County Commissioners approved a community service contract between the county and the Brenham Heritage Museum at their meeting today (Tuesday).

Washington Extension Education Association President Susanne Kessler presents a check totaling $82,796 to Washington County Judge John Durrenberger at Tuesday's meeting of Washington County Commissioners Court.
Commissioners proclaimed October 4-10 as Texas Extension Education Week.

The contract requires the county to administer and annually provide $2,000 to the museum for the preservation and display of Washington County heritage.

Commissioner Candice Bullock said the amount being provided has increased $500 from the county’s previous contract with the museum. She said the extra funding will be used by the museum for its summer programs for children.

Also at today’s meeting, commissioners proclaimed October 4-10 as Texas Extension Education Week in Washington County. Before the proclamation, Washington Extension Education Association (WEEA) President Susanne Kessler presented the county with a check amounting to $82,796, representing the donation of time WEEA members have spent educating local citizens.

WEEA has been around since 1928 and works through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to strengthen and enrich families through educational programs, leadership development, and community service.

Commissioners also:

Approved a resolution supporting the county’s efforts to execute restoration of the Washington County Courthouse. Commissioner Joy Fuchs said the county received a grant to move forward with the architectural portion of the courthouse renovation, and the resolution signifies the county approves proceeding with the architectural plans for the restoration of the historic courthouse.
Approved an agreement with GrantWorks, Inc. for project delivery services for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) 2020 grant program.
Approved a memorandum of understanding between the county government and the Brazos Valley Council of Governments Transportation Partnership Program for the provision of transportation services for Washington County residents.
Approved the renewal of bonds for reserve deputy sheriffs Joe B. Ellis and Craig Wiesepape.

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