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CROOK COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE ACQUIRES NEW AMBULANCE

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Crook County, OR (May 2021) – Crook County Fire & Rescue announces the delivery of a new ambulance and related emergency medical equipment. Fire Chief Matt Smith stated, “This ambulance includes a self-loading cot and airbags in the transport area which provide much needed safety features for our staff & patients.” The Fire District selected a Horton Model 453 Type 1 ambulance from Professional Sales and Service. Cardiac monitors for the ambulance were provided by ZOLL Medical Corporation and the gurney and related equipment were purchased from Stryker. Government Capital Corporation provided the financing for the acquisition.

“Government Capital Corporation’s knowledge and expertise of the unique needs of fire departments was a great overall value to us,” remarked Matt Smith, Crook County Fire & Rescue Fire Chief. “I appreciated the ease and straightforward nature of the process.”

“It was a privilege to work with Chief Smith on this important procurement,” stated Jana Jay, Municipal Finance Specialist with Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in being able to provide financings that enable first responders to better serve their communities.”

About Crook County Fire & Rescue
Crook County Fire & Rescue, originally chartered as the Prineville Volunteer Fire Department in 1882, is central Oregon’s oldest fire department. It covers an ambulance service area of 3,000 square miles and a fire service area of 450 square miles. The fire district includes a main station in Prineville and two substations and is staffed by 51 firefighters, most of whom are either EMTs or Paramedics. Volunteers are still the heart of the department. For more information visit, www.crookcountyfireandrescue.com.

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to Fire Districts and all other local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4.5 billion in Oregon and across the nation. For more information visit, www.govcap.com.

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LEON COUNTY ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF HEAVY MACHINERY

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Leon County, Texas (May 2021) – Leon County recently acquired vehicles and maintenance equipment for county road work and maintenance needs. “This equipment is a great addition to our maintenance fleet,” stated Kyle Workman, Leon County Precinct 3 Commissioner. B.D. Holt Company, San Antonio, Texas and Iowa Farm Equipment, Tipton, Iowa were selected as the equipment vendors. Financing was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“The finance process was efficient and cost-effective,” remarked Kyle Workman, Leon County Precinct 3 Commissioner. “Government Capital’s knowledge of public sector financing was a great value.”

“I want to congratulate Leon County and Kyle Workman, Precinct 3 Commissioner on these purchases that will greatly improve maintenance services to the citizens and businesses of Leon County,” stated Drew Whitington, Government Capital Corporation Vice President, Client Services. “We take great pride in assisting Texas counties reach their goals and objectives.”

About Leon County
Leon County is located is central East Texas with a population of more than 17,000. Agriculture, poultry farming, cattle ranching, hay and small grains drive the economy. Centerville is the county seat. The legislature of the Republic of Texas authorized Leon County in 1846 and named it in honor of Martin de Leon, the founder of Victoria, Texas. However, local legend believes it was named for a yellow wolf of the region commonly called the leon. For more information, visit www.co.leon.tx.us 

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4.5 Billion across Texas and the nation. For more information, visit www.govcap.com

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DAWSON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY ACQUIRES VEHICLES

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Dawson County District Attorney, Texas (April 2021) ‐ The Dawson County District Attorney’s office recently purchased multiple vehicles for use by District Attorney employees. “These vehicles eliminate the use of personal vehicles for county business,” stated Phillip Mack Furlow, Dawson County District County. “The purchase and maintenance of these vehicles is cost effective and allows the county more efficient budgeting.” The County selected Mitch Hall Chevrolet Buick GMC of Lamesa and Gunn Honda as the vendor for the vehicles. Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas provided the financing for the acquisitions.

“This purchase is part of a fleet rotation. The County previously financed equipment with Government Capital and we continue to be pleased with the rates, flexibility and attention to detail provided by Government Capital,” stated Phillip Mack Furlow, Dawson County District Attorney. “I appreciate Government Capital’s knowledge of public safety finance solutions which allows their clients to afford much-needed equipment.”

“I was a pleasure to work with Philip Mack Furlow and the Dawson County team on the purchase of the fleet vehicles,” commented Drew Whitington, Vice President Client Services, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in providing financings for municipalities that meet their needs and objectives and allow them to be fiscally responsible.”

About Dawson County District Attorney
The Dawson County District Attorney’s office provides services to Dawson, Garza, Gaines and Lynn counties. Dawson County encompasses 902 square miles and has a population of more than 12,500. Garza, Gaines and Lynn counties represent an additional 3,292 square miles and populations of more than 32,000. For more information, visit www.co.dawson.tx.us

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to counties and all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of project financings exceeding $4.5 Billion in Texas and across the nation. For more information, visit www.govcap.com. 

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JIM WELLS COUNTY PURCHASES MULTIPLE VEHICLES

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  Jim Wells County, Texas (April 2021) ‐ Jim Wells County announces the purchase of multiple vehicles for the Sherriff Department. Silsbee Fleet Group, Silsbee, Texas was selected as the vendor for the ten Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles. Five of the Tahoes were purchased as patrol units, four of which are to be used by the Criminal Investigation Division. An additional Tahoe is outfitted as a K9 unit. The vehicle delivery will be staggered between mid-April and June. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“The county needed to rotate this fleet of vehicles and we were pleased with the rate, flexibility and attention to detail provided by Government Capital,” stated Danny Bueno, Jim Wells County Sherriff. “Additionally, Government Capital’s experience in public safety finance solutions and knowledge of borrowing regulations was a great value to us.”

“I would like to congratulate Sheriff Bueno and Jim Wells County on the completion of this important upgrade,” commented Drew Whitington, Vice President Client Services, Government Capital Corporation. “Working with municipalities for over 25 years, we take great pride in assisting first responders better serve their communities.”

About Jim Wells County
Jim Wells County is located in south Texas approximately fifty miles east of Corpus Christi and the Gulf of Mexico. The county has a total area of 868 square miles and a population of more than 40,500. The county was founded in 1911 and Alice is the county seat. For more information visit www.co.jim-wells.tx.us

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to cities and all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of project financings exceeding $4.5 Billion in Texas and across the nation. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

 

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WEBB COUNTY ANNOUNCES THE PURCHASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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Webb County, Texas (January 2021) – Webb County announces the recent acquisition of two new Peterbilt 567 Walker Water Combo vehicles.  “These vehicles will be used to haul water from the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant to the Las Presas Water Dispenser,” stated Tano Tijerina, County Judge “and is part of the Las Presas Water Dispenser Improvements.”  Rush Truck Center was selected as the equipment provider.

Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas provided financing for these acquisitions.

“Government Capital’s expertise and experience was a great value to our acquisitions,” stated Deanna Smith.  “Their knowledge of public sector financing greatly streamlined the procurement process.”

“I want to congratulate Tano Tijerina, County Judge, on this purchase that will greatly improve water service to the residents of Webb County,” stated Stephanie Cates. “We take great pride in assisting Texas county water treatment facilities reach their goals and objectives.”

About Webb County
Webb County was created on January 28, 1848, by the Texas legislature. Located in south Texas, Webb County is the sixth-largest county in the state with 3,307 square miles. The county is named after James Webb who served as Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of State, Attorney General of the Republic of Texas, and later judge of the United States District Court. Webb County includes the Laredo metropolitan area and is the only county in the United States to border three foreign states or provinces, sharing borders with Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas. For more information, visit www.webbcountytx.gov.

About Government Capital Corporation
Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company has successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $4 Billion across Texas and the nation. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

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