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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

July 20, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 90 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on July 20, 2026, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a special meeting with the following present:
  3. 2 CONSENT AGENDA: ALL ITEMS MARKED WITH A SINGLE ASTERISK (*) ARE PART OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND REQUIRE NO DELIBERATION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. ANY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBER MAY REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THIS AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
  4. 3 In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall, within three (3) days prior to any proceeding contact the County Judge’s office at 722 Moody, Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 766-2244.
  5. 4 Call to Order ▶ jump to 4:07
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 4:12
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 5:03
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 8:43
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/20/2026 26-875 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 7/15/2026 bi-weekly #15 26-876 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/15/2026 bi-weekly #15 26-879 approved Pass
  13. *4. Approval of the Certification of Revenue for Constable Precinct 1 in the amount of $106,421.11 for judgments on forfeited funds 26-881 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the inventory of fixed assets of the Sheriff’s Office for period of 5/6/2026 - 6/10/2026 with response letter from Jimmy Fullen, Galveston County Sheriff, dated 6/24/2026 26-885 approved Pass
  15. *6. Consideration of approval authorizing the County Judge to sign IRS Form 720 for thirteenth annual filing for Galveston County for the 2025 benefit plan year as it relates to ACA Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute ("PCORI") and authorize payment to IRS 26-880 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file notification for budgeting of funds within Fund 2256 - Constable Precinct 1 Forfeitures Fund for Extraordinary Supplies submitted by County Auditor 26-883 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-823 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file June 2026 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-833 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #14, June 18 - July 01, 2026, submitted by Human Resources 26-845 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of authorizing Voya to release plan level information to Retirement Plan Advisory Group submitted by Human Resources 26-868 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration of approval of a resolution recognizing Camp Blessing and their dedication and selflessness in providing a week-long iconic summer camp experience for children and young adults with special needs submitted by the County Judge 26-830 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of resolution recognizing the 2026 Galveston County Employee Walk Across Texas Challenge submitted by Commissioner Pct. 3 26-886 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:57
  23. *14. Receive and file Section 179D Allocation Form assigned to The Hunton Group, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-887 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) Request for Inspection TDLR Project #TABS2024023970-Mid County Annex Interior Remodel submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-888 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file the County Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the County Clerk 26-891 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing for August 03, 2026, on the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code 26-892 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of changes and updates to Galveston County’s space allocation plan at various locations submitted by Facilities 26-901 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of a five-year contract with Dickinson Festival of Lights, Inc. for use of Paul Hopkins Park for the Dickinson Festival of Lights, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 26-822 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to C.C.I.S.D for the use of Walter Hall Park outdoor grounds for their District Cross Country Meet on Monday, December 14, 2026, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 26-824 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of a release agreement with Christopher Collier for the settlement of a personal property claim submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-889 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of full and final waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Shyla Narayanan and Paramesh Madaswamy arising from an incident that occurred on or about May 18, 2026, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-890 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of an Order establishing the Boundaries of Election Precinct Lines in Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-836 deferred
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of cell phone request for the K9 Division with the Sheriff’s Department with AT&T submitted by Information Technology 26-866 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for laboratory diagnostic testing services for Mosquito Control submitted by Mosquito Control 26-832 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to approve a rate adjustment for contract #SC-0000202 to WasteWater Transport Services, LLC submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-843 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-835 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval for the County Judge to execute an account activation request with Guardian Background Investigation Solutions, submitted by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office 26-829 approved Pass
  38. *29. Receive and file settlement statement for an easement approved on the June 22, 2026 agenda for the TxDOT SH 146 project (W of SH 146, N of FM 646, Parcel 347) submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-851 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to MarkWest Energy West Texas Gas Company, L.L.C. (TCNC to La Marque), submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-847 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to MarkWest Energy West Texas Gas Company, L.L.C. (TCNC to GBR), submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-848 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to Marathon Pipe Line, LLC submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-849 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to Blanchard Refining Company, LLC submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-850 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of approval of a road opening request from Hermilo Pacho for Avenue G., San Leon and acceptance of the approx. 333 linear feet into the county road maintenance system submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-852 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of approval of Shultz Cothern Acres subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-853 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of application from James and Laura Leteff for a partial replat of Alta Loma Outlots subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-854 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of contract amendment no. 1 for Engineering Services between Galveston County and DCCM Infrastructure, Inc., formerly known as Binkley & Barfield, Inc., for the purpose of updating the Contractor’s legal name, submitted by the County Engineer 26-871 approved Pass
  47. *38. Receive and file Affidavit of Public Posting for Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant, Regional Mitigation Program - Method of Distribution submitted by Grants Administration 26-861 approved Pass
  48. *39. Receive and file Affidavit of Public Posting for Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant, CDV25-0024, High Island Waterline Improvements submitted by Grants Administration 26-860 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign and authorize the Texas General Land Office CDBG, Amendment No. 7 for Rollover Bay Park Contract No. 16-209-000-9676 (Ike Round 2.3) submitted by Grants Administration 26-840 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of authorization to acknowledge the FY26 TVC-FVA grant budget adjustment from the Texas Veterans Commission, as submitted by the Grants Administration Department 26-827 approved Pass
  51. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  52. *42. 26-145-0720-A Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer within County Tax Assessor Collector - Administrative Supplies to Professional Services to fund payment of an invoice due to revised contract date 26-872 approved Pass
  53. *43. 26-146-0720-B Beach and Parks- Request transfer within County Extension Service - Administrative Supplies to Business Mileage Reimbursement to fund employee mileage reimbursement for business travel 26-873 approved Pass
  54. *44. 26-147-0720-C County Engineer- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Engineer - Other Contract Services to fund invoice from FY2025 26-882 approved Pass
  55. *45. 26-148-0720-D District Court Administration- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to District Court Administration - Various Spend Categories to fund increased appeals and court reporter fees 26-877 approved Pass
  56. *46. 26-149-0720-E Beach and Parks- Request transfer within Beach and Parks - Various Spend Categories to Overtime to fund personnel adjustments 26-878 approved Pass
  57. *47. 26-150-0720-F Constable Precinct 1- Request transfer within Constable Precinct #1 - Various Spend Categories to Machinery and Equipment - Goods to fund purchase of tactical equipment 26-884 approved Pass
  58. *48. 26-151-0720-G Constables- Request transfer between Constable Precincts to transfer budget and authorized positions resulting from the precinct redistricting 26-899 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:25
  59. *49. 26-152-0720-H Justice of the Peace- Request transfer between Justice of the Peace Precincts to transfer budget and authorized positions resulting from the precinct redistricting 26-900 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:48
  60. *50. 26-153-0720-I Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff Services for ISDS - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustments that are reimbursable through the ISD Program 26-902
  61. 60 Action Agenda
  62. 61 Purchasing
  63. 51. Consideration to award RFP 26-092, Electrical and Network Wiring Services 26-787 approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:24
  64. 52. Consideration to award RFP 25-080 Push Package for Galveston County 26-837 approved Pass ▶ jump to 18:59
  65. 53. Consideration to award ITB 26-106 Marine Patrol Boat 26-838 approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:39
  66. 54. Consideration to award ITB 26-094, Permethrin 31% & 66% Piperonyl Butoxide 26-842 approved Pass ▶ jump to 20:11
  67. 55. Consideration to award RFP 26-087, HVAC /R Equipment and Sales 26-863 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:44
  68. 67 Right of Way
  69. 56. Receive public comments on Walters Addition No. 2 replat 26-802
  70. 57. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Walters Addition No. 2 replat 26-803 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:41
  71. 58. Receive public comments on Walters Addition No. 3 replat 26-804
  72. 59. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Walters Addition No. 3 replat 26-805 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:10
  73. 60. Receive public comments on Roberts Reserve replat 26-856
  74. 61. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Roberts Reserve replat 26-857 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:39
  75. 62. Receive public comments on Block 37, Moore’s Addition Partial Replat 26-858
  76. 63. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Block 37, Moore’s Addition Partial Replat 26-859 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:13
  77. 76 General Counsel
  78. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 24:21
  79. b. Executive Session: ▶ jump to 25:30
  80. b.64. Demand received from April Walters 26-894
  81. b.65. 3:26-CV-00201; Ethan Carl Dick v Galveston County et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 26-895
  82. b.66. 26-CV-1178; Larry George Mason vs Galveston County et al, in the 212th Judicial District Court of Galveston County 26-896
  83. b.67. 3:22-CV-0057; Honorable Terry Petteway et al vs. Galveston County, TX et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 26-897
  84. b.68. Abst 10 A Edwards .274 ACS of Lot 1-A Blk 1 San Leon FM HMS Tracts, San Leon, Texas 26-898
  85. c. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 50:29
  86. c.69. Consideration of Waiver of Service for 3:26-CV-00201; Ethan Carl Dick v Galveston County et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 26-903 approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:47
  87. 86 Adjourn ▶ jump to 50:53
  88. 87 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  89. 88 Executive Sessions
  90. 89 ***