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May 11, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 70 items

  1. 2 REGULAR MEETING
  2. 2 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on May 11, 2026, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:
  3. 3 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. 4 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. 5 Call to Order ▶ jump to 3:05
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 3:13
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 4:10
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 5:11
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 5/11/2026 26-551 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 5/6/2026 bi-weekly #10 26-552 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 5/6/2026 bi-weekly #10 26-553 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 4/17/2026 to Texas Association of Counties, check number AP00486544 26-554 approved Pass
  14. *5. Early check release dated 4/17/2026 to JP Morgan Chase, EFT-0057715 26-555 approved Pass
  15. *6. Early check release dated 4/20/2026 to Texas Association of Counties, check number AP00486545 26-556 approved Pass
  16. *7. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of assets of the Galveston County Senior Services Division dated 4/16/2026 26-557 approved Pass
  17. *8. Internal audit report of the District Clerk’s Registry and Trust Audit for period of 3/1/2025 - 2/28/2026 with response letter from Daniel Betancourt, Chief Deputy Galveston County, dated 4/15/2026 26-558 approved Pass
  18. *9. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-565 approved Pass
  19. *10. Request transfer from Limited Tax Flood Control Bonds Series 2026 Fund to Limited Tax Flood Control Bonds Series 2017 Fund for Dickinson Bayou De-Snag Project to fund project expenses 26-568 approved Pass
  20. *11. Request transfer within County Capital Projects Fund for Moody Courthouse Renovation Project to cover expenses related to services 26-569 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 26-523 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-521 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file FY2026 Second Quarter Investments Report submitted by Professional Services 26-575 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file the comprehensive inspection report and certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards submitted by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office 26-545 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:12
  25. *16. Receive and file changes made to Galveston County’s space allocation plan at the Old Moody Courthouse and Popovich building submitted by Facilities 26-522 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of resolution recognizing the Hitchcock High School Lady Bulldogs Basketball Team State Championship submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 26-580 approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:24
  27. *18. Consideration of approval of nomination(s) to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 26-578 deferred
  28. *19. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #09, April 09 - April 22, 2026, submitted by Human Resources 26-546 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) for the Dickinson Optimist Club, for use of Paul Hopkins Park Pavilion for their annual “Little Buddy Fishing Tournament” Saturday, June 27, 2026 and the last Saturday in June 2027 & 2028, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 26-516 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of accepting a donation of 10 Live Oak trees to be planted at Walter Hall Park, from Trees For Houston, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services Department 26-540 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of an Agreement for the Donation of Certain Improvements between Houston Audubon Society and Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-566 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of a Resolution of award and execution of a Lease with Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for an office approximately 400 square feet in size located at the Joe Faggard Building, 1750 S.H. 87, Bolivar, Texas, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-562 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of a Resolution of award and execution of a Lease with Bolivar Peninsula AARP Chapter 1591 regarding activities and services to be provided at the Joe Faggard Building located at 1750 SH 87, Bolivar, Texas, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-563 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization for the County Judge to Canvass the State Senate District 4 election from May 2, 2026, submitted by the County Clerk 26-560 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization for the County Judge to approve the Early Voting and Election Day locations for the Primary Runoff Election May 26, 2026, submitted by the County Clerk 26-561 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242013, Employee Support Program submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-529 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B222024, Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-530 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB 25-056 Malathion Insecticide submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-531 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB 25-048 Altosid Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20% submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-532 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB 24-007, Altosid Pellets (IGR) submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-533 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP 24-011 Nuisance Abatement Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-542 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration for authorization to grant a sole source exemption to purchase a Rook Tactical Vehicle on behalf of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-543 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-541 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration for the County Judge to sign a subscriber agreement with TransUnion Risk and Data Solutions Inc. submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 26-535 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of extension of the incident management agreement with RBEX Inc. submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-559 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of accepting a donation for housing accommodations with an estimated value of $500.00 per night from multiple property owners of Bolivar Peninsula for occupancy by the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office for May 14, 2026, through May 18, 2026, submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 26-579 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of a release agreement with Karee Karim for the settlement of a personal property claim loss submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-567 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign interlocal agreement with the City of Texas City to partially fund improvements to city streets within the city limits of Texas City, Texas submitted by the County Engineer 26-463 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of application from NEP TEX #3 LLC for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-550 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of an agreement for engineering and surveying services with Huitt-Zollars resulting from RFQ 25-055 Texas Community Development Block Grant Fund Program -High Island Waterline Project submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-524 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of ratification of the submission of the FY 2026 UASI M&A grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, as submitted by Grants Administration. 26-528 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of ratification of the submission of the FY 2026 UASI Community Preparedness grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, as submitted by Grants Administration. 26-526 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of ratification of the submission of the FY 2026 UASI LEPTA grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, as submitted by Grants Administration. 26-525 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of authorization of Start Up Documents for the Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant, Regional Mitigation Program- Method of Distribution submitted by Grants Administration 26-536 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of ratification of the FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice submitted by Grants Administration 26-538 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) grant application for the FY27 Indigent Defense Improvement Grant on behalf of the Mental Health Public Defender's Office, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-544 approved Pass
  57. *48. Receive and file Environmental Review Confirmation Letters for Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant, CDV25-0224, High Island Waterline Improvements submitted by Grants Administration 26-539 approved Pass
  58. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  59. *49. 26-109-0511-A General Government- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Settlement Claims to fund settlement payment 26-574 approved Pass
  60. *50. 26-111-0511-C Emergency Management- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Emergency Management - Extraordinary Supplies to fund the purchase of a cooking unit 26-549 approved Pass
  61. *51. 26-112-0511-D Engineering- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves & within County Engineer - Various Spend Categories to Software Licensing to fund renewed software 26-571 approved Pass
  62. *52. 26-113-0511-E District Attorney- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to District Attorney - Expert Witnesses to fund trial experts 26-572 approved Pass
  63. *53. 26-114-0511-F Professional Services- Request transfer within Unemployment fund - Unemployment Compensation to Unemployment Compensation Premium to correct ledger/spend category and increase budget to fund TAC Unemployment 26-573
  64. 64 Action Agenda
  65. 65 Purchasing
  66. 54. Consideration to award ITB 26-088 Lightweight Aggregate Road Materials 26-534 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:24
  67. 67 Adjourn
  68. 68 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  69. 69 Executive Sessions
  70. 70 ***