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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

April 27, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 88 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on April 27, 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 1:31
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:38
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 3:07
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 6:51
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 4/27/2026 26-484 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 4/22/2026 bi-weekly #9 26-485 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 4/22/2026 bi-weekly #9 26-486 approved Pass
  13. *4. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 1 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-497 approved Pass
  14. *5. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 2 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-498 approved Pass
  15. *6. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 3 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-500 approved Pass
  16. *7. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 4 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-502 approved Pass
  17. *8. Quarterly audit report for the Department of Mosquito Control for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-491 approved Pass
  18. *9. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-506 approved Pass
  19. *10. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-507 approved Pass
  20. *11. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-508 approved Pass
  21. *12. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-509 approved Pass
  22. *13. Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-493 approved Pass
  23. *14. Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 26-495 approved Pass
  24. *15. Internal audit report of the Road & Bridge Department inventory of fixed assets for period of 3/23/2026 - 3/27/2026 with response letter from Zachary Smith, Director of Road & Bridge, dated 4/13/2026 26-503 approved Pass
  25. *16. Internal audit report of the Sheriff’s Office Bond Division for period of 3/1/2025 - 2/28/2026 with response letter from Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, dated 4/13/2026 26-504 approved Pass
  26. *17. Internal audit report of the Sheriff’s Office Petty Cash Fund audit for period of 12/1/2024 - 11/30/2025 with response letter from Sheriff Jimmy Fullen, dated 4/13/2026 26-510 approved Pass
  27. *18. Receive and file the Tobacco Settlement Distribution Expenditure Statement for the 2025 calendar year submitted by the Auditor’s Office 26-490 approved Pass
  28. *19. Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-455 approved Pass
  29. *20. Receive and file FY2026 First Quarter Investments Report submitted by Professional Services 26-405 approved Pass
  30. *21. Receive and file notification for transfer of funds from Sheriff's Unreserved Fund Balance to Sheriff's Expenditure Account in Fund 2242 - Sheriff's Forfeiture Fund submitted by County Auditor 26-499 approved Pass
  31. *22. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #08, March 26 - April 08, 2026, submitted by Human Resources 26-483 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of a contract with WellNow for random drug screening services, submitted by Human Resources 26-429 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming Thursday, May 7, 2026 as National Day of Prayer submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4 26-313 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:05
  34. *25. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming May as Older Americans Month submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-467 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:12
  35. *26. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-517 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:23
  36. *27. Consideration of resolution recognizing the Hitchcock High School Girls Basketball Team State Championship submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 26-453 deferred
  37. *28. Consideration of approval of nomination(s) to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 26-512 deferred
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of a grant-funded agreement with National Screening Center for the drug and alcohol testing program for the Galveston County Veterans Treatment Court submitted by County Judge 26-458 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of authorization to close the Lauderdale Boat Ramp on Yacht Basin Road in Bolivar, TX, on May 14-17, 2026 for Jeep weekend with a 17-day advance notice posted submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 26-452 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for the County Judge to sign Integrated Pest Management program form to add the Galveston County Mental Health building at 1207 Oak Street, La Marque with ABC Home and Commercial Services submitted by Facilities 26-149 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP B242008, Food Service for Disaster Recovery submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-461 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB B242014, Roadway Traffic Safety Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-460 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-459 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the contract for micro-surfacing services with Intermountain Slurry Seal submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 26-457 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of the Sheriff’s Office plan for Jeep Weekend 2026 submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 26-519 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approving the assignment of firms qualified and awarded under RFQ 25-079, Professional Engineering Services, to specific bond funded engineering projects submitted by Engineering 26-520 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 1 to the Bryant Industrial Services LLC, contract for the Texas City Hurricane Levee Culvert Inspection project submitted by the County Engineer 26-416 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign interlocal agreement with the City of La Marque to partially fund road improvements within the City Limits of La Marque, Texas submitted by the County Engineer 26-415 approved Pass
  49. *40. 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 26-492 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of an order of abandonment & discontinuance of an unopened portion of Bay View Ave and multiple alley rights-of-way in Port Bolivar submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-476 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Appraisal & Collection Technologies for Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Software submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 26-431 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI Armored Rescue Vehicle grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-480 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI M&A grant to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-482 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI Regional Planner grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-478 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the supporting resolution for the FY 2026 UASI Community Preparedness grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office – Homeland Security Division, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-477 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of adaptation of Civil Rights Resolution and Reaffirmation of Fair Housing Policy, Section 504 Policy and Code of Conduct Policy submitted by Grants Administration 26-464 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of approval of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Task Force Grant Program Resolution for FY2027 submitted by Grants Administration 26-381 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of approval of the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program Resolution for FY2027 submitted by Grants Administration 26-383 approved Pass
  59. *50. Request transfer within Parks Capital Projects Fund to reclassify budget from Goods to Services for installation/construction expenses for the La Salle Park Improvements-Concessions Building Project submitted by County Auditor 26-505 approved Pass
  60. *51. Request transfer within Parks Capital Projects Fund to fund additional costs related to replacing ceiling joists for the La Salle Park Improvements-Concessions Building Project submitted by County Auditor 26-501 approved Pass
  61. *52. FY26 Capital Asset/Projects Budgets’ Clean up/Goods & Services Recon submitted by County Auditor 26-511 approved Pass
  62. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  63. *53. 26-105-0427-A Flood by Engineering- Request transfer from Flood by Engineering - Other Contract Services to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to correct project funding source 26-479 approved Pass
  64. *54. 26-106-0427-B Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from within Sheriff's Office - Corrections - Administrative Supplies to Repair and Maintenance for Buildings - Goods to fund paint expenses 26-481 approved Pass
  65. *55. 26-107-0427-C Fleet Management- Request transfer from Self Insurance Reserve Fund - Insurance to Fleet Management - Various spend categories to fund labor and material costs for vehicle repair 26-494 approved Pass
  66. *56. 26-108-0427-D Constable Precinct 2- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #2 - Extraordinary Supplies to fund taser battery replacements 26-496 approved Pass
  67. 66 Action Agenda
  68. 67 General Counsel
  69. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 7:37
  70. b. Executive Session: ▶ jump to 12:19
  71. b.57. Six (6) Remnant Defendants’ Settlement Agreement (“RDSA”) 26-472
  72. b.58. Claimant Dejah Deserae Wilson 26-473
  73. b.59. Claimant Patrick Tracey 26-474
  74. b.60. Claimant Sovereign Builders Inc. dba Construction LTD 26-475
  75. c. Executive Session:
  76. c.61. Property located at 1424 45th St., in the City of Galveston, TX 26-513
  77. d. Reconvene into Special Meeting
  78. d.62. Consideration of signing Exhibit G Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form for the Six (6) Remnant Defendants’ Settlement Agreement submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-470 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:11
  79. d.63. Consideration of waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Dajah Deserae Wilson arising from an incident that occurred on or about October 11, 2025, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-469 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:34
  80. d.64. Consideration of waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Patrick Tracey arising from an incident that occurred on or about February 23, 2026, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-471 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:53
  81. d.65. Consideration of settlement agreement with Sovereign Builders Inc., dba Construction LTD, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-514 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:08
  82. d.66. Consideration of approval of Commercial Real Estate Listing Agreement for property formerly occupied by the Children’s Center at 1424 45th Street Galveston, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-468 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:24
  83. 82 Adjourn ▶ jump to 40:50
  84. 83 Workshop Agenda ▶ jump to 41:54
  85. 67. Discussion of the pursuit of the CRISI Grant through U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for the repair of Galveston Causeway as submitted by Grants Administration 26-466 ▶ jump to 42:00
  86. 85 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  87. 86 Executive Sessions
  88. 87 ***