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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

March 16, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 104 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on March 16, 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 1:42
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:46
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 2:49
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 2:59
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 3/16/2026 26-330 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 3/11/2026 bi-weekly #6 26-331 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 3/11/2026 bi-weekly #6 26-332 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the County Clerk Fee Audit for period of 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 with response letter from Honorable Dwight D. Sullivan, dated 2/25/2026 26-338 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the Galveston County Financial Assistance Program for period of 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 with response letter from Diana Huallpa, Chief Financial Officer, dated 3/2/2026 26-343 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2026 with response letter from Honorable Blake Apffel, dated 3/4/2026 26-344 approved Pass
  16. *7. Early check release dated 2/18/2026 to ACI Payments, EFT-0050060 26-333 approved Pass
  17. *8. Early check release dated 2/18/2026 to SOE Software Corporation, check number AP00485573 26-335 approved Pass
  18. *9. Early check release dated 2/26/2026 to Texas Juvenile Justice Department, check number AP00485574 26-341 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 26-298 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-301 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file February 2026 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-310 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #05, February 12, - February 25, 2026, submitted by Human Resources 26-325 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file FY2025 amended Second Quarter Investment Report submitted by Professional Services 26-349 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file FY2025 Third Quarter Investment Report submitted by Professional Services 26-350 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file FY2025 Fourth Quarter Investment Report submitted by Professional Services 26-351 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval of reappointments to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District submitted by the County Judge 26-001 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval for Galveston County Parks and Cultural Services Department to accept a donation of a memorial bench from Caitlin Schanzer to be installed at Paul Hopkins Park in Dickinson, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services Department 26-328 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of authorization to extend the closure of the Bayshore boat ramp located at Bayshore Park in Bacliff for construction through May 2026 with signs posted, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services Department 26-315 deferred
  29. *20. Consideration of the County Judge to sign Architectural Barriers Designated Agent Form from Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for Project# TABS2026013582 for Galveston County Health District Offices & Services at 9850-A Emmett F Lowry Expy A108, Texas City, TX 77591 submitted by Facilities 26-303 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of amendment #1 for RFP B242015 Generator Maintenance & Repair Services with Land and Sea Services, LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-316 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Bacliff Municipal Utility District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-266 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of Bayou Vista and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-279 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of Dickinson and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-280 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of Friendswood and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-281 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of Galveston and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-282 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of Hitchcock and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-283 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of Kemah and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-284 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of La Marque and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-285 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of Texas City and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-286 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Dickinson Water Control and Improvement District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-287 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Friendswood Independent School District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-288 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-289 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Drainage District #2 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-290 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 12 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-352 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Municipal Utility District 66 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-291 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Municipal Utility District 69 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-292 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District 19 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-293 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No. 8 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-294 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-295 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Saint Barts Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-296 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between San Leon Municipal Utility District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-297 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of granting authority to the County Judge to sign the resolution giving governmental approval for the aerial spraying for the abatement of mosquitoes within the regulations and constraints of The Federal Aviation Administration, The Environmental Protection Agency, and other authoritative federal and state agencies submitted by Mosquito Control 26-321 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of approval of Change Order to authorize additional funding for Workday support with Guidehouse submitted by Information Technology 26-307 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP B222020, Debris Management Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-305 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP B242002, Transportation of Human Remains submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-304 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-306 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of approval of an exclusive broker agreement between Hopkins Properties, Inc. and Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-271 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of approval of a resolution for a road project and an interlocal agreement with the City of Santa Fe for pavement milling on 4th St from Shouse Rd. to Ave S, and on Ave L from FM 1764 to 6th St. submitted by Road & Bridge 26-299 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to John Dafonte at 3160 Broadway, Port Bolivar, Texas 77560 submitted by the County Engineer 26-309 approved Pass
  60. *51. Consideration of 2026 Property Tax Assessment & Collection Fee Ratification submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 26-300 approved Pass
  61. *52. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to execute Task Order #1 in connection with Grantworks Service Agreement for work related to FEMA HMGP Elevation Program DR-4332-0025 & 0239 as submitted by Grants Administration 26-319 approved Pass
  62. *53. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to execute Task Order #2 in connection with Grantworks Service Agreement for works related to FEMA HMGP Generators Projects DR-4332-0236 as submitted by Grants Administration 26-320 approved Pass
  63. *54. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to execute Task Order #3 in connection with Grantworks Service Agreement for work related to FEMA HMGP Dry Flood Proofing Public Structures for Phase 1 and Phase 2 DR-4798-0090 as submitted by Grants Administration 26-323 approved Pass
  64. *55. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to submit Texas General Land Office Local Communities Program (LCP) Phase 1 Pre-application submitted by Grants Administration 26-326 approved Pass
  65. *56. Consideration of approval of a professional services contract with The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas to provide project management for the implementation phase of the system improvement recommendations from the justice system assessment submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-312 approved Pass
  66. *57. Consideration of approval of amendment #5 with MasterWord for the Professional Interpreter Services Contract submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-273 approved Pass
  67. *58. Consideration of approval for first additional request financial assistance award with M.I. Lewis submitted by Professional Services 26-327 approved Pass
  68. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  69. *59. 26-84-0316-A Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Parks Department Capital Project Fund - Building Improvements to fund La Salle Park Improvements - Concessions Building project additions 26-354 approved Pass
  70. *60. 26-85-0316-B District Attorney- Consideration of approval of personnel budget adjustment for District Attorney reclassification 26-334 approved Pass
  71. *61. 26-86-0316-C Mental Health/Public Defender- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Mental Health Public Defender - Mobile Phone Expense to fund ongoing telephone invoices 26-336 approved Pass
  72. *62. 26-87-0316-D Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Agency Memberships to cover the increased FY2026 allocation for the Galveston Central Appraisal District 26-337 approved Pass
  73. *63. 26-88-0316-E Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Other Contract Services to fund guidehouse ERP requests 26-339 approved Pass
  74. *64. 26-89-0316-F Juvenile Justice- Request transfer within Juvenile Justice utilizing Alternative Education Program settle funds for vehicle and residential placement expenses 26-340 approved Pass
  75. *65. 26-90-0316-G Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from Juvenile Justice Fund utilizing Detention Reimbursement HB500 funds to County Capital Projects Fund - Building Improvements to fund the Juvenile Justice Upgrades project 26-342 approved Pass
  76. *66. 26-91-0316-H Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Patrol Division - Various Spend Categories to fund outstanding invoices 26-359 approved Pass
  77. *67. 26-92-0316-I Engineering- Consideration of approval to establish the initial budget for the Texas City Hurricane Levee Improvements project 26-346 approved Pass
  78. 77 Action Agenda
  79. 78 Engineering
  80. 68. Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 358 Atkinson, Crystal Beach 26-274
  81. 69. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 358 Atkinson, Crystal Beach 26-275 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:04
  82. 70. Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 1326 Emerald Dr, Crystal Beach 26-276
  83. 71. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 1326 Emerald Dr, Crystal Beach 26-277 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:34
  84. 83 Purchasing
  85. 72. Consideration to award ITB 26-085 Pneumatic Roller 26-302 approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:14
  86. 85 General Counsel
  87. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 5:23
  88. b. Executive Session:
  89. b.73. Property located at 1424 45th St., in the City of Galveston, TX 26-272
  90. b.74. 26-CV-0146; Javion Lewili Brow vs. Galveston County in the 405th District Court, Galveston County, Texas 26-348
  91. b.75. 26-CV-0235; Larissa Danielle Castro-Young, et al vs. Galveston County in the 56th District Court, Galveston County, Texas 26-353
  92. b.76. Claimant Bianca Lujan 26-355
  93. b.77. Claimant Roger Bellew 26-357
  94. c. Executive Session:
  95. c.78. Director of Parks & Cultural Services 26-360
  96. d. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 39:24
  97. d.79. Consideration of approval of appointment of the Director of Parks & Cultural Services 26-361 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:46
  98. d.80. Consideration of environmental services proposal from ERC Environmental & Construction Services, Inc. for the property at 1424 45th St., Galveston, TX to include additional chemicals on the IOP Program Application submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-314 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:45
  99. d.81. Consideration of waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Bianca Lujan arising from an incident that occurred on or about November 20, 2025, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-356 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:04
  100. d.82. Consideration of waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Debra Henerson and Roger Bellew arising from an incident that occurred on or about September 15, 2025, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-347 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:23
  101. 100 Adjourn
  102. 101 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  103. 102 Executive Sessions
  104. 103 ***