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February 2, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 76 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on February 2, 2026, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 4 Call to Order
  5. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  6. 6 Public Comment
  7. 7 Consent Agenda
  8. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  9. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 2/2/2026 26-133 approved Pass
  10. *2. Order for payroll ending 1/28/2026 bi-weekly #3 26-134 approved Pass
  11. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 1/28/2026 bi-weekly #3 26-135 approved Pass
  12. *4. Early check release dated 1/6/2026 to Lucas Construction Company Inc., check number EFT-0044660 26-136 approved Pass
  13. *5. Early check release dated 1/9/2026 to John Herrmann, check number AP00484775 26-139 approved Pass
  14. *6. Early check release dated 1/9/2026 to Texas Association of Counties, check number PA00348783 26-137 approved Pass
  15. *7. Early check release dated 1/14/2026 to Texas Association of Counties, check number PA00348788 26-140 approved Pass
  16. *8. Internal audit report of the Countywide Fuel Usage Audit for period of 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 with response letter from Zachary Smith, County Road Administrator, dated 1/14/2026 26-142 approved Pass
  17. *9. Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of 12/1/2024 - 11/30/2025 with response letter from Honorable Kathleen McCumber, dated 1/7/2026 26-143 approved Pass
  18. *10. Quarterly audit report for the Department of Mosquito Control for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-141 approved Pass
  19. *11. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-144 approved Pass
  20. *12. Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-146 approved Pass
  21. *13. Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-145 approved Pass
  22. *14. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 1 for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-152 approved Pass
  23. *15. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 2 for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-153 approved Pass
  24. *16. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 3 for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-154 approved Pass
  25. *17. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 4 for period of 10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 26-155 approved Pass
  26. *18. Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.07075, certification of funds from Department of Homeland Security for Constable Precinct #1 26-168 approved Pass
  27. *19. Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.07075, certification of funds from Department of Homeland Security for the Sheriff’s Office 26-167 approved Pass
  28. *20. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 26-052 approved Pass
  29. *21. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-104 approved Pass
  30. *22. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #02, January 01, - January 14, 2026, submitted by Human Resources 26-157 approved Pass
  31. *23. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Way Out Women’s Center for use of the Indoor Banquet Hall and Parking Lot at Walter Hall Park for their Annual Motorcycle Ride/Fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 2026 and November 21, 2026 for their annual Thanks for Giving Event and Spring & Fall dates TBD in 2027 & 2028, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 26-124 approved Pass
  32. *24. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) for M.I. Lewis Social Service Center use of the downstairs banquet hall at Walter Hall Park for their Bingo Night Fundraising Event on Friday, April 24, 2026, presented by Parks & Cultural Services Department 26-151 approved Pass
  33. *25. Consideration of approval for Galveston County Senior Services Division to accept a donation of items from the Merlyn Jean’s Legacy of Love, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services Department 26-108 approved Pass
  34. *26. Consideration of approval of a donation of a 4’ x 6’ beach toy library to be placed at beach entry points on the Bolivar beaches from Frontier Waste Solutions, submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 26-148 approved Pass
  35. *27. Consideration of authorizing replacement propellers for the airplane at Mosquito Control, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-171 approved Pass
  36. *28. Consideration for the County Judge to sign Designated Agent Form EAB243N for Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for Galveston County Mental Health Extended Observation Unit at 1207 S. Oak Street, La Marque, TX, 77568 submitted by Facilities 26-113 approved Pass
  37. *29. Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign the proposal from Texas Aircraft Propeller & Acc to replace and repair propellers for Mosquito Control, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-169 approved Pass
  38. *30. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232009, Community Preparedness Program Administrator submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-110 approved Pass
  39. *31. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-159 approved Pass
  40. *32. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase one JCB Hydradig 110W wheeled excavator on behalf of the Road and Bridge Department 26-062 approved Pass
  41. *33. Consideration of approval of resolution and interlocal agreement with TxDOT to provide uniformed, armed peace officers and equipment for law enforcement general surveillance and traffic control for the Ferry Landing submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-107 approved Pass
  42. *34. Consideration of approval of Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between Port of Galveston and the County of Galveston submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 26-162 approved Pass
  43. *35. Consideration of approval and execution of a resolution designating a Civil Rights Liaison for Galveston County to the Texas OOG and the Federal OJP, submitted by Grants Administration 26-115 approved Pass
  44. *36. Consideration for approval and execution of the revised Authorized Signatory Resolution for the county's TDA - CDBG - CD Fund 25-26 Cycle Grant submitted by Grants Administration 26-156 approved Pass
  45. *37. Consideration to ratify and execute FY2027 STEP-COMP grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation, submitted by Grant Administration 26-109 approved Pass
  46. *38. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2027 VAWA grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-116 approved Pass
  47. *39. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2027 Specialty Court for VTC grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-117 approved Pass
  48. *40. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2027 Project Safe Neighborhood grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-118 approved Pass
  49. *41. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2027 MHSCE project grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-120 approved Pass
  50. *42. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2027 HOPE Drug Court grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-121 approved Pass
  51. *43. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2027 VOCA grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-122 approved Pass
  52. *44. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2026 Mary Moody Northen Endowment grant application on behalf of the Galveston County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, submitted by the Grants Administration Department 26-123 approved Pass
  53. *45. Consideration of authorization to submit the FY2027 Testing of Forensic Evidence grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-130 approved Pass
  54. *46. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to submit the FY2027 RRBA grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-131 approved Pass
  55. *47. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to submit the FY2027 Strategic Marine Investigation: Phase One - Capacity Enhancement Project grant application and execute the supporting resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-132 approved Pass
  56. *48. Consideration of the 7th Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement by and between the County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for B181005 Hurricane Harvey Bayshore Park Boat Ramp Reconstruction and Mitigation, extending the agreement until July 2026, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-138 approved Pass
  57. *49. Consideration of approval of agreement with Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC. to participate in the CARE Program submitted by Professional Services 26-106 approved Pass
  58. *50. Approval to transfer Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee funds to City of League City submitted by Professional Services 26-125 approved Pass
  59. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  60. *51. 25-202-0202-A Coastal Restoration and Conservation - Request transfer from GOMESA Coastal Conservation Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Coastal Restoration and Conservation - Transfer to Grant Match - Mandatory to fund Bolivar Beach & Dune Restoration Phase II 26-161 approved Pass
  61. *52. 26-66-0202-A Environmental Services - Request transfer from Beach and Parks Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Environmental Services - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel creation 26-163 approved Pass
  62. *53. 26-67-0202-B Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from Sheriff's Office - Bailiffs - Various Spend Categories to Sheriff's Office - Patrol - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustment 26-164 approved Pass
  63. *54. 26-68-0202-C Elections- Request transfer from within Election Services - Repair and Maintenance for Equipment - Goods to Repair and Maintenance for Equipment - Services to fund license and support 26-165 approved Pass
  64. *55. 26-69-0202-D Information Technology- Request transfer from Information Technology - Various Spend Categories to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to eliminate personnel positions 26-166 approved Pass
  65. *56. 26-70-0202-E Mosquito Control Department- Request transfer from Mosquito Control Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Mosquito Control - Multiple Spend Categories to fund the equipment and repair of the County plane 26-173 approved Pass
  66. 66 Action Agenda
  67. 67 Grants Administration
  68. 57. Request to open a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed Texas Parks and Wildlife - Texas Range Program (Planning Grant) application 26-119
  69. 58. Consideration of authorizing a resolution for FY2026 Texas Parks and Wildlife - Texas Range Program (Planning Grant) grant application on behalf of Galveston County Parks Department for Clay Shooting Range Planning Grant 26-128 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:13
  70. 70 Purchasing
  71. 59. Consideration to award ITB 25-077, Mobile Restroom Trailers 26-111 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:16
  72. 60. Consideration of awarding RFP 25-071 Juvenile Justice Center Air Handler Upgrades and executing the resultant contract 26-170 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:55
  73. 73 Adjourn ▶ jump to 9:04
  74. 74 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  75. 75 Executive Sessions
  76. 76 ***