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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

October 27, 2025 ·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 October 27, 2025, 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 0:12
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:07
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 2:32
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 5:09
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/27/2025 25-1502 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 10/22/2025 bi-weekly # 22 25-1503 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 10/22/2025 bi-weekly #22 25-1504 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 10/15/2025 to Galveston County Health District, check number AP00483440 25-1517 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the County Engineering Department Audit for period of 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2025 with response letter from Michael C. Shannon, County Engineer, dated 10/16/2025 25-1518 approved Pass
  15. *6. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 1 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1509 approved Pass
  16. *7. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 2 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1510 approved Pass
  17. *8. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 3 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1511 approved Pass
  18. *9. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 4 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1512 approved Pass
  19. *10. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1516 approved Pass
  20. *11. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1519 approved Pass
  21. *12. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1521 approved Pass
  22. *13. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1522 approved Pass
  23. *14. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1523 approved Pass
  24. *15. Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1513 approved Pass
  25. *16. Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025 25-1508 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval of a renewal with DebtBook for a cloud-based debt and lease management software submitted by County Auditor 25-1294 approved Pass
  27. *18. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1459 approved Pass
  28. *19. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #21, September 25 - October 08, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1520 approved Pass
  29. *20. Receive and file the Public Official Bond for Purchasing Agent submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1484 approved Pass
  30. *21. Receive and file notification of installed stop sign submitted by Road & Bridge 25-1477 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of appointment of the Mosquito Control Manager submitted by Human Resources 25-1544 approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:27
  32. *23. Consideration of a Resolution of Appreciation honoring Commissioner Joe Giusti for outstanding leadership and service submitted by Commissioner Pct. 4 25-1496 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of a resolution recognizing the retirement of Barbara Blaylock, Galveston County Clerk’s Office, submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 1 25-1465 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting Phase II, Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watershed 203 Feasibility Study for Flood Mitigation submitted by Commissioner Pct. 3 25-1492 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of Galveston County Benefits Cooperative Interlocal Participation Agreement submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1545
  36. *27. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the 287(g) agreement between the United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), and the Galveston County Constable's Office, Precinct 2 for the purpose of receiving reimbursable costs incurred in providing resources to joint operations submitted by Galveston County Constable's Office Precinct 2 25-1457 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval of Signage Permit Application with the City of La Marque for the Galveston County Mental Health Wellness Center at 1207 South Oak Street La Marque, TX 77568 submitted by Facilities 25-1488 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of VistaCom recorder server annual maintenance renewal with VistaCom submitted by Information Technology 25-1425 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of approval of an amendment for Granicus service agreement to reset OEM homepage with Granicus submitted by Information Technology 25-1474 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of a release agreement with Kyle Millhausen for the settlement of a personal property claim submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1531 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP 24-024 Portable Toilet Services - Galveston/Mainland submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1470 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP 24-023 Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1463 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for trap rock submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1466 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1501 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchase agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase FY26 vehicles submitted by the Road & Bridge department on behalf of the Purchasing Agent 25-1333 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval of the FY26 Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey for surface water data collection submitted by Road & Bridge 25-1472 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of approval of Interlocal Agreement to Partially Fund Improvements to City Streets within the City Limits of Clear Lake Shores, Texas submitted by Engineering 25-1480 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval of a fuel access agreement with the Galveston County Community Supervision & Corrections Department for fuel access submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 25-1478 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City regarding cost sharing for the development of a flood mitigation plan for Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou watersheds submitted by Engineering 25-1491 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 3 to the Craig & Heidt Inc. contract for the Texas City Hurricane Levee Road Rehabilitation project submitted by the County Engineer 25-1479 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign an updated Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form for GLO Contract #16-209-000-9676 (Round 2.3) for the Texas General Land Office submitted by the County Engineer 25-1514 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of acceptance of petition to abandon unopened portions of an unnamed right-of-way near Avenue A and 2nd Street, Algoa submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1497 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the approval of a contract for collection services with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP and making certain findings associated with Texas Government Code §2254.1032 and §2254.1036 submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1506 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of a Collection Agreement with Linebarger, Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1507 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1494 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Santa Fe Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1493 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County, the Galveston County Children's Services Board and Resolve It, Inc. for therapy program and intervention/support for at-risk youth submitted by Professional Services 25-1166 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement with Gulf Coast Center to fund allocation from opioid abatement settlement funds for the Mental Health Wellness Center submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1498 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required pre-award documents for the Galveston County Gregory Park Access Enhancement Project for submission to the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services 25-1476 approved Pass
  60. *51. Consideration of acceptance of DR-4798 Galveston County Road Damages project award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 25-1473 approved Pass
  61. *52. Consideration of acceptance of DR-4798 Street Signs - Countywide grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 25-1462 approved Pass
  62. *53. Consideration of approval to submit DR-4798 Building Damages Countywide application to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) as submitted by Professional Services 25-1461 approved Pass
  63. *54. Consideration of amendment to item 25-0192 on the resolution supporting submission of the FY26 Operation Lone Star Grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Homeland Security Division, submitted by Professional Services 25-1490 approved Pass
  64. *55. Consideration to ratify and execute the FY26-27 Solid Waste Grant application to H-GAC for Jack Brooks Park security cameras to deter illegal dumping, submitted by Professional Services 25-1487 approved Pass
  65. *56. Consideration of acceptance of 2025 Port Security Grant Program award for mobile maritime command center from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA as submitted by Professional Services 25-1405 approved Pass
  66. *57. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 4524 Bayou Bend Drive, Dickinson, Texas 77539 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant award No. 4332-0025-E133 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1097 approved Pass
  67. *58. Consideration of approval of authorization to ratify and execute resolution for 2025 Border Crisis Response grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, submitted by Professional Services 25-1471 approved Pass
  68. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  69. *59. 25-189-1027-A Road & Bridge Department- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Fund - Waste Disposal to fund previous invoices for waste disposal for the remainder of FY25 25-1524 approved Pass
  70. *60. 25-190-1027-B Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Office - Corrections - Jail Healthcare Contract to fund pending VitalCore invoice for the remainder of the fiscal year 25-1526 approved Pass
  71. *61. 26-16-1027-A Emergency Management- Request transfer from Emergency Management - Other Contract Services to Information Technology - Other Contract Services to fund OEM Website Maintenance and Repair 25-1525 approved Pass
  72. *62. 26-17-1027-B General Government- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund the GCFFA ESO Reporting System 25-1529 approved Pass
  73. *63. 26-18-1027-C Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Various Spend Categories to fund various system software services 25-1530 approved Pass
  74. *64. 26-19-1027-D Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Second Administration District Expenditures to fund the remaining balance for FY26 25-1528 approved Pass
  75. *65. 26-20-1027-E Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustments based on FY26 Adopted Budget 25-1533 approved Pass
  76. *66. 26-21-1027-F Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Engineering - Other Contract Services to fund the cost sharing for the development of a Flood Mitigation plan for lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou 25-1527 approved Pass
  77. *67. 26-22-1027-G Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from Sheriff's Office - Administration Civilian Staff - Various Spend Categories to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to fund Sheriff's Office personnel changes 25-1532 approved Pass
  78. *68. 26-23-1027-H Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund - Building Improvements to fund the Mid-County Annex Renovation project 25-1541 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:09
  79. *69. 26-24-1027-I Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund - Building Improvements to fund the Justice Center Renovation project 25-1534 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 15:06
  80. *70. 26-25-1027-J Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund - Building Improvements to fund the Moody Courthouse Renovation project 25-1535 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:07
  81. *71. 26-26-1027-K Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund - Building Improvements to fund the Juvenile Justice Upgrades project 25-1536 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:08
  82. *72. 26-27-1027-L Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund - Building Improvements to fund the Bacliff Annex Upgrades project 25-1537 approved Pass
  83. *73. 26-28-1027-M Road & Bridge Department- Request transfer from Fund Balance Reserves - Budgeted Reserves to Beach & Seawall Maintenance - Various Spend Categories to fund rentals and operating supplies 25-1539 approved Pass
  84. 83 Action Agenda
  85. 84 Purchasing
  86. 74. Consideration to award ITB 25-062 Hot Mix Asphalt 25-1464 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:13
  87. 75. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the resultant contract ITB# 25-062 Hot Mix Asphalt with G&S dba American Materials submitted by Road & Bridge 25-1467 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:02
  88. 76. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the resultant contract ITB# 25-062 Hot Mix Asphalt, with Texas Materials Group Inc. submitted by Road & Bridge 25-1468 approved Pass
  89. 77. Consideration for authorization to award ITB 25-059, Rollover Bay Park 25-1485 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:36
  90. 78. Consideration to award RFP 25-060 Cyber Security and Incident Planning 25-1500 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:00
  91. 90 General Counsel
  92. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 19:01
  93. b. Executive Session: ▶ jump to 17:48
  94. b.79. 3:25-cv-00314; Jeryco Kent Chizer v County of Galveston, Texas in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas 25-1495
  95. c. Executive Session:
  96. c.80. 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St. and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, Texas 25-1538
  97. d. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 42:04
  98. d.81. Consideration of authorizing amendment to the contract for sale of real property with Julie Barry, Trustee for the sale of approximately 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St., and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, TX, to extend the feasibility period until January 31, 2026, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1540
  99. 98 Adjourn ▶ jump to 43:06
  100. 99 Workshop Agenda
  101. 82. One America Q2 & Q3 plans update presented by NFP submitted by Human Resources 25-1385 ▶ jump to 42:44
  102. 101 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  103. 102 Executive Sessions
  104. 103 ***