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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

September 29, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 105 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on September 29, 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
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:55
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 2:13
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 6:11
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 9/29/2025 25-1344 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 9/24/2025 bi-weekly #20 25-1345 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/24/2025 bi-weekly #20 25-1346 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 1 25-1356 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 2 25-1357 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 3 25-1358 approved Pass
  16. *7. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 4 25-1359 approved Pass
  17. *8. Internal audit report of the Department of Court Collections for period of 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025 with response letter from the Director of Personal Bonds & Collections, Aaron Johnson, dated 9/10/2025 25-1355 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 25-1287 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1298 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file District Judges’ Order approving Galveston County Auditor’s budget FY2026, submitted by the District Clerk 25-1348 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #19, August 28 - September 10, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1354 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of approval of renewal of the Retirees’ Aetna Medicare Plan for 2026 and approving benefits and premiums effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, submitted by Human Resources 25-1353 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and File Memorandum of Agreement 287(g) between Galveston County Constable Pct 4 and Department of Homeland Security submitted by Constable Pct. 4 25-1304 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file the Public Official Bond Proposal for Purchasing Agent submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1336 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file the Public Official Bond Proposal for Road Administrator submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1361 approved Pass
  26. *17. Receive and file new Public Official Bond, Oath of Office, and Statement of Elected/Appointed Officer for Galveston County Road Administrator submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1350 approved Pass
  27. *18. Receive and file the approved FY2026 Galveston County Purchasing Budget submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1338 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of a Resolution honoring the 175th Anniversary of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Galveston, Texas, submitted by Commissioner Pct. 1 25-1268 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Galveston County Criminal District Attorney, Jack Roady, submitted by County Judge 25-1305 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of John Marshall, Mosquito Control Manager, submitted by the County Judge 25-1379 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of a resolution recognizing Galveston County Pct. 1, Deputy Constable and Community Service Liaison, Mason “Mac” Sanford, for exemplary community service to the citizens of Galveston County submitted by County Judge 25-1334 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Galveston - Congregate Meal Grant Program for FY 2026 submitted by Parks & Cultural Services Department 25-1249 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of a letter to renew the current agreement with InterFaith Ministries of Greater Houston for Home Delivered Meals Program submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 25-1308 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Center Board submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4 25-1220 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:49
  35. *26. Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Authority Board submitted by the County Judge 25-0862 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of approval of (re)appointment(s) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee submitted by the County Judge 25-1382 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:28
  37. *28. Consideration of approval of renewal contract between Galveston County and Hart Intercivic for Verity annual software license and support renewal submitted by County Clerk 25-1253 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of renewal contract between Galveston County and Hart Intercivic for annual software license and support for poll pads submitted by County Clerk 25-1254 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of approval of a service agreement renewal between Galveston County and Compu-Data International, LLC submitted by the County Clerk 25-1255 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign affiliation agreement with Arkansas State University for unpaid internship submitted by the Office of Emergency Management 25-1319 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams (TEMAT) Participating Jurisdiction/Employer, Galveston County, during TEMAT activities submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1270 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of approval of TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change Request Forms RSR-00256629 and RSR-00257591 for the following locations: a) deletion 5437 FM 646 Rd S, Santa Fe, TX 77510, and b) addition Bayshore Park 2720 E Bayshore Dr. Dickinson, TX 77539, submitted by Facilities 25-1318 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements for purchase of a Liebert unit at the Joe Max Taylor Building for the Information Technology room on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1367 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign service quote with AutoClear Security Inspection Systems for preventative maintenance on x- ray inspection systems at Justice Center Courts building submitted by Facilities 25-1317 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of annual UPS Critical Plus Service Contract with Millennium UPS submitted by Information Technology 25-1300 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval of OSSI maintenance renewal with CentralSquare submitted by Information Technology 25-1313 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of approval of iJuror software annual maintenance renewal with Judicial Systems submitted by Information Technology 25-1320 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval of Cohesity DataProtect for M365 delivered as a service with Netsync submitted by Information Technology 25-1293 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of test instance for ATS software with Accu-Time for Workday migration of data centers submitted by Information Technology 25-1328 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of Bonfire eProcurement and contract management renewal with EUNA Solutions submitted by Information Technology 25-1347 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of approval of contract with Revize LLC for the creation and maintenance of the Sheriff's Office website submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 25-1289 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of approval of resultant contract with Charm Tex for ITB 25-042 Inmate Clothing & Supplies submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 25-1239 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of approval of resultant contract with Bob Barker Company Inc. for ITB 25-042 Inmate Clothing & Supplies submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 25-1237 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for a slope mower and a side mower submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1321 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242013 Employee Support Program submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1303 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1322 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement to partially fund improvements to drainage facilities within the city limits of Jamaica Beach, Texas submitted by Engineering 25-1323 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of approval of application from Daphine Ann Massey for a partial replat of First Addition to Algoa Suburbs subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1364 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration of approval of application from Vicki Brown, Dale Weyer and Janell Grassmuck for a partial replat of H B Boylan Survey subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1363 approved Pass
  60. *51. Consideration of approval of application from Donna Lee Vaughn and Robert Wayne Vaughn for a partial replat of Long’s subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1366 approved Pass
  61. *52. Consideration of approval of application from Scott Broussard for a partial replat of Hi Point Beach Addition subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1365 approved Pass
  62. *53. Receive and file FY 2026 Special Inventory Budget (151551) submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1299 approved Pass
  63. *54. Receive and file Tax Office Certifications submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1326 approved Pass
  64. *55. Consideration of renewal of annual policy premiums for Commercial Property, Wind and Flood Policies from GIA Insurance submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1306 approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:06
  65. *56. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Bacliff Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1330 approved Pass
  66. *57. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1329 approved Pass
  67. *58. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and High Island Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1331 approved Pass
  68. *59. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 702 Clear Lake Road, Clear Lake Shores, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant No. 4332-0239-E110 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1242 approved Pass
  69. *60. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 7124 Pine Road, Hitchcock, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant No. 4332-0239-E139 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1243 approved Pass
  70. *61. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 920 4th Street, League City, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant No. 4332-0025-E111 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1244 approved Pass
  71. *62. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 206 Blue Point Rd, Clear Lake Shores, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant No. 4332-0025-E111 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1271 approved Pass
  72. *63. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents regarding the High Island Waterline Improvement grant application for submission under the Community Development Block Grant - Community Development Fund from the Texas Department of Agriculture as submitted by Professional Services 25-1241 approved Pass
  73. *64. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service grant award contract from the Texas Attorney General as submitted by Professional Services 25-1297 approved Pass
  74. *65. Consideration of approval for County Judge to sign required documents for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program - Comprehensive grant award from the Texas Department of Transportation as submitted by Professional Services 25-1316 approved Pass
  75. *66. Consideration of approval to accept FY 2026 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor grant award from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-1261 approved Pass
  76. *67. Consideration of ratification of 2025 Port Security Grant Program application regarding a maritime command post for coastal incident coordination for submission to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA as submitted by Professional Services 25-1226 approved Pass
  77. *68. Consideration of acceptance of Hurricane Beryl Project Award for replacement of Beach Barrels on Bolivar from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 25-1335 approved Pass
  78. *69. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Statement of Grant Award for the FY 2026 Improvement Grant for the Mental Health Public Defender Program Expansion from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission as submitted by Professional Services 25-1340 approved Pass
  79. *70. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the Indigent Defense Grant Program Resolution for submission of the FY2026 Formula Grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1352 approved Pass
  80. *71. Receive and file FY 2026 Law Enforcement Underwater Crime Scene Investigations Criminal Justice grant application denial by the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-1342 approved Pass
  81. *72. Receive and file FY 2026 Project Safe Neighborhood grant application denial from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-1343 approved Pass
  82. *73. Consideration of approval to implement FY26 personnel salary adjustments effective September 25, 2025, to coincide with the beginning of pay period #21 for all eligible personnel with the exception of elected officials and appointed officials submitted by Professional Services of approval to make FY26 personnel salary adjustments effective September 25, 2025, to coincide with the beginning of pay period #21 submitted by Professional Services 25-1337 approved Pass
  83. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  84. *74. 25-180-0929-A Auditor- Request Transfer from ARPA Algoa/Alta Loma Drainage Project to fund various ARPA Stormwater Infrastructure projects 25-1368 approved Pass
  85. *75. 25-181-0929-B Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's - Corrections - Food Services Contract to support the cost of meals for inmates and staff for the remainder of the fiscal year 25-1369 approved Pass
  86. *76. 25-182-0929-C Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's - Corrections - Jail Healthcare Contract to fund remaining expenses for the end of the fiscal year due to a price increase 25-1370 approved Pass
  87. *77. 25-183-0929-D Facilities- Request transfer from within General Fund - Facilities Services to various Line Items to cover utility costs for the remainder of the fiscal year 25-1371 approved Pass
  88. *78. 25-184-0929-E District Court Administration- Request transfer from General Fund - District Court Administration to County Jury Fund - Jury Expenditures to correct prior budget amendment from 09/15 25-1372 approved Pass
  89. *79. 25-185-0929-F District Attorney- Request transfer from within District Attorney - Travel and Conference to Professional Services to pay outstanding expert witness invoice 25-1373 approved Pass
  90. *80. 26-02-0929-B Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Cost Centers - Various Line Items to fund roll over for FY2026 25-1375 approved Pass
  91. *81. 26-03-0929-C Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Cost Centers - Various Line Items to fund one time expenses for FY26 25-1376 approved Pass
  92. *82. 26-04-0929-D Professional Services- Consideration of approval of salary changes as listed on the schedule of personnel budgeting changes from FY 2026 adopted budget 25-1377 approved Pass
  93. *83. 26-05-0929-E Professional Services- Consideration of approval of salary changes as listed on the schedule of personnel budgeting changes from FY 2026 adopted budget for Juvenile Justice 25-1378 approved Pass
  94. 93 Action Agenda
  95. 94 County Clerk
  96. 84. Consideration of approval to award Galveston County Bank Depository Contract 25-1256 approved Pass
  97. 96 Engineering
  98. 85. Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 3244 Gulf Castle Drive, Crystal Beach 25-1301 ▶ jump to 27:16
  99. 86. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 3244 Gulf Castle Drive, Crystal Beach 25-1302 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:00
  100. 99 Adjourn ▶ jump to 29:17
  101. 100 Workshop Agenda ▶ jump to 29:30
  102. 87. Discuss 2026 Employee Healthcare Plan submitted by Human Resources 25-1381
  103. 102 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  104. 103 Executive Sessions
  105. 104 ***