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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

September 2, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

Galveston County Courthouse

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Agenda — 60 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on September 2, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a Special meeting with the following present:
  2. 2 SPECIAL MEETING
  3. 2 Mark Henry, County Judge Darrell A. Apffel, Commissioner Precinct 1 Joe Giusti, Commissioner Precinct 2 Hank Dugie, Commissioner Precinct 3 Robin Armstrong, MD, Commissioner Precinct 4 Dwight D. Sullivan, County Clerk By: Melissa A. Childs, Deputy
  4. 3 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.
  5. 4 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.
  6. 5 Call to Order ▶ jump to 2:22
  7. 6 Invocation and Pledge ▶ jump to 4:36
  8. 7 Public Comment
  9. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 5:55
  10. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  11. *1. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1199 approved Pass
  12. *2. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1200 approved Pass
  13. *3. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1201 approved Pass
  14. *4. Quarterly audit report for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1202 approved Pass
  15. *5. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1148 approved Pass
  16. *6. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #17, July 31 - August 13, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1181 approved Pass
  17. *7. Receive and file approved FY2026 Juvenile Justice Department Budget as approved by the Juvenile Board submitted by Juvenile Justice 25-1203 approved Pass
  18. *8. Receive file FY2025 Sheriff Commissary Budget (Fund 2240) submitted by Sheriff’s Office 25-1161 approved Pass
  19. *9. Consideration of authorizing the contact information for the Unemployment Fund with the Texas Association of Counties, submitted by Human Resources 25-1182 approved Pass
  20. *10. Consideration of approval of LULAC 151 request for Dia de Los Muertos Fall Fiesta event on Saturday, October 25, 2025 on the grounds of 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston submitted by the County Judge 25-1160 approved Pass
  21. *11. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) for the Bayside Lions Club, for use of Bayshore Park for their second annual “Family Kite Fest” Saturday, October 11, 2025 and dates TBD in 2026 & 2027, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 25-1151 approved Pass
  22. *12. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Dickinson Independent School District and the Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 25-1189 approved Pass
  23. *13. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston County Water Control Improvement District #12 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 25-1208 approved Pass
  24. *14. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Hitchcock Independent School District and the Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 25-1192 approved Pass
  25. *15. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Santa Fe Independent School District and the Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 25-1193 approved Pass
  26. *16. Consideration of accepting the proposed exterior plaque for the Mental Health Wellness Center submitted by Facilities 25-1185 approved Pass
  27. *17. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to sign the water and wastewater capacity application for the City of La Marque for the new Mental Health Wellness Center at 1207 Oak St., La Marque, TX, as submitted by Facilities 25-1186 approved Pass
  28. *18. Consideration of approval of SecureCRT maintenance renewal with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 25-1169 approved Pass
  29. *19. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232025, Indigent Burial Services submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1176 approved Pass
  30. *20. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B242001, Asphalt Pavement Surface Rejuvenator submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1165 approved Pass
  31. *21. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFQ #B212037, Auditing and Related Services submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1184 approved Pass
  32. *22. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for vacuum services for Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1167 approved Pass
  33. *23. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Hot Mix Asphalt submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1168 approved Pass
  34. *24. Consideration of authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1183 approved Pass
  35. *25. Consideration of amending section 6.6 Procurement Categories Dependent on Anticipated Price of the Purchasing Policy submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1204 approved Pass
  36. *26. Consideration of authorization to trade in to Mustang Caterpillar the existing grappler attachment to acquire a properly matched replacement unit, submitted by the Purchasing Agent on behalf of Galveston County Road & Bridge. 25-1158 approved Pass
  37. *27. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 2 to Craig & Heidt, Inc. contract for the Texas City Hurricane Levee Roadway Rehabilitation project submitted by the County Engineer 25-1150 approved Pass
  38. *28. Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement to partially fund improvements to city streets within the city limits of Kemah, Texas submitted by Engineering 25-1188 approved Pass
  39. *29. Consideration of approval of Interlocal Agreement to Partially Fund Improvements to City Streets within the City Limits of Hitchcock, Texas submitted by Engineering 25-1152 approved Pass
  40. *30. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1190 approved Pass
  41. *31. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors by the USPS as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1191 approved Pass
  42. *32. Request for ratification of denial of request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1187 approved Pass
  43. *33. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County, the Galveston County Children's Services Board and the Advocacy Center for investigating child abuse/neglect requested by Professional Services 25-1159 approved Pass
  44. *34. Receive and file grant adjustment for the FY 2025 Operation Lone Star grant from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division to add program equipment as submitted by Professional Services 25-1164 approved Pass
  45. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  46. *35. 25-169-0902-A Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from Sheriff Corrections - Various Line Items to Patrol Division - Various Line Items to fund personnel adjustments 25-1194 approved Pass
  47. *36. 25-170-0902-B Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - Repair and Maintenance - Buildings to fund new flooring in the former Treasury office 25-1195 approved Pass
  48. *37. 25-171-0902-C Information Technology- Request transfer from within Information Technology - Various line items to other Various line items to fund outstanding contracts & mobile phone expenses 25-1196 approved Pass
  49. *38. 25-172-0902-D Contract Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Contract Services - Contract Services - Medical Examiner to fund the expenses for the remainder of FY25 25-1197 approved Pass
  50. *39. 25-173-0902-E Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from within Juvenile Justice Fund - Various Spend Categories to Juvenile Justice Administration to fund departmental restructuring 25-1198 approved Pass
  51. *40. 25-174-0902-F Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from within Juvenile Justice Fund - Various Spend Categories to Juvenile Justice - Various Spend Categories to fund departmental restructuring 25-1210 approved Pass
  52. 51 Action Agenda
  53. 52 Professional Services
  54. 41. Public hearing on the proposed FY2026 County Budget 25-1205
  55. 42. Adoption of the FY2026 County Budget 25-1206 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:48
  56. 43. Adoption of the 2025 Tax Levy 25-1207 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:29
  57. 56 Adjourn
  58. 57 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  59. 58 Executive Sessions
  60. 59 ***