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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

August 18, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 87 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 18th day of August, 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 3:16
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 3:29
  7. 6 Public Comment
  8. 6 Consent Agenda
  9. 7 Consent Agenda approved ▶ jump to 4:57
  10. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  11. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 8/18/2025 25-1137 approved Pass
  12. *2. Order for payroll ending 8/13/2025 bi-weekly #17 25-1138 approved Pass
  13. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 8/13/2025 bi-weekly #17 25-1139 approved Pass
  14. *4. Early check release dated 8/5/2025 to Microsoft Corporation EFT-0025740 25-1140 approved Pass
  15. *5. Receive and file notification for transfer of funds within the County Auditor’s expenditure accounts 25-1141 approved Pass
  16. *6. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 25-1090 approved Pass
  17. *7. Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1047 approved Pass
  18. *8. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #15, July 03 - July 16, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1098 approved Pass
  19. *9. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #16, July 17 - July 30, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1103 approved Pass
  20. *10. Consideration of approval of the NFP Investment Advisory and Consulting Agreements for the Galveston County Social Security Replacement Plan and The Alternate Plan for Galveston County, with the updated One America plan numbers submitted by Human Resources 25-1105 approved Pass
  21. *11. Consideration of approval of the executive recruitment services proposal for the grants director from CPS HR, submitted by Human Resources 25-1146 approved Pass
  22. *12. Receive and file July 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1087 approved Pass
  23. *13. Receive and file notification of installed stop sign submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 25-1106 approved Pass
  24. *14. Receive and file transfer of funds within the District Attorney’s Forfeiture Fund 2131-127100 submitted by the District Attorney 25-1127 approved Pass
  25. *15. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Road & Bridge Administrator, Lee Crowder, submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-1125 approved Pass
  26. *16. Consideration of approval of amendment #7 between Houston Galveston Area Council Agency Area on Aging Providers and Elior Inc. dba TRIO Community Meals, LLC for congregate meals for the senior program, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 25-1017 approved Pass
  27. *17. Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding for the operation of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2025-2026 school year submitted by Juvenile Justice 25-1091 approved Pass
  28. *18. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to sign O’Haver Contractors Certificate of Substantial Completion for Galveston County Road & Bridge Facility submitted by Facilities 25-1092 approved Pass
  29. *19. Consideration of proposal BA2024051 and BA2024051-1 for Brazos Urethane for roof replacement project at Texas City Animal Resource Center submitted by Facilities 25-1028 approved Pass
  30. *20. Consideration of authorizing Otis Service and Repair Order to repair elevator at Galveston County Justice Center at 600 59th St., Galveston, TX 77550 submitted by Facilities 25-1136 approved Pass
  31. *21. Consideration of approval of the early voting polling locations for the November 2025 Constitutional Election submitted by the County Clerk 25-1123 approved Pass
  32. *22. Consideration of approval of the election day polling locations for the November 2025 Constitutional Election submitted by the County Clerk 25-1124 approved Pass
  33. *23. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to approve the list of workers from the Republican and Democratic parties for the 2025-2026 election years submitted by the County Clerk 25-1117 approved Pass
  34. *24. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Bolivar Peninsula SUD and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 25-1118 approved Pass
  35. *25. 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 25-1119 approved Pass
  36. *26. 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 25-1120 approved Pass
  37. *27. 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 25-1121 approved Pass
  38. *28. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between Galveston Independent School District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 25-1122 approved Pass
  39. *29. Consideration of approval of CorEMR Electronic Medical Records maintenance/support proposal with CorEMR submitted by Information Technology 25-1093 approved Pass
  40. *30. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the shared Interlocal Government Agreement for Office Support for the School Resource Officer Program with Texas City, Dickinson, and Clear Creek Independent School Districts submitted by the Sheriff's Office 25-1034 approved Pass
  41. *31. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the Interlocal Government Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with Clear Creek Independent School District submitted by the Sheriff's Office 25-1030 approved Pass
  42. *32. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the Interlocal Government Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with Dickinson Independent School District submitted by Sheriff's Office 25-1032 approved Pass
  43. *33. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the Interlocal Government Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with Odyssey Academy submitted by the Sheriff's Office 25-1039 approved Pass
  44. *34. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the Interlocal Government Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with Texas City Independent School District submitted by the Sheriff's Office 25-1031 approved Pass
  45. *35. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements for roof replacement at Mosquito Control Department on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1060 approved Pass
  46. *36. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to procure the computer refresh on behalf of Information Technology Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1061 approved Pass
  47. *37. Consideration for authorization to not extend ITB 24-013 Vehicle Collision and Body Repair and authorization to re-solicit for these services submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1109 approved Pass
  48. *38. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232018, HVAC Supplies and Equipment submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1073 approved Pass
  49. *39. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for yearly newsletter for county taxpayers submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1100 approved Pass
  50. *40. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1072 approved Pass
  51. *41. Consideration of Resolution approving assignment of private activity bond authority between Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in accordance with Chapter 1372.044 of the Texas Government Code, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1111 approved Pass
  52. *42. Consideration of Settlement Agreement and Full Release with USAA Subrogation Unit from an incident that occurred on or about May 10, 2024, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1113 approved Pass
  53. *43. Consideration of an order setting civil citation fees to be charged by the Galveston County Sheriff and Constables for the calendar year 2026, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1116 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:17
  54. *44. Consideration of approval of permit number TCSW-25-382 to install a temporary 3” discharge pipe in County-owned property downstream of the Texas City Pump Station submitted by the County Engineer 25-1110 approved Pass
  55. *45. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute Change Order no. 1 to Lucas Construction Co, Inc. contract for the City of Dickinson Highway 3 Boat Ramp & Parking Lot Reconstruction project submitted by the County Engineer 25-1027 approved Pass
  56. *46. Consideration of approval of Salty Shores subdivision plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1126 approved Pass
  57. *47. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1135 approved Pass
  58. *48. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the 2026 Auto Crimes Task Force grant award from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority as submitted by Professional Services 25-1095 approved Pass
  59. *49. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2026 Catalytic Converter grant award from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority as submitted by Professional Services 25-1096 approved Pass
  60. *50. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 23 Edgewater Drive, Hitchcock, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant award No. 4332-0025-E103 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1037 approved Pass
  61. *51. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 2127 Winn Street, Kemah, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant award No. 4332-0025-E122 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1101 approved Pass
  62. *52. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 506 E Shore Drive, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant award No. 4332-0025-E107 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1099 approved Pass
  63. *53. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 910 Vivian Street, Kemah, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant award No. 4332-0239-E112 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1045 approved Pass
  64. *54. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 7128 Avenue Q1/2, Galveston, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant award No. 4332-0239-E140 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1108 approved Pass
  65. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  66. *55. 25-162-0818-A General Government- Request transfer from General Fund & Flood Control - Budgeted Reserves to General Government & Flood Control - Agency Memberships to fund quarter four appraisal district invoices 25-1129 approved Pass
  67. *56. 25-163-0818-B 212th District Court- Request transfer within General Fund - 212th District Court from Travel and Conference to Administrative Supplies to fund the additional purchase of administrative supplies 25-1130 approved Pass
  68. *57. 25-164-0818-C 122nd District Court - Request transfer within General Fund - 122nd District Court from Travel and Conference to Administrative Supplies to fund the additional purchase of administrative supplies 25-1131 approved Pass
  69. *58. 25-165-0818-D Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Other Contract Services to fund the purchase of temporary hosting and migration of the CoreEMR system 25-1132 approved Pass
  70. *59. 25-166-0818-E Human Resources- Request from the Employee Benefits Fund - Unreserved Retained Earnings to increase the extraordinary supplies spend category to purchase of a bike rack for the Moody Courthouse 25-1133 approved Pass
  71. *60. 25-167-0818-F District Attorney- Request transfer from within General Fund from Various Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to District Attorney - Various Spend Categories to support costs for the remainder of the fiscal year 25-1134 approved Pass
  72. 70 Action Agenda
  73. 71 County Clerk
  74. 61. Receipt and opening of bids for Bank Depository Contract Proposal Number 25-029 25-1143
  75. 73 Purchasing
  76. 62. Consideration of awarding RFQ 25-055 Texas Community Development Block Grant Fund Program (2025-2026 TXCDBG) Engineering and Surveying Services - High Island Waterline Project 25-1074 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:45
  77. 75 General Counsel
  78. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 14:03
  79. b. Executive Session:
  80. b.63. 25-CV-0953; Save R Hood, Inc. & Anthony Griffin v County of Galveston, Texas et al in the District Court of Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District 25-1114
  81. b.64. D.S., EEOC Charge 460-2025-08579 25-1115
  82. b.65. O’Haver Agreement 25-1147
  83. c. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 34:15
  84. 82 Adjourn ▶ jump to 34:25
  85. 83 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  86. 84 Executive Sessions
  87. 85 ***