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August 4, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 74 items

  1. 2 REGULAR MEETING
  2. 2 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on August 4, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 5 Call to Order ▶ jump to 1:39
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:47
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 2:49
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:07
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 8/4/2025 25-1048 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 7/30/2025 bi-weekly #16 25-1049 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/30/2025 bi-weekly #16 25-1050 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the inventory of fixed assets of the Fleet Department with response letter from Director of Road & Bridge, Lee Crowder 25-1059 approved Pass
  14. *5. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 1 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1052 approved Pass
  15. *6. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 2 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1053 approved Pass
  16. *7. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 3 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1055 approved Pass
  17. *8. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 4 for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1056 approved Pass
  18. *9. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1057 approved Pass
  19. *10. Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1058 approved Pass
  20. *11. Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 4/1/2025 - 6/30/2025 25-1051 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 25-0998 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1001 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file District Judges’ Order Appointing County Auditor submitted by District Court Administration 25-1071 deferred
  24. *15. Consideration of approval to accept a total donation of $516.00 made to the K9 Division during the Galveston County Shred Day event, submitted by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office 25-1062 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Friendswood - Congregate Meal Grant Program for FY26 submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 25-1018 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of League City - Congregate Meal Grant Program for FY26 submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 25-1020 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Texas City - Congregate Meal Grant Program for FY 2026 submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 25-1019 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of resultant agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc., for RFQ #25-034 Professional Engineering Services for Bolivar Beach Pocket Park Design submitted by Parks 25-0960 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of Release of Nuisance Abatement Lien at 4709 17th St., Bacliff, TX 77518, a/k/a Abst. 164 E Payne Sur Lots 44 & 45 Blk 119 Clifton by the Sea submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1041 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of Release of Nuisance Abatement Lien at Corner of Blackslip Rd. and Hwy 87, Gilchrist, TX 77617, a/k/a Abst. 64 E Franks TR B Being N 75ft of S 175 of W 30ft Lot 20 & E 60Ft Lot 19 Gilchrist Prolongation N of RR Row 75 x 90 submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1042 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of Otis Service and Repair Order for Opitguard Shield submitted by Facilities 25-1026 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval for Reportal annual software maintenance with Shahrabani & Associates, LLC submitted by Information Technology 25-0962 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of CorEMR professional services to assist with migrating the CorEMR application with CorEMR submitted by Information Technology 25-1036 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to utilize a cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase 5-year support subscription renewal for VMWare support with CDW-G submitted by Information Technology 25-1029 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of approval of Horizon subscription renewal for virtual desktop infrastructure with CDWG submitted by Information Technology 25-1022 approved Pass
  36. *27. Receive and file Southern States Consortium - JPMorgan Chase procurement card (p-card) rebate check submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-0997 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts for RFP 24-009 Financial Assistance for Galveston County submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-0993 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts for ITB 24-005 Vehicles Repairs submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-0995 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Rollover Bay Park - CDBG Round 2.3 Funded submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1038 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for mitigation application and planning professional services submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1040 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent 25-1046 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of approving the consent to assignment for engineering services with Dannenbaum to GFT Infrastructure, Inc. for Bacliff Drainage Improvements submitted by Engineering 25-1021 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute amendment no. 2 to the engineering agreement with IDS Engineering Group for the Jackson Ave Paving & Drainage Improvements from 9th St to 14th St project submitted by the County Engineer 25-0996 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute utility easements with Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District for waterlines at the High Island Shelter submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1035 approved Pass
  45. *36. 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 25-1063 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign resolution regarding annual County grant to Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston for home delivered meals as submitted by Professional Services 25-1023 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Special Document No. SD20250019 and Coastal Surface Lease No. SL20250064 regarding Coastal Erosion Response and Planning grant award No. 24-058-001-E117 from the Texas General Land Office for the Bolivar Beach and Dune Restoration project at the Highway 87/124 Interchange, as submitted by Professional Services 25-0999 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Task Order #1B under the Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. technical mitigation grant writing contract as submitted by Professional Services 25-1024 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Task Order #2B under the Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. technical mitigation grant writing contract as submitted by Professional Services 25-0830 approved Pass
  50. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  51. *41. 25-157-0804-A Mental Health/Public Defender- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Mental Health Public Defenders - Various line items to support costs for the remainder of the fiscal year 25-1064 approved Pass
  52. *42. 25-158-0804-B Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Professional Memberships to Beach and Parks - Travel and Transportation to fund conference expenses 25-1065 approved Pass
  53. *43. 25-159-0804-C Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from within Senior Citizens Program - Membership & Dues to Travel & Conference to cover flight and rental expenses 25-1066 approved Pass
  54. *44. 25-160-0804-D Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Office - Corrections - Salary and various line items to fund the personnel creation 25-1067 approved Pass
  55. *45. 25-161-0804-E Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from Sheriff's Office Bailiffs - Various Line Items to Sheriff's Office Administration - various line items to fund the transfer of a position 25-1068 approved Pass
  56. 56 Action Agenda
  57. 57 County Clerk
  58. 46. Public Hearing on the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code 25-1043
  59. 47. Consideration of an Order Adopting the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code 25-1044 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:19
  60. 60 Professional Services
  61. 48. Consideration for Commissioners' Court to propose a tax rate as required by Senate Bill 2 25-1054 approved Pass
  62. 62 General Counsel
  63. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 5:08
  64. b. Executive Session:
  65. b.49. Chief Financial Officer 25-1069
  66. c. Reconvene into Regular Meeting ▶ jump to 13:30
  67. c.50. Consideration of approval of appointment of the Chief Financial Officer 25-1070 approved
  68. c.50. Consideration of approval of appointment of the Chief Financial Officer 25-1070 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:40
  69. 68 Adjourn ▶ jump to 16:31
  70. 69 Workshop Agenda ▶ jump to 16:52
  71. 51. Budget Workshop Discussion 25-1033
  72. 71 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  73. 72 Executive Sessions
  74. 73 ***