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June 9, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 94 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on June 9, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:
  2. 2 REGULAR MEETING
  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 2:08
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:19
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 2:52
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:33
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 6/9/2025 25-0770 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 6/4/2025 bi-weekly #12 25-0771 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 6/4/2025 bi-weekly #12 25-0772 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 25-0773 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit reports of the Sheriff’s Office Commissary and Inmate Property accounts for period of 4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025 with response letter from Sheriff Fullen 25-0774 approved Pass
  15. *6. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-0721 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file the May 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-0751 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #11, May 08 - May 21, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-0769 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file County Facility Inspection Reports taken by the Galveston County Health District on May 8 & May 9 at 5115 Hwy 3, 920 Noble Carl Rd & 11730 Hwy 6 submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 25-0754 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 1 Financial Audit for year ended December 31, 2024 submitted by the County Judge 25-0788 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of approval of amendment number four to The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees WI971617 with One America submitted by Human Resources 25-0753 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration for approval of a Paid Summer Clerkship program for law school students and/or graduates submitted by Human Resources 25-0768 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of a Resolution for Constable Deputy Richard Loftin and Constable Deputy Christopher Smith for distinguished efforts in the line of duty submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-0789 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of approval of a grant-funded agreement with Corrections Software Solutions (CSS) to provide software services for managing participants in the Galveston County Veterans Treatment Court program submitted by County Judge 25-0687 approved Pass
  24. *15. Request to utilize funds from the Unreserved Fund Balance of Fund 2131 (2131 000000 3532001) in FY 2025 to allow payment to social services agencies funded through FY2024 budget submitted by the District Attorney 25-0748 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of authorizing TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change Request form for June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2030, adding 3 ESI IDs for the following addresses: 1205 Oak St., La Marque, 3209 Nichols Ave, Dickinson, and 5115 Hwy 3, Dickinson, submitted by Facilities 25-0747 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of authorizing the application and certificate for payment for the Jail Facility Kitchen Floor Replacement project with Construction LTD for $472,462.47, submitted by Facilities 25-0760 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval for ArcGIS Online Credits with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) submitted by Mosquito Control 25-0718 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of notice to terminate the resultant contract from RFP #25-033 Cyber Security and Incident Planning with Berry, Dunn, McNeil, & Parker, LLC, effective July 9, 2025 submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0777 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of five SIM cards for County Clerk Treasury Division with AT&T submitted by Information Technology 25-0756 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of Smartsheet maintenance renewal with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 25-0739 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of Weglot Pro Language Translation annual license with Insight Public Sector submitted by Information Technology 25-0691 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of Order Form P00494808.0 for Workday Training Credits with Precision Task Group, Inc. and approval of Amendment transition from DIR-TSO-4242 to DIR-CPO-5657 submitted by Information Technology 25-0752 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration for authorization to be granted to the County Judge to sign an amended agreement for vendor address verification with GIACT Systems, LLC submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0003 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of contract renewal with Multiforce Systems Corp. for fuel management software submitted by Fleet Management Department 25-0603 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Malathion Insecticide submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0726 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Engineering Services for the 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program administered through the Texas Department of Agriculture submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0740 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to cancel RFP 25-033, Cyber Security and Incident Planning and authorization to re-solicit for these services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0723 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242008, Food Services for Disaster Recovery submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0724 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B222024, Debris Monitoring and Recovery Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0725 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts for RFP #B222020, Debris Management Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0757 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of full and final waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Mitz and Ransome Shirley arising from an incident that occurred on or about May 22, 2025, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0749 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of Facilities Use Agreement for use of Galveston County Mental Health Wellness Center Building and Grounds between Galveston County and Gulf Coast Center submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0761 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of approval of an order authorizing the split payment of 2025 ad valorem taxes pursuant to V.T.C.A, tax code §31.03 submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0758 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of approval of an order granting various residence homestead exemptions from the 2025 Tax Levy pursuant to V.T.C.A., Tax Code §11.13 and §11.131 submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0759 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Texas City Hurricane Levee Roadway Rehabilitation contract for pass-through cost adjustment in accordance with the General Provisions of the contract submitted by Engineering 25-0711 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to sign Change Order No. 2 for the Algoa/Alta Loma Culvert Replacement project for quantity adjustments to contract Items and additional working days submitted by Engineering 25-0729 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorizing County Judge to sign Amendment No. 2 for the Algoa/Alta Loma Culvert Replacement project for engineering fees associated with project close-out submitted by Engineering 25-0731 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Galveston and Galveston County related to financing the Pelican Island Bridge Replacement Project submitted by the County Engineer 25-0732 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration to authorize County Judge to sign Interlocal Agreement to Partially Fund Improvements to City Streets within the City Limits of Dickinson for the Dickinson Safe Routes to School project submitted by Engineering 25-0755 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of application from Lucky Jugal, LLC for a partial replat of Miller Addition to Bayview subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0762 approved Pass
  51. *42. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-0775 approved Pass
  52. *43. 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 25-0776 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of approval of amendment #1 to Financial Assistance Program Contract RFP #24-009 with M.I. Lewis submitted by Professional Services 25-0733 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of ratification of Cycle 31 Coastal Management Program grant application submission to the Texas General Land Office and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services 25-0719 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of approval of MVCPA SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program Resolution to correct the previously submitted resolution on May 23, 2025, agenda item 32 submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0767 approved Pass
  56. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  57. *47. 25-130-0609-A Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer from Election Code Chapter 19 Fund - Tax Assessor/Collector Chapter 19 - Various line items to Chapter 19 Voter Registration - Various line items to transfer previous cost center funds to newly established cost center 25-0782 approved Pass
  58. *48. 25-131-0609-B Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Contract Services - Contract Services - Medical Examiner to cover FY2024 and FY2025 pending invoices for UTMB services 25-0784 approved Pass
  59. *49. 25-132-0609-C Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from Sheriff - Identification Division -Software Licensing and Maintenance to Sheriff Administration - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund policy tracking software 25-0790 approved Pass
  60. *50. 25-133-0609-D Professional Services- Request transfer from within General Fund - Professional Services - Uniforms and Administrative Supplies to Extraordinary Supplies to cover past Fiscal Year expense and remaining year expenses 25-0791 approved Pass
  61. *51. 25-134-0609-E Engineering- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Engineer - Other Contract Services to fund the first half payment for collection of data for countywide LiDAR Mapping 25-0785 approved Pass
  62. *52. 25-135-0609-F Human Resources- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to District Courts - various line items to fund Paid Summer Clerkship Program 25-0792 approved Pass
  63. *53. 25-136-0609-G Human Resources- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Courts - various line items to fund Paid Summer Clerkship Program 25-0793 approved Pass
  64. *54. 25-138-0609-I Professional Services- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class Interest Revenue to Public Health - Buildings to fund the payment of Turner & Townsend invoice 25-0783 approved Pass
  65. *55. 25-139-0609-J Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class Interest Revenue to Sheriff's Office - Administration - Miscellaneous Contract Services to fund the implementation of Policy Writing software LLRMI 25-0781 approved Pass
  66. 66 Action Agenda
  67. 67 Parks and Cultural Services
  68. 56. Public meeting to discuss proposed new Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan 25-0576 ▶ jump to 8:44
  69. 57. Consideration of a resolution to approve and adopt the new Galveston County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan 25-0577 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:20
  70. 70 Purchasing
  71. 58. Consideration of awarding RFP 25-036, Online Legal Research and Proprietary Database Services 25-0727 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:01
  72. 59. Consideration of awarding RFP 25-044 Heavy Equipment Rental 25-0720 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:33
  73. 60. Consideration of approval of resultant contract for RFP #25-044 Heavy Equipment Rentals submitted by the Road and Bridge Department 25-0722 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:00
  74. 61. Consideration of awarding ITB 25-045 Motor Fuels 25-0742 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:23
  75. 62. Consideration of approval authorizing County Judge to execute resultant contract ITB 25-045 Motor Fuels with Bay Oil Company submitted by Fleet 25-0744 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:53
  76. 63. Consideration of awarding RFP 25-046 Weed and Brush Control Chemicals 25-0730 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:15
  77. 64. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the resultant contract from RFP# 25-046, Weed and Brush Control Chemicals with Orion Solutions, LLC submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 25-0737 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:40
  78. 65. Consideration of awarding ITB 25-047 Motor Oils, Fluids & Greases 25-0743 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:03
  79. 66. Consideration of approval of ITB #25-047 Motor Oils, Fluids & Greases authorizing County Judge to execute resultant contract with Bay Oil Company submitted by Fleet 25-0745 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:14
  80. 80 Right of Way
  81. 67. Receive public comments on Walker-Branstetter Subdivision replat 25-0763 ▶ jump to 13:26
  82. 68. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Walker-Branstetter Subdivision replat 25-0764 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:40
  83. 69. Receive public comments on Partial Replat of Lot 1 Block 16 San Leon Farm Home Tracts 25-0765 ▶ jump to 13:53
  84. 70. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Partial Replat of Lot 1 Block 16 San Leon Farm Home Tracts 25-0766 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:19
  85. 85 General Counsel
  86. a. Break into Session: ▶ jump to 14:37
  87. b. Executive Session:
  88. b.71. 3:24-cv-00322; Audrey Dickson-Walker v Stoney Clement and Ray Nolen in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas 25-0778
  89. b.72. 3:24-cv-00015; Alfy Mayes v Galveston County in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas 25-0779
  90. c. Reconvene into Regular Meeting ▶ jump to 19:40
  91. 91 Adjourn ▶ jump to 20:02
  92. 92 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  93. 93 Executive Sessions
  94. 94 ***