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April 14, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 94 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on March 14, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a Galveston Location with the following present:
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on April 14, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:
  3. 2 REGULAR MEETING
  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. 3 Call to Order
  6. 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.
  7. 5 Call to Order approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:14
  8. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  9. 7 Public Comment
  10. 8 Consent Agenda
  11. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  12. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 4/14/2025 25-0526 approved Pass
  13. *2. Order for payroll ending 4/9/2025 bi-weekly #8 25-0527 approved Pass
  14. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 4/9/2025 bi-weekly #8 25-0529 approved Pass
  15. *4. Early check release dated 4/1/2025 to Hunton Services, check number AP00479661 25-0538 approved Pass
  16. *5. Early check release dated 4/1/2025 to JP Morgan Chase, EFT-0011224 25-0539 approved Pass
  17. *6. Early check release dated 4/1/2025 to SOCO Properties, check number AP00479659 25-0533 approved Pass
  18. *7. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 25-0504 approved Pass
  19. *8. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-0487 approved Pass
  20. *9. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #07, March 13 - March 26, 2025 submitted by Human Resources 25-0494 approved Pass
  21. *10. Consideration of adoption of revision to the HR Policy Manual, with changes to compensatory time accruals and payouts (Policy HR009-Salary Administration Policy) submitted by Human Resources 25-0495 approved Pass
  22. *11. Consideration of adoption of updates to the HR Policy Manual (Policy HR-016-Use of County Owned Vehicles) submitted by Human Resources 25-0534 approved Pass
  23. *12. Consideration of adoption of updates to the HR Safety Manual (Policy SA004 - Reporting of Accidents, Injuries, and Property Damage) submitted by Human Resources 25-0537 approved Pass
  24. *13. Receive and file March 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-0492 approved Pass
  25. *14. Receive and file District Judges’ Order Appointing County Auditor submitted by the County Judge 25-0480 approved Pass
  26. *15. Acceptance of Statement of Officer, Official Bond and Oath for County Auditor submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0548 approved Pass
  27. *16. Receive and file Gulf Coast Protection District 2024 Annual Report submitted by the County Judge 25-0470 approved Pass
  28. *17. Receive and file Galveston County Community Supervision and Corrections Department financial statements and supplementary information with independent financial audit report for year ending August 31, 2024, submitted by Adult Probation 25-0486 approved Pass
  29. *18. Receive and file letter from Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) regarding the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) compliance visit on March 19, 2025 with Galveston County Veterans Treatment Court (GCVTC) submitted by County Judge 25-0501 approved Pass
  30. *19. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Randall Rice, Galveston County Auditor, submitted by County Judge 25-0498 approved Pass
  31. *20. Consideration of a resolution honoring Johnson Development Corporation for 50 years of business submitted by Commissioner Pct. 3 25-0516 approved Pass
  32. *21. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month submitted by Commissioner Pct. 1 25-0417 approved Pass
  33. *22. Consideration of a resolution designating the week of April 27 - May 4, 2025 as Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-0426 approved Pass
  34. *23. Consideration of approval of a resolution in support for the Gulf Coast Center's Community Project Funding Request to Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) submitted by County Judge 25-0517 approved Pass
  35. *24. Consideration of authorization to close the Lauderdale Boat Ramp on Yacht Basin Road in Bolivar, TX on May 15th - May 18th for Jeep Weekend with a 30-day advance notice posted submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 25-0543 approved Pass
  36. *25. Consideration of terminating the assessment of tolls associated with the San Luis Pass Bridge submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-0270 approved Pass
  37. *26. Consideration for approval and implementation of Galveston County Sheriff's Office fleet vehicle take-home policy submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 25-0544 approved Pass
  38. *27. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services between City of League City and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 25-0542 approved Pass
  39. *28. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to procure Fire Inspection Services on behalf of Purchasing Agent submitted by the Facilities Department 25-0325 approved Pass
  40. *29. Consideration of renewing Panel Counsel Services contract with Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P. for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0405 deferred Pass
  41. *30. Consideration of renewing Panel Counsel Services contract with McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0406 approved Pass
  42. *31. Consideration of renewing Panel Counsel Services contract with Mills Shirley L.L.P. for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0407 approved Pass
  43. *32. Consideration of renewing Panel Counsel Services contract with Minces Rankin PLLC for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0408 approved Pass
  44. *33. Consideration of renewing Panel Counsel Services contract with Olson & Olson L.L.P. for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0410 approved Pass
  45. *34. Consideration of renewing General Counsel Services contract with Ready Law Firm for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0411 approved Pass
  46. *35. Consideration of approval of F5 renewal for local traffic manager and web application filter with World Tech IT submitted by Information Technology 25-0482 approved Pass
  47. *36. Consideration of approval of Boomi subscription for IPAAS Application Integration Platform subscription maintenance renewal with Carahsoft submitted by Information Technology 25-0503 approved Pass
  48. *37. Consideration of approval of Akkadian Provisioning Manager for Cisco Voice with Datavox submitted by Information Technology 25-0499 approved Pass
  49. *38. Consideration of approval of Motorola zero cost change order 1 with Motorola Solutions submitted by Information Technology 25-0500 approved Pass
  50. *39. Consideration of authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B212016A, Laser Printing for County Tax Statements on behalf of the Tax Assessor’s Office submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0540 approved Pass
  51. *40. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for professional services for future engineering projects on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0536 approved Pass
  52. *41. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0532 approved Pass
  53. *42. Consideration of approval of contract renewal with CDW Government for vehicle telematic software submitted by Fleet Management Department 25-0496 approved Pass
  54. *43. Consideration of Master Service Agreement with Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. for Scanning Equipment Software Licensing, Maintenance, and Support submitted by Tax Office 25-0490 approved Pass
  55. *44. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute the revised deed and Possession and Use Agreement with TxDOT for the sale of an 18.63 acre property, revised from 21.13 acres, for the SH 99 Segment B-1 Project previously approved on December 23, 2024, item 43 submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0545 approved Pass
  56. *45. Consideration of approval to accept the FEMA Damage Description and Dimensions (DDD) for the Hurricane Beryl-related damages at the Galveston County Animal Resource Center from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 25-0515 approved Pass
  57. *46. Consideration of acceptance of FEMA COVID Disaster Management Cost award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 25-0481 approved Pass
  58. *47. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution regarding submission of FY 2026 Auto Crimes Task Force grant application Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority as submitted by Professional Services 25-0518 approved Pass
  59. *48. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for the DR-4798 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant application for the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by professional Services 25-0547 approved Pass
  60. *49. Consideration of approval to submit DR-4798 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant application for the Bacliff Drainage Project to the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-0489 approved Pass
  61. *50. Consideration of resultant agreement for RFQ 24-006 for Financial Advisory Services with TRB Capital Markets, LLC (d/b/a ESTRADA HINOJOSA) submitted by Professional Services 25-0497 approved Pass
  62. *51. Consideration of ratification for submission of DR-4781 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant application for the Bacliff Drainage Project to the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-0488 approved Pass
  63. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  64. *52. 25-108-0414-A Personal Bond/Collections- Request transfer within General Fund - Personal Bond Office - Travel and Conference to Business Mileage Reimbursement to fund travel mileage expenses 25-0509 approved Pass
  65. *53. 25-109-0414-B Professional Services- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class Interest Revenue to Grant Administration - Other Contract Services to fund Galveston County Health District invoice 25-0510 approved Pass
  66. *54. 25-110-0414-C County Clerk- Request transfer from County Clerk Records Management and Preservation Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Software Licensing and Maintenance and Subscriptions Based IT Agreement to fund software programs 25-0511 approved Pass
  67. *55. 25-111-0414-D Constable Precinct 1- Request transfer from within General Fund - Constable Pct. 1 - Operating Supplies to Vehicle Rental to fund current vehicle leases 25-0512 approved Pass
  68. *56. 25-112-0414-E Engineering- Request transfer from Unlimited Tax Road Bonds 2019 - Designated for Capital Project to County Engineer - Interlocal Agreement to provide funding for Pelican Island Bridge project 25-0513 approved Pass
  69. *57. 25-113-0414-F District Attorney- Request transfer within the District Attorney Forfeitures After 10/89 Fund - Training and Training Supplies to Travel and Conference to fund education-related expenses 25-0514 approved Pass
  70. *58. 25-114-0414-G Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from the General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to the Sheriff's Office - Patrol Division - various line items to fund the initial costs of the K-9 program 25-0546 approved Pass ▶ jump to 2:24
  71. 69 Action Agenda
  72. 70 Purchasing
  73. 59. Consideration of awarding ITB 25-038 Mobile Restroom Trailer for Bolivar Peninsula on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department 25-0541 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:11
  74. 60. Consideration of approval to award ITB 25-037 for Galveston County Law Enforcement uniforms and the County Judge to execute a contract with Galls Parent Holdings, LLC, dba Galls LLC submitted by Purchasing on behalf of Sheriff's Office 25-0505 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:56
  75. 73 General Counsel
  76. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 4:19
  77. b. Executive Session:
  78. b.61. 4:25-cv-01129; Patrick Leon Norwood-Bey v The State of Texas In The United States District Court For The Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 25-0521
  79. b.62. 3:24-cv-00223; Tyler Harris v Galveston County, et al., In The United States District Court For The Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 25-0524
  80. b.63. Floodplain Violation at Butterfly Lane, Port Bolivar 25-0525
  81. c. Executive Session:
  82. c.64. 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St. and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, Texas 25-0520
  83. c.65. 1.98 acres of land located at 9550 Emmett F Lowry Expy Texas City, TX 25-0519
  84. d. Executive Session:
  85. d.66. Chief Financial Officer 25-0550
  86. e. Reconvene into Regular Meeting ▶ jump to 12:41
  87. e.67. Consideration of authorizing amendment to the contract for sale of real property with Julie Barry, Trustee for the sale of approximately 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St., and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, TX, to extend the feasibility period until September 25, 2025, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0535 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:10
  88. e.68. Consideration to authorize litigation for floodplain violation against the owners of property at Butterfly Lane, Port Bolivar, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0528 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:34
  89. e.69. Consideration by the Commissioner's Court to approve the appointment of Diana Huallpa as Budget Officer as per LGC Sec 111.062 and change position title to Interim Chief Financial Officer 25-0507 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:56
  90. e.70. Consideration of approval of an Order Designating Interim Chief Financial Officer as Investment Officer 25-0508 amended Pass ▶ jump to 14:31
  91. 89 Adjourn ▶ jump to 14:43
  92. 90 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  93. 91 Executive Sessions
  94. 92 ***