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March 3, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 75 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on March 3, 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 2:18
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:26
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 3:26
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:47
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 3/3/2025 25-0306 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 2/26/2025 bi-weekly # 5 25-0307 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 2/26/2025 bi-weekly #5 25-0308 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 2/11/2025 to Continental American Insurance Company check number AP00478544 25-0309 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the County Clerk Fee Audit for period of 12/1/2023 - 11/30/2024 with response letter from Honorable Dwight D. Sullivan, dated 2/10/2025 25-0312 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2024 with response letter from Honorable Blake Apffel, dated 2/11/2025 25-0311 approved Pass
  16. *7. Internal audit report of the Sheriff’s Office close-out for Honorable Henry Trochesset 25-0316 approved Pass
  17. *8. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 25-0315 approved Pass
  18. *9. Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 25-0313 approved Pass
  19. *10. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 1 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 25-0318 approved Pass
  20. *11. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 2 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 25-0319 approved Pass
  21. *12. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 3 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 25-0320 approved Pass
  22. *13. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 4 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 25-0321 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 25-0276 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-0174 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #01, December 19 - January 01, 2025 submitted by Human Resources 25-0292 approved Pass
  26. *17. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #02, January 02 - January 15, 2025 submitted by Human Resources 25-0300 approved Pass
  27. *18. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #03, January 16 - January 29, 2025 submitted by Human Resources 25-0310 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approving the 2026 Galveston County Holiday Schedule submitted by the County Judge 25-0281 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of LULAC 151 request for Cinco de Mayo fiesta event on Saturday, May 3, 2025 on the grounds of 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston submitted by the County Judge 25-0284 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of terminating Athletic Field User Group agreement with Peninsula Sports Park, LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0285 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to procure Staffing Services for Election Workers on behalf of the Galveston County Clerk submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0265 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of the early voting polling locations for the May 3, 2025 elections as submitted by the County Clerk 25-0290 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of the election day polling locations for the May 3, 2025 elections as submitted by the County Clerk 25-0291 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of full and final waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Marvin A. Centeno Zavala arising from an incident that occurred on or about August 12, 2024, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0317 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement and MOU with Dickinson ISD for Coastal Alternative Program (CAP) 2024-2025 school year submitted by Legal Services Manager on behalf of Sheriff’s Office 25-0110 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of approval of Peplink PrimeCare renewal with GTS Technology Solutions Inc. submitted by Information Technology 25-0197 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval of Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support and Cybersecurity Incident Response with Microsoft submitted by Information Technology 25-0267 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of Microsoft Enterprise agreement renewal year 3 with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 25-0274 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for motor fuels on behalf of the Galveston County Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0258 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for precoat topping rock on behalf of the Galveston County Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0259 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for motor oils, fluids & greases on behalf of the Galveston County Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0260 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232012, Local Trucking Services on behalf of the Galveston County Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0271 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242012, Electrical Parts & Supplies on behalf of the Galveston County Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0286 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration for authorization to cancel ITB #B242011, Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Culverts and authorization to re-solicit for these materials and services on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0287 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of New Braunfels, Texas for cooperative procurement submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0234 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0264 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Brad Ballard submitted by the County Engineer 25-0280 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorizing Contract for Panel Counsel Services with Johnson & Associates, Attorneys At Law, PLLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0326 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of application from Edward W Jaros, Laura J Jaros and David B Russell for a partial replat of Jaros Subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0277 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of application from Michael Ivic for a partial replat of San Leon Townsite subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0278 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of acceptance of petition to abandon unopened portions of Baker Drive between Caicos Calle and Dickinson city limits submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0279 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of acceptance of petition to abandon unopened portions of 25th Street between Nichols and Oregon Avenues, Dickinson, submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0283 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of terminating Munro’s Service Agreement with Munro’s Uniform Services submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0288 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-0305 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and the City of Galveston Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0282 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of ratification of FY 2026 Specialty Court - Mental Health Court grant application change regarding requested amount to add contract evaluation services to submitted application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0256 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of approval to accept F.E.M.A. Public Assistance COVID Vaccination Hub grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 25-0255 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for submission of the FY 2026 Operation Lone Star grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0192 approved Pass
  59. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  60. *50. 25‐87‐0303‐A Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Parks - Heavy Equipment to fund the replacement of two mowers 25-0293 approved Pass
  61. *51. 25‐88‐0303‐B Human Resources- Request transfer from within Employee Benefits - Medical Claims Paid to Life Insurance Premiums to fund life insurance premiums with Metlife 25-0294 approved Pass
  62. *52. 25-89-0303-C General Government- Request transfer from General Government - Salary & Various Benefits to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to fund personnel adjustment 25-0295 approved Pass
  63. *53. 25-91-0303-E Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Software Licensing and Maintenance to Information Technology - Other Contract Services to combine the renewal funds for Microsoft-related software 25-0297 approved Pass
  64. *54. 25-94-0303-H Facilities- Request a transfer from the General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - In-House Meetings and Food to cover training meal expenses 25-0302 approved Pass
  65. *55. 25-95-0303-I Fleet Services - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management - Vehicles and Vehicle Make Ready to fund the purchase of new 1/2 ton PPV and emergency equipment for Constable PCT 1. 25-0303
  66. 66 Action Agenda
  67. 67 Purchasing
  68. 56. Consideration of awarding RFP 24-021, Galveston County Home Elevation Construction Pool on behalf of the Grants Department 25-0203 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 4:43
  69. 57. Consideration of approval of awarding ITB 25-032 Abatement of Junked Vehicles and authorizing the County Judge to execute resultant contract submitted by the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the Purchasing Agent 25-0254 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 5:19
  70. 70 Adjourn ▶ jump to 42:49
  71. 71 Workshop Agenda ▶ jump to 5:41
  72. 58. Presenation by Railroad Commission of Texas Regarding Class VI Wells for Geologic Storage of CO2 25-0275
  73. 73 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  74. 74 Executive Sessions
  75. 75 ***