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February 3, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 63 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on February 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 0:28
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:41
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 0:58
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 2:18
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 2/3/2025 25-0163 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 1/29/2025 bi-weekly #3 25-0164 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 1/29/2025 bi-weekly #3 25-0165 approved Pass
  13. *4. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk 25-0141 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the Department of Parks and Cultural Services for period of 9/1/2023 - 8/31/2024 with response letter from Julie Walker, dated 1/17/2025 25-0166 approved Pass
  15. *6. Consideration of approval of adopting updates to the Human Resource Policy Manual for Policy HR-007-Benefits submitted by Human Resources 25-0167 approved Pass
  16. *7. Consideration of approval of adopting updates to the Human Resource Policy Manual for Policy HR-012 - Separation Of Employment submitted by Human Resources 25-0168 approved Pass
  17. *8. Consideration of approval of reappointment to the Gulf Coast Authority Board submitted by the County Judge 25-0124 approved Pass
  18. *9. Consideration of approval of amended and restated Galveston County Health District United Board of Health Bylaws pursuant to Chapter 121 of the Texas Health and Safety Code submitted by the County Judge 25-0173 approved Pass
  19. *10. Consideration of approval of a sponsorship agreement with the Texas City - La Marque Chamber of Commerce for Galveston County Day at the Capitol submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0159 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of Agreement for Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Services with CMT Technical Services formerly Paradigm Consultants for the Mental Health Wellness Center submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0128 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 410 restructuring the Gulf Coast Protection District requiring a supermajority to approve the creation of an ad valorem tax rate during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0137 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of a resolution supporting H.B. No. 1080 amending Government Code §2051 allowing political subdivisions to publish public notices via alternative methods during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0129 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of a resolution supporting H.B. No. 1338 amending Texas Local Government Code §157.021(a) hours of work of county employees during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0130 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 65 amending Texas Local Government Code §157.021(a) hours of work of county employees during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0131 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of a resolution supporting H.B. No. 309 banning the practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0132 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 239 banning the practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0134 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of a resolution supporting H.B. No. 1588 to reform the training process for Texas elected officials during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0135 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 411 to reform the training process for Texas elected officials during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0136 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. 240, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, during the 89th Legislative Session submitted by County Judge 25-0158 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of Adobe Enterprise subscription renewal with Dell Marketing submitted by Information Technology 25-0133 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of AD Manager and AD AuditPlus with Zoho Corporation submitted by Information Technology 25-0144 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of Cognizant Change Order #8 for benefit plan changes and additional support for PATT and benefits with Cognizant Technology Solutions submitted by Information Technology 25-0147 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of additional Workday training credits for OnDemand Learning for subject matter experts with Precision Task Group Inc. submitted by Information Technology 25-0149 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Inmate Clothing & Supplies on behalf of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0150 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Online Legal Research and Proprietary Database Services on behalf of the Personal Bonds, Magistrate Court and Collections Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0139 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for a mobile restroom for Bolivar Peninsula on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0142 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0121 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of resolution and amendment 1 to interlocal agreement with TxDOT to provide uniformed, armed peace officers and equipment for law enforcement general surveillance and traffic control for the Ferry Landing submitted by Sheriff’s Office 25-0140 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from Stuart Standley on Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer 25-0148 approved Pass
  40. *31. 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 25-0160 approved Pass
  41. *32. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-0161 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorization for CountyJudge to sign supporting resolution for submission of the FY 2026 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor grant application for fifteen (15) vests to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0074 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for the FY 2025 Victims Of Crime Act grant application for the Victims Service Unit for submission to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0070 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for submission of the FY 2026 Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Improvement Project grant application for Marine Division travel/training and equipment improvements to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0076 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for submission of the FY 2026 Project Safe Neighborhood grant application for overtime related to specialized patrols to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0072 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for the submission of the FY 2026 Mental Health Court grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0073 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorization for CountyJudge to sign supporting resolution for the submission of FY 2026 Violence Against Women Act (V.A.W.A.) grant application for specialized attorney positions to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0071 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for the FY 2026 Adult Drug Court grant application for the Galveston County HOPE Drug Court to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-0069 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign CEO/Law Enforcement Certification and Assurances for submission with multiple grant applications to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office as submitted by Professional Services 25-0138 approved Pass
  50. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  51. *41. 25-77-0203-A Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - In-House Meetings & Food to fund the creation of in-house meetings and food account 25-0154 approved Pass
  52. *42. 25-78-0203-B Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Salary and Various Benefits to fund several personnel adjustments 25-0155 approved Pass
  53. *43. 25-79-0203-C Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from Beach & Parks Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Beach Maintenance - Vehicles to fund the replacement of beach UTVs 25-0156 approved Pass
  54. *44. 25-80-0203-D Constable Precinct 3- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Pct. #3 - Extraordinary Supplies to fund the creation of Extraordinary Supplies account for the replacement of office chairs 25-0157 approved Pass
  55. 55 Action Agenda
  56. 56 Engineering
  57. 45. Consideration of variance request for structure located at 1426 8th Street San Leon, Texas submitted by Engineering 25-0151 denied Pass ▶ jump to 18:24
  58. 58 Purchasing
  59. 46. Consideration of awarding ITB #24-030, Recycled Crush Concrete/Concrete Flexible and authorizing the County Judge to execute resultant contract submitted by Road & Bridge on behalf of the Purchasing Agent 25-0143 approved Pass ▶ jump to 21:40
  60. 60 Adjourn
  61. 61 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  62. 62 Executive Sessions
  63. 63 ***