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December 9, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 105 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on December 9, 2024, 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 4:38
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 4:48
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 5:25
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 5:57
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 12/2/2024 and 12/9/2024 24-1795 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 12/4/2024 bi-weekly # 25 24-1799 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 12/4/2024 bi-weekly #25 24-1800 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 11/25/2024 to Continental American Insurance, DBA: AFLAC check number AP00477257 24-1801 approved Pass
  14. *5. Early check release dated 11/25/2024 to MetLife check numbers AP00477258-9 24-1803 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of the Road & Bridge Department for period of 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024 with response letter from Lee Crowder, Director of Road & Bridge, dated 11/20/2024 24-1804 approved Pass
  16. *7. Monthly financial report for the period ending 10/31/2024 24-1807 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk 24-1806 approved Pass
  18. *9. Consideration of a resolution of appreciation of Commissioner Stephen D. Holmes submitted by the Legal Services Manager 24-1802 approved Pass
  19. *10. Consideration to approve resolution and ballot for selection of Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2025 submitted by the County Judge 24-1557 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of approval of appointments to the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council (TPC) submitted by the County Judge 24-1738 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:35
  21. *12. Consideration of approval of appointments to the H-GAC Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) submitted by the County Judge 24-1739 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:58
  22. *13. Consideration of approval of (re)appointments to the Galveston County Historical Commission submitted by the County Judge 24-1737 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file Galveston County history book submitted by the Galveston County Museum 24-1860 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:14
  24. *15. Receive and file notice of termination of the contract for the sale of real property dated May 13, 2024, and amended on September 16, 2024, between The Sealy & Smith Foundation and the County of Galveston for 1424 45th St., Galveston, TX submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1861 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file Galveston County Sheriff's Office Commissary Fund 2240 FY 2024 budget amendment submitted by the Sheriff's Office 24-1835 approved Pass
  26. *17. Receive & file Resolution of Services by GCTO for Galveston County Municipal Utility Districts No.35 and No.81 submitted by the Tax Assessor Collector 24-1811 approved Pass
  27. *18. Receive and file Galveston County Community Supervision and Corrections Department statement of financial position ending August 31, 2024 submitted by Adult Probation 24-1784 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of notice of termination to First Financial Benefits, Inc. submitted by Human Resources 24-1780 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of adoption of revisions to the HR Policy Manual, removing compensatory time from the policy (Policy HR009-Salary Administration Policy) submitted by Human Resources 24-1824 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of execution of Plan Sponsor Directive regarding ERISA 3(38) Investment Manager to OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. appointing Matt Dickey for the Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1837 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of execution of Advisor Consultant Payment Authorization Letter for Galveston County Alternate Plan with OneAmerica Retirement Services, LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1838 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of authorizing Matrix Trust Company Account Application and Agreement to appoint Matrix Trust as custodian to The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1839 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of execution of My OneCheck Online Plan Sponsor Agreement with SS&C Retirement Solutions, LLC and ALPS Advisors, Inc. for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1840 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of authorizing Stable Value Unallocated Group Annuity New Business Agreement for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees with OneAmerica Retirement Services submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1841 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of authorizing OneForm Services Agreement with the companies of OneAmerica for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1842 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of authorizing Open Arch Advisor Access Authorization Form for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees for user access to Matt Dickey, advisor submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1843 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of acknowledging Matrix 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosure Notice with Matrix Trust Company for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1846 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of authorizing The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees Loan Procedures with OneAmerica Retirement Services, LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1847 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of execution of the Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees Transition Asset Transfer Policy to authorize the transfer of assets to OneAmerica Retirement Service LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1848 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of execution of Plan Sponsor Directive regarding ERISA 3(38) Investment Manager to OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. appointing Matt Dickey for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1849 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of execution of Advisor Consultant Payment Authorization Letter for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan with OneAmerica Retirement Services, LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1850 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorizing Matrix Trust Company Account Application and Agreement to appoint Matrix Trust as non-discretionary trustee to Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1851 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of execution of My OneCheck Online Plan Sponsor Agreement with SS&C Retirement Solutions, LLC and ALPS Advisors, Inc. for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1852 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of authorizing Stable Value Unallocated Group Annuity New Business Agreement for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan with OneAmerica Retirement Services submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1853 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of authorizing OneForm Services Agreement with the companies of OneAmerica for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1854 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:10
  46. *37. Consideration of authorizing Open Arch Advisor Access Authorization Form for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan for user access to Matt Dickey, advisor submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1855 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of acknowledging Matrix 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosure Notice with Matrix Trust Company for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1858 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval for the Galveston County Parks and Cultural Services Department to accept a donation of services provided by Cardinal Pointe Communications for an interactive Blood Pressure and BMI health screening system to be positioned at the Dickinson Community Center, submitted by the Parks and Cultural Services Department 24-1790 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase furniture products for the Galveston County Mental Health Wellness Center and authorizing County Judge to sign a contract with cooperative purchasing vendor McCoy-Rockford Commercial Interiors submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1822 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration to authorize General and No Litigation Certificates of Galveston County associated with the issuance of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation’s Tax-Exempt Bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the The Piedmont Apartments Baytown, Texas submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1832 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of execution of a lease for State Representative Greg Bonnen at the League City Annex Building submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1794 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of execution of a lease for Senator Mayes Middleton at the League City Annex Building submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1808 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of execution of a lease for Congressman Randy Weber at the League City Annex Building submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1809 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of approval of Lenel Access Control maintenance and support annual renewal with Securitas Technology submitted by Information Technology 24-1805 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of approval of Securitas No Cost Change Order to add dual card reader with Securitas Technology submitted by Information Technology 24-1746 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of approval for MangeEngine ServiceDesk Plus IT instance and Cloud Enterprise Analytics renewal with Zoho Corporation submitted by Information Technology 24-1785 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for roof repairs at Beach Pocket Park #2 on behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1775 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for the purchase and installation of graphics for Galveston County law enforcement vehicles on behalf of the Galveston County Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1776 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212038, Newspaper Publication of Legal Notices submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1783 approved Pass
  60. *51. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1814 approved Pass
  61. *52. Consideration of Amendment to the Market Valuation Waiver Agreement for SH 99 Grand Parkway and between the Texas Department of Transportation and the following Counties of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, and Montgomery submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1812 approved Pass
  62. *53. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1813 approved Pass
  63. *54. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1283 approved Pass
  64. *55. Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign the Hartford CrimeShield advanced renewal application for commercial, non-profit and governmental entities submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1672 approved Pass
  65. *56. Consideration of First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the County of Galveston relating to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's office for FY25 submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1793 approved Pass
  66. *57. Consideration of approval for a contract between the County of Galveston and Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition (aka Galveston Windstorm Action Committee, Inc.) submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1831 approved Pass
  67. *58. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Interlocal agreement with the Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District regarding the grant-funded High Island Waterline Improvement Project. 24-1721 approved Pass
  68. *59. Consideration of removing the appointment of Dr. Judith Aronson, as a Deputy Medical Examiner for the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1788 approved Pass
  69. *60. Consideration of acceptance of ARPA Court Backlog Grant Amendment from the Texas Office of Court Administration as submitted by Professional Services 24-1779 approved Pass
  70. *61. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign grant-funded contract with Cornerstone for the replacement of the padded cells in the Galveston County Adult Jail as submitted by Professional Services 24-1782 approved Pass
  71. *62. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) grant funded contract amendment #3 with Mainland Children's Partnership as submitted by Professional Services 24-1753 approved Pass
  72. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  73. *63. 24-196-1209-A Auditor- Request transfer from within various cost-centers to reclassify fixed assets reconciliation for FY 2024 24-1815 approved Pass
  74. *64. 24-197-1209-B Auditor- Request transfer from Various Departments - Various Line Items to Various Departments - Various Line Items to fund county wide year-end cleanup for FY24 24-1830 approved Pass
  75. *65. 25-39-1209-B Contract Services - Request transfer from General fund - Budgeted Reserves to Contract Services - Other contract services to fund expenses relating to Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition 24-1823 approved Pass
  76. *66. 25-40-1209-C Fleet Management - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management - Galveston - Maintenance & Repairs Equipment and Fleet Management - SO Vehicles - Vehicles and Vehicle Make Ready for the funding of Sheriff Office vehicles expenses 24-1825 approved Pass
  77. *67. 25-41-1209-D Professional Services- Request transfer from within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from Bacliff Annex - CIP Building Improvements to Jail Safety Padding Project - Building Improvements to fund Jail Safety Padding Project 24-1816 approved Pass
  78. *68. 25-42-1209-E Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Extraordinary Supplies to fund patches for Sheriff's office 24-1827 approved Pass
  79. *69. 25-43-1209-F Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to National School Lunch Program - Transfer To Juvenile Justice to show revenue and expenses in appropriate cost-centers 24-1817 approved Pass
  80. *70. 25-44-1209-G Information Technology- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - CIP Buildings to Cybersecurity - Other Contract Services to fund KOA Hills subscription 24-1818 approved Pass
  81. *71. 25-45-1209-H Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer from Tax Assessor Collector Admin - Shift Differential to Fund Balance Reserves - Budgeted Reserves to reclassify previous expenses 24-1828 approved Pass
  82. *72. 25-46-1209-I Constable Precinct 3- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #3 - Salary and Various benefits for the funding of two positions 24-1829 approved Pass
  83. *73. 25-47-1209-J Professional Services- Request transfer from Mental Health - CIP Buildings to Storm Water Infrastructure Imp - CIP Flood Control/Drainage to fund Bacliff drainage improvements project 24-1819 approved Pass
  84. *74. 25-48-1209-K Auditor- Request transfer from within County Capital Projects Fund from Jail Control Retrofit - Other Contract Services to Building Improvements to reclassify expenses for FY25 24-1820 approved Pass
  85. *75. 25-49-1209-L Contract Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Contract Services - Contract Services - Medical Examiner to fund salary rate increase for 2 physicians 24-1836 approved Pass
  86. *76. 25-50-1209-M Constable Precinct 2- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #2 - Salary and Various benefits for the funding of two temporary positions 24-1859 approved Pass
  87. 87 Action Agenda
  88. 88 Purchasing
  89. 77. Consideration of approval to award RFQ 24-006, Financial Advisory Services 24-1792 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:03
  90. 78. Consideration of approval of awarding ITB #24-025, Bacliff Drainage Improvements and authorizing the County Judge to execute resultant contract submitted by the Engineering Department on behalf of the Purchasing Department 24-1789 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:31
  91. 91 General Counsel
  92. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 17:48
  93. b. Executive Session:
  94. b.79. Cause No. 2018-63587; County of Galveston v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas 24-1786
  95. b.80. DOL Case Id 1993901 24-1796
  96. b.81. Cause No. 24-CV-2318; Galveston County v. Galveston Cruise Terminal LLC, et al. in the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas 24-1797
  97. b.82. Cause no. 24-NSC02-0179; Chad Gillingwater v. Galveston County Sheriff's Office, et al. in the Justice Court of Galveston County, Texas, Precinct 2 24-1833
  98. c. Executive Session:
  99. c.83. Chief Financial Officer Director of Human Resources Director of Parks & Cultural Services Director of Facilities Director of Personal Bond/Collections Director of Emergency Management Director of Road & Bridge Chief Information Officer Chief Public Defender County Engineer Mosquito Control Manager Director of Economic Development Nuisance Abatement 24-1781
  100. d. Reconvene into Regular Meeting ▶ jump to 48:40
  101. d.84. Consideration of the Resolution authorizing approval of proposed Texas Statewide Opioid Settlement Agreements and County Judge to execute the Settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Kroger in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Galveston v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas 24-1787 approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:15
  102. 102 Adjourn ▶ jump to 49:28
  103. 103 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  104. 104 Executive Sessions
  105. 105 ***