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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

November 25, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 73 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on November 25, 2024, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a special meeting with the following present:
  3. 2 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. 3 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. 4 Call to Order ▶ jump to 2:42
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:51
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 3:18
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:56
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 11/18/2024 and 11/25/2024 24-1762 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 11/20/2024 bi-weekly # 24 24-1763 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 11/20/2024 bi-weekly # 24 24-1764 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 11/14/2024 to JP Morgan Chase check number AP00007107 24-1765 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of Galveston County Child Welfare for period of 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 24-1766 approved Pass
  15. *6. Indemnification request from the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office dated 11/4/2024 24-1767 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #23, October 24 - November 06, 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-1736 approved Pass
  17. *8. Consideration of approval of Benefit Program Application, Fee Schedule, and Stop Loss Agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield effective January 1, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 24-1758 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file Galveston County Justice and Mental Health System Modernization Project’s second report for the project period of April 2024 to November 2024 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 24-1769 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:19
  19. *10. Consideration of approval of appointment to the United Board of Health submitted by the County Judge 24-1731 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of approval of an appointment to the Dickinson Bayou Watershed Steering Committee submitted by the County Judge 24-1732 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration of a resolution honoring the life of Ronald “Pooki” Hall submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 4 24-1733 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Dan Reilly from the National Weather Service Houston/Galveston Office submitted by County Judge 24-1653 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Army for operational training at Fort Travis Seashore Park submitted by the Parks Department 24-1735 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Lighthouse Christian Ministries for the distribution of food at Bayshore Park for 2025, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 24-1724 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the Santa Fe Senior Citizens Council, Inc. to subsidize food costs for seniors daily hot lunches for FY2025 and FY2026, submitted by the Parks and Cultural Services Department 24-1725 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval to renew the AARP - Bolivar Chapter 1591 lease agreement for one year for the Joe Faggard Building, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 24-1726 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of executing a waiver of the right to terminate for failure to place improvements in service by December 31, 2024, waiving default until December 31, 2025, for Chapter 312 Tax Abatement Agreement with Gulf Coast Ammonia, LLC submitted by Economic Development 24-1723 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of extending owner's representation services with Turner & Townsend Heery for the Galveston County Road & Bridge Facility submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1770 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of updating the project registration of the Mental Health Wellness Center with the Texas Department of Licensing & Registration with an estimated date of completion of August 1, 2025, submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1754 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of change order #6 for staff augmentation for financials and payroll support with Koa Hills Consulting submitted by Information Technology 24-1657 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of change order #7 with Cognizant Technology Solutions for payroll parallel testing support submitted by Information Technology 24-1730 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of OpenGov Permitting software maintenance renewal with Vertosoft, LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-1727 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of OpenGov Chase Payments API maintenance renewal for Galveston County Engineering with Vertosoft, LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-1729 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for an agricultural tractor on behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1715 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1755 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of approval of renewal contract for Digital Audio Recorder - Communications with Digital Markets, Inc DBA Vista Com submitted by Sheriff's Office 24-1718 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of renewal for Cellebrite a cell phone data extraction subscription with Carahsoft submitted by the Sheriff's Office 24-1510 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of authorizing discretionary exemption under Local Government Code Section 262.024 for a professional service and approving Bond Counsel Services agreement with Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1740 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of authorizing Amendment #1 Local On-System Improvement Project (LOSA) with TxDOT for Clear Lake Shores 2017 Road Bonds Project "Daniel Dror Avenue" to correct a clerical error and authorizing County Judge to execute same submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1771 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of Texas DIR-CPO-4699 Customer Addendum to Purchase Order pursuant to section 12(c) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) authorizing exceptions to section 10.12 limitation of liability of Appendix A to the DIR contract for a purchase order submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1772 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of First Amendment to Contract Award B241017 with Craig & Heidt, Inc. for Texas City Hurricane Levee Roadway Rehabilitation to incorporate the RESTORE ACT Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1773 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Sidney Bouse submitted by the County Engineer 24-1741 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to John “JC” Bouse submitted by the County Engineer 24-1742 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of First Amendment to Contract Award B241008 with Land & Sea Services 1 Inc. for Pump Station Engines Replacement for Texas City to incorporate the RESTORE ACT Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1768 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of amending plat “JMW Road Subdivision” submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1743 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval of application from Brad Ballard for a partial replat of Avocet and Avocet Partial Replat No. 2 subdivisions submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1749 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of approval of application from Robert Bouvier and Gina Bouvier for a partial replat of Highland Farms subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1751 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval of application from Biraj Gharti Magar for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1752 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of new Public Official Bonds for elected officials-Henry Dugie, Blake Patton, and James Fullen and renewals for elected officials- Justin West, Kathleen McCumber, Paul Edinburgh, Darrell Apffel and Derreck Rose submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1728 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Texas Department of Agriculture CDBG Community Development Fund grant application resolution as submitted by Professional Services 24-1720 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Corrected Special Warranty Deed adding CDBG-DR-4332-2017 Local Buyout and Acquisition Program requirements correcting Instrument 2024012064 submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1756 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of approval for Financial Assistance Program contract for RFP B24-009 with M.I. Lewis submitted by Professional Services 24-1716 approved Pass
  53. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  54. *44. 24-194-1125-A Auditor- Request transfer from within various cost-centers to reclassify fixed assets reconciliation for FY 2024 24-1757 approved Pass
  55. *45. 24-195-1125-B Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Audiovisual - Other Contract Services to fund expenses for Justice Center 24-1759 approved Pass
  56. *46. 25-35-1125-A Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - Salary and Various benefits for the funding of five additional positions 24-1760 approved Pass
  57. *47. 25-36-1125-B Constable Precinct 1- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #1 - Salary and Various benefits for the funding of three positions 24-1761 approved Pass
  58. *48. 25-37-1125-C Professional Services- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class Interest Revenue to Road and Bridge Facility - CIP Buildings for additional expenses relating to Turner Townsend 24-1774 approved Pass
  59. 58 Action Agenda
  60. 59 Purchasing
  61. 49. Consideration of approval to award ITB 24-022 Backhoe 24-1717 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:16
  62. 50. Consideration for authorization to award RFP 24-019 Paul Hopkins Park Electrical Repair & Mitigation Project 24-1747 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:36
  63. 51. Consideration for authorization to award RFP 14-015 Sidewalks at Bayside Regional Park 24-1748 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:57
  64. 52. Consideration for authorization to award RFP 24-008, Galveston County Adult Jail Padded Cell Full Replacement Project 24-1750 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:31
  65. 53. Consideration of approval of awarding ITB #24-016, Corrugated Polyethylene and Polypropylene pipe and authorizing the County Judge to execute resultant contract submitted by the Purchasing Department on behalf of Road and Bridge 24-1663 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:57
  66. 54. Consideration of awarding RFP 24-017 Maintenance and Operation of Veteran’s Sports Complex and authorizing the County Judge to execute the contract submitted by the Parks and Cultural Services Department by the Purchasing Agent 24-1734 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:20
  67. 66 Right of Way
  68. 55. Receive public comments on Bayside Subdivision partial replat 24-1744 ▶ jump to 10:41
  69. 56. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Bayside Subdivision partial replat 24-1745 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:06
  70. 69 Adjourn ▶ jump to 11:20
  71. 70 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  72. 71 Executive Sessions
  73. 72 ***