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October 14, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 98 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on October 14, 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 1:39
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:45
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 1:51
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 5:45
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/7/2024 and 10/14/2024 24-1524 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 10/9/2024 bi-weekly #21 24-1527 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 10/9/2024 bi-weekly #21 24-1528 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the District Attorney’s Office Change Funds with response letter from Honorable Jack Roady, dated 9/26/2024 24-1529 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the County Engineering Department Audit for period of 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 with response letter from Michael C. Shannon, County Engineer, dated 9/13/2024 24-1530 approved Pass
  15. *6. Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024 24-1531 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-1508 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file September 2024 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-1533 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file Order of Appointment of the Galveston County Purchasing Agent for a two-year term ending September 28, 2026, Oath of Office & Statement of Officer for Rufus G. Crowder submitted by the District Clerk 24-1479 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file 2024 Tax Assessor Collector Certifications submitted by the Tax Assessor Collector 24-1488 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 13:19
  20. *11. Consideration of approval of nominations and resolution for the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for Galveston County and Galveston County Road & Flood submitted by the County Judge 24-1487 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:15
  21. *12. Consideration of approval of appointment of a Local Health Authority for Galveston County submitted by the County Judge 24-1485 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of a Resolution designating October 6-12, 2024 as 4-H Week in Galveston County submitted by Commissioner Pct. 2 24-1494 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 24-1502 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of approval of a contract between Galveston County and Infax, Inc. for public display of court scheduling submitted by County Clerk 24-1498 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of approval of a renewal of maintenance and service agreement with 14 Oranges Software, Inc. for mobile elections app submitted by the County Clerk 24-1499 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of authorizing Grant Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Foundation to donate a Kohler Generator to be installed at Bayside Community Center submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1525 approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:42
  27. *18. Consideration of approval of SIP trunk change for voice communication with Centurylink Communications LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-1200 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of jail access control system replacement with CML Security submitted by Information Technology 24-1462 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of Granicus GovAccess hosting, annual maintenance and support, and developer toolkits with Granicus LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-1470 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of Bonfire eProcurement and contract management renewal with EUNA Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1473 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of Cisco Smartnet service maintenance renewal with Datavox submitted by Information Technology 24-1520 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration for authorization to cancel RFP 24-012 Galveston County Jail Facility Kitchen Floor Replacement and re-solicit for this project on behalf of the Grants Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1507 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration for authorization to cancel ITB #B231032, California Avenue Improvement Project (FM 517 to 20th St) and re-solicit for this project on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1506 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase a chip spreader on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1477 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to accept a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado - forfeited property into the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office inventory submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1534 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1505 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase a Grader Blade on behalf of the Road & Bridge department submitted by the Purchasing Agent. 24-1483 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirement to purchase a Dozer Blade on behalf of the Road & Bridge department submitted by the Purchasing Agent. 24-1484 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of approval of warranty deed between Galveston County and Galveston County Drainage District No. 1 for a 30’ unimproved right of way called 1st Street in the Eureka Orchard Subdivision in Santa Fe area of Galveston County submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1478 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of approval of application from Kara Newmann & David Newmann for a partial replat Bayside Subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1523 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual (software) for CM#24015 maintenance agreement submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1486 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual software maintenance agreement for CM#24017 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1489 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual maintenance agreement CM#24032 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1490 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual (software) maintenance agreement CM#24016 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1491 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1532 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval of contract renewal for Leads Online, a Total Track Investigations System submitted by Sheriff's Office 24-1509 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of approval for contract renewal for Magnet Forensics for GrayKey license for criminal investigations submitted by Sheriff's Office 24-1504 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of renewal with VitalCore Health Strategies for inmate healthcare submitted by the Sheriff's Office 24-1496 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Hitchcock Police Department for Emergency 911 Dispatch Services to adopt FY25 Sheriff's compensation schedule submitted by Sheriff's Office 24-1472 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of an Order designating that all monies that otherwise would be deposited in an Officers’ Salary Fund be deposited in Galveston County’s General Fund submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1492 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration for authorization for County Judge to sign grant funded contract with Flock Safety under the FY 2024 Catalytic Converter task force grant from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority as submitted by Auto Crimes Task Force 24-1393 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of approval for County Judge to sign grant funded contract with Vigilant Solutions under the FY 2024 Auto Crimes Task Force Catalytic Converter grant from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority as submitted by Auto Crimes Task Force 24-1495 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2025 grant-funded vendor contract renewal with Appriss Insights, LLC as submitted by Sheriff's office 24-1482 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for submission to the U.S. Department of Justice as submitted by Professional Services 24-1471 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for the FY 2025 Senior Nutrition and Transportation Services grant award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council as submitted by Professional Services 24-1449 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for submission of the FY 2025 Formula Grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission as submitted by Professional Services 24-1463 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of acceptance of FY 2024 Bulletproof Vest Grant Program denial from the U.S. Department of Justice as submitted by Professional Services 24-1474 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign grant-funded construction contract for the MUD12 Generator project through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from the Texas Division of Emergency Management 24-1493 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration of agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District for public transportation services submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1503 approved Pass
  60. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  61. *51. 24-185-1014-A Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Corrections Division - Food Services Contract to fund additional invoice 24-1535 approved Pass
  62. *52. 24-186-1014-B Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Telephone Expense to fund additional end of the year expenses 24-1536 approved Pass
  63. *53. 24-187-1014-C Justice Court Precinct 4- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Justice Court Precinct 4 - Administrative Supplies to fund additional P-Card transactions for the remainder of FY24 24-1537 approved Pass
  64. *54. 24-188-1014-D Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Criminal Investigation Division - Mobile Phone Expense to fund mobile phone invoices 24-1538 approved Pass
  65. *55. 24-189-1014-E Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to the Health District - Other Contract Services to fund 4th quarter county invoices 24-1548 approved Pass
  66. *56. 25-09-1014-A Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Facility - CIP Buildings to fund the Disincentive Permit Fee expense 24-1540 approved Pass
  67. *57. 25-10-1014-B Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Criminal Investigation Division - Other Contract Services to fund mobile phone invoices 24-1541 approved Pass
  68. *58. 25-11-1014-C Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Line Items to fund Roll Forward for FY2025 24-1542 approved Pass
  69. *59. 25-12-1014-D Professional Services- Request transfer from Grant Administration to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to fund personnel adjustment 24-1543 approved Pass
  70. *60. 25-13-1014-E Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Communications Division - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund dispatch program Roll Forward for FY25 24-1544 approved Pass
  71. *61. 25-14-1014-F Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Identification Division - Buildings to fund mobile building Roll Forward for FY25 24-1545 approved Pass
  72. *62. 25-15-1014-G Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Grant Administration - Various Benefits to fund new position 24-1546 approved Pass
  73. *63. 25-16-1014-H County Clerk- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Clerk - Various Benefits for the funding of one new position 24-1547 approved Pass
  74. 74 Action Agenda
  75. 75 Engineering
  76. 64. Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 652 Villa Drive, Crystal Beach 24-1521 ▶ jump to 16:07
  77. 65. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 652 Villa Drive, Crystal Beach 24-1522 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:27
  78. 78 Professional Services
  79. 66. Consideration of renewal of annual policy premiums for Commercial Property, Wind and Flood Policies with subjectivities from GIA Insurance submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1500 approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:54
  80. 80 Purchasing
  81. 67. Consideration of awarding ITB #24-013 Vehicle Collision and Body Repairs and authorize County Judge to execute resultant contract with Marty's City Auto Inc. submitted by Fleet 24-1519 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 18:09
  82. 82 Tax Assessor Collector
  83. 68. Consideration of approval of request of tax waiver/refund by the taypayer 24-1551 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 18:33
  84. 84 General Counsel
  85. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 18:40
  86. b. Executive Session:
  87. b.69. Cause No. 3:21-CV-00256; Jaryd Peters, et al vs. Galveston County et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 24-1516
  88. b.70. Cause No. 24-NSC02-0179; Chad Gillingwater vs. Galveston County Sheriff’s Office in JP 2 Galveston County 24-1517
  89. b.71. Right-of-Way Instrument to Entergy Texas, Inc. for the placement of utility lines along Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula 24-1514
  90. c. Executive Session:
  91. c.72. Director of Grants 24-1552
  92. d. Reconvene into Regular Meeting ▶ jump to 55:14
  93. d.73. Consideration of approval of creation of the Director of Grants position in Grants Administration 24-1553 approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:29
  94. d.74. Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Right-of-Way Instrument to Entergy Texas, Inc. for the placement of utility lines along Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1513 approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:48
  95. 95 Adjourn ▶ jump to 55:55
  96. 96 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  97. 97 Executive Sessions
  98. 98 ***