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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

September 16, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 134 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on September 16, 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 2:05
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:13
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 2:48
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:10
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 9/9/2024 and 9/16/2024 24-1335 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 9/11/2024 bi-weekly #19 24-1336 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/11/2024 bi-weekly #19 24-1337 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 9/3/2024 to Galveston County Health District check number AP00475087 24-1338 approved Pass
  14. *5. Monthly financial report for the period ending 8/31/2024 24-1339 approved Pass
  15. *6. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1351 approved Pass
  16. *7. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1352 approved Pass
  17. *8. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1353 approved Pass
  18. *9. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1354 approved Pass
  19. *10. Quarterly audit report of the continuous monitoring activities for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1341 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of approval of a renewal with DebtBook for a cloud-based debt and lease management software submitted by Auditor 24-1209 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #18, August 15 - August 28, 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-1317 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk 24-1372 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file August 2024 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-1294 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file Order for Appointment of Court Reporter as submitted by the 122nd District Court of Galveston County 24-1367 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file Order for Appointment of Court Reporter as submitted by the Family Associate Judge of Galveston County 24-1328 approved Pass
  26. *17. Receive and file notification for transfer of funds from Sheriff’s Unreserved Fund Balance to Sheriff’s Expenditure Account submitted by Professional Services 24-1326 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval of authorizing a continuing declaration of local disaster related to Hurricane Beryl submitted by Emergency Management 24-1380 approved Pass
  28. *19. Receive and file Declaration of Local Disaster for County of Galveston resulting from Tropical Storm Francine dated September 10, 2024 submitted by Emergency Management 24-1334 approved Pass
  29. *20. Receive and file Order of Voluntary Evacuation from Unincorporated Areas of Galveston County, Texas on Bolivar Peninsula as a result of Tropical Storm Francine dated September 10, 2024 submitted by Emergency Management 24-1379 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Patrol Deputy Robert Dodd from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 24-1260 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming September 21, 2024 as Texian Navy Day submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-1265 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of reappointments to the Gulf Coast Center Board submitted by the County Judge 24-1378 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of renewal of public official bonds for Constables Pct. 1 through Pct 4 and Sheriff’s office submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1292 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of approval of the 2025 Galveston County Legislative Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session submitted by Deputy Chief of Staff 24-1381 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) for the Bayside Lions Club, for use of Bayshore Park for their first annual “Family Kite Fest” Saturday, October 5, 2024 presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 24-1324 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of approval for a renewal with Pitney Bowes and Galveston County for a 60-month lease agreement on election equipment for mailing ballots submitted by County Clerk 24-1319 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval for renewal of service agreement between Galveston County and Southwest Solutions Group submitted by County Clerk 24-1320 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval for renewal contract between Galveston County and Hart Intercivic, Inc. for poll pads annual license & software submitted by County Clerk 24-1327 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of approval for renewal contract between Galveston County and Hart Intercivic, Inc. for Verity annual software license and support submitted by County Clerk 24-1321 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of a renewal contract between Galveston County and IdentiSys, Inc. submitted by County Clerk 24-1331 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of approval of a service agreement renewal between Galveston County and Compu-Data International, LLC submitted by the County Clerk 24-1329 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Texas City ISD and Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1332 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of terminating Janitorial Services contract with Ambassador Service LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1304 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:52
  44. *35. Consideration of approval of renewal agreement with Millennium UPS submitted by Facilities 24-1241 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of an Agreement for Engineering Services with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. and Galveston County for the Road and Bridge Facility submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1266 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval of Change Order #2 for Construction LTD for Mental Health and Wellness Center Project submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1316 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of approval of contract renewal with FASTER for fleet management software submitted by the Road and Bridge Department 24-1298 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval of Basic OV certificate for mct.galvestonco.com with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1270 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of Cognos and Cobal annual support renewal with CentralSquare Technologies submitted by Information Technology 24-1271 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of OneSolution annual maintenance renewal for 6 months with CentralSquare Technologies submitted by Information Technology 24-1272 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of approval of OSSI annual software maintenance renewal with CentralSquare Technologies submitted by Information Technology 24-1273 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of approval of NetMotion VPN License renewal with Mobile Wireless LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-1274 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of approval of AvTech Room Alert monitoring license with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1275 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of approval of VMware professional services for VMware and Horizon systems with Netsync Network Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1318 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of approval of Microsoft professional services for Microsoft hardening with Alchemy Technology Group submitted by Information Technology 24-1325 approved Pass
  56. 54 Consideration of a contract for the sale of real property with Lovett Commercial and/or Assigns for the sale of approximately 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St. and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, Galveston County Texas, submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1330 added item to Executive Session Pass ▶ jump to 57:02
  57. *47. Consideration of a contract for the sale of real property with Lovett Commercial and/or Assigns for the sale of approximately 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St. and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, Galveston County Texas, submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1330 ▶ jump to 4:53
  58. *47. Consideration of a contract for the sale of real property with Lovett Commercial and/or Assigns for the sale of approximately 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St. and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, Galveston County Texas, submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1330 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 57:02
  59. *48. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Veterans Sports Complex in Jack Brooks Park on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1299 approved Pass
  60. *49. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase FY2025 approved County vehicles on behalf of the Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1308 approved Pass
  61. *50. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Portable Toilet Services - Galveston/Mainland on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1300 approved Pass
  62. *51. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Corrugated Polyethylene & Polypropylene Pipe on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1301 approved Pass
  63. *52. Consideration for authorization to rescind Contract #CM24185 for RFP #B242019, Paul Hopkins Park Electric Repair & Mitigation Project on behalf of the Grants Department and authorization to re-solicit for these services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1315 approved Pass
  64. *53. Consideration for authorization to accept forfeited vehicle into the Sheriff’s Office inventory submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1376 approved Pass
  65. *54. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1347 approved Pass
  66. *55. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Brad Ballard submitted by the County Engineer 24-1322 approved Pass
  67. *56. Consideration of approval to release bond no.104087486-294 in the amount of $100,000.00 in association with Texas City Hurricane Levee permit no. TCSW-17-355 issued to Marathon Pipe Line LLC submitted by the County Engineer 24-1340 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:04
  68. *57. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 5 to the SER Construction contract for the Avenue S from 53rd to Seawall Blvd project submitted by the County Engineer 24-1323 approved Pass
  69. *58. Consideration of approval of Roux 87 Amending Plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1344 approved Pass
  70. *59. Consideration of approval of application from Kaitham Inc. for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1345 approved Pass
  71. *60. Consideration of approval of application from Mariano & Adelaida Castellano for a partial replat of Highland Farms submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1346 approved Pass
  72. *61. Receive and file FY 2025 Special Inventory (151551) and Voter Registration (151552) Budgets submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector approved Pass
  73. *62. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1333 approved Pass
  74. *63. Consideration of renewal of Library Services Agreement between Galveston County and the Rosenberg Library Association submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1269 approved Pass
  75. *64. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Bacliff Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1277 approved Pass
  76. *65. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1278 approved Pass
  77. *66. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1279 approved Pass
  78. *67. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1280 approved Pass
  79. *68. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1281 approved Pass
  80. *69. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and High Island Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1282 approved Pass
  81. *70. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Jamaica Beach Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Service Manager 24-1284 approved Pass
  82. *71. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Kemah Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1285 approved Pass
  83. *72. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and League City Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Service Manager 24-1286 approved Pass
  84. *73. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1287 approved Pass
  85. *74. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Tiki Island Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1290 approved Pass
  86. *75. Consideration of approval of renewal of a contract between Galveston County and the Galveston County Firefighters Association to serve as a resource to member departments in training coordination and other programs submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1291 approved Pass
  87. *76. Consideration of authorization for CountyJudge to sign FY 2025 Improvement Grant award from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission as submitted by Professional Services 24-1267 approved Pass
  88. *77. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Statement of Grant Award FY 2025 Improvement Grant for MHPD Expansion Staff from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission as submitted by Professional Services 24-1268 approved Pass
  89. *78. Consideration of acceptance of FY 2025 Specialty Court - Adult Drug Court grant award from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-1295 approved Pass
  90. *79. Consideration of acceptance of FY 2025 Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) grant award from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-1296 approved Pass
  91. *80. Receive and file notice to Department of Homeland (DHS) Security Form 3095 as required by recipients of federal financial assistance submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1305 approved Pass
  92. *81. Receive and file FY 2025 Juvenile Justice grant denial from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-1312 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:03
  93. *82. Consideration of acceptance of ARPA Court Backlog Grant adjustment from the Texas Office of Court Administration as submitted by Professional Services 24-1307 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:31
  94. *83. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Corrected Release of Lien regarding Community Development Block Grant No. B-08-DI-48-0001 for property located at 2032 7th Street, High Island, Texas 77623 as submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1314 approved Pass
  95. *84. Consideration of approval to cover Senior Meal and Transportation grant-related activities pending the FY 2024/2025 grant award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council as submitted by Professional Services 24-1350 approved Pass
  96. *85. Consideration of approval to cover grant-related continuation activities pending FY 2025 grant awards from the Office of the Governor as submitted by Professional Services 24-1348 approved Pass
  97. *86. Consideration of approval to make FY25 personnel salary adjustments effective September 26, 2024, to coincide with the beginning of pay period #21 submitted by Professional Services 24-1373 approved Pass
  98. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  99. *87. 24-171-0916-A District Attorney- Request transfer from within District Attorney from Other Contract Services to Travel and Conference to fund training of Evidence Analyst 24-1360 approved Pass
  100. *88. 24-172-0916-B District Attorney- Request transfer from District Attorney - Other Contract Services, Administrative Supplies, and Professional Services to Sheriff - Identification Division - Buildings to partially fund the purchase of a Firearms Testing Facility 24-1361 approved Pass
  101. *89. 24-173-0916-C Road & Bridge Department- Request transfer from within Road & Bridge Fund - F.M. Lateral Road from Road Materials to Equipment to fund a replacement Batwing Mower 24-1362 approved Pass
  102. *90. 24-174-0916-D Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Corrections Division - Jail Healthcare Contract to fund Vitalcore invoices for the remainder of FY24 24-1363 approved Pass
  103. *91. 24-175-0916-E Emergency Management- Request transfer from within Emergency Management from Administrative Supplies to Extraordinary Supplies to fund additional expenses for the rest of FY24 24-1364 approved Pass
  104. *92. 24-176-0916-F Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road & Bridge Facility - CIP Buildings to fund the Geothermal Pumping System 24-1365 approved Pass
  105. *93. 24-177-0916-G Personal Bond/Collections- Request transfer from within Personal Bond from Membership and Dues to Travel and Conference to fund staff travel reimbursement 24-1366 approved Pass
  106. *94. 24-178-0916-H Engineering- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Engineer - Subdivision Inspections to fund material testing for public roads 24-1368 approved Pass
  107. *95. 24-179-0916-I Information Technology- Request transfer from within - Information Technology from Equipment and Other Rentals to Internet/Data Service to fund Internet expenses 24-1369 approved Pass
  108. *96. 24-180-0916-J Mosquito Control Department- Request transfer from within Mosquito Control Fund - Mosquito Control District from Salaries, Fuel, and Maint and Repairs Equipment to Vacation/Sick Leave Payout and Insecticides and Chemicals to adjust current fund balance 24-1370 approved Pass
  109. *97. 24-181-0916-K Professional Services- Request transfer from within County Clerk Records Management from Furniture and Fixtures to Extraordinary Supplies to reclassify expenses for FY24 24-1371 approved Pass
  110. 107 Action Agenda
  111. 108 Economic Development
  112. 98. Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act 24-1125 ▶ jump to 9:48
  113. 99. Consideration of approval of a Resolution to approve and adopt the 2024-2026 Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria, Application, and elect to participate in Tax Abatement Agreements 24-1191 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:44
  114. 111 Purchasing
  115. 100. Consideration for authorization to award RFP 24-009 Financial Assistance for Galveston County submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1349 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 13:22
  116. 101. Consideration of authorization to award RFP #B241021, Galveston County Jail Access Control System Replacement submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1302 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 13:42
  117. 102. Consideration of authorization to award RFP 24-002 Printing for Yearly Newsletter submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1303 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 14:11
  118. 103. Consideration of awarding ITB #24-005 Vehicle Repairs on the mainland and County Judge executing resultant contract with Liggio's Tire and Service, Inc., submitted by Fleet 24-1309 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 14:38
  119. 104. Consideration of awarding ITB #24-005, Vehicle Repairs on Galveston Island and County Judge executing resultant contract with Classic Autoplex F-T LLC submitted by Fleet 24-1310 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 15:06
  120. 105. Consideration of awarding ITB 24-004, Alarm Services and authorizing County Judge to execute resultant contract submitted by Facilities 24-1242 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 15:30
  121. 118 General Counsel
  122. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 15:36
  123. b. Executive Session:
  124. b.106. DOL Case Id 1993901 24-1357
  125. b.107. Claimant Cassie Powers 24-1358
  126. b.108. Claimant Larissa Castro-Young 24-1359
  127. c. Executive Session:
  128. c.109. Property located at 1424 45th St., in the City of Galveston, TX 24-1356
  129. d. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 56:31
  130. d.110. Consideration of Reinstatement and First Amendment to contract for sale of real property with The Sealy & Smith Foundation for the sale of approximately 2.406 acres of land located at 1424 45th St., Galveston, Galveston County Texas, submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1355 approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:31
  131. 128 Adjourn ▶ jump to 57:38
  132. 129 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  133. 130 Executive Sessions
  134. 131 ***