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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

September 3, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final

Galveston County Courthouse

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Agenda — 78 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on September 3, 2024, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a special meeting with the following present:
  2. 2 SPECIAL 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 1:22
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:28
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 1:40
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 2:22
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 1 24-1233 approved Pass
  11. *2. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 2 24-1234 approved Pass
  12. *3. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 3 24-1235 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the cash count and inventory of Constable, Precinct 4 24-1236 approved Pass
  14. *5. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 24-1237 approved Pass
  15. *6. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 24-1238 approved Pass
  16. *7. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 24-1239 approved Pass
  17. *8. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 24-1240 approved Pass
  18. *9. Internal audit report of the Personal Bond Office Audit for period of 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024 with response letter from Mr. Aaron Johnson, dated 8/27/2024 24-1244 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Final Statement of Estimated Available Resources for FY2025 24-1232 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-1199 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-1193 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #17, August 01 - August 14, 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-1207 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication District proposed FY2025 budget submitted by the County Judge 24-1194 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file District Judges’ Order Approving Galveston County Auditor’s Budget FY 2025, submitted by the District Clerk 24-1225 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file Galveston Central Appraisal District Approved 2025 Operating Budget submitted by the County Judge 24-1230 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:16
  26. *17. Receive and file notice of termination of the contract for the sale of real property dated May 13, 2024, between The Sealy Smith Foundation and the County of Galveston submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1259 approved Pass
  27. *18. Receive and file in accordance with the Trust Indenture of The Moody Foundation, audit reports ending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and authorize the County Judge to sign acknowledgment of receipt of report submitted by the County Judge 24-1261 approved Pass
  28. *19. Receive and file compromise and settlement agreement with Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for Violation #6810 submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1227 approved Pass
  29. *20. Receive and file notice of termination of the purchase and sale agreement dated March 8, 2024, and as amended between Amerco Real Estate Company and the County of Galveston submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1228 approved Pass
  30. *21. Receive and file Southern States Consortium - JPMorgan Chase procurement card (p-card) rebate check submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1224 approved Pass
  31. *22. Ratification of Order of General Election for November 5, 2024 submitted by the County Judge 24-1264 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of authorizing a continuing declaration of local disaster related to Hurricane Beryl submitted by Emergency Management 24-1263 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of a letter to renew the current agreement with InterFaith Ministries of Greater Houston for Home Delivered Meals Program submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-1196 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding for the operation of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for the 2024-2025 school year submitted by Juvenile Justice 24-1113 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract with TxMas Kofile for Records Management submitted the County Clerk 24-1208 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of approval of change order #25 for O'Haver Contractors LTD for Road and Bridge Project submitted by Facilities 24-1226 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval of Emphasys software SymPro Investment Solution renewal with Emphasys Computer Solutions Inc. submitted by Information Technology 24-1187 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of ManageEngine ADManager Plus with Zoho Corporation submitted by Information Technology 24-1206 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Bacliff & San Leon Culvert and Ditch Regrading Project on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1211 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232025, Indigent Burial Services on behalf of the Professional Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1212 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1213 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of an amendment to the interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program between Galveston County and Texas City Independent School District for one year extension submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 24-1214 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of an Order to Designate the Office of the Sheriff to serve as a Centralized Registration Authority for the Terrorist Offender Registration Program submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 24-1229 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from Brad Ballard on Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer 24-1217 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 4 to the SER Construction contract for the Avenue S from 53rd to Seawall Blvd. project submitted by the County Engineer 24-1195 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 1 to the Lucas Construction contract for the Algoa/Alta Loma Culvert Replacements project submitted by the County Engineer 24-1223 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute amendment no. 1 to the engineering agreement with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. for the Moses Lake Tide Gate Repair Design project submitted by the County Engineer 24-1204 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval of Peninsula, Section 1 subdivision plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1216 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of Petition to abandon unopened portions of Oregon Ave between 20th & 22nd Streets and 21st St. between Florida & Nichols Avenues, Dickinson submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1218 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1215 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FEMA Disaster Recovery account forms for Hurricane Beryl for submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 24-1198 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of resolution adopting eligibility standards, application, documentation, and verification procedures, optional health care services, and authorizing publication of public notice submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1258 approved Pass
  53. *44. 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 2006 7th Street, High Island, Texas 77623 as submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1262 approved Pass
  54. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  55. *45. 24-158-0903-A Veterans Treatment Court- Request transfer from within Veteran's Treatment Court from Travel and Conference to County Paid Health Ins Premium, Medicare FICA Payments, Pension - TCDRS, and Mobile Phone Expense to fund vendor payments not covered by TVC Grant 24-1245 approved Pass
  56. *46. 24-159-0903-B Veterans Treatment Court- Request transfer from within Veteran's Treatment Court from Travel and Conference to Contract Medical Services to fund vendor payments not covered by TVC Grant 24-1246 approved Pass
  57. *47. 24-160-0903-C Mental Health/Public Defender- Request transfer from within Mental Health Court Program from Gulf Coast Contract MH - Contract Services to Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund Corrections Software Solutions 24-1247 approved Pass
  58. *48. 24-161-0903-D Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Jail Control Retrofit - Other Contract Services to update the current Jail's access control system 24-1248 approved Pass
  59. *49. 24-162-0903-E Professional Services- Request transfer from General Government - Grant Match Discretionary to Harvey - PHP Electric & Playground - Building Maintenance to fund project construction costs 24-1249 approved Pass
  60. *50. 24-163-0903-F County Court Administration- Request transfer from within County Court Administration from Relief Judges & Travel and Conference to Family/Child Protn Exp to fund additional expenses 24-1250 approved Pass
  61. *51. 24-164-0903-G County Court Administration- Request transfer from within County Court Administration from Investigative Expenditures to Court Reporter to fund the cost of substitute court reporter 24-1251 approved Pass
  62. *52. 24-165-0903-H Engineering- Request transfer from Birch Road Bridge - CIP Road and Bridge to Avenue S Galveston - Other Contract Services to fund the Avenue S change order no. 53 24-1252 approved Pass
  63. *53. 24-166-0903-I Request transfer within Various Divisions to Various Line Items to reclassify fixed assets reconciliation 24-1253 approved Pass
  64. *54. 24-167-0903-J Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Corrections Division - Other Contract Services to correctly budget for Schneider Electric 24-1254 approved Pass
  65. *55. 24-168-0903-K County Clerk- Request transfer from within County Clerk Records Archive Fund - Capital Outlay - Technology to County Clerk Archive Records - Other Contract Services to reclassify non-capital expenditures 24-1255 approved Pass
  66. *56. 24-169-0903-L Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Facility - CIP Buildings to fund O'Haver change order no.25 24-1256 approved Pass
  67. *57. 24-170-0903-M Legal- Request transfer from within Legal Department from Other Litigation Expenditures to PIA Requests for electronic Public Information Act submittals to Attorney General's office 24-1257 approved Pass
  68. 68 Action Agenda
  69. 69 Professional Services
  70. 58. Public hearing on the proposed FY2025 County Budget 24-1220 ▶ jump to 3:29
  71. 59. Adoption of the FY2025 County Budget 24-1221 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:36
  72. 60. Adoption of the 2024 Tax Levy 24-1222 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:34
  73. 73 Purchasing
  74. 61. Consideration for authorization to award RFP 24-003 Video Production 24-1243 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 7:19
  75. 75 Adjourn ▶ jump to 7:29
  76. 76 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  77. 77 Executive Sessions
  78. 78 ***