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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

August 19, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 105 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on August 19, 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
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:22
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 0:36
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 0:59
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 8/12/2024 and 8/19/2024 24-1145 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 8/14/2024 bi-weekly #17 24-1146 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 8/14/2024 bi-weekly #17 24-1147 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 7/29/2024 to Harris-Galveston Subsidence District check number AP00474172 24-1148 approved Pass
  14. *5. Early check release dated 7/29/2024 to Northpointe Forest OA check number AP00474173 24-1149 approved Pass
  15. *6. Monthly financial report for the period ending 7/31/2024 24-1150 approved Pass
  16. *7. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1151 approved Pass
  17. *8. Quarterly audit report of the payroll audit for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1162 approved Pass
  18. *9. Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1152 approved Pass
  19. *10. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 1 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1153 approved Pass
  20. *11. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 2 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1154 approved Pass
  21. *12. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 3 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1155 approved Pass
  22. *13. Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 4 for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1156 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-1064 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #16, July 18 - July 31 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-1142 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County Health District for Limited Pharmacy Services (340B) submitted by Human Resources 24-1176 approved Pass ▶ jump to 1:45
  26. *17. Receive and file July 2024 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-1099 approved Pass
  27. *18. Receive and file District Attorney Financial Statement for October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 and authorize County Judge to sign Order releasing Contraband funds submitted by District Attorney 24-1131 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of authorizing a continuing declaration of local disaster related to Hurricane Beryl submitted by Emergency Management 24-1144 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of ratifying Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency License Use Agreement at Mid-County Annex submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1163 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of ratifying the filing of Cause No. 24-CV-1186; Galveston County v Galveston Cruise Terminals, LLC et al in The District Court of Galveston County, in the 122nd Judicial District submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1137 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval to hold a public hearing on September 16, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the Galveston County Commissioner’s Courtroom located in the County Annex Building at 174 Calder Dr., League City Texas to consider the establishment of Tax Abatement Guidelines under Chapter 312 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, Texas Tax Code submitted by Economic Development 24-1183 approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:47
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of LULAC 151 request for Dia de Los Muertos Fall Fiesta event on Saturday, October 26, 2024 on the grounds of 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston submitted by the County Judge 24-1185 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Texas City - Congregate Meal Grant Program for FY 2025 submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-1109 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of Friendswood - Congregate Meal Grant Program for FY 2025 submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-1110 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of League City - Congregate Meal Grant Program for FY 2025 submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-1111 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract with Ted Mora for JP Prosecutor Contract submitted by the District Attorney 24-1129 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval of a renewal MHMR contract with Christopher Johnsen submitted by the District Attorney 24-1130 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of Project Management Services Agreement with Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC for facility condition assessment submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1100 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration to approve agreement between SLSCO LTD and Galveston County for RFP B242016 Evacuation Transportation Services submitted by Emergency Management 24-1054 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration to approve agreement between SLSCO LTD and Galveston County for RFP B242008 Food Service for Disaster Recovery submitted by Emergency Management 24-1102 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration to approve agreement between GBJ Inc., dba ECHO AFC Transportation and Galveston County for RFP B242016 Evacuation Transportation Services submitted by Emergency Management 24-1103 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of approval of Bonfire Contract Management with EUNA Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1108 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of approval of installation/setup for the hosting of the CoreEMR application server with VitalCore Health Strategies LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-1031 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of approval of Cohesity DataProtect for M365 with Netsync Network Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1127 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of SecureCRT renewal for configuration and maintenance of network hardware with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1112 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval of VMWare Virtual Desktop Interface Environment software maintenance renewal with NetSync Network Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1114 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of approval of VMware vSphere and Live Recovery annual maintenance renewal with NetSync Network Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-1116 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval of MangeEngine ADManager Plus with Zoho Corporation submitted by Information Technology 24-1117 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of County Courthouse Access Control upgrade with Securitas Technology submitted by Information Technology 24-1118 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of Emergency Management building Access Control upgrade with Securitas Technology submitted by Information Technology 24-1119 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of approval of Access Control Directory Integration with Securitas Technology submitted by Information Technology 24-1120 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of approval of Change Order to remove Enterprise licensing and add Badge licensing capabilities for Access Control System with Securitas Technology submitted by Information Technology 24-1121 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of approval of Change order for Accutime Time Keeping System to add biometric capabilities with Accu-Time Systems Inc submitted by Information Technology 24-1122 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase Fire Protection Systems for County Facilities on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1094 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts for Sex Offenders Treatment Services on behalf of the Galveston County Community Supervision and Corrections Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1139 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1090 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department for fuel access submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 24-1138 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the Galveston County Emergency Service District #2 for fuel access submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 24-1140 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the High Island Volunteer Fire Department for fuel access submitted by the Road & Bridge Department 24-1141 approved Pass
  60. *51. Consideration of an amendment to the interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program between Galveston County and Clear Creek Independent School District for one year extension and one additional deputy submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 24-1020 approved Pass
  61. *52. Consideration of an amendment to the interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program between Galveston County and Odyssey Academy adding one additional deputy submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 24-1018 approved Pass
  62. *53. Consideration of an amendment to the interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program between Galveston County and Dickinson Independent School District for one year extension submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 24-1107 approved Pass
  63. *54. Consideration of agreement for B242010 Food Service for Galveston County Jail with Summit Food Service submitted by Sheriff' Office 24-1157 approved Pass
  64. *55. Consideration of agreement for B242009 Commissary Services for Galveston County Jail with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC submitted by Sheriff's Office 24-1158 approved Pass
  65. *56. Receive and file amendment no. 6 to the GLO contract #16-209-000-9676 (Round 2.3) submitted by the County Engineer 24-1159 approved Pass
  66. *57. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 7 to the Tandem Services, LLC contract for the 23rd Street Paving, Drainage & Utility Rehabilitation project submitted by the County Engineer 24-1173 approved Pass
  67. *58. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Stuart Standley submitted by the County Engineer 24-1160 approved Pass
  68. *59. Consideration of approval of application from James Paul Beauregard and D’Angelia L. Beauregard for a partial replat of Live Oak Ridge subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-1161 approved Pass
  69. *60. Consideration of authorizing engagement letter with Jones Day for pending litigation Petteway v Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1016 approved Pass
  70. *61. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2025 SB224 Catalytic Converter grant award from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority as submitted by Professional Services 24-1136 approved Pass
  71. *62. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2025 Auto Crimes Task Force grant award from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority as submitted by Professional Services 24-1132 approved Pass
  72. *63. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2025 resolution for County-funded grant to Bay Area Meals on Wheels as submitted by Professional Services 24-1124 approved Pass
  73. *64. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2025 resolution for County-funded grant to Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston as submitted by Professional Services 24-1123 approved Pass
  74. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  75. *65. 24-146-0819-A Fleet Services - Request transfer from General Fund - Vehicles to Fleet Management - Vehicles Make Ready and Fleet Management - Sheriff's Office Vehicle - Vehicle Make Ready to fund the additional purchase of law enforcement vehicles 24-1178 approved Pass
  76. *66. 24-147-0819-B District Court Administration- Request transfer from General Fund - Court Appointed Capital Cases to District Court Indigent Defense - Court Appointed Adult Felony for funding of court appointed attorneys 24-1164 approved Pass
  77. *67. 24-148-0819-C Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - Uniforms to fund additional expenses 24-1165 approved Pass
  78. *68. 24-149-0819-D Personal Bond/Collections- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Personal Bond Office - Interpreters to fund an increase of expenses 24-1166 approved Pass
  79. *69. 24-150-0819-E Economic Development - Request transfer within Economic Development from Other Contract Services to Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund new software for FY24 24-1167 approved Pass
  80. *70. 24-151-0819-F Road & Bridge Department- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Flood Control Fund - Seawall Maintenance - Fuel to fund the additional expenses 24-1168 approved Pass
  81. *71. 24-153-0819-H Professional Services- Request transfer from Operation Lone Star - Various Line Items to ARP Stimulus - Unreserved Fund Balance to reappropriate ARP funds 24-1170 approved Pass
  82. *72. 24-154-0819-I Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - Other Contract Services to fund Facility Condition Assessment. 24-1171 approved Pass
  83. *73. 24-155-0819-J Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Limited Tax County Building Bonds Sr2009 - Debt Service - Agent Fees to fund mandatory redemption fees 24-1172 approved Pass
  84. *74. 24-156-0819-K Economic Development- Request transfer within Economic Development from Salaries to Relocation Assistance to fund personnel relocation expenses 24-1179 approved Pass
  85. *75. 24-157-0819-L Facilities- Request transfer from Facilities Services & Maintenance - Building Maintenance to Building Improvements to fund the adult probation roof replacement 24-1180 approved Pass
  86. 85 Action Agenda
  87. 86 County Clerk
  88. 76. Public Hearing on the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code Submitted by the County Clerk 24-1012 ▶ jump to 7:19
  89. 77. Consideration of adoption of the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code submitted by the County Clerk 24-1015 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:58
  90. 89 Professional Services
  91. 78. Consideration for Commissioners’ Court to propose a tax rate as required by Senate Bill 2 and rescinding the previous rate approval on August 5, 2024 24-1184 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:45
  92. 91 General Counsel
  93. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 8:56
  94. b. Executive Session:
  95. b.79. Cause No. 3:24-cv-00223 Tyler Harris v. Galveston County, Texas, et al. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 24-1181
  96. b.80. M.W., EEOC Charge No. 31c-2024-00882 24-1182
  97. c. Executive Session:
  98. c.81. Chief Financial Officer; Chief Information Officer; Chief Public Defender; County Engineer; Director of County Parks; Director of Personal Bond/Collections; Economic Development Director; Facilities Director; Human Resources Director; Mosquito Control Manager; Road Administrator; Veterans Service Officer 24-1186
  99. d. Executive Session:
  100. d.82. Property located at 1424 45th St., in the City of Galveston, Texas 24-1189
  101. e. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 66:24
  102. 101 Adjourn ▶ jump to 66:31
  103. 102 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  104. 103 Executive Sessions
  105. 104 ***