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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

July 8, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 80 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on July 8, 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 3:10
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  7. 6 Public Comment
  8. 7 General Counsel
  9. 1. Determination that in the interest of public safety this meeting of Commissioners Court should be held at 174 Calder Road, League City, Texas pursuant to Local Government Code 81.005(f) 24-0942 approved Pass ▶ jump to 3:33
  10. * Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:56
  11. 10 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  12. *2. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/1/2024 and 7/8/2024 24-0907 approved Pass
  13. *3. Order for payroll ending 7/3/2024 bi-weekly #14 24-0908 approved Pass
  14. *4. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/3/2024 bi-weekly #14 24-0909 approved Pass
  15. *5. Internal audit report of the San Luis Toll Booth with response letter from Assistant Facilities Director, Mark Garcia, dated 6/18/2024 24-0931 approved Pass
  16. *6. Monthly financial report for the period ending 6/30/2024 24-0915 approved Pass
  17. *7. Execution of IRS form 8038-CP Return for Credit Payments to Issuers of Qualified Bonds 24-0914 approved Pass
  18. *8. Early check release dated 6/25/2024 to Elizabeth Thomas check number AP00473430 24-0911 approved Pass
  19. *9. Consideration of approval authorizing the County Judge to sign IRS Form 720 for eleventh annual filing for Galveston County for the 2023 benefit plan year as it relates to ACA Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI”) and authorize payment to IRS 24-0912 approved Pass
  20. *10. Consideration of approval of renewal contract with Audimation Services, Inc./Caseware for data analysis tool to conduct audits submitted by Auditor's Office 24-0820 approved Pass
  21. *11. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-0883 approved Pass
  22. *12. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-0884 approved Pass
  23. *13. Receive and file Declaration of Local Disaster for the County of Galveston, Texas as a result of Tropical Storm Alberto dated June 20, 2024 submitted by Emergency Management 24-0933 approved Pass
  24. *14. Receive and file notification letter to Standard Life Group that Galveston County will no longer require Standard Life Group’s services effective July 1, 2024, and wire all reserve funds to Galveston County submitted by County Judge 24-0940 approved Pass
  25. *15. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #13, June 06 - June 19 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-0900 approved Pass
  26. *16. Consideration of application for Group Insurance with MetLife with an effective date of July 1, 2024, submitted by Human Resources 24-0917 approved Pass
  27. *17. Consideration of execution of Service Agreement with Marketplace Care Partners for employee support program submitted by Human Resources 24-0904 approved Pass
  28. *18. Consideration of a resolution pursuant to section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the financing by the New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation on behalf of Methodist Retirement Communities for a retirement facility located within Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0887 approved Pass
  29. *19. Consideration of approval of a resolution in support of the creation of the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-0935 deferred Pass
  30. *20. Consideration of approval of a contract amendment with Huitt Zollars for the Fort Travis Restroom project submitted by the Parks Department 24-0886 approved Pass
  31. *21. Consideration of approval of an Memorandum of Understanding with Fix Ur Pet for services at the July 31st Pet Event at Carbide Park submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-0890 approved Pass
  32. *22. Consideration of approval of a donation of a 4’ x 6’ beach toy library to be placed at beach entry points on the Bolivar beaches from Beth Terminella, Realtor One 10 Realty Group, submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-0920 approved Pass
  33. *23. Consideration of authorizing Contract for Panel Counsel Services with Anderson & Cunningham P.C. submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0926 approved Pass
  34. *24. Consideration of approval of Treesize software maintenance renewal for disk utilization records for servers with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-0899 approved Pass
  35. *25. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to procure Dell Rugged Refresh with CDW-G on behalf of Information Technology submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0756 approved Pass
  36. *26. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to procure Notifier CPU3030 and authorize County Judge to sign same on behalf of Facilities submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0905 approved Pass
  37. *27. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase computer replacements on behalf of the Adult Probation Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0927 approved Pass
  38. *28. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232018, HVAC Supplies & Equipment on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0893 approved Pass
  39. *29. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0903 approved Pass
  40. *30. Consideration of approval to enter into an Interlocal Governmental Agreement for Mutual Aid Emergency 911 Dispatch Services with Galveston Independent School District submitted by the Sheriff's Office 24-0825 approved Pass
  41. *31. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Binkley & Barfield Inc. for the 2025 Bond Program Management-County Projects submitted by the County Engineer 24-0891 approved Pass
  42. *32. Consideration of approval for the County Judge to execute the Texas City Hurricane Levee Culvert Inspection contract with Bryant Industrial Services LLC submitted by the County Engineer 24-0901 approved Pass
  43. *33. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with Craig & Heidt, Inc. for Texas City Hurricane Levee Roadway Rehabilitation submitted by Engineering 24-0902 approved Pass
  44. *34. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Schaumburg & Polk Inc. for the 2025 Bond Program Management-Larger Cities submitted by the County Engineer 24-0892 approved Pass
  45. *35. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for the 2025 Bond Program Management-Smaller Cities submitted by the County Engineer 24-0941 approved Pass
  46. *36. Consideration of application from Irving Cassidy for a partial replat of Eagle’s Nest subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0910 approved Pass
  47. *37. Consideration of application from Martin Gutierrez for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0913 approved Pass
  48. *38. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0906 approved Pass
  49. *39. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign amendment #1 to task order #1 under the Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. contract for technical grant writing services as submitted by Professional Services 24-0831 approved Pass
  50. *40. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign task order #2 under the Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. contract for technical grant writing services as submitted by Professional Services 24-0832 approved Pass
  51. *41. Ratification for the submission of FY 2024 Bulletproof Vest grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice as submitted by Professional Services 24-0894 approved Pass
  52. *42. Ratification of submission of FY 2025 Continued Multi-Year Improvement Grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services 24-0895 approved Pass
  53. *43. Ratification of submission of Mental Health Public Defender Improvement grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services 24-0896 approved Pass
  54. *44. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act grant award from the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services 24-0897 approved Pass
  55. *45. Consideration of approval for FY 2024 amendment #6 with St. Vincent's House for the Financial Assistance Funding Contract submitted by Professional Services 24-0898 approved Pass
  56. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  57. *46. 24-123-0708-A Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Department - Communications - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund additional public safety translation services 24-0921 approved Pass
  58. *47. 24-124-0708-B County Court Administration- Request transfer within County Court Administration from Family/Child Protection Expense to Court Reporter to fund substitute court reporter expenses 24-0922 approved Pass
  59. *48. 24-125-0708-C Engineering- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund additional costs for OpenGov 24-0923 approved Pass
  60. *49. 24-126-0708-D District Court Administration- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to District Court Administration - Court of Appeals Expenditures to fund additional appeal expenditures for FY24 24-0924 approved Pass
  61. *50. 24-127-0708-E Engineering- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Engineering - Professional Services to fund program management agreements for capital projects 24-0925 approved Pass
  62. *51. 24-128-0708-F Professional Services- Request transfer within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from Auditor Administration & ARP Grant Administration - Various Object Codes, & Storm Water Infrastructure Improvement - CIP Flood Control/Drainage to Jail Safety Padding Project - Building Improvements, Auditor Administration & ARP Grant Administration - Vacation/Sick Leave Payout to fund the jail safety padding project 24-0928 approved Pass
  63. *52. 24-129-0708-G District Attorney- Request transfer from Court Reporter Services - Budgeted Reserves to District Attorney - Court Reporter Transcripts to fund the increase in expenses 24-0929 approved Pass
  64. 63 Action Agenda
  65. 64 Engineering
  66. 53. Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 796 SH 87, Crystal Beach 24-0918 deferred
  67. 54. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 796 SH 87, Crystal Beach 24-0919 deferred
  68. 67 Purchasing
  69. 55. Consideration for authorization to award ITB #B242020, Permethrin 31% & 66% Piperonyl Butoxide and execute contract submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0885 deferred
  70. 69 General Counsel
  71. a. Break into Executive Session:
  72. b. Executive Session:
  73. b.56. Cause No. 3:22-CV-0057; Honorable Terry Petteway et al vs. Galveston County, TX et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 24-0937
  74. b.57. Cause No. 3:23-CV-00008; Angelica Serrano vs. Galveston County et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 24-0939
  75. b.58. Road and Bridge Facility Construction 24-0938
  76. c. Reconvene into Special Meeting
  77. 76 Adjourn ▶ jump to 4:19
  78. 77 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  79. 78 Executive Sessions
  80. 79 ***