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March 4, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 86 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on March 4, 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 2:32
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:38
  7. 7 Public Comment
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 5:43
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 2/26/2024 and 3/4/2024 24-0307 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 2/28/2024 bi-weekly #5 24-0308 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 2/28/2024 bi-weekly #5 24-0309 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the County Clerk Fee Audit for period of 12/1/2022 - 11/30/2023 with response letter from Honorable Dwight D. Sullivan, dated 2/13/2024 24-0310 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 1/1/2023 - 10/31/2023 with response letter from Honorable Blake Apffel, dated 1/18/2024 24-0311 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of the Sheriff’s Office Bond Division for period of 11/1/2022 - 10/31/2023 with response letter from Sheriff Trochesset, dated 2/27/2024 24-0317 approved Pass
  16. *7. Consideration of approval of Pro-Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution Expenditure Statement for 2024 and authorizing the County Judge to execute 24-0313 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk 24-0282 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #4, February 1 - February 14, 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-0279 approved Pass
  19. *10. Consideration of approval of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) contract renewal with Interface Behavioral Health submitted by Human Resources 24-0281 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file Investment Financial Report from the Co-Investment Officers for the period ended Sept 30, 2023 submitted by Professional Services and County Auditor 24-0330 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file Update on the Personal Bond Office Progress Report prepared by Dr. Tony Fabelo for the Galveston County Coordinating Council February 23, 2024 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 24-0328 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:25
  22. *13. Receive and file Racial Profiling Analysis Report for 2023 submitted by Sheriff’s office 24-0293 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of approval of a resolution in support for the Gulf Coast Center’s Community Project Funding Request to Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) submitted by County Judge 24-0289 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of approval of (re)appointment to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-0329 approved Pass
  25. *16. 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 Boli Beach Cart Rentals, submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-0286 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Good Fly Inc. for use of the community center at Bayside Regional Park for their Fly-Fishing Educational Workshop for first responders held Friday - Saturday, April 12th-13th, 2024 submitted by the Parks and Cultural Services Department 24-0276 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval of construction change directive 01R in a not to exceed amount of $361,140.00 for O’Haver as recommended by Turner & Townsend Heery for the Road and Bridge facility submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0326 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of live streaming service for Galveston County with Vimeo submitted by Information Technology 24-0260 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of Cognizant change order 4 Workday implementation scope changes with Cognizant Technology Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-0280 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of maintenance renewal for Meraki camera licenses with Datavox Inc. submitted by Information Technology 24-0262 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B222017, Weed and Brush Control Chemicals on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0268 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B222018, Motor Oils, Fluids and Greases on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0269 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B232013, Electrical Services for Galveston County on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0270 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B232014A, Lightweight Aggregate Road Materials on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0271 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for roadway traffic safety services on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0272 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for reinforced concrete pipe for culverts on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0273 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to cancel and re-solicit ITB #B242006, Galveston County MUD 12 Emergency Generator on behalf of Professional Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0274 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for evacuation transportation services on behalf of the Emergency Management Coordinator submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0275 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for an electric contractor for the grant-funded FEMA PA/Harvey Paul Hopkins Park Electric Repair and Mitigation Projects on behalf of Professional Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0284 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Employee Support Program submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0315 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:19
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0316 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of approval of the agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC to add APCO Intellicomm emergency pre-arrival interface module to the OneSolution Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program submitted by the Sheriff's office 24-0246 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of approval of a renewal of Galveston County Regional Trunked Radio System agreement with Galveston County Emergency Communication District for access to the radio system submitted by the Sheriff’s office 24-0285 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of approval of a renewal of pre-employment dispatch testing software agreement with Biddle Consulting Group, Inc for TestGenius Criticall Testing Software submitted by the Sheriff’s office 24-0245 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0323 approved Pass
  46. *37. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0288 approved Pass
  47. *38. Receive and file Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Voter Registration Discretionary Budget #151552 submitted by Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0278 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 4 to the Tandem Services, LLC contract for the 23rd Street Paving, Drainage & Utility Rehabilitation project submitted by the County Engineer 24-0295 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute amendment no. 2 to the engineering agreement with LJA Engineering, Inc. for the 23rd Street Paving, Drainage & Utility Rehabilitation project submitted by the County Engineer 24-0296 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a Regional Strategic Transportation Fund Interlocal Agreement with H-GAC for the Cemetery Road Corridor Study submitted by the County Engineer 24-0297 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of acceptance into the county road maintenance system, approximately 140 linear feet of Cowen Road across the Galveston County Drainage District No. 1 Ditch No. 7 and within the right-of-way deed recorded in Galveston County Clerk file 009-40-0845 submitted by the County Engineer 24-0298 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of approval of execution of an order of abandonment of an unopened portion of 4th Street in Port Bolivar submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0299 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of approval of application from Thomas Helgeson for a partial replat of Alta Loma Outlots submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0300 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of approval of application from Karl Vossler for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0301 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of approval of application from Southern Finds LLC for a partial replat of Alta Loma Subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0302 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of purchase and sale agreement with Amerco Real Estate Company for the sale of approximately 10 acres of land located at 54th Street and Broadway Blvd. in the City of Galveston Texas, submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0324 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of authorization for execution of letter of support for the Gulf Coast Center’s FY 2025 BYRNE State Crisis Intervention Program grant application for submission to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office - CJD regarding operating expenses at the Mental Health Crisis Unit as submitted by Professional Services 24-0322 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of acceptance of grant amendment #4 to the ARPA COVID-19 Court Backlog grant from the Texas Office of Court Administration as submitted by Professional Services 24-0265 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Operation Lone Star grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0264 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:48
  60. *51. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Special Warranty Deed regarding the transfer of grant-funded acquisitions to the City of Friendswood as submitted by Professional Services 24-0263 approved Pass
  61. *52. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Juvenile Justice Mental Health grant award agreement from the Houston-Galveston Area Council as submitted by Professional Services 24-0277 approved Pass
  62. *53. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Governance and Planning grant application for submission to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0287 approved Pass
  63. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  64. *54. 24-68-0304-A Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from Communications - Sheriff's Department - Various Line Items to GCSO Communication Center - Building Improvements to fund furniture installation 24-0318 approved Pass
  65. *55. 24-69-0304-B Information Technology- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class Interest Revenue to Information Technology - Subscription-Based IT Agreement & Cyber Security - Other Contract Services to fund Workday and Koa Hills expenses 24-0319 approved Pass
  66. *56. 24-70-0304-C Engineering- Request transfer from within the Unlimited Tax Road Bond Series - Various Cost-Centers to fund expenses within the appropriate object code 24-0320 approved Pass
  67. *57. 24-71-0304-D District Attorney- Request transfer within District Attorney from Administrative Supplies to Travel and Conference to fund related expenses for FY2024 24-0321 approved Pass
  68. 68 Action Agenda
  69. 69 Commissioner, Precinct 2
  70. 58. Consideration of a resolution in support of the creation of a TIRZ for the Gulf Breeze development 24-0064 approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:46
  71. 71 County Judge
  72. 59. Request for possible refunds of Texas Alcohol & Beverage permit fees submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0290 approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:47
  73. 73 Purchasing
  74. 60. Consideration for authorization to award ITB #B241006A, Hydraulic Excavator submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0267 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 38:36
  75. 61. Consideration for authorization to award RFQ #B242004, Galveston County Home Elevation Engineering Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0283 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 39:00
  76. 76 Right of Way
  77. 62. Receive public comments on Galveston Bay Foundation Salt Bayou replat 24-0303 ▶ jump to 39:10
  78. 63. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Galveston Bay Foundation Salt Bayou replat 24-0304 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:38
  79. 64. Receive public comments on Vikings Port Section 1 replat 24-0305 ▶ jump to 39:46
  80. 65. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Vikings Port Section 1 replat 24-0306 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:10
  81. 81 Adjourn ▶ jump to 40:21
  82. 82 Workshop Agenda
  83. 66. Discussion concerning new coupons for San Luis Toll Bridge - 35930 Hwy 3005 - Galveston TX presented by Facilities Dept. submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-0292 ▶ jump to 40:27
  84. 84 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  85. 85 Executive Sessions
  86. 86 ***