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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

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

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Agenda — 83 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on February 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 ▶ jump to 0:49
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:56
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 1:34
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 2:03
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Order for payroll ending 2/14/2024 bi-weekly #4 24-0234 approved Pass
  11. *2. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 2/12/2024 and 2/19/2024 24-0231 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 2/14/2024 bi-weekly #4 24-0235 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report on the cash counts of the Tax Office’s Galveston, Santa Fe, Texas City, Crystal Beach, League City and Friendswood branch locations with response letter from Honorable Cheryl E. Johnson, dated 1/29/2024 24-0236 approved Pass
  14. *5. Monthly financial report for the period ending 1/31/2024 24-0238 approved Pass
  15. *6. Quarterly audit report of the continuous monitoring activities for period of 10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 24-0240 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk 24-0232 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-0198 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-0214 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #3, January 18 - January 31, 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-0212 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file notice to terminate purchase and sale agreement with Shopping Center Interests, LLC 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 24-0252 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file designation of Auditor to perform duties required under Texas Election Code 66.060 on behalf of the County Judge submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0251 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file January 2024 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-0211 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of approval for Texas Association of Counties (TAC) to produce the 2024 1095C forms, as required by the Affordable Care Act submitted by Human Resources 24-0216 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of approval to add Cedargate, Alliant Insurance services reporting vendor, to the BCBSTX Business Associate Agreement as eligible to receive secure data from Blue Cross Blue Shield submitted by Human Resources 24-0220 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:03
  25. *16. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Texas Brigades for use of the Wayne Johnson Community Center at Carbide Park for their 6th annual Coastal Brigade Banquet on Saturday, May 11, 2024 & dates TBD in 2025 & 2026, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services 24-0199 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval to renew the Bolivar Chamber of Commerce lease agreement for one year for the Joe Faggard Building submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-0203 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of granting authority to the County Judge to sign the resolution giving governmental approval for the aerial spraying for the abatement of mosquitoes within the regulations and constraints of The Federal Aviation Administration, The Environmental Protection Agency, and other authoritative federal and state agencies submitted by Mosquito Control 24-0213 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of a resolution for a road project and an interlocal agreement with the City of Santa Fe for pavement milling 4th 1/2 St from Shouse Rd to Ave S submitted by Road & Bridge 24-0195 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Terell Smith arising from an incident that occurred on or about January 26, 2024, submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0222 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of Open Text Prime support for RightFax with Open Text Inc. submitted by Information Technology 24-0078 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of Palo Alto firewall maintenance renewal with Layer 3 Communications LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-0197 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of Dispatcher Paragon suite to manage printing environment with Konica Minolta submitted by Information Technology 24-0204 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of signature only cancellation of temporary business internet connection for Road and Bridge with Comcast submitted by Information Technology 24-0205 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of approval of Microsoft Enterprise agreement zero-cost true up signature only with Microsoft Corporation submitted by Information Technology 24-0206 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of approval of resolution and interlocal agreement with TxDOT to provide uniformed, armed peace officers and equipment for law enforcement general surveillance and traffic control for the Ferry Landing submitted by Sheriff’s Office 24-0207 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0201 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for engineering services for engineering projects on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0237 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for commissary services for Galveston County Jail on behalf of the Galveston County Sheriff’s office submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0217 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for food service for Galveston County Jail on behalf of the Galveston County Sheriff’s office submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0218 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B222016, Motor Fuels on behalf of the Road and Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0233 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase automotive parts & supplies and tires & accessories on behalf of the Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0228 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with Lucas Construction Company, Inc for the Galveston County Road Rehabilitation project submitted by the County Engineer 24-0209 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute amendment #1 to the consulting services agreement with The Goodman Corporation for the RESTORE Act Grant Award Compliance Management for the Texas City Hurricane Levee Protection Repair project submitted by the County Engineer 24-0250 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of approval of a Texas City Hurricane Levee permit to TNMP to rebuild the Tejas distribution line near the Texas City Hurricane Levee submitted by the County Engineer 24-0239 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of application from Justin Rowe Tolliver and Sabine Brown for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0241 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval of application from Tommy J. Griffin and Diana K. Griffin for a partial replat of Alta Loma Outlots submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0242 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of approval of Cory Morehead Number 25, Section 2 subdivision plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0243 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0244 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of Hartford CrimeShield coverage proposal and invoice submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0208 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act Project Cooperation Agreement regarding grant award from the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services 24-0215 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign affidavit regarding annual grant to Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston as submitted by Professional Services 24-0226 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign affidavit regarding grant to the Bay Area Meals on Wheels as submitted by Professional Services 24-0229 approved Pass
  53. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  54. *44. 23-217-0219-A Auditor- Request transfer from Various Departments - Subscription-Based IT Agreement to Subscription-Based IT Agreement to reclassify expenses under a non-capital object code 24-0247 approved Pass
  55. *45. 24-63-0219-A Juvenile Justice- Juvenile Justice - Request transfer from Juvenile Justice - Unreserved Fund Balance to Juvenile Justice Department - Administration - Building Improvements & Building Maintenance to fund building enhancements 24-0248 approved Pass
  56. *46. 24-64-0219-B Professional Services- Request transfer from Jail Safety Padding Project - Building Improvements to AED Systems - Extraordinary Supplies to fund county-wide AED signs 24-0223 approved Pass
  57. *47. 24-65-0219-C Fleet Services - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management - Sheriff's Office - Vehicle Maintenance to fund repair and maintenance expense for Sheriff office vehicles expenses 24-0249 approved Pass
  58. *48. 24-66-0219-D Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Department - Warrants - Mobile Phone Expenses to fund court ordered related cell phone expenses 24-0224 approved Pass
  59. *49. 24-67-0219-E Professional Services- Request transfer within General Self Insurance from Liability Premiums to Insurance to fund Fiscal Year 2024 invoices 24-0225 approved Pass
  60. 59 Action Agenda
  61. 60 Purchasing
  62. 50. Consideration for authorization to award RFP #B241016, Gulf Coast Mental Health Crisis Unit Construction submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0227 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 4:46
  63. 51. Consideration of approval of resultant contract for RFP #B241016, Gulf Coast Mental Health Crisis Unit Construction submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0259 approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:14
  64. 52. Consideration for authorization to award RFP #B242007, Portable Toilet Services – Port Bolivar and authorize the County Judge to execute the contract submitted by the Parks Department 24-0221 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 5:36
  65. 64 General Counsel
  66. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 5:48
  67. b. Executive Session:
  68. b.53. Contractual issues regarding Standard Life Insurance 24-0160
  69. b.54. Cause No. CV-0086218; Jacqueline Marie Burns, et al v Galveston County, et al in County Court at Law No. 3 24-0161
  70. b.55. Cause No. 22-CV-0845; Matthew Baker vs. Galveston County, Texas in the District Court of Galveston County in the 56th Judicial District 24-0253
  71. b.56. Cause No. 22-40841; Kelly Stevenson-Cotton, et al. v. Galveston County, et al. in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 24-0254
  72. b.57. Cause No. 14-23-109-CV; Galveston County, Texas v. Brent Cooley in the Fourteenth Court of Appeals 24-0255
  73. b.58. Cause No. 3:24-CV-29; Kereshe Brown v. Beverly Neumann in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 24-0256
  74. b.59. Cause No. 15-FD-1625; In the Interest of N.E.S., a child, in the 306th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas 24-0257
  75. c. Executive Session:
  76. c.60. Approximately 10 acres of land located at 54th Street and Broadway Blvd. in the City of Galveston, Texas 24-0258
  77. d. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 51:30
  78. 77 Adjourn ▶ jump to 51:46
  79. 78 Workshop Agenda
  80. 61. Update on partnership with UTMB regarding employee clinics submitted by Human Resources 24-0261 ▶ jump to 51:52
  81. 80 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  82. 81 Executive Sessions
  83. 82 ***