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February 5, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 87 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on February 5, 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 2:23
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:31
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 3:11
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 5:42
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 1/29/2024 and 2/5/2024 24-0174 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 1/31/2024 bi-weekly #3 24-0175 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 1/31/2024 bi-weekly #3 24-0176 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department Audit for period of 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023 with response letter from Willie Lacy, Director, dated 1/26/2024 24-0177 approved Pass
  14. *5. Quarterly audit report for the Department of Mosquito Control for period of 10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 24-0179 approved Pass
  15. *6. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk 24-0169 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-0128 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-0138 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #2, January 4 - January 17, 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-0151 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file the 2024 Eminent Domain Report with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts as required by Government Code §2206.154 submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0149 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of a resolution honoring the life of Lawrence Puccetti, Jr. ”Junior” submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-0194 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration of approval of (re)appointment(s) to the Galveston County Emergency Services District #1 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-0062 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of approval of rules regarding service animals in senior community centers, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 24-0137 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of approval of guidelines and release forms for the utilization of the Mobi-Chair and Mobi-Mat on the Bolivar Peninsula submitted by the Parks Department 24-0116 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of authorization to close the boat ramp at Bayshore Park during the renovations of the pier and decking TBD with signs posted, submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-0154 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of authorization to close the boat ramp at Bayshore Park on Thursday, April 4th thru Sunday, April 7th, 2024 for the Heavy Trash Day event with a 30-day advance notice posted submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 24-0155 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval to execute a contract with Asakura Robinson, LLC for B231033 Recreation and Open Space Master Plan submitted by the Parks Department 24-0130 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Army for operational training at Fort Travis Seashore Park submitted by the Parks Department 24-0150 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of contract between Galveston County and Vista SG for campaign finance portal for Elections Division submitted by County Clerk approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of air card request for Engineering Department with AT&T submitted by Information Technology 24-0105 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of Peplink LTE software/hardware subscription for Sheriff and Constable vehicle communications with GTS Technology Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-0110 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of Microsoft Unified Enterprise support for infrastructure and operations with Microsoft Corporation submitted by Information Technology 24-0129 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of Adobe Enterprise subscription renewal with Dell Marketing LP submitted by Information Technology 24-0152 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of Keeper Password Security Management with SCW submitted by Information Technology 24-0156 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase Data Center infrastructure expansion and execute agreement on behalf of the Information Technology Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0158 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for food service for disaster recovery on behalf of Emergency Management submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0163 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts for ITB #B222008, Inmate Clothing and Supplies on behalf of the Sheriff’s office submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0193 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Bacliff drainage improvements on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0164 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for grant-funded construction and equipment on behalf of the Grants Administration submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0165 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to cancel RFP #B231029 for professional engineering services for developing priority list of mobility and drainage projects on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0166 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to cancel and re-solicit for RFP #B241010, Texas City Hurricane Levee Culvert Inspection on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0167 approved Pass
  41. *33. Consideration of authorizing an agreement between County of Galveston and City of Hitchcock to house city inmates in the Galveston County Jail submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0159 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 11:40
  42. *32. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0172 approved Pass
  43. *33. Consideration of authorizing an agreement between County of Galveston and City of Hitchcock to house city inmates in the Galveston County Jail submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0159 ▶ jump to 10:37
  44. *34. Consideration of approving amendment to interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program with Texas City Independent School District and Galveston County for FY24 Sheriff's adopted career path rates submitted by the Sheriff’s office 24-0084 approved Pass
  45. *35. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0188 approved Pass
  46. *36. Consideration of approval of a Highland Bayou Diversion Channel permit to Samuel Richardson to construct a boat dock & pier on the Highland Bayou right-of-way submitted to the County Engineer 24-0178 approved Pass
  47. *37. Consideration of approval to release bond no. 107635383 in the amount of $100,000.00 in association with Texas City Hurricane Levee permit no. TCSW-22-377 issued to Eastman Chemical Texas City submitted by the County Engineer 24-0180 approved Pass
  48. *38. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Sidney Bouse submitted by the County Engineer 24-0181 approved Pass
  49. *39. Consideration of approval of application from Emmett Brandon III for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0183 approved Pass
  50. *40. Consideration of approval of Paramotor Paradise subdivision plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0182 approved Pass
  51. *41. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a Road Use Agreement and an Easement Agreement for California Ave to BRP Blue Topaz 4 LLC submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0091 approved Pass
  52. *42. Consideration of approval for FY 2024 Amendment #5 with St. Vincent's House for additional financial assistance submitted by Professional Services 24-0085 approved Pass
  53. *43. Consideration of approval of agreement with Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC. to participate in the CARE Program submitted by Professional Services 24-0087 approved Pass
  54. *44. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign Interlocal Agreement Amendment #1 with the Galveston County Health District for the COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation Activities for Confinement Facilities Program as submitted by Professional Services 24-0147 approved Pass
  55. *45. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign CEO/Law Enforcement Certification and Assurances Form for submission to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety office for FY 2025 grant applications as submitted by Professional Services 24-0131 approved Pass
  56. *46. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Architectural Barriers Designated Agent Form for submission to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for the grant-funded Highway 3 Boat Ramp project as submitted by Professional Services 24-0132 approved Pass
  57. *47. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign request to withdraw previously approved Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation - MOD grant application and intent to re-apply with updated projects as submitted by Professional Services 24-0148 approved Pass
  58. *48. Consideration of approval to re-submit Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation updated application to the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services 24-0173 approved Pass
  59. *49. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Specialty Court - Adult Drug Court grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0139 approved Pass
  60. *50. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Victims Of Crime Act grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0140 approved Pass
  61. *51. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Violence Against Women Act grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0141 approved Pass
  62. *52. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Project Safe Neighborhood grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0142 approved Pass
  63. *53. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Specialty Court - Mental Health Court grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0143 approved Pass
  64. *54. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Juvenile Justice and Truancy Prevention grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0144 approved Pass
  65. *55. Consideration of acceptance of COVID-19 testing after July 1, 2022 project award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 24-0133 approved Pass
  66. *56. Consideration of acceptance of COVID-19 Safe Opening and Operating project award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 24-0134 approved Pass
  67. *57. Consideration of acceptance of COVID-19 Safe Opening and Operating after July 1, 2022 from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 24-0135 approved Pass
  68. *58. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Criminal Justice grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0145 approved Pass
  69. *59. Consideration of approval to submit FY 2025 Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0146 approved Pass
  70. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  71. *60. 24-59-0205-A 405th District Court - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to 405th District Court - Extraordinary Supplies to fund furniture purchase 24-0189 approved Pass
  72. *61. 24-61-0205-C Information Technology- Request transfer within Information Technology from Other Contract Services to Equipment and Other Rentals to fund invoices for the Konica Minolta Contract 24-0191 approved Pass
  73. *62. 24-62-0205-D County Clerk- Request transfer from County Clerk Records Management & Press - Budgeted Reserves to County Clerks Records Management - Capital Outlay Technology to fund invoice expenses 24-0192 approved Pass
  74. 73 Action Agenda
  75. 74 Commissioner, Precinct 4
  76. 63. 24-60-0205-B County Clerk- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Election Expenses - Various Line Items to fund personnel revisions 24-0190 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:52
  77. 76 Purchasing
  78. 64. Consideration of authorization to award ITB #B241011, Galveston County Road Rehabilitation 24-0171 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 13:22
  79. 78 Right of Way
  80. 65. Receive public comments on The Biscayne Section Two partial replat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0184 ▶ jump to 13:30
  81. 66. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of The Biscayne Section Two partial replat 24-0185 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:59
  82. 67. Receive public comments on Pelican Way replat 24-0186 ▶ jump to 14:07
  83. 68. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Pelican Way replat 24-0187 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:29
  84. 83 Adjourn ▶ jump to 14:39
  85. 84 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  86. 85 Executive Sessions
  87. 86 ***