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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

September 28, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 99 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on September 28, 2026, 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
  7. 6 Public Comment
  8. 7 Consent Agenda
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 9/28/2026 26-1246 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 9/23/2026 bi-weekly #20 26-1247 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/23/2026 bi-weekly #20 26-1248 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of the Galveston County Child Welfare Fund for period of 8/1/2025 - 7/31/2026 26-1251 approved Pass
  14. *5. Early check release dated 9/3/2026 to Comforts of Home Services, check number AP00488942 26-1249 approved Pass
  15. *6. Indemnification request from the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office dated 8/13/2026 26-1252 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file transfer of funds within the District Attorney's Forfeiture Fund 2131-127100 26-1250 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-1208 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file August 2026 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-1232 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication District Proposed FY2027 Budget submitted by the County Judge 26-1212 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication (911) District Annual Audit for Year Ended December 31, 2025 submitted by the County Judge 26-1211 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file FY2027 Budget for General Fund Accounts and Contraband Account submitted by the District Attorney 26-1237 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file the approved FY2027 Galveston County Purchasing Budget submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-1274 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of a Resolution designating October 4-10, 2026, as 4-H Week in Galveston County submitted by Commissioner Pct. 2 26-1284 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of approval of revisions to HR 008 - Time Off Policy for employees hired on or after October 1, 2026, as submitted by Human Resources 26-1290 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of approval for an exception to HR Policy HR-008 for Galveston County Health District Shared Services transition, submitted by Human Resources 26-1289 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval for an exception to HR Policy-007 for Galveston County Health District Shared Services transition, submitted by Human Resources 26-1295 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of renewal of public official bonds for Constables Pct. 1 through Pct. 4 and the Sheriff’s office submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-1297 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of the 2027 Galveston County Legislative Priorities for the 90th Legislative Session submitted by Deputy Chief of Staff 26-1156 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of appointment of a Local Health Authority for Galveston County submitted by the County Judge 26-1268 deferred
  30. *21. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for the election services between Galveston County Municipal Utility District No. 71 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 26-1243 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of extending the Aerial Mosquito Control Services Adulticide agreement with Mike Jones, a certificated airplane pilot for mosquito aerial spraying submitted by Mosquito Control 26-1256 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of cell phone request for Veterans Services with AT&T submitted by Information Technology 26-1226 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of No Cost Flex API Usage Agreement with Motorola submitted by Information Technology 26-1227 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of a Removal and Trade-In Agreement between Galveston County and Freedom Grafix for the removal and trade-in of multi-function devices, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-1278 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-1236 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of resultant agreement from RFP 26-093 Investment Advisory Services with Wertz York Capital Management LLC dba Deep Blue Investment Advisors, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-1283 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of an order setting civil citation fees to be charged by the Galveston County Sheriff and Constables for the calendar year 2027, submitted by Legal Services Manager 26-1281 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration to approve Interlocal Government Agreement for Galveston County Sheriff’s Office to manage and operate a Basic Police Officer Academy at College of the Mainland submitted by Sheriff's Office 26-1207 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign an agreement for DEA Analyst with Jeanne LaQue for FY 27 submitted by the Sheriff's Office 26-1235 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Agha Engineering, LLC for the Prairie Street project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1200 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Sander Engineering Corporation for the South Kemah Drive project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1201 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for the Prairie Street project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1202 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 2 to the MC2 Civil, LLC. contract for the Rollover Bay Park project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1222 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Thompson Engineering, Inc. for the Prairie Street project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1230 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of an order of abandonment of unopened portions of Quarles Ave and an alley right-of-way in Port Bolivar Townsite submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-1253 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an Aerial Electric Easement and Temporary Construction Easement to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-1254 approved Pass
  47. *38. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors by the USPS as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee in accordance with County Policy submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 26-1258 approved Pass
  48. *39. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 26-1259 approved Pass
  49. *40. Request for ratification of denial of request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 26-1228 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County, the Galveston County Children's Services Board, and the Advocacy Center for intervention assistance services provided to children requested by Professional Services 26-1203 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County, the Galveston County Children's Services Board and Resolve It, Inc. for therapy program and intervention support for at-risk youth requested by Professional Services 26-1204 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County, the Galveston County Children's Services Board, and UTMB for physician assistant contract requested by Professional Services 26-1206 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of approval of amendment no. 4 to Financial Assistance Program Contract RFP 24-009 with M.I. Lewis requested by Professional Services 26-1219 approved Pass
  54. *45. Receive and file Grant Award Gap Coverage for Grant Funded Personnel and Essential Services as submitted by Grants Administration 26-1242 approved Pass
  55. *46. Receive and file FEMA Public Assistance DR-4586 Texas Severe Winter Storms Subrecipient Account Closeout Confirmation submitted by Grants Administration 26-1220 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of authorization to submit an application for the FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program through the U.S. Department of Justice, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-1223 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to accept the FEMA Public Assistance Subgrant awarded by TDEM PW 1530 - DR 4798TX - Project 766797, park damages, multiple, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-1198 approved Pass
  58. *49. Consideration of authorization to accept the FY2027 Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program award, Grant #5763201, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Grants Administration Department 26-1145 approved Pass
  59. *50. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to execute GrantWorks Services Agreement Task Order No. 4 for grant administration services related to FEMA FMA 19 subaward through the TWDB, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-862 approved Pass
  60. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  61. *51. 26-191-0928-A Engineering- Request transfer within the Unlimited Tax Road Bonds 2019 Fund, relating to 2025 Mobility & Drainage Bond Program, to fund South Kemah Drive-Kemah project 26-1209 approved Pass
  62. *52. 26-192-0928-B Engineering- Request transfer within the Unlimited Tax Road Bonds 2019 Fund, relating to 2025 Mobility & Drainage Bond Program, to fund Prairie Street-Hitchcock project 26-1210 approved Pass
  63. *53. 26-193-0928-C Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund to fund Bacliff Annex Upgrades project and supplemental transfer within Bacliff Annex Upgrades project 26-1238 approved Pass
  64. *54. 26-194-0928-D Probate Court - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Probate Court - Various Spend Categories to fund attorney and investigator fees 26-1267 approved Pass
  65. *55. 26-195-0928-E Constable Precinct 1-Request transfer within Constable Precinct #1 - Various Spend categories to Education and Training to fund Training Services 26-1288 approved Pass
  66. *56. 26-197-0928-G Fleet Management-Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management - Fuel to fund remaining FY26 fuel expenses 26-1271 approved Pass
  67. *57. 26-198-0928-H Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities Services from Electricity to Water to fund remaining expenses for FY26 26-1275 deferred Pass
  68. *58. 26-199-0928-I Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities Services from Electricity to Repair and Maintenance for Equipment - Services to fund repair expenses 26-1277 deferred Pass
  69. *59. 26-201-0928-K Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities Services - Other Contract Services to Maintenance for Grounds - Services to fund September invoice 26-1276 approved Pass
  70. *60. 26-202-0928-L Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities Services - Repair and Maintenance for Building Goods to Repair and Maintenance for Building Services to fund remaining FY26 expenses 26-1285 approved Pass
  71. *61. 26-203-0928-M Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities Services from Gas & Electricity to Repair and Maintenance for Building Goods to fund FY26 invoices 26-1286 deferred Pass
  72. *62. 26-204-0928-N Constable Precinct 1- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct 1 - Other Contract Services to fund invoice for analyst services 26-1261 approved Pass
  73. *63. 26-205-0928-O Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund to fund Moody Courthouse Renovation project and supplemental transfer within Moody Courthouse Renovation project 26-1241 approved Pass
  74. *64. 26-206-0928-P District Attorney- Request transfer within District Attorney - Administrative Supplies to Extraordinary Supplies to fund Furniture & Supplies expense 26-1263 approved Pass
  75. *65. 26-207-0928-Q Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities - Repair and Maintenance for Buildings - Goods to correct ledger account 26-1264 approved Pass
  76. *66. 26-208-0928-R Sheriff's Office - Consideration of approval for the creation of a temporary Training & Recruiting Coordinator position for the Sheriff's Office 26-1265 approved Pass
  77. *67. 26-209-0928-S Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from Identification Division - Extraordinary Supplies to Criminal Investigation - Software Licensing to fund forensic software 26-1272 approved Pass
  78. *68. 27-04-0914-A Professional Services- Consideration of approval for changes as listed on the schedule of personnel budgeting changes from FY 2027 adopted budget 26-1255 approved Pass
  79. 78 Action Agenda
  80. 79 Purchasing
  81. 69. Consideration to award RFQ 26-109, Texas General Land Office (GLO) Coastal Management Program (CMP) Engineering Services 26-1205 approved Pass
  82. 70. Consideration to award RFP 26-101 Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services 26-1239 approved Pass
  83. 71. Consideration to award RFP 26-120 Property & Casualty Insurance 26-1282 deferred
  84. 83 General Counsel
  85. a. Break into Executive Session:
  86. b. Executive Session:
  87. b.72. 24-CV-1186; Galveston County v. Galveston Cruise Terminals, LLC, Wharves Board and Galveston Central Appraisal Dist., in the 122nd Judicial District Court for Galveston County 26-1165
  88. b.73. 24-CV-2318; Galveston County v. Galveston Cruise Terminals, LLC, Wharves Board and Galveston Central Appraisal Dist., in the 122nd Judicial District Court for Galveston County 26-1166
  89. b.74. 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 26-1262
  90. b.75. Old Causeway Railroad Bridge 26-1167
  91. c. Executive Session: no action taken
  92. c.76. General Counsel Services 26-1279
  93. c.77. Panel Counsel Services 26-1280
  94. d. Reconvene into Special Meeting
  95. d.78. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute settlement agreements in the matters of 24-CV-1186 and 24-CV-2318; Galveston County v. Galveston Cruise Terminals, LLC, Wharves Board and Galveston Central Appraisal District submitted by Legal Service Manager 26-1270 no action taken
  96. 95 Adjourn
  97. 96 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  98. 97 Executive Sessions
  99. 98 ***

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