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September 14, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 83 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on September 14, 2026, 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
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
  7. 7 Public Comment
  8. 8 Consent Agenda
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 09/14/2026 26-1169
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 9/9/2026 bi-weekly # 19 26-1170 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/9/2026 bi-weekly #19 26-1171 approved Pass
  13. *4. Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.07075, certification of funds from Department of Homeland Security for the Sheriff’s Office 26-1162 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the Juvenile Justice Department for period 8/1/2025 - 07/31/2026 with response letter from Glen Watson, dated 9/2/2026 26-1185 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of the County Clerk Registry and Trust Fund Audit for period of 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 with response letter from Dwight D. Sullivan, dated 9/1/2026 26-1194 approved Pass
  16. *7. Monthly unaudited financial report for FY 2026 period ending 12/31/25 26-1188 approved Pass
  17. *8. Early check release dated 8/21/2026 to Galveston Police Department, check number AP00488726 26-1190 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 26-1128 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #18, August 13 - August 26, 2026, submitted by Human Resources 26-1177 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file District Judges’ Order Approving Galveston County Auditor’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 submitted by the District Clerk 26-1122 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file Galveston Central Appraisal District’s 2027 Approved Operating Budget submitted by the County Judge 26-1196 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of authorizing agreement for Aetna Group Employer Medicare Advantage Plan & Medicare Prescription Drug Plan submitted by Human Resources 26-1176 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Water Authority Board submitted by the County Judge 26-1197 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Center Board submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4 26-1133 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of a Resolution honoring La Marque High School for outstanding academic achievement, submitted by Commissioner Pct. 4 26-1154 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval to accept a donation of a memorial bench from Danielle Graves to be installed at Bayside Regional Park or Paul Hopkins Park submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 26-1131 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to the Clear Lake Group of Narcotics Anonymous for the use of the Walter Hall Banquet Hall for their Narcotics Anonymous Anniversary on Saturday, February 6, 2027, submitted by Parks & Cultural Services 26-1141 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract with Productive Parks for a parks and recreation specific work order system submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 26-1055 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of a Mental Health Court Appointed Services Contract with Christopher Johnsen submitted by the District Attorney 26-1001 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of the resultant agreement associated with RFP 25-080, Push Package for the provision of emergency materials and related services, with SLSCO LTD, as submitted by the Legal Services Manager 26-1151 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration for the County Judge to sign Change of Contractor Affidavit form for Mid-County Annex building at 9850-A Emmett F Lowry Expy A108, Texas City, TX 77591 submitted by Facilities 26-1148 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of the resultant agreement associated with RFP 26-091 Mid County Annex Renovations with Tucon, LLC dba Unbehagen Construction submitted by Facilities 26-1149 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of M500 extended warranty with Motorola submitted by Information Technology 26-1033 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding for the operation of the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2026-2027 school year submitted by Juvenile Justice 26-1134 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B222024, Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-1123 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to dispose of forfeited vehicles for the Galveston County Sheriff’s Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-1193 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 26-1124 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Landtech, Inc. for the South Kemah Drive project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1066 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute an engineering agreement with Compass Environmental Solutions, LLC. for the Ave B Drainage Improvements, Reppert Street Drainage Improvements and Miles Road Drainage Improvements project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1067 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign Interlocal Agreement to Partially Fund Improvements to City Streets within the Village Limits of Tiki Island for road bond project submitted by the County Engineer 26-1137 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of approval of Boone’s Addition No. 2 subdivision plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-1175 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of approval of application from Tyler Trexler and Trever Trexler for a partial replat of Highland Farms subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 26-1178 approved Pass
  43. *34. Receive and file Fiscal Year 2027 Special Inventory Budget (151551) submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 26-1143 approved Pass
  44. *35. 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 26-1127 approved Pass
  45. *36. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 26-1129 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between Galveston County and Galveston County Health District for shared services, submitted by the Legal Services Manager 26-1153 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign resolution for FY2027 grant to Bay Area Meals on Wheels, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 26-1056 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign and authorize the Office of the Governor FY2027 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program, Contract No. 4371205 submitted by Grants Administration 26-1139 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign and authorize the Texas General Land Office CDBG, Amendment No. 8 for Rollover Bay Park Contract No. 16-209-000-9676 (Ike Round 2.3) submitted by Grants Administration 26-1140 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of ratification of an internal budget adjustment for the FY2026 Auto Crimes Task Force Grant, 608-26-0840000, submitted by Grants Administration 26-1147 approved Pass
  51. *42. Receive and file the FY 2026 Specialty Courts Program Mental Health Specialty Court Project budget adjustment approved by the Office of the Governor, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-1135 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign and authorize acceptance of the Texas Indigent Defense Program - FY27 Misdemeanor Mental Health Public Defender's Office Enhancement Grant Award, R-2026-07246 as submitted by Grants Administration 26-1150 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of authorization to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Comal Design Group, LLC in connection with RFQ 25-082 for engineering services for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Home Elevation Program, Subgrant EMT-2020-FM-E006, TWDB Contract No. 1900012535, as submitted by Grants Administration 26-1142 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of approval to make FY27 personnel salary adjustments effective September 24, 2026, to coincide with the beginning of pay period #21 submitted by Professional Services 26-1155 approved Pass
  55. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  56. *46. 26-181-0914-A District Attorney- Request transfer within District Attorney - Various Spend Categories to Extraordinary Supplies to fund purchase of scanners 26-1181 approved Pass
  57. *47. 26-182-0914-B Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities Services - Maintenance and Repairs Buildings Goods to Maintenance and Repairs Building Services to fund lighting relay panel project 26-1172 approved Pass
  58. *48. 26-183-0914-C Facilities- Request transfer within Facilities Services - Gas to Waste Disposal to fund waste pick up services 26-1173 approved Pass
  59. *49. 26-184-0914-D Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund - Building Improvements - Services to fund Bacliff Annex Upgrades Project and Moody Courthouse Renovation Project 26-1189 approved Pass
  60. *50. 26-185-0914-E Constable Precinct 4- Request transfer within Constable Precinct 4 - Extraordinary Supplies and Operating Supplies to Uniforms to fund new law enforcement apparel 26-1174 approved Pass
  61. *51. 26-186-0914-F Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund to fund Mid-County Annex project and supplemental transfer within Mid-County Annex project to adjust goods and services 26-1168 approved Pass
  62. *52. 26-187-0914-G Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer within County Tax Assessor Collector - Administrative supplies to Postage to fund mail tax statement 26-1179 approved Pass
  63. *53. 26-188-0914-H Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer within County Tax Assessor Collector - Administrative supplies to Other Contract Services to fund invoices associated with Tax statements 26-1180 approved Pass
  64. *54. 26-190-0914-J Sheriff's Office - Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $1,125,000 as certified by the County Auditor for the DHS ICE 287(g) Task Force and appropriation of the same 26-1191 approved Pass
  65. *55. 27-01-0914-A Professional Services- Creation of positions for the Shared Services Agreement with the Health District, Coastal Health and Wellness and Galveston Ambulance Authority Area 26-1192 approved Pass
  66. *56. 27-02-0914-B County Clerk- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Clerks - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel changes 26-1182 approved Pass
  67. *57. 27-03-0914-C District Attorney- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to District Attorneys - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel changes 26-1164 approved Pass
  68. 68 Action Agenda
  69. 69 Professional Services
  70. 58. Public hearing on the proposed FY2027 County Budget 26-1059
  71. 59. Adoption of the FY2027 County Budget 26-1058 approved Pass
  72. 60. Adoption of the 2026 Tax Levy 26-1057 approved Pass
  73. 73 Purchasing
  74. 61. Consideration of approval to award RFP 26-102, Trash Barrel Pickup for Bolivar Peninsula 26-1110 approved Pass
  75. 62. Consideration of resultant contract from RFP 26-102, Trash Barrel Pickup for Bolivar Peninsula with Environmental Earth-Wise Inc. 26-1136 approved Pass
  76. 63. Consideration to award RFP 26-115, Printing for Yearly Newsletter 26-1146 approved Pass
  77. 64. Consideration of resultant agreement associated with RFP 26-115, Printing for Yearly Newsletter with Aspen Imaging dba Signature Aspen 26-1161 approved Pass
  78. 78 Adjourn
  79. 79 Workshop Agenda
  80. 65. Discussion of Walter Hall Park submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 26-1163
  81. 81 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  82. 82 Executive Sessions
  83. 83 ***

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