GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT 722 Moody, County Courthouse, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 766-2244

Mark Henry Darrell Apffel Joe Giusti Stephen Holmes Ken Clark

County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4

AGENDA

September 25, 2017 – 9:30 AM

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.

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.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING

Call to Order

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Consent Agenda

*1.	Submitted by the County Auditor's office:

a.	Order for Payroll period ending 9/20/17 Bi-Weekly #20

b.	Order for Supplemental Payroll period ending 9/20/17 Bi-Weekly #20

c.	Approval of Accounts Payable Checks dated 9/18/17 and 9/25/17

d.	Internal audit report of child welfare for period covered 6/1/16 - 5/31/17 with response letter from James Gentile, Director of Contract Services dated 9/12/17

*2.	Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk

*3.	Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk

*4.	Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Collections Improvement Program

*5.	Receive and file summary of biweekly personnel movements pay period #19, August 24 - September 6, 2017 submitted by Human Resources

*6.	Consideration of execution of contract with SmartDollar submitted by Human Resources

*7.	Receive and file Galveston Central Appraisal District 2018 approved operating budget submitted by GCAD

*8.	Receive and file August 2017 Collections and Personal Bond report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections Office

*9.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce for use of Runge Park for the Santa Fe Heritage Festival on Friday and Saturday, November 10 & 11, 2017, and 2018 event dates, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*10.

Consideration of approval of funding parameters, interlocal cooperation agreement and memorandum of understanding for operation of the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program for the 2017-2018 school year, and authorization for County Judge to execute said interlocal cooperation agreement and memorandum of understanding submitted by Juvenile Justice

*11.	Consideration of approval for annual PerfectDisk software maintenance renewal with Raxco Software Inc. submitted by Information Technology

*12.	Consideration of approval for Cisco Smartnet hardware renewal with Presidio Networked Solutions Inc submitted by Information Technology

*13.	Consideration of approval for annual software maintenance for Barracuda Energize updates for web filter and message archiver with SHI submitted by Information Technology

*14.	Consideration of adopting Order lifting outdoor burn ban in unincorporated areas of Galveston County, Texas located on Bolivar Peninsula, and authorizing the County Judge to execute same submitted by County Legal

*15.	Receive and file disaster proclamations due to Hurricane Harvey issued by Governor Abbott continuing to find that disaster conditions continue to exist submitted by County Legal

*16.	Receive and file memorandum from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on FEMA-4332-DR-TX, concurring in price modifications to reflect current market conditions in debris removal contracts, concurred on September 15, 2017 submitted by County Legal

*17.	Consideration of approval to waive building permit fees for repairs to existing structures and for new construction associated with damage as a result of Hurricane Harvey submitted by the County Engineer

*18.	Consideration of approval of change order in the amount of $7,033.50 to Montgomery Building Services, LLC contract for the construction of the Bayside Community Center building at the 64 Acre Park submitted by the County Engineer

*19.	Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector

*20.	Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee in accordance with County Policy submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector:

*21.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts on the following Bid/RFP/RFQ submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	RFQ #B061039, On Site Medical Services

b.	RFP #B152010, Financial Assistance Program for Galveston County

c.	Bid #B152013, Sheriff Department Uniforms & Supplies

d.	RFP #B142023, Property & Casualty Insurance

*22.	Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*23.	Consideration for authorization to dispose of two (2) vehicles for the Sheriff's Department and to request replacement vehicles submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*24.	Consideration of acceptance of the FY 2018 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Grant Award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services

*25.	Consideration of acceptance of the FY 2018 Specialty Court Program-Veterans Treatment Court Grant Award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services

*26.	Consideration of acceptance of the FY 2018 Specialty Court - Adult Drug Court from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services

*27.	Consideration of acceptance of the FY16 Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA) Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as submitted by Professional Services

*28.	Receive and file Amendment No. 7 for the Severe Repetitive Loss Program (SRL) contract No. 1200011417 submitted by Professional Services

*29.

Consideration of approval to enter into an interlocal agreement with the City of Texas City and the City of Galveston regarding the FY 2018 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the U.S. Department of Justice and authorize County Judge to sign the agreement as submitted by Professional Services

*30.	Consideration of authorization for the renewal of contract between Galveston County and The Children's Center submitted by Professional Services

*31.	Consideration of authorization for renewal of agreement between Galveston County and the Galveston County Library System submitted by Professional Services

*32.	Consideration of authorization to execute the renewal letter between Galveston County and Gulf Coast Rail District submitted by Professional Services

*33.	Consideration of authorization to execute a renewal contract with the Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Professional Services

*34.	Consideration of approval for the renewal contract between Galveston County and St. Vincent's House for the administering of the financial assistance program requested by Professional Services

*35.	Consideration of approval for the renewal contract between Galveston County and the Salvation Army for the administering of the financial assistance program submitted by Professional Services

*36.	Consideration of approval for the renewal contract between Galveston County and M.I. Lewis for the administering of the Financial Assistance Program submitted by Professional Services

*37.	Consideration of approval for the renewal contract between Galveston County and the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department requested by Professional Services

*38.	Consideration of approval for the renewal contract between Galveston County and the Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Professional Services

*39.	Consideration of approval for the renewal contract between Galveston County and the City of Dickinson EMS Services submitted by Professional Services

*40.	Consideration of authorization to execute a renewal contract with the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Professional Services

*41.	Consideration of approval for a renewal contract between Galveston County, the Galveston County Children's Services Board and UTMB submitted by Professional Services

*42.	Consideration of approval for the renewal contract between the Children's Services Board, Galveston County and Resolve It submitted by Professional Services

*43.	Consideration of approval for a renewal contract between the Children's Services Board, Galveston County and the Advocacy Center for Children submitted by Professional Services

*44.	Consideration of approval of an agreement with MGT of America Consulting, LLC. for project titled Cost Allocation Plan Services submitted by Professional Services

*45.	Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:

a.	17-208-0925-A Sheriff's Department - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves for Sheriff's Department Warrants Division for prisoner extradition for the remainder of FY 2017

b.	17-209-0925-B Sheriff's Department - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves for Sheriff's Department Corrections Division Food Services Contract account and Jail Healthcare account for the remainder of FY 2017

c.	17-210-0925-C Facilities Services and Maintenance - Request transfer from Facilities Department Administrative Supplies account to Facilities Department- Extraordinary account for the purchase of video monitors to improve HVAC controls

d.	17-211-0925-D Self Insurance Reserve Fund - Request transfer from Self Insurance Reserve Unreserved Retained Earnings account for settlement between Galveston County and Triple B Services, LLP

17-212-0925-E
Self Insurance and Reserve Fund - Request transfer from Self Insurance Budgeted Reserve account for replacement of two (2) vehicles lost during Hurricane Harvey and transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Administration Vehicle Make Ready Account for emergency equipment and labor

f.	17-213-0925-F Parks Department/Sheriff's Department Communications/TAC - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves for Beach and Parks/Communications - Sheriff's Department/Tax Assessor Collector Personal Services for the remainder of FY 2017

g.	18-002-0925-A Various General Fund Departments - Request transfer from various General Fund Departments to/from General Fund Budget Reserves for FY 2018 Budget Cleanup

*46.	Consideration of authorization of extension for contract #1400011850 with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), presented by Professional Services

*47.	Consideration of authorization for extension of FEMA housing elevation contract #1400011849 with Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) presented by Professional Services

Action Agenda

48.	Commissioner, Precinct 4

a.	Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments:

1.	18-003-0925-B Various General Fund Departments - Request transfer from various General Fund Departments Personal Services to General Government Personal Services for potential issues resulting from Hurricane Harvey

2.	18-004-0925-C Senior Citizens/Beach and Parks Departments - Request transfer from- Senior Services/Parks and Beach Departments Building Improvements and Improvements Other than Buildings to General Government Building Improvements and Improvements Other than Buildings

49.	Information Technology

a.	Consideration of approval of allocating 62 square feet of office space (room 3307) on the 3rd floor of the Galveston Justice Center Court Building to IT for managerial office space

50.	Professional Services

a.	Public hearing regarding the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Justice under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

b.	Ratification of FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Allocation Grant application to the Department of Justice

51.	Sheriff

a.	Consideration of approval of analyst agreement between the County of Galveston and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to provide drug enforcement analyst services submitted by County Legal

b.	Consideration of authorizing a program funded State and Local Task Force Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office for FY2018 submitted by County Legal

52.	Tax Assessor-Collector

a.	Consideration of approval of tax waiver or refund submitted by the tax payer:

1.	113829 Robinson, Regina 2016 $171.51(R)

53.	County Legal

a.	Break into Executive Session:

Executive Session: Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney: the Commissioners Court will enter into an executive session as permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the County under the- Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act relating to each of the following items:

1.	Williams v. County of Galveston

2.	Gilchrist Community Association v County of Galveston; 14-17-00728-CV, 14-17-00681-CV, 14-17-00348-CV

c.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

d.	Consideration of an Order designating the second Monday of each month as the regular term of the Galveston County Commissioners’ Court

e.	Consideration of authorizing release of claims in Williams v. County of Galveston as approved on the September 5, 2017 Commissioners’ Agenda and County Judge to execute same

Consideration of consenting to continuation of declaration of local disaster for the County of Galveston in accordance with the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code, and authorizing the County Judge to execute such order continuing the declaration of local disaster for the County of Galveston (continues declaration through November 30, 2017)

g.	Consideration of authorizing execution of letter of intent between Galveston County and Trammell Crow Company for purchase of 3.7595 acres located at Broadway and 54th Street, Galveston, Texas

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Discussion of Galveston Central Appraisal District re-appraisal of values for the homes that have major damage from Harvey submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2

Appearances before Commissioners Court

A speaker whose subject matter as submitted relates to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be requested by the County Judge or other presiding court members to come to the podium where they will be limited to three minutes (3). A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be limited to three minutes (3) and will be allowed to speak before the meeting is adjourned. Please arrive prior to the meeting and sign in with the County Clerk.

Executive Sessions

The Galveston County Commissioners Court may recess into closed meeting (Executive Session) on any item listed on this agenda if the Executive Session is authorized under the Open Meetings Act pursuant to one or more the following exceptions: Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property), 551.073 (deliberation regarding a prospective gift or donation), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.0745 (personnel matters affecting County advisory body), 551.076 (deliberation regarding security devices or security audits), and/or 551.087 (deliberations regarding economic development negotiations). The Presiding Officer of the Commissioners Court shall announce the basis for the Executive Session prior to recessing into Executive Session. However, the Commissioners Court may only enter into the Executive Session on any agenda item for which a separate Executive Session has not been separately posted if, prior to conducting the Executive Session, a majority of the Commissioners Court votes to go into Executive Session. This motion requirement does not apply to any agenda item that has been previously noticed to constitute or include an Executive Session.

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