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

July 1, 2019 – 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 Auditor's Office:

a.	Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 6/24/19 and 7/1/19

b.	Order for payroll period ending 6/26/19 bi-weekly #14

c.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 6/26/19 bi-weekly #14

d.	To record in the minutes the certified order of the District Courts appointing the County Auditor for a two year term beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2021

e.	Internal audit report of the inventory of fixed assets of the Sheriff's Office with response letter from Henry Trochesset, Galveston County Sheriff, dated 6/17/19

f.	Internal audit report of the interlocal cooperation agreement between UTMB and Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office for period covered 9/1/18 - 2/28/19 with response letter from David Delac, Chief Financial Officer, dated 6/21/19

g.	Consideration of approval of a licensing renewal with of Audimation Services Inc. for IDEA data analysis tool utilized by the internal audit division

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

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

*4.	Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #13, May 30 - June 12, 2019 submitted by Human Resources

*5.	Consideration of a resolution recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month submitted by Parks and Cultural Services

*6.	Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Deputy Reyes Hernandez from the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office submitted by County Legal

*7.

Consideration of approval of a resolution supporting the appointment by the Gulf Coast Center of a Transit Evaluation Committee to consider the formation of a new Bi-County Transit District to assume the responsibilities of the Gulf Coast Center for the provision of public transportation in Galveston and Brazoria Counties submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3

*8.	Receive and file May 2019 collections and personal bond report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections Office

*9.	Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 2 annual financial report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 submitted by the County Judge

*10.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Galveston-Houston Families Exploring Down Syndrome for use of Walter Hall Indoor Banquet Hall for their "Family Christmas Social" on Saturday, December 14, 2019 presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department.

*11.	Consideration of authorization for Galveston County to execute a letter of intent to enter into an agreement with Performance Services Inc. (PSI) upon completion of investment grade audit conditioned upon confirmation of self-funding infrastructure upgrades submitted by Facilities

*12.	Consideration of approval of a renewal of lease agreement for mail ballot equipment with Pitney Bowes submitted by the County Clerk

*13.	Consideration of approval of execution of a division order contract with operator Promise Energy Operations, LLC. for Gillock South Unit Lease oil and gas well submitted by Engineering

*14.	Consideration of approval of enterprise agreement for Cisco security network protection and application with DataVox submitted by Information Technology

*15.	Consideration of approval of annual Bomgar software maintenance with Beyond Trust for remote support/remote access and licensing submitted by Information Technology

*16.	Consideration of approval of additional O365 email licenses with SHI submitted by Information Technology

*17.	Consideration of approval of monthly OneSolution remote service processing maintenance of financial system with Central Square submitted by Information Technology

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

*19.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts on the following bids submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	RFP #B182027 Property and Casualty Insurance for Galveston County

b.	Bid #B181040, Flood Mitigation Assistance Administrator

c.	RFP #B162015, Auditing and Related Services

d.	Bid #B182024 Vehicle Collision & Body Repair

e.	Bid #B182018A Abatement of Junked Vehicles

*20.	Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation (RFQ) for a Healthcare Consultant on behalf of the Human Resources Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*21.	Consideration for authorization to cancel and rebid Bid #B172028, Hot Mix Asphalt submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*22.	Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation (RFQ) to acquire Legal Services for the Galveston County Commissioners' Court submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*23.	Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing program for tree/brush trimming and removal services on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*24.	Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing program to procure desktop computers, monitors, and accessories for the Adult Probation Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*25.	Consideration of approval of a contract between Galveston County and Page Southerland Page, Inc. for architectural services on the retrofit of the future medical examiner's building at 1205 S. Oak Street, La Marque submitted by Grants Administration

*26.	Consideration of approval for the County Judge to sign the tri-party agreement(s) for the following properties, eligible projects in the County's Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program submitted by Grants Administration:

a.	2301 8th Avenue North, Texas City

b.	1923 Abilene Street, League City

*27.	Consideration of acceptance of project award for Hurricane Harvey damages at the Pioneer House plus mitigation measures from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) as submitted by Grants Administration

*28.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2020 Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act grant application for the Bolivar Peninsula Beach and Dune Restoration Design and Engineering Project as submitted by Grants Administration

*29.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2020 Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act grant application for the annual Beneficial Use of Dredged Material project on the Bolivar Peninsula as submitted by Grants Administration

*30.	Consideration of acceptance of project and mitigation award for Hurricane Harvey damages to the Bayshore Park Boat Ramp from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Public Assistance Program as submitted by Grants Administration

*31.	Consideration of acceptance of project award for Emergency Protective Measures for the first thirty days for Hurricane Harvey from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Public Assistance Program as submitted by Grants Administration

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

a.	19-151-0701-A Parks Department- Request reallocation from Parks Department Improvements Other Than Buildings account from New Sand/Dirt Rodeo Arena project to work related to the prefabricated restrooms at Jack Brooks Park, Elva Lobit Park, and- Carbide Park

b.	19-152-0701-B Facilities Department - Request transfer from Facilities Department Building Improvements account to Facilities Department Professional Services account for Performance Services Investment Grade Audit

c.	19-153-0701-C Alternate Dispute Resolution - Request transfer from Alternate Dispute Resolution Budgeted Reserves account to Alternate Dispute Resolution Mediation Services account for remainder of FY 2019

d.	19-154-0701-D County Capital Projects Account - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to County Capital Projects Fund Network Enterprise Agreement Software Licensing and Maintenance account for lease with DataVox

e.	19-155-0701-E County Legal - Request elimination of positions and related benefits for personnel in County Legal Department as of 7/31/19

f.	19-156-0701-F General Government - Request creation of Legal Services Coordinator position in General Government

g.	19-158-0701-H District Attorney - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to District Attorney for creation of two (2) attorney positions for the remainder of FY 2019

*33.	Consideration of approval to submit Hurricane Harvey damage description and dimensions for the Texas City Animal Resource Center to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) as submitted by Grants Administration

*34.	Consideration of approval of change order no. 3 to the McDonald Electric, Inc. contract for the CDBG project "San Leon MUD Motor Control Center" submitted by the County Engineer

*35.	Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign certificate of construction completion for the CDBG Round 2.2 project "I-45/Hwy 6 Water Distribution System" submitted by the County Engineer

*36.	Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement between Galveston County and City of Bayou Vista for the 2017 Road Bonds submitted by the County Engineer

*37.	Consideration of approval of application from Thomas C. and Ferol Y. Davis for permission to convey portions of Lots 17 & 18, Section 13 of the I.&G.N.R.R. survey by metes and bounds without revising the plat submitted by Platting and Right-of-Way

*38.	Consideration of approval of application from J.F. Holton, Barbara Gayle Holton, Robert Craig and Karen Craig for permission to convey portions of Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 3 of Bayview Subdivision by metes and bounds without revising the plat submitted by Platting and Right-of-Way

*39.	Consideration of approval of application from Michael Albert Walz for a partial replat of Delmar Addition subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

*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

Action Agenda

41.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following:

1.	Bid #B192013, Altosid Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20%

2.	Bid #B192014, Crushed Limestone Material

3.	RFP #B192012, Weed & Brush Control Chemicals

4.	RFP #B191048, Moses Lake Tide Gate Repairs

b.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following bid and authorizing the County Judge to execute the contract for the following:

1.	Bid #B192010, Road Signs & Materials

42.	Treasurer

a.	Announcement of 2019-2023 Bank Depository RFP submissions

43.	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.	ACLU lawsuit - 3:18-CV-00104, Aaron Booth, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Galveston County, et. al., a Class Action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division

2.	Magistrate hearings and jail docket

3.	Rollover Pass condemnation proceeding

4.	14-CV-1289, Bonnie Quiroga v. Galveston County, in the 212th Judicial District Court

5.	No. 3:13-CV-308; Honorable Terry Petteway, et al vs. Galveston, Texas, et al; In the United States District Court For the Southern District Of Texas Galveston Division

6.	Harris-Galveston Subsidence District violation

7.	Willie and Martha Irvin settlement claim

8.	Contractual issues with the Children’s Center

Executive Session: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property: the Commissioners Court will enter into executive session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange,- lease or value of real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Galveston County in negotiations with a third person relating to the following item:

1.	Property located at 54th & Broadway

d.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

e.	Consideration of approving proposed settlement of an administrative violation of Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Rules Violation No. 8128, Well No. 14113

f.	Consideration of approving settlement claim from claimants Willie and Martha Irvin and authorizing Barry Willey, County Legal, to execute any documents necessary to complete this matter

g.	Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement for property located at 54th and Broadway based on terms proposed by Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Discussion of 1-45 TxDot Expansion Project submitted by the County Judge

2.	Discussion of unpaved roads in unincorporated area of county that are not currently in County Road Maintenance System submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 1

3.	Discussion of memorandum of understanding with Galveston Bay Area Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist presented by the Parks and Cultural Services Department

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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