Meeting Name: Commissioners Court Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/14/2024 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Galveston County Courthouse
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24-1524 1*1.Consent AgendaApproval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/7/2024 and 10/14/2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1527 1*2.Consent AgendaOrder for payroll ending 10/9/2024 bi-weekly #21approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1528 1*3.Consent AgendaOrder for supplemental payroll period ending 10/9/2024 bi-weekly #21approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1529 1*4.Consent AgendaInternal audit report of the District Attorney’s Office Change Funds with response letter from Honorable Jack Roady, dated 9/26/2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1530 1*5.Consent AgendaInternal audit report of the County Engineering Department Audit for period of 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 with response letter from Michael C. Shannon, County Engineer, dated 9/13/2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1531 1*6.Consent AgendaQuarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1508 1*7.Consent AgendaReceive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District ClerkapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1533 1*8.Consent AgendaReceive and file September 2024 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/CollectionsapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1479 1*9.Consent AgendaReceive and file Order of Appointment of the Galveston County Purchasing Agent for a two-year term ending September 28, 2026, Oath of Office & Statement of Officer for Rufus G. Crowder submitted by the District ClerkapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1488 1*10.Consent AgendaReceive and file 2024 Tax Assessor Collector Certifications submitted by the Tax Assessor CollectordeferredPass Action details Video Video
24-1487 1*11.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of nominations and resolution for the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for Galveston County and Galveston County Road & Flood submitted by the County JudgeapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1485 1*12.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of appointment of a Local Health Authority for Galveston County submitted by the County JudgeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1494 1*13.Consent AgendaConsideration of a Resolution designating October 6-12, 2024 as 4-H Week in Galveston County submitted by Commissioner Pct. 2approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1502 1*14.Consent AgendaConsideration 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 DepartmentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1498 1*15.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of a contract between Galveston County and Infax, Inc. for public display of court scheduling submitted by County ClerkapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1499 1*16.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of a renewal of maintenance and service agreement with 14 Oranges Software, Inc. for mobile elections app submitted by the County ClerkapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1525 1*17.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing Grant Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Foundation to donate a Kohler Generator to be installed at Bayside Community Center submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1200 1*18.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of SIP trunk change for voice communication with Centurylink Communications LLC submitted by Information Technology approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1462 1*19.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of jail access control system replacement with CML Security submitted by Information TechnologyapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1470 1*20.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of Granicus GovAccess hosting, annual maintenance and support, and developer toolkits with Granicus LLC submitted by Information TechnologyapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1473 1*21.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of Bonfire eProcurement and contract management renewal with EUNA Solutions submitted by Information TechnologyapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1520 1*22.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of Cisco Smartnet service maintenance renewal with Datavox submitted by Information TechnologyapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1507 1*23.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to cancel RFP 24-012 Galveston County Jail Facility Kitchen Floor Replacement and re-solicit for this project on behalf of the Grants Department submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1506 1*24.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to cancel ITB #B231032, California Avenue Improvement Project (FM 517 to 20th St) and re-solicit for this project on behalf of the Engineering Department submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1477 1*25.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase a chip spreader on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1534 1*26.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to accept a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado - forfeited property into the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office inventory submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1505 1*27.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1483 1*28.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase a Grader Blade on behalf of the Road & Bridge department submitted by the Purchasing Agent. approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1484 1*29.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirement to purchase a Dozer Blade on behalf of the Road & Bridge department submitted by the Purchasing Agent. approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1478 1*30.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of warranty deed between Galveston County and Galveston County Drainage District No. 1 for a 30’ unimproved right of way called 1st Street in the Eureka Orchard Subdivision in Santa Fe area of Galveston County submitted by Platting & Right-of-WayapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1523 1*31.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of application from Kara Newmann & David Newmann for a partial replat Bayside Subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-WayapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1486 1*32.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual (software) for CM#24015 maintenance agreement submitted by the Tax Assessor/CollectorapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1489 1*33.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual software maintenance agreement for CM#24017 submitted by the Tax Assessor/CollectorapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1490 1*34.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual maintenance agreement CM#24032 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1491 1*35.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Data Business Equipment for annual (software) maintenance agreement CM#24016 submitted by the Tax Assessor/CollectorapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1532 1*36.Consent AgendaConsideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/CollectorapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1509 1*37.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of contract renewal for Leads Online, a Total Track Investigations System submitted by Sheriff's OfficeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1504 1*38.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval for contract renewal for Magnet Forensics for GrayKey license for criminal investigations submitted by Sheriff's OfficeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1496 1*39.Consent AgendaConsideration of renewal with VitalCore Health Strategies for inmate healthcare submitted by the Sheriff's OfficeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1472 1*40.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Hitchcock Police Department for Emergency 911 Dispatch Services to adopt FY25 Sheriff's compensation schedule submitted by Sheriff's OfficeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1492 1*41.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of an Order designating that all monies that otherwise would be deposited in an Officers’ Salary Fund be deposited in Galveston County’s General Fund submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1393 1*42.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization for County Judge to sign grant funded contract with Flock Safety under the FY 2024 Catalytic Converter task force grant from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority as submitted by Auto Crimes Task ForceapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1495 1*43.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval for County Judge to sign grant funded contract with Vigilant Solutions under the FY 2024 Auto Crimes Task Force Catalytic Converter grant from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority as submitted by Auto Crimes Task ForceapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1482 1*44.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2025 grant-funded vendor contract renewal with Appriss Insights, LLC as submitted by Sheriff's officeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1471 1*45.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for submission to the U.S. Department of Justice as submitted by Professional ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1449 1*46.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for the FY 2025 Senior Nutrition and Transportation Services grant award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council as submitted by Professional ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1463 1*47.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for submission of the FY 2025 Formula Grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission as submitted by Professional Services approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1474 1*48.Consent AgendaConsideration of acceptance of FY 2024 Bulletproof Vest Grant Program denial from the U.S. Department of Justice as submitted by Professional ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1493 1*49.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign grant-funded construction contract for the MUD12 Generator project through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from the Texas Division of Emergency ManagementapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1503 1*50.Consent AgendaConsideration of agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District for public transportation services submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1535 1*51.Consent Agenda24-185-1014-A Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Corrections Division - Food Services Contract to fund additional invoiceapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1536 1*52.Consent Agenda24-186-1014-B Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Telephone Expense to fund additional end of the year expensesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1537 1*53.Consent Agenda24-187-1014-C Justice Court Precinct 4- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Justice Court Precinct 4 - Administrative Supplies to fund additional P-Card transactions for the remainder of FY24approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1538 1*54.Consent Agenda24-188-1014-D Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Criminal Investigation Division - Mobile Phone Expense to fund mobile phone invoicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1548 1*55.Consent Agenda24-189-1014-E Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to the Health District - Other Contract Services to fund 4th quarter county invoicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1540 1*56.Consent Agenda25-09-1014-A Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Facility - CIP Buildings to fund the Disincentive Permit Fee expenseapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1541 1*57.Consent Agenda25-10-1014-B Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Criminal Investigation Division - Other Contract Services to fund mobile phone invoicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1542 1*58.Consent Agenda25-11-1014-C Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Line Items to fund Roll Forward for FY2025approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1543 1*59.Consent Agenda25-12-1014-D Professional Services- Request transfer from Grant Administration to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to fund personnel adjustmentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1544 1*60.Consent Agenda25-13-1014-E Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Communications Division - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund dispatch program Roll Forward for FY25approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1545 1*61.Consent Agenda25-14-1014-F Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff - Identification Division - Buildings to fund mobile building Roll Forward for FY25approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1546 1*62.Consent Agenda25-15-1014-G Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Grant Administration - Various Benefits to fund new positionapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1547 1*63.Consent Agenda25-16-1014-H County Clerk- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Clerk - Various Benefits for the funding of one new positionapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1521 164.Action AgendaReceive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 652 Villa Drive, Crystal Beach   Action details Video Video
24-1522 165.Action AgendaConsideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 652 Villa Drive, Crystal BeachapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1500 166.Action AgendaConsideration of renewal of annual policy premiums for Commercial Property, Wind and Flood Policies with subjectivities from GIA Insurance submitted by Legal Services Manager approvedPass Action details Video Video
24-1519 167.Action AgendaConsideration of awarding ITB #24-013 Vehicle Collision and Body Repairs and authorize County Judge to execute resultant contract with Marty's City Auto Inc. submitted by Fleetawarded contractPass Action details Video Video
24-1551 168.Action AgendaConsideration of approval of request of tax waiver/refund by the taypayerdeferredPass Action details Video Video
24-1516 1b.69.Action AgendaCause No. 3:21-CV-00256; Jaryd Peters, et al vs. Galveston County et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division   Action details Not available
24-1517 1b.70.Action AgendaCause No. 24-NSC02-0179; Chad Gillingwater vs. Galveston County Sheriff’s Office in JP 2 Galveston County   Action details Not available
24-1514 1b.71.Action AgendaRight-of-Way Instrument to Entergy Texas, Inc. for the placement of utility lines along Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula   Action details Not available
24-1552 1c.72.Action AgendaDirector of Grants   Action details Not available
24-1553 1d.73.Action AgendaConsideration of approval of creation of the Director of Grants position in Grants AdministrationapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1513 1d.74.Action AgendaConsider authorizing the County Judge to execute a Right-of-Way Instrument to Entergy Texas, Inc. for the placement of utility lines along Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Video Video