Commissioners Court awards RFP 26-101 Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services, 5–0

Award RFP 26-101 Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services

5 yes, 0 no

Joseph Giusti (yes), Hank Dugie (yes), Mark Henry (yes), Darrell Apffel (yes), Robin Armstrong (yes)

Approval of Consent Agenda (Excluding Items 15, 20, 57, 58, 61, 71)

5 yes, 0 no

Robin Armstrong (yes), Darrell Apffel (yes), Mark Henry (yes), Hank Dugie (yes), Joseph Giusti (yes)

HR 008 Time Off Policy Revisions

5 yes, 0 no

Hank Dugie (yes), Mark Henry (yes), Joseph Giusti (yes), Darrell Apffel (yes), Robin Armstrong (yes)

Award RFQ 26-109 GLO Coastal Management Program Engineering Services

5 yes, 0 no

Darrell Apffel (yes), Joseph Giusti (yes), Hank Dugie (yes), Mark Henry (yes), Robin Armstrong (yes)

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Appfel that contract be awarded to Huitt-Zollars, Inc., as recommended.

5 yes, 0 no

Mark Henry (yes), Hank Dugie (yes), Joseph Giusti (yes), Robin Armstrong (yes), Darrell Apffel (yes)

Order for payroll ending 9/23/2026 bi-weekly #20

5 yes, 0 no

Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/23/2026 bi-weekly #20

5 yes, 0 no

Internal audit report of the Galveston County Child Welfare Fund for period of 8/1/2025 - 7/31/2026

5 yes, 0 no

Early check release dated 9/3/2026 to Comforts of Home Services, check number AP00488942

5 yes, 0 no

Indemnification request from the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office dated 8/13/2026

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file transfer of funds within the District Attorney's Forfeiture Fund 2131-127100

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file August 2026 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication District Proposed FY2027 Budget submitted by the County Judge

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication (911) District Annual Audit for Year Ended December 31, 2025 submitted by the County Judge

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file FY2027 Budget for General Fund Accounts and Contraband Account submitted by the District Attorney

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file the approved FY2027 Galveston County Purchasing Budget submitted by the Purchasing Agent

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of a Resolution designating October 4-10, 2026, as 4-H Week in Galveston County submitted by Commissioner Pct. 2

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of approval for an exception to HR Policy HR-008 for Galveston County Health District Shared Services transition, submitted by Human Resources

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of approval for an exception to HR Policy-007 for Galveston County Health District Shared Services transition, submitted by Human Resources

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of renewal of public official bonds for Constables Pct. 1 through Pct. 4 and the Sheriff’s office submitted by Legal Services Manager

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of approval of the 2027 Galveston County Legislative Priorities for the 90th Legislative Session submitted by Deputy Chief of Staff

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of approval of cell phone request for Veterans Services with AT&T submitted by Information Technology

5 yes, 0 no

Consideration of approval of No Cost Flex API Usage Agreement with Motorola submitted by Information Technology

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file Grant Award Gap Coverage for Grant Funded Personnel and Essential Services as submitted by Grants Administration

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and file FEMA Public Assistance DR-4586 Texas Severe Winter Storms Subrecipient Account Closeout Confirmation submitted by Grants Administration

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

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

5 yes, 0 no

HR Policy Manual Revisions

The county adopted updates to employee time-off policies for staff hired starting October 1, 2026, alongside policy exceptions to facilitate the Galveston County Health District Shared Services transition.

What it means: County administrative staff and transitioning health district personnel.

South Kemah Drive and Prairie Street Engineering Projects

The county approved various engineering agreements and fund transfers under the 2025 Mobility & Drainage Bond Program to advance road and drainage improvements in Kemah and Hitchcock.

What it means: Funded via 2019 road bonds and 2025 mobility and drainage bond allocations.