Robin Armstrong

HR Policy Manual Revisions

Affects staff leave accruals and personnel administration costs.

Grants Administration Policy

Brings external state and federal grant funding into county operations.

infrastructure funding

Funded through existing county engineering and road bond allocations.

emergency management

The impact is minimal, though it may affect costs for residents who would otherwise use burning for debris disposal.

FY 2026 Proposed County Tax Rate

Maintains the tax rate at $0.32406 per $100 of valuation with no tax rate increase for property owners.

Flood Mitigation Services

The position is part of the overall personnel budget adjustments.

Health District Shared Services Agreement

Anticipates at least $500,000 in operational savings.

FY 2026 Proposed County Tax Rate

Sets county spending at $179 million and maintains property tax rates below the no-new-revenue threshold.

public safety

Funded through general fund reserves and existing capital project allocations.

law enforcement oversight

Taxpayers could be on the hook for legal fees or potential liability costs if the department's leadership issues continue to escalate.

Infrastructure and Pipeline Permitting

Funded via budget transfers from general fund reserves to county capital project funds.

South Kemah Drive and Prairie Street Engineering Projects

Funded via 2019 road bonds and 2025 mobility and drainage bond allocations.

emergency services

The county is footing the bill for these emergency operations to prevent weather-related health crises.

emergency weather response

You might save a bundle on plumbing repairs by wrapping your pipes now instead of dealing with a burst later.

Walter Hall Park Stewardship Discussion

League City proposes investing over $4 million in park renovations.

Floodplain Variance Request

The owner claimed a loss of potential rental income and property value, but the county faces potential federal penalties if non-compliant structures are permitted.

Election Equipment Procurement

Covered by standard election services fees collected from participating local entities.

Leteff Acres Subdivision Replat

The sale involves 13.9 acres of county-owned land.

Home Elevation Program

Grant-funded project funds remain encumbered pending future contract award.

Mental Health Court Leadership

Funded through existing county purchasing allocations.

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

HR 008 Time Off Policy Revisions

Award RFQ 26-109 GLO Coastal Management Program Engineering Services

Award RFP 26-101 Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HR 008 Time Off Policy Revisions

Award RFQ 26-109 GLO Coastal Management Program Engineering Services

Award RFP 26-101 Inmate Telephone and Commissary Services

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-68 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): #15, #20, #57, #58, #61 and #71.

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

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded to Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC dba ICSolutions, as recommended

Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-57 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): # 37. (Agenda items # 37 voted on separately.)

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve Tax Rate of $0.32406 per $100 in valuation by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded to Aspen Imaging, LLC dba Signature Aspen, as recommended.

Consent Agenda (Items 1-36, 38-57)

Item 37: Interlocal Agreement for Shared Services with Health District

Item 59: Adoption of the FY2027 County Budget

Item 60: Adoption of the 2026 Tax Levy

Item 61 & 62: RFP 26-102 Trash Barrel Pickup for Bolivar Peninsula

Item 63 & 64: RFP 26-115 Printing for Yearly Newsletter

Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-48

Motion to approve unconditionally

Motion to approve Senate Bill 2 at a Tax Rate of 0.324068 for $100 of evaluation

Motion to approve that contract be awarded to Committee, Pattillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP, as recommended

Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-78 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie with the exception of item(s): #25, #26, #27, #28, #29.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that contract be awarded to Evaluation Committee, Wetz York Capital Management Group, LLC dba Deep Blue Investment Advisors,

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that contract be awarded to The Urban Foresters, LLC, as recommended.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to defer by Commissioner Giusti, seconded by County Judge Henry that the above action be taken by the Court.

Approval of Consent Agenda Items 1-78

Approval of Dune Mitigation Permit for 2470 Gilmore, Crystal Beach

Award RFP 26-093, Investment Advisory Services

Award RFP 26-104 and Resultant Contract for Tree Trimming & Landscaping Services

Unconditional Approval of Replat of Lot 1 Block 18 San Leon Farm Home Tracts

Deferral of HR Policy Manual Revisions (HR-008 - Time Off Plans)

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by Commissioner Dugie, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-38 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel with the exception of item(s): # 37. (Agenda item # 37 voted on separately.)

Motion to approve by Commissioner Dugie, seconded by County Judge Henry that the above action be taken by the Court.

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that contract be awarded to Dickinson Girls Softball Association of Dickinson, Texas, as the sole responsive firm, as recomm

Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded to DCCM Infrastructure, Inc. - BPSUD Waterline Project on Bolivar, HDR Engineering, Inc. - Bacliff Str

Consent Agenda (except Item 37)

Budget Amendment 26-157-0803-D (Sheriff's Office Jail Healthcare)

Adoption of County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee

Award RFP 26-099, Softball Fields in Ray Holbrook Park