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	EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

CARLOS LEON
Commissioner, Pct.1

ILIANA HOLGUIN
Commissioner, Pct.3

DAVID STOUT
Commissioner, Pct.2

CARL L. ROBINSON
Commissioner, Pct.4


	RICARDO A. SAMANIEGO County Judge

This meeting may include one or more Commissioners that will participate by videoconference, and El Paso County employees that will participate by videoconference, which is allowed pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.127. A quorum of the Commissioners Court will be physically present at the El Paso County Courthouse, Commissioners Court Chambers, 500 East San Antonio Room 303 El Paso, Texas 79901. A member of the Commissioners Court who is presiding over the meeting will also be physically present at the location listed above. The meeting is open to the public during the open portions of the meeting, and the Commissioner participating by video conference shall be visible and audible to the public for as long as the Commissioner is able to participate.

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	Commissioners Court Chambers, El Paso County Courthouse 500 East San Antonio Room 303 El Paso, Texas 79901 Website address: http://www.epcounty.com View live video webcast: http://epcounty.com/video Please place all electronic devices on silent mode to reduce disruption of the meeting.

AGENDA
Regular Meeting, December 12, 2022 - 9:30 AM


Strategic Plan Priority


	1.	OPEN MEETING


	2.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


	3.	INVOCATION


			A.	Receive an invocation.


	4.	CONSENT AGENDA


		NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under the Consent Agenda will be considered by the Commissioners Court to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Court or persons in the audience request that specific items be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda for discussion prior to the time the Commissioners Court votes on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda. All matters listed on the Consent Agenda and Regular Agenda may be discussed in Executive Session at the discretion of the El Paso County Commissioners Court and following verbal announcement, if an appropriate exception to the open meeting requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act is applicable.


			A.	Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2022.
				County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			B.	Approve and authorize the re-appointment of Deanne Rankins, Bill Mayberry, and Amanda Pierce-Anaya to the Emergency Services District No. 1 Board for a 2-year term beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2024.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			C.	Approve and authorize the re-appointment of Michael Barnes to the Emergency Services District No. 2 Board for a 2-year term beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			D.	Approve and authorize the re-appointment of Alexsandra Annello to the Emergence Health Network Board of Trustees for a third and final 2-year term beginning January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			E.	Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 115.021, audit and settle all accounts against the County shown on the attached listing and direct the payment of those accounts.
				Edward A. Dion, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040
			F.	Approve amendment No. 51 to the County of El Paso’s 2021-2022 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Grants by $9,374.00, thus increasing the overall budget of $700,214,612.13 to $700,223,986.13.
				Jessica C. Garza, Interim Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			G.	Approve amendment No. 9 to the County of El Paso’s 2022-2023 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Special Revenue by $10,000.00, increase Grants by $65,670.97, thus increasing the overall budget of $569,874,144.39 to $569,949,815.36.
				Jessica C. Garza, Interim Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			H.	Approve and authorize the quarterly reallocation of Capital Funds for FY22 quarter 4.
				Jessica C. Garza, Interim Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			I.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of El Paso and Community Partners of El Paso, Inc., updating the funding mechanism and roles and responsibilities for our support of child welfare needs for El Paso children who are urgently removed from a home setting and placed in foster care. Funding is available in GF-CHILDWBRD-OPS EXP-GEN. (Contract No. 2022-0912)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
			J.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the additional disbursement payment request and Title VI forms in the amount of $1,987,889.04 to the US Treasury for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Phase II funding. (Contract No. 2022-1066)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
			K.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Workforce Development Services agreement with Project Arriba in the amount of $150,000 from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Funding is available in GF-GADM-CONTR SV-PRO ARRIBA-EP. (Contract No. 2022-1064)
				Michael Hernandez, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
			L.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the letter of support to the USDA Agriculture Marketing Service, Regional Food Business Center on behalf of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension's grant proposal submission. (Contract No. 2022-1067)
				Michael Hernandez, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
			M.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the letter of support to the National Park Service, Southwest Border Resource Protection Program, on behalf of Abara House non-profit organization grant application. (Contract No. 2022-1068)
				Michael Hernandez, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
			N.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement with The Ferguson Group, L.L.C., for consulting services for El Paso County's economic recovery efforts for a term that runs through February 28, 2023. (Contract No. 2022-1081)
				Michael Hernandez, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
			O.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Amendment to the Chapter 381 Economic Development Program Agreement/Financial Assistance for Safety, Technology and Economic Resilience (FASTER) with the Better Business Bureau Paso Del Norte. Funding in an amount not to exceed $170,330 is available in GF-ECONIMPACT-INITIATIVE. (Contract No. 2022-1082)
				Michael Hernandez, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
			P.	Approve and authorize the Stop Loss Renewal Proposal Rate with Aetna Life Insurance Company for Stop Loss Insurance coverage for the County’s Health and Dental Plan for plan year 2023. Funds are available in account: IS-HEALTH-SPECF/AG STP LSS INS. (Contract No. 2022-0932)
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			Q.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Amendment to the Contract by and Between the County of El Paso and Standard Insurance Company for Short and Long Term Disability Insurance coverage for a three year term ending December 31, 2025, with 2 additional one-year options to renew. Funds are available in IS-HEALTH-HEALTH/DENTAL CLAIMS. (Contract No. 2022-0948)
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			R.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Application for Group Insurance for use in Texas and the Benefit Administration Fee Arrangement form with the Standard Insurance Company to initiate the implementation of coverage for Basic Life, Basic Dependent Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for County Employees. Funds are available in various departmental accounts INSURANCE-LIFE. (Contract No. 2022-0951)
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			S.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan Group Agreement with the Aetna Life Insurance Company for plan year 2023. Funds are available in account IS-HEALTH-RET MED ADV PLAN FEE. (Contract No. 2022-1010)
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			T.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Services Agreement between the County of El Paso and HUB International Texas, Inc., for Consultation Services for Health and Dental Benefits. Funds are available in IS-HEALTH-HEALTH/DENTAL CLAIMS. (Contract No. 2022-1033)
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			U.	Approve and authorize the purchase of Public Official Bonds for newly elected, re-elected, or appointed public officials as required by the Texas Government Code and Local Government Code effective January 1, 2023, and further approve and authorize the County Judge to sign any related documents. Funding is available in various departmental PUBLIC OFFIC BOND (600306) accounts.
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			V.	Approve and authorize a FY23 budget amendment via line-item transfers to cover the costs of advancing the hire date of one new employee position in the Office of the Medical Examiner from January 1, 2023, to December 19, 2022. Funding is available via salary savings in GF-MEDEXAM-SALARY-FT REGULAR. (OP-21-1435)
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			W.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to rescind and terminate MOU between PW/Parks and Recreation Department and El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) for practice and tournament use of Ascarate Golf Course, due to EPISD using other means and courses for these purposes (Contract No. 2022-0547)
				Veronica Myers, Director, Parks and Recreation Department (915) 771-2380
			X.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) for construction, engineering and inspection (CE&I) services for the construction of the Tornillo North and South sidewalks/shared use path (SUP). Funding is available in GF-EPCMP-CAP PROJ-CONSTRUCT and CP-TN22-TORNILLOSIDE-PROF SVCS. (Contract No. 2022-0449) (CC PCT 3)
				Sal Alonzo, Associate Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			Y.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Technology Master License Agreement and Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreement with e-PlanSoft a Carahsoft Company, an amendment to Contract 2020-0653. (Contract No. 2022-0711)
				Sal Alonzo, Associate Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			Z.	Approve and accept the revision of Project Williams Unit One Subdivision to be named Project Williams Unit One Replat C Subdivision pursuant to requirements of the Texas Local Government Code §232.041 (Revision of Plat); further, authorize the filing and recording of the subdivision plat.
				Sal Alonzo, Associate Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			AA.	Pursuant to Texas Local Government Sections 232.028 and 232.029, approve and authorize the issuance of certification regarding compliance with applicable plat requirements as provided on the attached listing.
				Sal Alonzo, Associate Director, Planning & Development Department (915)546-2015
			AB.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Unit Price Contract between Owner and Contractor with Keystone GC LLC., for the FY2022 Countywide Sidewalk Repair Project for the County of El Paso (Bid 22-020) for the construction of 60 ADA ramps in the amount of $89,304.60. Funding is available in CP-REPLACE22-SIDEWALKS-RENOV. (Contract No. 2022-0760)
				Norma Rivera-Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			AC.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Unit Price Contract between Owner and Contractor with Horizone Construction 1 LTD, for the FY2022 Countywide Sidewalk Repair Project for the County of El Paso (Bid 22-020) in the amount of $210,690. Funding is available in CP-REPLACE22-SIDEWALKS-RENOV. (Contract No. 2022-0761)
				Norma Rivera-Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			AD.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso and the City of El Paso to authorize residents of the unincorporated areas of the County, to dispose of household waste in the Greater El Paso Landfill (located at 2300 Darrington Road, El Paso, Texas 79928) or the Westside Citizen Collection Station, “WCCS” (located at 121 Atlantic Road, El Paso, Texas, 79912) for a 5 year term. (Contract No. 2022-0589)
				Norma Rivera-Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			AE.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the request for donation of surplus material from the Texas Department of Transportation as part of the Local Government Assistance program as established in 1997 under the Transportation Code 201.706.
				Norma Rivera-Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			AF.	Approve the purchase of Work Order and Community Reporting System Software Maintenance and Support Renewal, Years 4-6 for Information Technology Department (12300135) using TIPS Contract #220105 awarded to CivicPlus, LLC of Manhattan, Kansas for a total cost of $73,780.56. Contract for three (3) years with two (2) options to renew not to exceed five (5) years; to include pricing fluctuations as mutually agreed to in writing and remaining within the terms of the agreement. Purchasing approved on December 2, 2022. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE.
				Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			AG.	Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit proposals for As-Needed Elevator Consultant Services for the County of El Paso. In accordance with Local Government Code 262.030, the Purchasing Agent has reviewed use of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
				Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			AH.	Approve and authorize the transfer and removal of surplus assets from the respective departments to the Purchasing Department in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 262.011(j). See attachment.
				Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			AI.	AMENDMENT - Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Amendment to the Transportation Services Agreement with First Transit, Inc., for the management of the Rural Transit Fixed Route Commuter Bus Program from January 1, 2023, through August 31, 2023 (First, 1 Year Option to Renew). Funding is available in SG-GRURALF22-OPERATING EX and SG-GRURALF23-OPERATING EX. (Contract No. 2022-1062)
				Sal Alonzo, Associate Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015


	5.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing University Medical Center and Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso for their strong partnership and for achieving recognition from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2021.
				David C. Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			B.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Old Sheepdog Brewery as an outstanding local business and third year anniversary.
				David C. Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			C.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Edward Powell Jr. (Sonny) for his incredible musicianship since 1956 in El Paso County, Texas.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
			D.	Approve and adopt a resolution in support of establishing a Law School in El Paso County, Texas.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


	6.	PUBLIC COMMENT


		REGULAR AGENDA


			7.	Receive a quarterly report from R. Jacob Cintron, President and Chief Executive Officer of the El Paso County Hospital District, and take appropriate action.
				R. Jacob Cintron, President & CEO, Hospital District/University Medical Center (915) 521-7600
			8.	Receive a presentation from the Public Works/Parks and Recreation Department on the Fred Loya Partners, LP and County Holiday Lights on the Lake Event at Ascarate Park.
				Veronica Myers, Executive Director, Parks and Recreation Department (915) 771-2370


		COMMISSIONERS COURT


			9.	Receive an update from the Planning and Development Department and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority regarding the Pellicano Widening Project (TxDOT CSJ 0924-06-534).
				Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Pct. 3 (915) 546-2144


		COUNTY ADMINISTRATION


			10.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding capital finance methods and alternatives for County Critical Public Safety & Tier 1 Essential Public Infrastructure Projects as outlined in the Major Capital Plan.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Capital Planning, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			11.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adoption of a Resolution of the Commissioners Court of El Paso County, Texas, directing publication of Notice of Intention to issue $41 million in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation to fund Critical Public Safety Projects, and resolving other matters relating to the subject. (Contract No. 2022-1083)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Capital Planning, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			12.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adoption of a Resolution of the Commissioners Court of El Paso County, Texas, directing publication of Notice of Intention to issue $59 million in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation to fund Tier 1 Essential Public Infrastructure Projects, and resolving other matters relating to the subject. (Contract No. 2022-1084)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Capital Planning, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			13.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding El Paso County’s preparation and response for public health emergencies.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		PURCHASING


			14.	Approve the purchase of Removal and Installation of seven (7) HVAC Units for the County of El Paso Sheriff's Office Annex (12301305) using Region 19 Contract 22-7434 awarded to GAP Air Conditioning & Heating (Gutierrez Moctezuma and Associates LLC) of El Paso, Texas, in the amount of $112,181.26. Funding is available in CIP22-FAC-SOHQMAINT-RENOV-REP.
				Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			15.	(ARPA Project No. 1280) Approve the purchase of Live Action Data Collector Software as part of the El Paso County VOIP Project through Information Technology Department (12300891) using OMNI Partners Contract R191902 awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp. of Reston, Virginia (Pivot Technology Services Corp. dba Computacenter of Norcross, GA) in the amount of $1,182,421.33 for one (1) year with two (2) options to renew; to include pricing fluctuations as mutually agreed to in writing and remaining within the terms of the agreement. Purchasing approved on December 2, 2022. Funding is available in SG-ARPLAN21-CAP OUTLAYS.
				Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


		AUDITOR


			16.	Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Title 10, § 2256.003, please accept the attached investment report for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended September 30, 2022. The investment report is located on the internet at: http://epcounty.com/auditor/publications/investmentquaterly.htm .
				Edward A. Dion, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040


		HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES


			17.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Subrecipient Agreement between the County of El Paso and the Rescue Mission of El Paso for the provision of sheltering support to individuals that have been encountered by the Department of Homeland Security in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, subject to County Attorney review and approval. (Contract No. 2022-0953)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708


		HUMAN RESOURCES


			18.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Fourth Amendment to the Master Service Agreement between the County of El Paso and Aetna Life Insurance Company for Third Party Administration Services for the County’s Health and Dental Plan and related services for plan year 2023. Funds are available in IS-HEALTH-HEALTH/DENTAL CLAIMS. (Contract No. 2022-0933)
				Minnie Holguin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218


		PUBLIC WORKS


			19.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Supplemental Contract between Owner and Contractor with GAP Air Conditioning and Heating for the replacement of seven (7) roof top units at the Sheriff Headquarters building. Funds in the amount of $112,181.26 are available in CIP22-FAC-SOHQMAINT-RENOV-REP. (Contract No. 2022-0848)
				Norma Rivera-Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2009


	20.	EXECUTIVE SESSION


		Only the members of the Commissioners Court have a right to attend an executive session, except that legal counsel must be present if the executive session is held pursuant to Government Code section 551.071. In addition to legal counsel, Commissioners Court may include in executive session certain officers and employees if it finds that (1) their participation is necessary to the matter under consideration; (2) their interests are not adverse to the county, and (3) their presence will not waive the attorney client privilege. Generally, the Chief Administrator, Budget Executive Director, County Clerk's representatives, and County Auditor's Office representatives attend the closed session items based on the enumerated criteria, and certain other persons may attend based on the above-listed criteria or as otherwise provided by law.


			A.	Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session.
				County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			B.	Discuss potential litigation involving the Constable’s Office for Precinct No. 4, County Attorney’s file number 0096-22-AA, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
				Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050