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	EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

CARLOS LEON
Commissioner, Pct.1

ILIANA HOLGUIN
Commissioner, Pct.3

DAVID STOUT
Commissioner, Pct.2

SERGIO CORONADO
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 11, 2023 - 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 4, 2023.
				County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			B.	Approve and authorize the transfer of qualifying expenditures out of General Fund and Capital Projects to the American Rescue Plan Act Constable Public Health Program to reimburse the 1) El Paso County General Fund for the identified and estimated costs associated with overtime 2) El Paso County General Funds for the identified and estimated costs associated with fuel expenditures for ARPA funded Constable positions and 3) El Paso County Capital Improvement Program Fund for the identified cost associated with procurement of a patrol unit and equipment for Constable Precinct 2. Further, authorize the Chief Administrator to adjust final transfer amounts based on input from the Office of the County Auditor and Budget & Finance Department during the fiscal closeout period for FY 2023.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director of Strategic Development, County Administration Department (915) 546-2159
			C.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Recidivism Research Project Agreement with Rapid Aggregation, LLC for updated recidivism research in El Paso from the date of signature through December 1, 2024, in the amount of $47,500. Funds are available in SG-ARPLAN21-CONTR SVC-STUDY RECIDIVISM. (Contract No. 2023-0992)
				Joel Bishop, Executive Director, Criminal Justice and Community Services (915) 546-2215
			D.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Extension to the Guardianship Services Agreement with Project Amistad from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This agreement includes a recommended price increase of $400 per ward to $440 per ward. Funding is available in GF-MNTLHLTH-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2023-0988)
				Joel Bishop, Executive Director, Criminal Justice and Community Services (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.
				Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 273-3262
			F.	Approve amendment No.09 to the County of El Paso’s 2023-2024 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will not increase or decrease the County of El Paso's 2022-2023 overall operating budget of $614,468,962.56.
				Jessica C. Garza, Interim Director, Budget & Finance Department (915) 546-2262
			G.	Approve and authorize reallocation of CO 2023B funds.
				Jessica C. Garza, Interim Director, Budget & Finance Department (915) 546-2262
			H.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Office of the Attorney General Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services (SAVNS) Fiscal Year 2024 Q1 Invoice in the amount of $7,571.32, the Invoice Certification required by Texas Grant Management Standards, and the Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production record form for automated victim information and notification in El Paso County. There is no fiscal impact to the County general fund budget.
				Bill D. Hicks, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059
			I.	Approve and authorize the El Paso County Commissioners Court to sign the 2024 Joint Primary Election Resolution with the El Paso County Democratic Party Chair, Republican Party Chair and the El Paso County Elections Administrator. (#3044-OP)
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154
			J.	Approve and authorize the District Attorney’s Office Division Unit Chief (A05) to promote at a step 7 based on additional qualifications relevant to the position which are beneficial to the County. Funding is available in GF-DA-SALARY-FT REGULAR.
				Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			K.	Approve and authorize the County to Judge to sign the agreement between the County of El Paso and Astrophysics, Inc. for the maintenance and support for the County Courthouse Lobby x-ray machines for the next five (5) years in the total amount of $63,000. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-HARDWARE. (Contract No. 2023-0808)
				Art Nevarez, Director, Information Technology Department (915) 255-0748
			L.	Approve and authorize the County to Judge to sign the agreement between the County of El Paso and Brightly Software, Inc. for the Asset Management Software. Funding is available for the next two years in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE for a total amount of $193,830.73. (Contract No. 2023-0809)
				Art Nevarez, Director, Information Technology Department (915) 255-0748
			M.	Approve and authorize the County to Judge to sign the HPE Support Services Agreement between the County of El Paso and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for the MDR & POD Data Centers Equipment maintenance and support. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-HARDWARE for a total amount of $70,928.04. (Contract No. 2023-0948)
				Art Nevarez, Director, Information Technology Department (915) 255-0748
			N.	Approve and authorize the County to Judge to sign the agreement between the County of El Paso and TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions, Inc. (“TRADS”) for the background checks software utilized by the backgrounds Investigators at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE for a total amount of $16,200. (Contract No. 2023-0968)
				Art Nevarez, Director, Information Technology Department (915) 255-0748
			O.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Sixth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the Berryville-Darrington Project Development Project with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA). This amendment will allow the CRRMA to provide engineering and administration services for the Right-of-Way acquisition of the required parcels for the project. Funding in the amount of $131,768.42 will be used from Vehicle Registration Fee proceeds. County Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) proceeds are in SR-TRANSPFEE-RGNL MOBLTY AUTHO. No County funds are required. (Contract No. 2023-0954) (Precinct 3)
				Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			P.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Sixth 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, 2024, through December 31, 2024 (Final 1 Year Option to Renew). Funding is available in SG-GRURALF23-OPERATING EX. (Contract No. 2023-0994)
				Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			Q.	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
				Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 273-3330
			R.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute the Purchase and Sales Agreement for a real property acquisition in the Downtown Government Office District El Paso; authorize the County Judge to sign any additional documents necessary to close this transaction; establish a new project under the 2023 Certificates of Obligation Series B issuance and authorize the transfer of funds, to be identified by the Chief Administrator, from CP-TN23-FABPROPACQUISIT-LAND to establish the individual project account string(s).
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			S.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Addendum to County-TK Elevator Water Damage Work Orders for Downtown Detention Facility Elevators #2 and #5 with TK Elevator Corporation, a Delaware Corporation authorized to conduct business in Texas (“TK Elevator,” “Contractor,” or “Vendor”), to modify the two Water Damage Work Orders relating to Downtown Detention Facility (“DDF”) elevators #2 and #5. Funding is available in CP-TN22-SODETELEVA-RENOVATIONS. (Contract No. 2023-0783)
				Robin Sully, Director, Facilities Management Department (915) 546-2009
			T.	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) 273-3349
			U.	GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Planning & Development Department to apply to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) FY2024 Service Expansion Program (SEP) Grant Application in the amount of $162,098. A County match in the amount of $108,065 is required and will be budgeted in FY2025. (Contract No. 2023-0964)
				Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			V.	GRANT AMENDMENT - Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment 2 to the FY 2023 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Federal 5311 Formula Rural Areas Public Transportation Project Grant Agreement (PGA) to revise the project budget and extend the grant time period to May 31, 2024. No County match is required. (Contract No. 2023-0976)
				Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			W.	GRANT MODIFICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #6, for the West Texas HIDTA Multiple Initiatives Grant G22SW0001A, on behalf of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, which decreases the Grant amount by $9,768 for a total amount of $4,024,308. This grant modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2023-0962)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Executive Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550
			X.	GRANT MODIFICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #7, for the West Texas HIDTA Multiple Initiatives Grant; G22SW0001A, on behalf of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, which decreases the Grant amount by $39,164 for a total amount of $3,985,144. This grant modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2023-0963)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Executive Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550


	5.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing and honoring 100 years of the El Paso Archeological Society, the oldest society in the State of Texas.
				David Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			B.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Commissioners Court for their continued dedication and service to the Veterans Capital, in El Paso County, Texas.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
			C.	Approve and adopt a resolution celebrating Marine and WWII Veteran Victor LaFave's 103rd birthday, in El Paso County, Texas.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


	6.	PUBLIC COMMENT


		COUNTY ADMINISTRATION


			7.	Discuss the development of the FY2024 Multiyear Capital Plan for El Paso County, including, but not limited to, project selections, performance objectives and outcomes, performance management, operational management, corresponding financial planning related to capital investments and operational needs, and direction.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director of County Administration, County Administration Department (915) 546-2159
			8.	Approve and authorize the revisions made to the County's Internship and Volunteer Policy. (#2022-OP)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Executive Director, County Operations Department (915) 546-2162
			9.	Approve and authorize the revisions made to the County's Parking for Unpaid Interns, Volunteers, Board Members, and Community Members Receiving a County Resolution policy. (#1647-OP)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Executive Director, County Operations Department (915) 546-2162


		ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


			10.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the 2023 Healthy Food Finance Initiative recommendations, as presented by UT Health on behalf of the Economic Development Department. Further, authorize the transfer of $140,839 available in GF-GADM-OPS CONTINGENCIES to GF-ECONIMPACT-HEALTHY FOOD.
				Roberto Ransom, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-3182


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			11.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding various budget items for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.
				Jessica C. Garza, Interim Director, Budget & Finance Department (915) 546-2262


	12.	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.	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, discuss and receive legal advice concerning the County’s rights and responsibilities with respect to security within the County Jail.
				Eddie Sosa, First Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			C.	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, receive legal advice and consultation regarding the Pellicano Drive Widening Project.
				Eddie Sosa, First Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			D.	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, receive legal advice and consultation regarding road and speed safety issues in El Paso County.
				Christina R. Sanchez, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			E.	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, discuss legal rights and responsibilities regarding the County’s response to the lifting of Title 42.
				Ana Schumacher, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney’s Office (915) 546-2050
			F.	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072, discuss legal rights and responsibilities and real property interests regarding University of Texas System property, a portion of which is the Simeon Hart Survey No. 2.
				Erica Rosales Nigaglioni, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915)273-3238
			G.	Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, discuss financial information and economic development negotiations received regarding a Chapter 381 Agreement with Project 1962, a private business prospect.
				Roberto Ransom, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		REGULAR SESSION


			13.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding road and speed safety issues in El Paso County, Texas.
				Christina R. Sanchez, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050