| | | | | | | | | 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 |
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| | | | | | | | | 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, January 8, 2024 - 9:30 AM | |
| | | | | | | | | | 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 18, 2023, and the special meeting of December 21, 2023. | | | | | | | County Administration Department (915) 546-2215 | | | | | | B. | 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 | | | | | | C. | Approve amendment No.11 to the County of El Paso’s 2023-2024 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Grants by $133,139.00, thus increasing the overall budget of $615,147,879.56 to $615,281,018.56. | | | | | | | Jessica C. Garza, Executive Director, Interim, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262 | | | | | | D. | Approve amendment No. 54 to the County of El Paso’s 2022-2023 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Capital Projects by $53,391.00, thus increasing the overall budget of $777,536,796.50 to $777,590,187.50. | | | | | | | Jessica C. Garza, Executive Director, Interim, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262 | | | | | | E. | In compliance with the El Paso County Code of Ethics, pursuant to Article XIII, acknowledge the campaign contributions of $2,500 or more for County Commissioner Iliana Holguin. | | | | | | | Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Pct. 3 (915) 546-2144 | | | | | | F. | GRANT AWARD - Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Safe Neighborhood Grant award for the El Paso County Criminal Justice Coordination Department for the Gang Supervision Program. The grant period is from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024, in the amount of $91,000. No County match required. (Contract No. 2023-1026) | | | | | | | Catherine Jones, Director, Criminal Justice Coordination (915) 546-2093 | | | | | | G. | GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Domestic Relations Office (DRO) to apply for the Texas Office of the Attorney General Access and Visitation grant in the amount of $63,407.70 with a cash match of $7,045.33. Funds are available in GF-ACCESS-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the Lobbying Certification and application addendum. (Contract No. 2023-1033) | | | | | | | Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office (915) 834-8200 | | | | | | H. | GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Domestic Relations Office (DRO) to apply for the Texas Bar Foundation Grant Application in the amount of $35,000 to pilot a Self-Represented Litigant project. No County match required. (Contract No. 2023-1027) | | | | | | | Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office (915) 834-8200 | | | | | | I. | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the quit claim deed to convey 18.1794± acres, being all of Tract 8, Block 80, Township 1, Section 3 Texas and Pacific Railways Surveys, being more specifically described as Stan Roberts, Jr. right-of-way, to the City of El Paso for public use, upon final legal review and approval from the County Attorney's Office. (Contract No. 2023-1030) | | | | | | | Jose M. Landeros, Director of Strategic Development, County Administration Department (915) 546-2159 | | | | | | J. | Approve and authorize the El Paso County Commissioners Court to sign the Joint Primary Election Contracts with the El Paso County Democratic Chair, El Paso County Republican Party Chair and the El Paso County Elections Administrator. The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (Contract No. 2023-1035 and 2023-1036) | | | | | | | Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154 | | | | | | K. | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Option to renew agreement between El Paso County and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., for Workers’ Compensation TPA, Cost Containment, and 504 Network Administration. Funding is available in IS-WC-WORKERS COMP-ADMIN. (Contract No. 2023-1023) | | | | | | | Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218 | | | | | | L. | Approve and authorize the First Amendment to the Group Life Insurance Policy with the Standard Insurance Company 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. 2023-1015) | | | | | | | Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218 | | | | | | M. | Approve and authorize the District Attorney’s Office Senior Trial Attorney (A02) employee to transfer at a step 8 based on additional qualifications relevant to the position which are beneficial to the County. Funding is available in SG-R1BRPRU24-PERSONNEL EXP. | | | | | | | Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218 | | | | | | N. | (Postponed 12/18/23) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement between El Paso County and CI Technologies Inc. to purchase the software used by the Sheriff's Department of Internal Affairs to manage case records. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE for the total amount of $15,768.34 for the next three years. (Contract No. 2023-0951) | | | | | | | Art Nevarez, Director, Information Technology Department (915) 255-0748 | | | | | | O. | 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 | | | | | | P. | GRANT AWARD - Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) FY2024 Section 5339 Discretionary Bus and Bus Facilities Grant in the amount of $2,535,404. A match requirement will be met with TxDOT State Rural Grant Funds in the amount of $507,081. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the Obligation Certification. (Contract No. 2023-1018) | | | | | | | Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015 | | | | | | Q. | GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Planning & Development Department to apply to the FY2024 two-year funding Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Intercity Bus (ICB) Grant in the amount of $1,377,348. This grant application is to continue the provision of the Intercity Bus Service from El Paso & Anthony, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico, known as the Gold Route. No County match is required. A match is provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the Obligation Certificate as required by the grant. (Contract No. 2023-1034) | | | | | | | Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015 | | | | | | R. | GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Planning & Development Department to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) FY2024 Planning Assistance Grant in the amount of $270,000 for a comprehensive analysis of local transit services to formulate specific demand response service recommendations, pending final legal review and approval. Possible County match requirement in the amount of $54,000; staff has applied for Transportation Development Credits (TDCs), and if awarded TDCs no County match is required. Further authorize the County Judge to sign the Obligation Certificate as required by the grant. (Contract No. 2023-1037) | | | | | | | Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015 | | | | | | S. | GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Planning & Development Department to apply for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) FY2024 Rural Discretionary Grant in the amount of $12,005,639 for the design and construction of a transit facility. Possible County match required in the amount of $2,401,127; staff has applied for Transportation Development Credits (TDCs), if awarded TDCs no County match is required. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the Obligation Certification as required by the grant. (Contract No. 2024-0001) | | | | | | | Michael McElroy, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015 | | | | | | T. | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Fixed Price Construction Contract between El Paso County, Texas and Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for the courthouse coffee shop construction. Funds in the amount of $352,963.35 are available in GF-FACILITIES-COFFEESHOP-RENOV and CIP2023-COFFESHOP-RENOV. (Contract No. 2023-1020) | | | | | | | Robin Sully, Director, Facilities Management Department (915) 546-2009 | | | | | | U. | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Termination Agreement (“Termination Agreement”) to the ATM Placement Service made between the County of El Paso, located at 800 E. Overland St., Suite 300, El Paso, Texas 79901 (“Merchant”) and Cardtronics USA, Inc., located at 864 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30308-1007 (“Cardtronics”). The ATM Termination Agreement expires January 31, 2024, and both Parties has agreed to terminate the ATM Agreement. There is no funding required for this transaction. (Contract No. 2021-0011) (#3141-OP) | | | | | | | Robin Sully, Director, Facilities Management Department (915) 546-2009 | | | | | | V. | 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 | | | | | | W. | Approve and authorize the Sole Source Purchase of Poll Pad Software and Hardware for the Elections Department from Hart Intercivic from Austin, TX in the grand total of $52,620.00. Funds are available in GF-ELECTIONS-MAINT/REP-GENERAL. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A), as a sole source item, it is exempt from the provisions of the County Purchasing Act. Sole Source will be re-evaluated at time of new contract to ensure compliance with statute. | | | | | | | Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 273-3349 | | | | | | X. | Approve the purchase of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Parts, Equipment, Materials, and Related Services for El Paso County, Texas using Omnia Partners Contract 192163 awarded to W.W. Grainger, Inc of Lake Forest, IL. Pricing and discounts as indicated in the tabulation. | | | | | | | Karen L. Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048 | | | | | | Y. | Rescind the Commissioners Court Order of December 18, 2023, Item #AO on the Consent Agenda, to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Master Service Agreement with LexiPol, LLC for the Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness App for a 12 month term in the amount of $40,000. Funds are available in SG-G1RESMH24-OPERATING EXP. (Contract No. 2023-1000) Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Master Service Agreement with LexiPol, LLC for the Cordico Shield Law Enforcement Wellness App for a 12 month term in the amount of $38,000. Funds are available in SG-G1RESMH24-OPERATING EXP. (Contract No. 2023-1000) | | | | | | | Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262 | | | | | | Z. | GRANT MODIFICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the budget adjustment for the Department of Homeland Security FY22 Operation Stonegarden Grant Award awarded to Constable Precinct 4. The original grant award of $32,998 will be reduced to $17,997 after the budget adjustment for use by an eligible agency. (Contract No. 2023-1003) | | | | | | | Constable Luis Aguilar, Office of the Constable, Pct. 4 (915) 538-1622 | | | | | | AA. | Accept the quarterly report for Life Ambulance Service. | | | | | | | Rachel B. Harracksingh, Life Ambulance Service, Inc. (915) 772-1642 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | A. | Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing former UTEP Miner baseball player Mike Maddux for his accomplishments as a professional pitching coach for the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers. | | | | | | | David C. Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 and Ricardo Samaniego, County Judge | | | | | | B. | Approve and adopt a resolution celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in El Paso County, Texas. | | | | | | | Sergio Coronado, Commissioner, Pct. 4 (915) 546-2044 | | | | | | C. | Approve and adopt a resolution honoring and celebrating the life of Commissioner Carl L. Robinson in El Paso County, Texas. | | | | | | | Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judges Office, 915-546-2098 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 8. | Discuss and take appropriate action regarding appointments of members of Commissioners Court or designees to various boards and committees. | | | | | | | Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215 | | | | | | 9. | Approve the appointment of the nominee from the El Paso Bar Association to the Ethics Commission for the unexpired term ending January 31, 2024. | | | | | | | Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215 | | | | | | 10. | Approve and ratify the creation of the El Paso County Bond Advisory Committee (BoAC). Further, discuss and approve the appointment of the committee members who shall serve a single term, ending no later than July 31, 2024. | | | | | | | Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | 12. | Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. to provide technical grant application assistance and project design and installation services as part of the Cotton Valley Connect broadband community project. (Contract No. 2023-0884) | | | | | | | Jose M. Landeros, Director of Capital Planning, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215 | | | | | | 13. | (Postponed 12/21/23) Discuss and provide direction on 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 Capital Planning, County Administration Department (915) 546-2159 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | 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 under the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers’ Association. | | | | | | | Carlos Madrid, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050 | | | | | | C. | Discuss and receive legal advice and consultation related to Pellicano Drive Widening Project, County Attorney’s file number 0178-23-AA, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071. | | | | | | | Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 273-3247 | | | | | | D. | Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discuss and interview candidates for the Emergence Health Network Board. | | | | | | | Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215 | | |
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