NovusAGENDA


	EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

CARLOS LEON
Commissioner, Pct.1

VINCENT PEREZ
Commissioner, Pct.3

DAVID STOUT
Commissioner, Pct.2

ANDREW R. HAGGERTY
Commissioner, Pct.4


	RUBEN JOHN VOGT County Judge


	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, September 24, 2018 - 9:30 AM


Strategic Plan Priority


	1.	OPEN MEETING


	2.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


	3.	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.	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
			B.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Continuum of Care (CoC) audit form from the Department of Housing and Urban Development Homeless Assistance Program for Coordinated Assessment. (Contract No.2018-0003)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
			C.	Approve and authorize the Community Services Department to accept donations during Fiscal Year 2019, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032.
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
			D.	Approve and authorize a 2019-2020 Subscription Agreement with TELICON for a 2-year package of web based legislative tracking services in the amount of $6,715 beginning with the 85th Legislative Session. Funding is available in GF-GADM-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0611)
				Ruben J. Vogt, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
			E.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Office of the Attorney General Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services (SAVNS) Fiscal Year 2018 Invoice (OAG #1876895) in the amount of $28,546.78 (Contract No. 2018-0505), and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) FY 2018 Verification of Continuing Production Record for automated victim information and notification in El Paso County (Contract No. 2018-0527). There is no fiscal impact to the County general fund budget.
				Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059
			F.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Joint Election Services Contract with the following entities: Clint Independent School District (ISD) (2018-0603), Town of Clint (2018-0590); Lower Valley Water District (2018-0517), Fabens ISD (2018-0483), Canutillo ISD (2018-0482), and El Paso ISD (2018-0480) for the upcoming Uniform Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Further, approve the changes to the Notice of General Election regarding the Election Day polling locations and early voting locations. Funding in the estimated amount of $4,500 is available in GF-ELECTIONS-ELECTIONS EXPENSE.
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154
			G.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Second Amendment To The Concession Agreement By And Between the County Of El Paso And Parking Systems Of America, L.P. (MDR Parking Lot) for management, operations, and maintenance of the MDR Parking lot located at 801 East Overland Avenue, El Paso, Texas. Funding is available in GF-GADM-ALLRIGHT PARKING. (Contract No. 2018-0592)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			H.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation Self-Insured Governmental Entity Coverage Information form to report proof of coverage information pursuant to the Texas Labor Code for coverage year October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			I.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the maintenance agreement with Insight Public Sector. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0220)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			J.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the maintenance agreement with Computer Associates (CA) Technologies. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0531)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			K.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the software license agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0532)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			L.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement with I-Plow.com, LLC. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0535)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			M.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the maintenance agreement with Professional Document Systems (PDS). Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0538)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			N.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the service agreement with Innovative PBX Services, Inc. (Aka New IPS). Funding is available in GF-AUDITOR-MAINT/REP-GENERAL. (Contract No. 2018-0635
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			O.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the service agreement with Innovative PBX Services, Inc. (Aka New IPS). Funding is available in GF-ITD-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0644)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			P.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Notification Letter informing Compuware Corporation that the County will not be renewing their agreement. (Contract No. 2018-0647)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			Q.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Agreement Between El Paso County On Behalf Of The El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department and Big Brothers Big Sisters Of El Paso For The Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Prevention and Intervention Grant for the 2018-2019 Biennium, to address the needs of at-risk youth through mentoring services, as part of the JPD Intake. This Agreement will be effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Funding in the amount of $46,000 is available in Project GTJJDS2019 (TJJD Prevention & Intervention Demonstration Project Grant 2019). (Contract No. 2018-0471)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			R.	Approve the Certificates of Plat Compliance (under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028(a), as provided on the attached listing.
				Norma R. Palacios, Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			S.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and Between the County of El Paso and El Paso Community College to provide golf lessons at the Ascarate Golf Course for the term beginning September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 at the rate of $35.00 per youth student and $59.00 per adult student registered in the course. Funds are to be deposited in GF-GOLFCOURSE-LESSONS and/or GF-GOLFCOURSE-DRIVING RNG FEES. (Contract No. 2018-0230)
				Veronica Myers, Director, County Parks and Recreation Department (915) 771-2380
			T.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant Program Applicant's Certification & Program Assurances, and Resolution Authorizing Application for the Outdoor Recreation Urban Grant for Ascarate, Gallegos and Risinger Park project.
				Veronica Myers, Director, County Parks and Recreation Department (915) 771-2380
			U.	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.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, El Paso County Purchasing Department (915)546-2048


	4.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution designating September 25, 2018 as "National Voter Registration Day" in El Paso County, Texas.
				David Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			B.	Approve and adopt a resolution opposing the construction of a border wall in the Chihuahuita neighborhood of El Paso, in El Paso County, Texas.
				David Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111


	5.	PUBLIC COMMENT


	6.	PRESENTATION


			A.	Receive a presentation to recognize the contributions made by individuals and organizations which assisted in making our 8th Annual Employee Appreciation Picnic possible.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			B.	Receive a presentation from the El Paso County Historical Commission regarding their quarterly report from April through June 2018.
				Jose Quinonez, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		COMMISSIONERS COURT


			7.	Discuss and take appropriate action to support, oppose or indicate no opposition to the City of El Paso's application to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board on behalf of Woodbridge Group and Brokers Logistics to modify the current list of properties located inside the Foreign Trade Zone No. 68.
				Ruben J. Vogt, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
			8.	Discuss and take appropriate action per Local Government Code 81.005, Terms of Court, Meetings (a). "At the last regular term of each fiscal year of the County, the Commissioners Court, by order, shall designate a day of the week on which the court shall convene in a regular term each month during the next fiscal year."
				Ruben J. Vogt, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


		JUDICIARY AND CORRECTIONS


			9.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division Specialty Court Program grant award for FY 2019, for the El Paso Veterans Treatment Court Program in the amount of $130,242, from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the Resolution as a condition of the grant award. (Contract No. 2018-0638)
				Silvia Serna, Veterans Program Director, 346th DC El Paso Veterans Treatment Court (915) 546-2119


		LITIGATION, JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT


			10.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Texas Indigent Defense Commission Statement of Grant Award FY 2018 Technical Support Grant (#18-TS-08), in the amount of $70,000 with a County match of $90,000. Funding is available in GF-GADM-OPS CONTINGENCIES. (Contract No. 2018-0660)
				Joel Bishop, Executive Director, Criminal Justice and Community Support (915) 546-2215
			11.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Extended Warranty And Support Services Agreement, on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department, with BI Incorporated for electronic monitoring services from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 in the amount of $66,967. Funding is available in SR-JPDSUP-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0408)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			12.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Agreement Between El Paso County On Behalf Of The El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department And Communities in Schools For The Texas Juvenile Justice Department Prevention And Intervention Grants (Grants S & T) For The 2018-2019 Biennium with Communities In Schools for the term beginning September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $79,277. Funding is available in TJJD Prevention & Intervention Demonstration Project Grant 2019 – GTJJDS2019 and TJJD Prevention & Intervention Project School Attendance Improvement Grant 2019 – GTJJDT2019. (Contract No. 2018-0469)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			13.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA) from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the El Paso County Juvenile Drug Court Program, Grant Number 18028-14 in the amount of $92,604.71 from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. A County match is not required. (Contract No. 2018-0627)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			14.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Statement of Grant Award (SOGA) from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department's Project Hope (Juvenile Mental Health Court Services), Grant Number 25765-07, from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018 in the amount of $115,930.16. A County match is not required. (Contract No. 2018-0628)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			15.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Supplemental Statement of Grant Award #2 to the Sustaining Special Response Teams and First Responder Capabilities grant in the amount of $52,899.28 and extend the contract date from August 31, 2018 through December 31, 2018. (Contract No. 2018-0612)
				Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Department (915) 832-6839


		HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES


			16.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Area Agency On Aging Of The Rio Grande Council of Governments Vendor Agreement that sets the unit rate for congregate and home delivered meal services for the County's Nutrition Program, for the period beginning October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. (Contract No. 2018-0566)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708


		HUMAN RESOURCES


			17.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Second Exercise of Option to Renew Agreement with Argus Services Corporation for the County’s Workers Compensation Cost Containment Services from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 in the estimated amount of $85,800. Funding is available in IS-WC-WORKERS COMP-ADMIN. (Contract No. 2018-0573)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			18.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Second Exercise Of Option To Renew Agreement with Claims Administrative Services (CAS) for Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administration for the County’s workers’ compensation claims from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $49,125. Funding is available in IS-WC-WORKERS COMP-ADMIN. (Contract No. 2018-0574)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			19.	Approve and authorize the reclassification of (1) Sr. Trial Attorney position with a grade A2, salary and fringe of $92,871 to (1) Principal position with a grade A4, salary and fringe of $126,238. The full impact for this request is $33,367 to the GF-GADM-CONTINGENY-PERSONNEL. These funds have been budgeted in the FY19 adopted budget.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218


		INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


			20.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the maintenance agreement with Kronos, Inc. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0536)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041


		PUBLIC WORKS


			21.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the United States Department of Agriculture-USDA letter of condition received for loan funding for the Hillcrest First-time water service project. If approved, authorize the County Judge to sign the necessary documents in compliance with the USDA-RD letter of condition for the Hillcrest Center subdivision first-time water service project.
				Norma R. Palacios, Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015


		PURCHASING


			22.	Approve and authorize the Temporary Employment Services for the County Elections Department using the Region 19 Contract #17-7266 awarded to RMPersonnel Inc. of El Paso, Texas. Purchasing approved on 9/14/2018. Funding is available in GF-ELECTIONSEXPENSE, SR-ELECTIONSEXPENSE and SR-ELECH1917-CNTR SVC-GEN.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			23.	Approve and authorize the purchase of 250 HP Desktops for CIP FY18 Technology Modernization Program using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract # DIR-TSO-2538 awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc. of El Paso, Texas in the amount of $205,675. Purchasing approved on 9/14/2018. Funding is available in CIP18-ITD-IT EQUIPMENT.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			24.	Approve amendment No. 50 to the County of El Paso’s 2017-2018 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Grants by $1,826,301 thus increasing the County of El Paso’s 2017-2018 overall operating budget of $500,860,743.90 to $502,687,044.90.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


	25.	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 subrogation claim regarding Bertha Tafoya, County Attorney's file number 0196-15-PC, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
				Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			C.	Discuss financial information and economic development negotiations received from a business prospective regarding a Chapter 381 Agreement with Project Buckshot, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
				Jose Quinonez, A.Z.S., C.M., Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		REGULAR SESSION


			26.	Discuss and take appropriate action o the subrogation claim regarding Bertha Tafoya, County Attorney's file number 0196-15-PC.
				Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050