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, December 17, 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.	Approval of the Minutes of the regular meetings of October 1, 2018; October 15, 2018; October 22, 2018 and October 29, 2018 and the special meetings of October 25, 2018 and October 30, 2018.
				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.
				Edward A. Dion, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040
			C.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the service agreement with Innovative PBX Services, Inc. (Contract No. 2018-0910)
				Amy Lechuga, County Court Administrator, County Court Administration (915) 546-2093
			D.	Rescind the Commissioners Court order of November 19, 2018, Item 3E on the Consent Agenda to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the software license agreement with ZOHO Corporation. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0534) Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the corrected software license agreement and addendum with ZOHO Corporation. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0534)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			E.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the addendum with Advanced Network Management, Inc. (ANM). Funding is available in CIP18-ITD-IT EQUIPMENT. (Contract No. 2018-0677)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			F.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign maintenance agreement with Neubrain, LLC. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0838)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			G.	Approve the Certificates of Plat Compliance (under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028(a), as provided on the attached listing.
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			H.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute the Interlocal Agreement with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for accounting services related to the Special Vehicle Registration Fees and the oversight of SVRF Bond funds in the amount of $12,000. Funds are available in GF-GADM-ADMIN EXPENSE-MISC. (Contract No. 2018-0484)
				Norma Rivera Palacios, Public Works Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			I.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign contract with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. for as needed Surveyor Services/On Call Surveyor Contract. Funding is available in SR-R&B-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0497)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			J.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept donations of Real Property as follows: 172 Horizon City #20 lot 10, on Lolo Pl. (0.826 AC) and 176 Horizon City #21 lot 9, on Spray St. (0.826 AC). Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the necessary documents pertaining to this donation. (Contract No. 2018-0820 and 2018-0880)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			K.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Task Order No. 8 with the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) in order to bring the reporting tool up-to-date for Route 50 Mission Trail in the amount of $17,557. Funding is available in GF-EPCMP-PROF SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0821)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			L.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services Project: El Paso County – Montana Sector Stormwater Master Plan, with El Paso Water Utilities and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to provide a storm water study for the East Montana Sector in El Paso County associated with the Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on December 3, 2018. Funding is available in GF-RBFLOODCNT-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0621)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			M.	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).
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			N.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment One to the Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officers with the Clint Independent School District, to provide three additional school resource officers for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year. Funds will be deposited into account GF-SOPATROL-REIMB-SALARIES. (Contract No. 2018-0897)
				Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 538-2286


	4.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution designating December 17, 2018 as "El Paso Community College Cross Country/Half Marathon Champions and Coach of the Year Day" in El Paso County, Texas.
				Carlos Leon, Commissioner, Pct. 1 (915) 546-2014
			B.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Tornillo Independent School District, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Kaboom! and El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department, for their efforts to revitalize Coyote Park in Tornillo, Texas.
				Vincent M. Perez, Commissioner, Pct. 3 (915) 546-2144
			C.	Approve and adopt a resolution celebrating the 85th Sun Bowl and declaring December 31, 2018 as “Hyundai Sun Bowl Day,” in El Paso County, Texas.
				Andrew R. Haggerty, Commissioner, Pct. 4 (915) 546-2044
			D.	Approve and adopt a resolution declaring Saturday, December 22, 2018 as "Greater El Paso All Star Football Showcase Day," in El Paso County, Texas.
				Ruben J. Vogt, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


	5.	PUBLIC COMMENT


	6.	PRESENTATION


			A.	Receive a presentation from County staff, elected officials and department heads to departing members of the Commissioners Court.
				El Paso County Staff, Elected Officials and Department Heads


		BOARD APPOINTMENTS


			7.	Approve the appointment of Commissioner Carlos Leon's appointee, Victor Maldonado, to the Ethics Commission for the term beginning February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2021.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			8.	Approve the appointment of Commissioner Andrew Haggerty's appointee, David Porter, to the Ethics Commission to fulfill the unexpired term ending January 31, 2019.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		COMMISSIONERS COURT


			9.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the 86th Legislative Session, to include presenting information for the Court’s consideration, removing or including bills on the County’s State legislative agenda and supporting or opposing filed legislation and take any action necessary on aforementioned items.
				Ruben Vogt, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


		COUNTY ADMINISTRATION


			10.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement with University Medical Center to provide inmate healthcare and mental healthcare services in the El Paso County Detention System. Funding is available in account GF-GADM-PROF SVC-MED JAIL, GF-SOJAILANNX-PROF SVCD-MED and GF-SODETEN-PROF SVC-MED JAIL. (Contract 2018-0891.)
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration (915) 546-2215
			11.	Approve and adopt the El Paso County Customer Service Satisfaction Policy.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration (915) 546-2215


		AUDITOR


			12.	Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code § 114.023, 114.024, 114.025 and 114.026, please accept the attached presentation and the interim financial report for the month ended November 30, 2018. The interim financial report is located on the intranet at: http://www.epcounty.com/auditor/publications/monthly/2019/november/November2019Monthly.htm
				Edward A. Dion, CPA, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040


		JUDICIARY AND CORRECTIONS


			13.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the amended Application for Federal Assistance form to include a supplemental award in the amount of $50,000 for the FY 2018 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant program awarded to the El Paso Veterans Treatment Court Program. The supplemental award was approved with the original grant award.
				Silvia Serna, Program Director, 346th DC Veterans Treatment Court Program (915) 546-2119
			14.	Approve and authorize the replacement of one full-time Bailiff (Certified) position (GS-27) at the Jury Duty Court with two full-time Assistant Case Manager positions (GS-12) for an overall savings of $11,572.90 to the County for FY19. Funding is available in GF-COUNCIL-SALARY-FT REGULAR and fringe accounts.
				Michael Cuccaro, Executive Director, Council of Judges (915) 546-2143


		ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


			15.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding proceeding with a contract for the creation of a minimum revenue guarantee fund to increase air services from El Paso to other cities.
				Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES


			16.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the potential consolidation of El Paso's public housing authorities.
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708


		INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


			17.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the support services agreement with Microsoft Corporation. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2018-0565)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			18.	Approve and authorize the payment of Invoice #GB00479910 for additional Microsoft licensing with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2015-0672)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041


		PUBLIC WORKS


			19.	Approve and authorize an increase to the change fund at the Sports Park from $1,000 to $5,000, to better serve park users during tournaments and special events as approved by the Chief Administrator or designee. In accordance with Local Government Code 130.902, the County Auditor concurs.
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			20.	Approve and authorize the use of a formula fee for programs, activities and special events related directly to the County of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department.
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			21.	Approve and authorize the renovation improvements at the MDR building, located at 800 E. Overland, 4th floor for the Auditor and Information Technology Department. Further, authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $516,220.10 from CP-CPCAPITAL12-MISCELLANEOUS to CP-CPCNTYCAP12-RENOVATIONS to fund the project.
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			22.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the submission of an electronic project request form, and all necessary supporting documents, to the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Pellicano Widening and Build Project (MPO Project ID: P410X-15A) for any available funding opportunities in Federal Fiscal Year 2019.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015


		PURCHASING


			23.	Approve and authorize the purchase of Kiosk Scanner Printers Electionware for the Elections Department using Buyboard Contract #542-17, awarded to Election Systems & Software, LLC of Omaha, Nebraska, in the amount of $6,067,790. Purchasing approved on 10/24/2018. Funding is available in CP-ELECTIONEQUIP-CAP OUT-EQUIP and SR-ELECTSVC-MAINT/REP-GENERAL.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			24.	Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to reject all responses and end the procurement process for Bid 18-008, Uniforms, Body Armor and Badges for the County of El Paso Sheriff’s Office.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			25.	Approve the award of RFP 18-021, Purchase of a Central Access and Security Control System, Equipment & Services for Various County of El Paso Buildings, to PyroCom Systems, Inc., of El Paso TX. Purchasing approved recommendation on 12/7/2018. Funding is available CIP18-HR-EQUIPMENT.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			26.	Approve the award of RFQ 19-002, State Lobbyist Consulting Services for the County of El Paso, to Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LP of Austin, TX. Purchasing approved recommendation on 12/7/2018. Funding is available in GF-GADM-CONTR SVC-GEN.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


		GRANT APPLICATIONS


		Approve the submission of County grant applications as listed and described. If awarded, all grant award agreements will be brought back to the Commissioners Court for final acceptance and approval.


			27.	Approve and authorize the Office of the Constable Precinct 3 to apply for the Andeavor grant in the amount of $39,000, on behalf of all Constable Precincts. The purpose of the grant is to purchase First Responder Medical kits and AEDs. No County match is required.
				Hector Bernal, Constable, Pct. 3 (915) 546-8137


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			28.	Approve and authorize a one-time reduction of the transfer out from the one penny CIP allocation for FY19 in the amount of $433,386. Further, approve and authorize this amount to be transferred into the Information Technology Department software maintenance account GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			29.	Receive a report on the Urban County practice of exercising provisions permitted by Texas Local Government Code §154.007.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			30.	Approve amendment No. 10 to the County of El Paso’s 2018-2019 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Grants by $183,629.00, thus increasing the overall budget of $434,160,573.39 to $434,344,202.39.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


	31.	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 § 551.072, discuss potential land and property acquisitions related to the widening and reconstruction of Pellicano Drive.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development (915) 546-2015
			C.	Discuss negotiations with Vantage Bank of Texas (f/k/a InterNational Bank) regarding entering into a two year extension of the County’s Depository Contract, as permitted by Texas Government Code section 116.021, including updating any associated agreements and documents necessary for continuation of the banking relationship, pursuant to Texas Government Section 551.0725.
				Edward A. Dion, CPA, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040
			D.	Discuss the pending litigation regarding Norma Cruz v. El Paso County; Cause No. 2017DCV0253, County Attorney file number 0037-17-LD, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
				Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			E.	Discuss financial information and economic development negotiations received from a business prospective regarding a Chapter 381 Agreement with Project Forester, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		REGULAR SESSION


			32.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding potential land and property acquisitions related to the widening and reconstruction of Pellicano Drive.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development (915) 546-2015
			33.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the extension to the County Depository Contract with Inter National Bank in accordance with Chapter 116 of the Texas Government Code.
				Edward A. Dion, CPA, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040
			34.	Discuss and take action on the pending litigation regarding Norma Cruz v. El Paso County; Cause No. 2017DCV0253, County Attorney file number 0037-17-LD.
				Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			35.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with Project Forester. (Contract No. 2017-0909)
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215