NovusAGENDA


	EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

CARLOS LEON
Commissioner, Pct.1

VINCENT PEREZ
Commissioner, Pct.3

DAVID STOUT
Commissioner, Pct.2

CARL L. ROBINSON
Commissioner, Pct.4


	RICARDO A. SAMANIEGO 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, February 4, 2019 - 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 Texas Local Government Code Section 318.003, approve the appointment of the 18 members listed in the back-up to the El Paso County Historical Commission for a 2 year term beginning January 1, 2019 and ending on December 31, 2020. Further, approve and authorize the setting of the number of members on the Commission to 19.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			B.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Master Software and Addendum as a Service Agreement with OneReach, LLC to design and configure voice and text based communication applications for clients in the CJC program. Funding is available in GF-CRMJUSTCOORD-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0792)
				Joel Bishop, Executive Director, Justice Support and Community Service (915) 546-2215
			C.	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
			D.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Consulting Services Contract with Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. to develop a strategic framework and plan for the El Paso County Court System. Funding is available in GF-COUNCIL-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0809)
				Michael Cuccaro, Executive Director, Council of Judges Administration (915) 546-3607
			E.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign an attestation letter to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the DWI Drug Court Program's grant award to attest the budget will not change from FY2018 to FY2019.
				Judge Robert Anchondo, County Court at Law #2 (915) 834-8232
			F.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement with the University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) to provide pre-employment and employment medical examinations for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for two years, with two 1-year extension options. Funding is available in GF-HR-PROF SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0444)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			G.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Cooperative Personnel Services, dba CPS HR Consulting Services, Agreement to administer law enforcement promotional testing and assessments for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for a two-year term with two 1-year extension options. Funding is available in GF-HR-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2018-0879)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			H.	Accept the quarterly report from the Juvenile Probation Department.
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Probation Department (915) 849-2500
			I.	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
			J.	(Postponed 1/28/19) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a contract with El Paso Cowboy Construction, LLC for the replacement of wall paper in the Courthouse atrium area for $28,500. Funding is available in GF-FACILITIES-CAP OUT-RENOV. (Contract No. 2018-0750)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			K.	(Postponed 1/28/19) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a contract with Baker Glass Company, Inc. for the replacement of existing restroom countertop mirrors in several floors of the Courthouse for $11,620.86. Funding is available in CIP18-PW-IMPROV-ADA. (Contract No. 2018-0752)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			L.	(Postponed 1/28/19) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a contract with Universal Contracting Services for the replacement of restroom countertops in various floors of the Courthouse for $24,744.47. Funding is available in CIP18-PW-IMPROV-ADA. (Contract No. 2018-0751)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			M.	(Postponed 1/28/19) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a contract with Black Stallion Contractors, Inc. for the removal, resurface, and restriping of various ADA parking spaces in the County garages for $10,990. Funding is available in CIP18-PW-IMPROV-ADA. (Contract No. 2018-0887)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			N.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the closeout document for the Advance Funding Agreement Amendment #2 between El Paso County and Texas Department of Transportation for construction funding for the Aguilera International Highway. (Contract No. 2017-0213)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			O.	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, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			P.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Astrophysics Maintenance Contract (AMC) Addendum for maintenance repair and labor for the X-Ray machines located in the County Courthouse for $8,740 from March 1, 2019 through March 1, 2020. Funding is available in GF-SOSEC-MAINT/REP-GENERAL. (Contract No. 2018-0883)
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 538-2286
			Q.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Addendum To: Merry X-Ray Corporation Service Agreement for labor, parts and preventative maintenance for the X-Ray machine located in the Downtown Detention Facility from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 for $5,199.96. Funding is available in GF-SODETEN-MAINT/REP-GENERAL. (Contract No. 2018-0884)
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 538-2286


	4.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution designating February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in El Paso County, Texas.
				David Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			B.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing community members awarded by the Black El Paso Democrats in El Paso County, Texas.
				David Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			C.	Approve and adopt a resolution supporting Texas House Bill 990, which calls for the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to submit a report to the Governor, as well as the Legislature, regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall.
				David Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			D.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Black History Month in El Paso County, Texas.
				Carl L. Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. 4 (915) 546-2044
			E.	Approve and adopt a resolution supporting legislative efforts to establish a citizen led commission composed of Texas voters who are representative of the state's diversity, partisan balance and geography, for all future redistricting.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098.


	5.	PUBLIC COMMENT


	6.	PRESENTATION


			A.	Receive a presentation from the County’s Financial Advisor regarding current market conditions and the County’s long term debt portfolio.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


		COUNTY ADMINISTRATION


			7.	(Postponed 1/28/19) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Consulting Services Agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP for State Lobbyist consulting services, for a term beginning January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2021, with two one year options to renew. Funding is available in GF-GADM-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2019-0002)
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration (915) 546-2215
			8.	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.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES


			9.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Election Systems and Software Sales Order Agreement and Addendum with Election Systems & Software (ES&S) for tabulation hardware, software, election services, license, maintenance and support in the amount of $5,718,640. Funding is available in CP-ELECTIONEQUIP-CAP OUT-EQUIP. (Contract No. 2018-0916).
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154


		PUBLIC WORKS


			10.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Rio Grande Council of Governments FY2019 Regional Solid Waste Grants in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Fabens ($7,465.84), East Montana ($5,000), Gallegos Park ($3,000) and the Upper Valley ($8,000) for the period beginning January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019 with no County match required. (Contract Numbers 2019-0064, 2019-0063, 2019-0062 and 2019-0061)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			11.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a variance request from the County of El Paso Subdivision Regulations for Canutillo Heights Subdivision Unit III, IV, V and VI.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015


		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.


			12.	Approve and authorize the 65th Judicial District - Protective Order Court to apply for the VAWA grant, funded by the Office of the Governor, in the amount of $160,800, with a grant match of $65,678, and a total anticipated project cost of $226,478. The grant period is from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Furthermore, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution.
				Joe Gonzalez, Associate Judge, 65th District Protective Order Court (915) 543-3859
			13.	Approve and authorize the DWI Court to apply for the FY 2019-2020 Specialty Court Grant funded by the Governor's Office Criminal Justice Division Department in the amount of $106,737 with no County match required.
				Judge Robert Anchondo, County Court at Law #2 (915) 834-8232
			14.	Approve and authorize the District Attorney's Office to apply for the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division grant for El Paso County's Domestic Violence Unit (VAWA Grant) for fiscal year 2020 in the amount of $148,751.85 with a County Match of $144,751.85 for a project total of $293,503.70 for the period September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.
				Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			15.	Approve and authorize the Capital Improvement Interim Request for the Sheriff’s Department Detention Facility Division for the purchase and installation of a pipe system needed to replace the current scanners. Further approve the reallocation of funding from CP-IMPROV01-MISCELLANEOUS to CIP19-SODETEN-CAP.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			16.	Approve amendment No. 17 to the County of El Paso’s 2018-2019 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Grants by $445,083.74, thus increasing the overall budget of $436,583,260.89 to $437,028,344.63.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


	17.	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 the legal rights and responsibilities pertaining to Election Advisory 2019-02, County Attorney's file number 0034-19-AA, 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 Sparky, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
				Sam Trujillo, Interim Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		REGULAR SESSION


			18.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Election Advisory 2019-02, County Attorney’s file number 0034-19-AA.
				Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050