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, July 22, 2019 - 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 meetings of July 8, 2019 and July 15, 2019.
				County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			B.	Accept the annual reports from the Risk Pool Board, Ethics Commission and County Civil Service Board.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (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 environmental forms, under the Colonia Self Help Center Program with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, after the posting of the environmental notice and the expiration of the required ten (10) day comment period in compliance with program requirements. (Contract No. 2019-0471)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
			E.	Approve and authorize the appointment of Early Voting and Election Day Presiding Judges and Alternate Judges for a one year term beginning August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020. Further, approve and authorize Early Voting Stations and Election Day Polling Places.
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154
			F.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the revised professional services agreement between the County of El Paso and Kudelski Security, Inc. There is no impact to the County Budget. (Contract No. 2019-0120)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			G.	Rescind the Court Order of June 3, 2019, Item #4K on the Consent Agenda to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the support services agreement with SHI Government Solutions. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2019-0171) Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the amended support services agreement and addendum with SHI Government Solutions. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2019-0171)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			H.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the additional documentation from SHI Government Solutions on behalf of Microsoft Corporation. No County funds are required. (Contract No. 2019-0267)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			I.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the nondisclosure agreement between the County of El Paso and Sequel Data Systems, Inc. No County funds are required. (Contract No. 2019-0268)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			J.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the service agreement between the County of El Paso and Sigma Technology Solutions, Inc. No County funds are required. (Contract No. 2019-0363)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			K.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the professional services agreement between the County of El Paso and Innovative PBX Services, Inc. (aka New IPS). Funding is available in GF-MEDEXAM-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2019-0411)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			L.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the professional services agreement between the County of El Paso and Innovative PBX Services, Inc. (aka New IPS). Funding is available in GF-DRO-OFFICE EXPENSE. (Contract No. 2019-0412)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			M.	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
			N.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the notice of intent (NOI) for the Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4), authorized under TPDES Phase II, MS4 General Permit TXR040000 for the County of El Paso. Funding in the amount of $400 is available for permit fees from SR-RBSTRMWTR-OPS EXP-GEN. (OP-19-741)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			O.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the updated Resolution Authorizing Signatories and the Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form with Texas Department of Agriculture-TDA for the Texas Community Block Grant (TxCDBG) 7218025, to provide first-time wastewater service to approximately 51 homes in Morning Glory subdivision. No County funds are required. (Contract No. 2019-0501)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			P.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the updated Resolution Authorizing Signatories and the Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form with Texas Department of Agriculture-TDA for the Texas Community Block Grant (TxCDBG) 7218015, to provide first-time wastewater service to approximately 52 homes in Morning Glory subdivision. No County funds are required. (Contract No. 2019-0502)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			Q.	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
			R.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #8 for the West Texas HIDTA Multiple Initiative Grant (G18SW0001A) for the Sheriff's Office. This award modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2019-0451)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550
			S.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #9 for the West Texas HIDTA Multiple Initiative Grant (G18SW0001A) for the Sheriff's Office. This award modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2019-0452)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550
			T.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #1 for the West Texas HIDTA Multiple Initiative Grant (G19SW0001A) for the Sheriff's Office. This award modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2019-0455)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550
			U.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #2 for the West Texas HIDTA Multiple Initiative Grant (G19SW0001A) for the Sheriff's Office. This award modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2019-0456)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550
			V.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #1 for the West Texas HIDTA Prosecution Initiative Grant (G19SW0003A) for the District Attorney's Office. This award modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2019-0453)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550
			W.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Grant Award Modification #2 for the West Texas HIDTA Prosecution Initiative Grant (G19SW0003A) for the District Attorney's Office. This award modification is at no cost to the County. (Contract No. 2019-0454)
				Travis B. Kuykendall, Director, West Texas HIDTA (915) 532-9550


	5.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing July 27, 2019 as "Korean War Armistice Day" in El Paso County, Texas.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
			B.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the month of July as "National Lineworker Appreciation Month" in El Paso County, Texas.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
			C.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Mary E. Kipp for all her work and accomplishments as the President and CEO of the El Paso Electric Company.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


	6.	PUBLIC COMMENT


		COUNTY ADMINISTRATION


			7.	Approve a new El Paso County Outstanding Citizen Award policy which honors exemplary citizens.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


			8.	(Postponed 7/8/19; 7/15/19) Approve and authorize County Judge to sign the software license and service agreement with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2019-0355)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041


		PURCHASING


			9.	Approve and authorize the purchase of NeoGov Software Suite Maintenance/Support for the Human Resource Department through ITD using Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract DIR-TSO-3984 awarded to SHI Government Solutions of Austin, Texas in the amount of $72,741.80. Purchasing approved on 7/15/2019. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			10.	Authorize the Sole Source Award of MorpholDent Solutions for the Sheriff’s Office to Idemia Identity & Security USA, LLC. of Anaheim, CA in the amount of $115,660. Funds are available in SG-MOBILEID19-OPERATING EX.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			11.	Authorize the Sole Source award of Water Line Extension at Gallegos Park to El Paso Water Utilities of El Paso, TX in the amount of $145,000. Funds are available in CP-CPGALLEGPK07-PARK IMPROV.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2018
			12.	Approve the award of RFP 19-011 Secure and/or Staff Secure Residential Treatment Services for Post-Adjudicated Youth with intent to create a pool of vendors for as-needed use. Purchasing approved recommendation on 7/16/2017. Funding is available in TJJD Commitment Diversion 2019 grant.
				Debra Carrejo, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			13.	Approve amendment No. 41 to the County of El Paso’s 2018-2019 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Grants by $38,396.39, thus increasing the overall budget of $444,856,601.66 to $444,894,998.05.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


	14.	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 potential and pending litigation cases and their application to the El Paso County Administrative Accountability Policy, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
				Christina Sanchez, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			C.	Discuss the pending claim submitted by Gloria Rodriguez, County Attorney's file number 0157-19-LC, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
				Amanda D. Frizzelle, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			D.	Discuss the pending administrative matter regarding the Auditors Office Renovation, County Attorney's file number 0187-19-AA, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
				Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050


		REGULAR SESSION


			15.	Discuss and take action on the pending claim of Gloria Rodriguez, County Attorney's file number 0157-19-LC.
				Amanda D. Frizzelle, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050