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, August 19, 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.	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 certify the the Governor’s Office supplement in E-Grants for the FY19 Border Prosecution Unit Grant #2283709, which ends August 31, 2019, in the total amount of $64,300. There was a discrepancy in the personnel, travel and contract services. The supplement does not change the scope of work, it just accounts for a miscalculation in budget. (Contract No. 2019-0566)
				Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059
			C.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Agreement to Court Ordered Supervised Visitation and Exchange Services Agreement with Project Amistad in an amount up to $25,500 for the period beginning October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Funding is available in GF-DRO-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2019-0427)
				Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office (915) 834-8292
			D.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment Three to the Contract for Access and Visitation Grant Between the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas and El Paso County from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 in the amount of $60,239 with a County in-kind match in the amount of $7,045 for a total project amount of $67,284. (Contract No. 2019-0521)
				Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office (915) 834-8292
			E.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment Four to the Contract for Access and Visitation Grant Between the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas and El Paso County from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 in the amount of $54,215, with a County in-kind match in the amount of $5,422 for a total project amount of $59,637. (Contract No. 2019-0522)
				Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office (915) 834-8292
			F.	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-COMMSUPERV-MAINT/REP-BLDING. (Contract No. 2019-0555)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			G.	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-SOJAILANNX-MAINT/REP-GENERA. (Contract No. 2019-0573)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			H.	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 SG-GSHACADE19-OPERATING-EXP. (Contract No. 2019-0574)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			I.	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 SG-GSHACADE19-OPERATING-EXP. (Contract No. 2019-0575)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			J.	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 SG-GSHACADE19-OPERATING-EXP. (Contract No. 2019-0576)
				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 SG-GSHACADE19-OPERATING-EXP. (Contract No. 2019-0578)
				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-ITD-CONTR SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2019-0590)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			M.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the LexisNexis Matthew Bender Multi-Year Print and Digital Subscription Renewal beginning September 1, 2019, in the amount of $62,073 to maintain the integrity of the Hon. Robert J. Galvan County Law Library. Funding is available in SR-LAWLIB-BOOKS&SUBSCRIPT. (Contract No. 2019-0505)
				Lynn Sanchez, Law Library Manager, Law Library (915) 843-8292
			N.	Approve and authorize the acceptance of both monetary and material donations from October 1, 2019 through September 31, 2022 for the Law Library's 70th Anniversary celebration, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 323.022. Funds will be deposited in SR-LAWLIBRARY-CONTRIB/DON-GEN.
				Lynn Sanchez, Law Library Manager, Law Library (915) 843-8292
			O.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Law Office Supervisory Training Skills Program Agreement with LawyerBrain, L.L.C., to provide training for the Public Defender's Office supervisory lawyers from October 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019 in the amount of $45,000. Funds are available in GF-GADM-TRAVEL/PROF ED. (Contract No. 2019-0592)
				Jaime E. Gandara, Chief Public Defender, Public Defender's Office (915) 546-8185
			P.	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
			Q.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Contract between the County of El Paso and El Paso Disposal, LP regarding Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste for the Canutillo and East Montana Water Service Areas from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. There is no fiscal impact to the County. (Contract No. 2019-0486)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			R.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution Between the County of El Paso and Town of Horizon City for Paving Materials and Grading Services. There are no County funds required. (Contract No. 2019-0491)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			S.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the resolution authorizing the County’s designated representatives to continue negotiations with the El Paso Water Utility on the assessment and possible transfer of the East Montana Water System. (OP-19-591)
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			T.	Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §232.023, approve and authorize the acceptance, filing and recording of the Emerald Park Unit 4 plat.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning and Development Department (915) 546-2015
			U.	Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §232.023, approve and authorize the acceptance, filing and recording of the Mission Ridge Towne Center Unit Two plat.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning and Development Department (915) 546-2015
			V.	Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §232.023, approve and authorize the acceptance, filing and recording of the Painted Sky at Mission Ridge Unit Two plat.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			W.	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-Trull, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


	5.	RESOLUTIONS


			A.	Approve and adopt a resolution condemning hateful rhetoric against the Hispanic community.
				David Stout, Commissioner, Pct. 2 (915) 546-2111
			B.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing “El Paso Branch NAACP Day” in El Paso County, Texas.
				Carl L. Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. 4 (915) 546-2044
			C.	Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Sergeant Major Robert D. Way, USMC (Retired) for being selected as the 2019 El Paso County Veteran of the Year.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


	6.	PUBLIC COMMENT


	7.	PRESENTATION


			A.	Accept the "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" given to El Paso County by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its budget.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


		COMMISSIONERS COURT


			8.	Approve and authorize the County of El Paso 911 District FY 2020 Proposed Budget.
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
			9.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Twelfth Amended Partnership Agreement Between Workforce Solutions Borderplex, Inc. (WSB) and the Chief Elected Officials of The Borderplex Workforce Development Area and the associated Interlocal Agreement. This will designate the WSB to be the administrative and fiscal entity for workforce development in the region, effective from the date of signature through October 30, 2022. (Contract No. 2019-0603)
				Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098


		COUNTY ADMINISTRATION


			10.	Approve and authorize the compiling and sharing of community services and resources for residents regarding the El Paso Strong recovery campaign.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215
			11.	Discuss and take appropriate action to work with the County's Legislative Delegation to address the ongoing needs of the victims of the August 3, 2019 mass casualty incident in El Paso County.
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration Department (915) 546-2215


		LITIGATION, JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT


			12.	Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the Domestic Relations Office to provide modification services to its current enforcement actions which would allow the office to file an action to clarify or modify an existing court order relating to child support, custody, or access to a child, pursuant to the Texas Family Code Section 203.004 and Section 202.002.
				Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office (915) 843-8292
			13.	Conduct a public hearing on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY19 Local Solicitation grant application with the City of El Paso.
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
			14.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government, for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY19 Local Solicitation grant application with the City of El Paso. (Contract No. 2019-0579)
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
			15.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to electronically sign the Texas Department of Transportation - STEP Comprehensive grant award in the amount of $78,000 with an in-kind match of $19,619.63 for fuel, supplies, volunteers and indirect costs from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. (Contract No. 2019-0527)
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
			16.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to electronically sign the Texas Department of Transportation - STEP Commercial Motor Vehicle grant award in the amount of $44,000 with an in-kind match of $16,042.77 for fuel, labor and indirect costs from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. (Contract No. 2019-0526)
				Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262


		ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


			17.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement by and between the County of El Paso and Hardy-Heck-Moore, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for professional services (Historical and Architectural Survey) for Downtown El Paso. Funding is available in SR-TOURPROM-OPS-GEN. (Contract No. 2019-0500)
				Sam Trujillo, Interim Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		PUBLIC WORKS


			18.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a contract between El Paso County and Trane U.S. Inc., for the installation of three HVAC units at the Fabens Airport Hanger. Funding in the amount of $97,515.75 is available in CP-FABAIRPORT-CAP OUT-RENOV. (Contract No. 2019-0029)
				Norma R. Palacios, Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			19.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Construction Contract between El Paso County and Trane U.S. Inc. for the replacement of two air conditioning Liebert units in the ITD Server room in the amount of $243,364.89. Funding is available in CIP18-ITD-IT EQUIPMENT. (Contract No. 2019-0185)
				Norma R. Palacios, Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
			20.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Project Grant Agreement (PGA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for FY2020 State Rural Public Transportation Grant funds in the amount of $437,471. There is no County match required. (Contract No. 2019-0523)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			21.	Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §232.041, approve and authorize the acceptance, filing and recording of the revision to The Pueblos at Mission Ridge Unit One subdivision to be named The Pueblos at Mission Ridge Unit One Replat A.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			22.	Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §232.041, approve and authorize the acceptance, filing and recording of the revision to Emerald Park Unit 2 subdivision to be named Emerald Park Unit 2 Replat A.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015


		PURCHASING


			23.	Approve and authorize the purchase of KnowBe4 Security Maintenance/Support Subscription for the Information Technology Department using Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-TSO-4291 awarded to SHI Government Solutions, Inc. of Austin, Texas in the amount of $52,060. Purchasing approved on 8/8/2019. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE.
				Debra Carrejo-Trull, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			24.	Award Bid 19-027 As-Needed Carpet and Flooring Products and Installation Services for the County of El Paso to Sunset Carpet of El Paso, Texas. Purchasing approved on 08/08/2019. Funding will be allocated on an as-needed basis.
				Debra Carrejo-Trull, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			25.	Approve the construction of Coyote Park Improvement Project using Region 19 Job Order Contract (JOC) 17-7261 awarded to Jordan Foster Construction of El Paso, TX in the amount of $216,563.89. Purchasing approved on 8/13/2019. Funding is available in CP-COYOTEPARK07-PARK IMPROV.
				Debra Carrejo-Trull, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			26.	Authorize the single source award of the upgrade of controls on all VAV Boxes and upgrade the existing Schneider Electric Building Automation Graphical User Interface at the County Courthouse to CEC Control and Equipment Company of El Paso, TX in the amount of $1,211,639. Funding is available in CP-CRTHSIMP12-EQUIPMENT.
				Debra Carrejo-Trull, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			27.	Approve and authorize the additional allocation of funding and transfer of funds in the amount of $120,220 for the purchase of two radiographic X-Ray machines, one for the Downtown Detention Facility and another for the Jail Annex. Further, approve the allocation of additional funding and approve the transfer of funds from CP-IMPROV01-MISCELLANEOUS to CIP19-SOJAILANNX-EQUIP.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			28.	Approve and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $56,762 from the Sheriff’s Detention Electric Utilities, and $56,762 from Sheriff’s Jail Annex Electric Utilities, to Sheriff’s Law Maintenance and Repair Communication. Transfer is for payment for the City/County Interlocal Agreement for Enhanced Public Safety Radio Interconnectivity. Further approve the allocation of additional funding and approve the transfer of funds from GF-SODETEN-UTILITIES-ELECTRIC, GF-SOJAILANNX-UTILITIES-ELECTR to GF-SOLAW-MAINT/REP-COMMUNIC.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			29.	Approve amendment No. 45 to the County of El Paso’s 2018-2019 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Special Revenue by $1,250, increase Grants by $3,079,957.61, thus increasing the overall budget of $446,829,742.62 to $449,910,950.23.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


	30.	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 pending litigation styled Michael Flores v. County of El Paso, Texas; Cause No. 2019DCV2227; County Attorney's case number 0199-19-LD, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
				Michael A. Gomez, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050