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
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AGENDA
Regular Meeting, August 26, 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, CPA, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040
B.

Approve and authorize the funding in the amount of $6,938 for a Compliance Officer position for the El Paso Veteran’s Treatment Court Program for the month of September 2019.  Funding is available in GF-GADM-CONTINGENY-PERSONNEL.  

Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget & Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
C.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment to Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 36 Funding Memorandum of Understanding with United Way of El Paso's Emergency Food and Shelter Local Board to accept the grant award of $70,183 for rental assistance. (Contract No. 2019-0577)
Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
D.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the amendment to the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Vendor Agreement for the current contract year increasing the unit reimbursement rate for the Home Delivered Meals (HDM) from $4.95 to $5.31 per home delivered meal. Funds will be deposited in SG-NUTRITM19-HMBND ML-T3-RGCOG.  (Contract No. 2019-0612)
Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
E.Approve and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount $15,000 from GF-COUNCIL-OPS-EQUIPMENT to GF-COUNCIL-MAINT/REP-GENERAL  to cover the construction and remodeling expenses in anticipation of costs associated with the Council of Judges Administration's proposed move to the 7th floor, with no overall budget impact.
Naomi Garcia-Parra, Office Manager, Council of Judges Administration (915) 546-2143
F.Approve and authorize the use of funds from the District Attorney's discretionary and food stamp fraud accounts to continue to pay salaries and operating expenses funded by the VAWA grant #1343722 (Contract No. 2019-0141) and the Border Prosecution Unit grant #2283710 (Contract No. 2019-0188) for the grant period beginning September 1, 2019, until the funds for the grants are awarded.  Funds are available in SPECIALDA and DAFOODSTFRA if necessary, and would be reimbursed to those accounts out of grant funds received. 
Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059
G.Approve and authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $39,245 from SR-TOURPROM-OPS CONTINGENCIES to SR-TOURPROM-OPS-LOS PORTALES for remediation design work for flooding issues at the Los Portales Museum.  There is no impact to the budget.  
Andrea Huchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
H.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Benefits Administration and Enrollment End User License and Service Agreement with T.E.B. Benefits Group Inc., for benefit online-enrollment services. Funding is available in IS-HEALTH-HEALTH/DENTAL CLAIMS.  (Contract No. 2018-0913)  
Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
I.Approve and authorize the expenditure of the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) forfeited funds in the Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 
Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
J.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Professional Services Agreement between the County of El Paso and RFD & Associates, Inc.  Funding is available in GF-ITD-CONTR SVC-GEN.  (Contract No. 2019-0509)
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-NUTRIADM-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE.  (Contract No. 2019-0546)
Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
L.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the addendum and maintenance agreement between the County of El Paso and Insight Public Sector.  Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2019-0551)
Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
M.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the software license agreement between the County of El Paso and SoftwareOne.  Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE.  (Contract No. 2019-0570)  
Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
N.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the addendum between the County of El Paso and SHI Government Solutions. Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE.  (Contract No. 2019-0619)
Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
O.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Exercise of Option to Renew Agreement with The Family Empowerment Center, for court ordered therapeutic services to youth with behavioral health challenges from September 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020, in an estimated amount of $15,000.  Funding is available in SR-JPDSUP-PROF SVC-GEN.  (Contract No. 2019-0547)
Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
P.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Memorandum of Understanding Between Family Therapy Training Institute of Miami, and the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department for a 3 day workshop regarding Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT) training in the amount of $10,500.  Funding is available in account GF-JPD-EE TRAINING.  (Contract No. 2019-0609)
Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
Q.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the termination letter on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department with BI Incorporated.  (Contract No. 2019-0634)
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, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
S.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Fourth Amendment to Agreement by and Between the County of El Paso, Texas and First Transit, Inc. to extend the contract agreement to December 31, 2019. (Contract No. 2019-0544)
Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development (915) 546-2015
T.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Third Exercise of Option to Renew Agreement with the State of New Mexico, acting through the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), to provide bus service between El Paso and Las Cruces  in the amount of $41,399 for the term beginning September 1, 2019 and ending August 31, 2020. (Contract No. 2019-0597)

Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development (915) 546-2015
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, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
V.Pursuant to section 118.131 of Texas Local Government Code, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign an order setting reasonable fees for Sheriff and Constable services to be effective on January 1, 2020.  (0044-19-OP)
Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 538-2234
W.Approve and authorize funding from GF-GADM in the amount of $48,042.67 for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Training Academy and Victim Services grants that are pending award notification from the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division.  Both projects are expected to be fully funded.  These funds will be reimbursed to the County once the grants are awarded and accepted.  
Richard D. Wiles, Sheriff, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262 x 4173
X.

Approve and authorize the allocation and transfer of funds for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $19,600 from the GF-SODETEN-UTITLITES -ELECTRIC and $19,600 from GF-SOJAILANNX-UTILITIES-WATER to GF SOJAILANNX-INMATE TRANSPORT.  Transfer is for payment of existing expenses of inmate transport.

Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 538-2286
Y.Approve and authorize the allocation and transfer of funds for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $13,714 from GF-SODETEN-UTITLITES -WATER to GF SOPATROL- MAINT/REPAIR AUTO.  Transfer is for payment of Maintenance and Repair of Fleet Vehicles of the Sheriff’s Office Motor Pool. 
Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 538-2286
Z.Rescind the Court Order of August 12, 2019, Item 4K on the Consent Agenda to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY16 with the City of El Paso for monitoring procedures. (Contract No. 2019-0416)  Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the corrected Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY16 with the City of El Paso for monitoring procedures.  (Contract No. 2019-0416)
Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
AA.Rescind the Court Order of August 12, 2019, Item 4L on the Consent Agenda to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY17 with the City of El Paso for monitoring purposes. (Contract No. 2019-0418)  Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the corrected Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY17 with the City of El Paso for monitoring procedures. (Contract No. 2019-0418)
Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
AB.Rescind the Court Order of August 12, 2019, Item 4M on the Consent Agenda to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY18 with the City of El Paso for monitoring purposes. (Contract No. 2019-0419)  Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the corrected Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY18 with the City of El Paso for monitoring procedures.  (Contract No. 2019-0419)
Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
AC.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement and Resolution for Provision of Equipment and Consumables with the State of Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)  for equipment necessary for the processing of motor vehicle titles and registrations for a six year term beginning upon the date of signature by the state.  (Contract No. 2019-0482)
Ruben P. Gonzalez, Tax Assessor-Collector, Tax Assessor-Collector's Office (915) 771-2300
AD.Accept the quarterly report from the El Paso County Housing Authority.  
Miguel Hernandez, Executive Director, El Paso County Housing Authority (915) 764-3559
AE.Accept the annual reports from the Veterans Advisory Board and the Sheriff's Department Civil Service Commission.
Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration (915) 546-2215
5.RESOLUTIONS
A.Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Operation H.O.P.E., funeral homes, cemeteries and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for their efforts in providing community support in El Paso County, Texas.
Carlos Leon, Commissioner, Pct. 1 (915) 546-2014
B.Approve and adopt a resolution declaring Friday, September 6, 2019, as "Bee Real Day" in El Paso County, Texas.
Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
C.Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Endeavors in El Paso County, Texas. 
Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
6.PUBLIC COMMENT
7.PRESENTATION
A.Receive a presentation from Vitalant regarding the "5th Annual Commissioner Carlos Leon Blood Drive."
Carlos Leon, Commissioner, Pct. 1 (915) 546-2014
REGULAR AGENDA
8.Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to sign an order authorizing the El Paso County Hospital District to enter into a tax anticipation loan agreement with Branch Banking and Trust Company, and authorizing certain officers of the El Paso County Hospital District to sign the necessary loan documents and resolve any other matters incident and related thereto.
R. Jacob Cintron, President & CEO, Hospital District/University Medical Center (915) 521-7600
COMMISSIONERS COURT
9.Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the building of a memorial at Ascarate Park in honor of the victims of the mass shooting on August 3, 2019. Further, approve and authorize the acceptance of donations to be used for the project, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 81.032.  
Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, Commissioners Court (915) 546-2098
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
10.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement For Enhanced Public Safety Radio Interconnectivity Agreement with the City of El Paso through August 31, 2019. Funding in the amount of $481,399, which covers all costs for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, is available in GF-SOLAW-MAINT/REP-COMMUNIC. (Contract No. 2019-0340)
Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration (915) 546-2215
AUDITOR
11.

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 July 31, 2019. The interim financial report is located on the intranet at: 

http://www.epcounty.com/auditor/publications/monthly/2019/july/JulyMonthly.htm

Edward A. Dion, CPA, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office (915) 546-2040
12.Approve and authorize the funding from GF-GADM for September 2019 and October 2019 for Criminal Justice Grants ending August 31, 2019. This allocation is for grants that are pending award from the State of Texas. If the 2020 grants are not awarded, the amount the County will have to use to cover personnel and operating expenditures is approximately $159,276. This will only be transferred upon notification of non-award.
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 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 2020-2021 Biennium for the term beginning September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $120,000. (Contract No. 2019-0259)
Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
14.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Exercise of Option to Renew Agreement with West Texas Food Service Cooperative (WTFSC) for food purchasing and administration of school nutrition programs for children at the Juvenile Justice Center from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 in the amount of $200,000.  Funding is available in account GF-JUVKITCHEN-FOOD PURCHASES.  (Contract No. 2019-0421)
Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
15.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 2020-2021 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, 2019 through August 31, 2020.  (Contract No. 2019-0519)
Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
LITIGATION, JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
16.Approve and authorize the County Judge to Sign the Statement of Grant Award from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY2020 Continued Multi-Year Improvement Grant in the amount of $426,728 for the Public Defender Mental Health Advocacy and Litigation Unit (PDMHALU).  A 60% grant match in the amount of $640,091, is required in the FY20 budget.  Funding is available in GF-PUBDEFEX-XFR OUT-GRNT MATCH.  (Contract No. 2019-0525)
Jaime E. Gandara, Chief Public Defender, Public Defender's Office (915) 546-8185
17.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Statement of Grant Award from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for FY2020 New Multi-Year Improvement funding for the El Paso County 48 Hour Bond Hearing Project (Bond 48)  for FY 2020 in the amount of $353,736.   A 20% grant match in the amount of $88,434 is required for this initial year of grant funding.  The Department of Budget and Fiscal Policy has included the grant match in the proposed FY2020 budget under GF-GADM-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH.  (Contract No. 2019-0528)
Jaime E. Gandara, Chief Public Defender, Public Defender's Office (915) 546-8185
18.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement Between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $208,705 from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2022.  (Contract No. 2019-0579)
Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
19.Approve and authorize the acceptance of the Office of the Attorney General - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) award for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $42,000 which will require a $44,108.64 contribution from the County's General Fund to fund the position. (Contract No. 2019-0608)
Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 546-2262
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
20.Receive the South by Southwest Trade Show recap presentation from Destination El Paso promoting economic development opportunities regionally as part of an Interlocal Agreement between the County and City of El Paso.  (Contract No. 2019-0057)
Andrea Hutchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
21.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment No. 26 with the the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) amending the FY 2020 Home Delivered Meals unit reimbursement rate for fiscal year 2020 through fiscal year 2021.  (Contract No. 2019-0630)
Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708
PUBLIC WORKS
22.Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Federal Intercity Bus Fiscal Year 2020 Project Grant Agreement (PGA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $504,291 to continue the provision of Intercity Bus Service serving El Paso and Anthony, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico. (Contract No. 2019-0602)
Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
23.Approve and authorize the Planning & Development Department to apply for year two of funding for the FY20 Intercity Bus (ICB) Grant to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $504,291, with no County match. The purpose of this grant is to continue the provision of Intercity Bus Service serving El Paso and Anthony, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico.  In addition, request the County Judge to sign the Certificate of Obligation as a requirement of the grant.  (Contract No. 2019-0591)
Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
24.Approve and authorize the re-naming of the El Paso County Mission Valley Annex to Deputy Peter J. Herrera Annex.  Additionally, authorize the transfer of $17,759.19 from CP-CPCAPITAL12-MISCELLANEOUS to CP-CPCNTYCAP12-RENOVATIONS to fund a monument and the new lettering.
Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
25.Approve and authorize the removal of the existing concrete floor and the installation of the new floor in the eastside portion of the Courthouse Lower Level floor.  Additionally, authorize a budget transfer not to exceed $510,000 for this portion of the project as well as previously discussed sidewalk improvements from CP-CPCAPITAL12-MISCELLANEOUS to CP-CPCRTHSIMP12-RENOVATIONS.  
Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
PURCHASING
26.Award of Bid 19-020 Construction of Employee Fitness and Wellness Center for the County of El Paso to Perikin Enterprises, LLC. of Albuquerque, NM in the amount of $1,867,229.19. Purchasing approved recommendation on 8/15/2019. Funding is available in CP-CH IMP-LL-CAP OUT-RENOV and IS-H&L FUND-CAP OUT-RENOV.
Debra Carrejo-Trull, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
27.Approve the construction of the Commissioners Court ADA Ramp for the County of El Paso using Region 19 Job Order Contract (JOC) 18-7293 awarded to Mirador Enterprises of El Paso, Texas, in the amount of $96,251.60. Purchasing approved on 8/20/2019.  Funding is available in CIP19-PUBLICWORKS-IMPROV-ADA.
Debra Carrejo-Trull, 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.

28.Approve and authorize the Public Works Department to submit a $1,000,000 grant application for the 2019-2020 Colonia Funds Construction from Texas Department of Agriculture - TDA to construct first-time wastewater system within the El Conquistador del Paso and Lourdes Estates in Fabens, Texas, benefiting approximately ninety six (96) homes. Further, approve the County Judge to sign the required application documents. No County funds are required.  (Contract No. 2019-0615)
Jose M. Landeros, Planning & Development Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015
29.Approve and authorize the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the Constables to apply for the County Essentials Services Program - Critical Incident Response grant funded by the Office of the Governor's Office in the amount of $271,317. The request is to reimburse the County for expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Office and Constables as a result of the August 3, 2019 mass shooting. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. No County match required.  (Contract No. 2019-0632)
Richard Wiles, County Sheriff, El Paso Sheriff's Department (915) 538-2006
BUDGET AND FINANCE
30.Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Local optional fees from Chapter 502 of the Transportation Code.
Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
31.Approve amendment No. 46 to the County of El Paso’s 2018-2019 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will increase Enterprise by $527,124.00, increase Grants by $4,734,455.21, thus increasing the overall budget of $449,910,950.23 to $455,172,529.44.
Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
32.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 personnel matters and legal claims regarding Justice of the Peace Pct. 6, Pl. 1, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 and 551.071.
Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
C.Discuss legal rights and responsibilities regarding Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURAs) issued by the County of El Paso Housing Finance Corporation, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.
Erica Rosales Nigaglioni, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2081
REGULAR SESSION
33.

Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a resolution pertaining to the transfer of Tigua Village from San Jose, Ltd. to CC Tigua, LLC.

Erica Rosales Nigaglioni, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2081