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, September 23, 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 meeting of August 12, 2019 and the special meetings of August 8, 2019; August 9, 2019; August 12, 2019; August 13, 2019; August 14, 2019; and August 14, 2019.
				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.	In compliance with the El Paso County Code of Ethics, pursuant to Article XIII, acknowledge the campaign contribution of $2,500 or more to County Commissioner Carlos Leon from Richard Aguilar.
				Carlos Leon, Commissioner, Pct. 1 (915) 546-2014
			D.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Contract Service Agreements between the County of El Paso and the following service providers participating in the Border Prosecution Unit initiative (Grant #2283710) from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020: Tom Krampitz (Contract No. 2019-0684), Kathy Braddock, dba KAB Legal (Contract No. 2019-0680), TDCAA (Contract No. 2019-0683), Drew Durham (Contract No. 2019-0679), Ted Wilson (Contract No. 2019-0685), Craig Goodhart (Contract No. 2019-0689), Lance Long (Contract No. 2019-0681) and Melissa Hightower (Contract No. 2019-0682). No County match is required.
				Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059
			E.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Governor’s Office supplemental award in E-Grants for the FY19 Border Prosecution Unit Grant #2283709, which ends August 31, 2019, in the total amount of $64,300. (Contract No. 2019-0719)
				Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059
			F.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Rental Agreement and Addendum to Election Systems & Software (ES&S) and General Terms for scanners in the amount of $48,650 and may include other additional expenses. Funding is available in SR-ELECTSVC-ELECTIONS EXPENSE. (Contract No. 2019-0557)
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154
			G.	Approve and authorize an increase of $100 to the change fund for the Elections Department.
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154
			H.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Texas Department of lnsurance, Division of Workers' Compensation Self-lnsured Governmental Entity Coverage lnformation form to report proof of coverage information, pursuant to the Texas Labor Code for coverage year October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. There is no cost to the County.
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			I.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment to the Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment contract between the County of El Paso and Argus Services Corporation for medical bill auditing, pre-authorization and medical case management services. Funding is available in IS-WC-WORKERS COMP-ADMIN. (Contract No. 2019-0687)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			J.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the First Amendment to the Services Agreement by and between the County of El Paso, Texas and Claims Administrative Services, Inc. (CAS) (Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrator Services) beginning October 1, 2019. Funding is available in IS-WC-WORKERS COMP-ADMIN. (Contract No. 2019-0698)
				Melissa M. Carrillo, PHR, Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department (915) 546-2218
			K.	Approve and authorize County Judge to sign the change order #3 agreement between the County of El Paso and Intergraph Corporation (Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure). Funding is available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. (Contract No. 2019-0262)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			L.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the statement of work between the County of El Paso and Visionality - Design That Compute (DTC) for cabling services. Funding is available in CIP18-PW-IMPROV-ADA. (Contract No. 2019-0688)
				Christopher Stathis, Chief Technology Officer, Information Technology Department (915) 546-2041
			M.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Family and Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Services Agreement with the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) to provide offenders and their parents, family violence intervention and prevention services in the estimated amount of $5,000 from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. Funds are available in account SR-JPDSUP-PROF SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2019-0414)
				Roger Martinez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice Center (915) 849-2500
			N.	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
			O.	Approve and authorize County Judge to sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and between The County of El Paso, Texas and El Paso Community College for golf lessons at the Ascarate Golf Course with a PGA Golf Professional from September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020 at the rate of $40.00 per youth student and $64.00 per adult student registered in the course. Funds are to be deposited in GF-GOLFCOURSE-LESSONS and/or GF-GOLFCOURSE-DRIVING RNG FEES. (Contract No. 2019-0580)
				Veronica Myers, Director, Parks and Recreation Department (915) 771-2380
			P.	Approve and adopt the Public Works/Parks and Recreation Department proposed new fee schedule as presented at the Special Meeting of September 19, 2019.
				Veronica Myers, Director, Parks and Recreation Department (915) 771-2380
			Q.	Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit proposals for Gym Services for the County of El Paso. In accordance with Local Government Code 262.030, the Purchasing Agent has reviewed use of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
				Debra Carrejo-Trull, CPPO, CPPB Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			R.	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.	PUBLIC COMMENT


	6.	PRESENTATION


			A.	Accept the Telly Award given to the County of El Paso for its Promotional Marketing Video showcasing the quality of life, business and culture in our community.
				Andrea Hutchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		COMMISSIONERS COURT


			7.	Discuss an event on November 5, 2019 honoring El Paso County veteran employees for their service to our nation and to the El Paso County community.
				Carl L. Robinson, Commissioner, Pct. 4 (915) 546-2040
			8.	Discuss and take appropriate action per Local Government Code 81.005, Terms of Court, Meetings (a). "At the last regular term of each fiscal year of the County, the Commissioners Court, by order, shall designate a day of the week on which the court shall convene in a regular term each month during the next fiscal year."
				Betsy C. Keller, CM, Chief Administrator, County Administration (915) 546-2215


		JUDICIARY AND CORRECTIONS


			9.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the County Essentials Services Program - Critical Incident Response grant award in the amount of $271,317 funded by the Governor's Office. The grant award is to reimburse the County for expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Office and the Constables as a result of the August 3, 2109, mass shooting. No County match is required. (Contract No. 2019-0658)
				Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office (915) 538-2006


		LITIGATION, JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT


			10.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Resolution and annual renewal of the Child Protective Services Grant for the year 2019-2020 with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in the amount of $916,101.12 as the County's Grant Match and a Federal Reimbursement in the amount of $318,363.09. Funding is available in GF-CHLDPRTC-XFER OUT-GRNT MTCH. (Contract No. 2019-0636)
				Marilyn Mungerson, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office (915) 546-2050
			11.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to accept the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division & Homeland Security Grants Division Statement of Grant Award for the El Paso County Border Prosecution Unit (Grant #2283710) for the District Attorney's Office, in the amount of $1,375,000 from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020; and further authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying resolution. There is no County match required. (Contract No. 2019-0654)
				Jaime Esparza, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office (915) 546-2059


		ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


			12.	Approve and adopt the Mission Trail Comprehensive Masterplan.
				Andrea Hutchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES


			13.	Receive an update and presentation regarding Countywide Polling Place/Vote Centers.
				Lisa Wise, Elections Administrator, Elections Department (915) 546-2154
			14.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Vendor Agreement for FY 2020 reflecting the new year scope of services and the unit reimbursement rate for the senior noon-time meal program at $5.28 per congregate meal and $5.31 per home delivered meal from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020. (Contract No. 2019-0690)
				Irene G. Valenzuela, Executive Director, Community Services Department (915) 775-2708


		PUBLIC WORKS


			15.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Project Development Agreement with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority authorizing the construction of Mission Ridge Boulevard Phase II Roadway Improvements. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the necessary resolution and supporting documents. (Contract No. 2019-0691)
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			16.	Discuss and take appropriation action regarding the Northwest El Paso, Texas Feasibility Study being conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
				Jose M. Landeros, Director, Planning & Development Department (915) 546-2015
			17.	Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the contract between the County of El Paso and recipient of award for the Vista Del Este Water Distribution System (Bid #19-028).
				Norma R. Palacios, Executive Director, Public Works Department (915) 546-2015


		PURCHASING


			18.	Award of Bid 19-028 Vista Del Este Water Distribution System to CMD Endeavors, Inc. of El Paso, TX in the amount of $1,937,000. Purchasing approved recommendation on 9/10/2019. Funding is available in EP-VISTA DEL ESTE-CAP OUTLAYS.
				Debra Carrejo-Trull CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048
			19.	Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to reject all responses, close Bid 19-022 Purchase and Installation of Two (2) Digital Radiography X-Ray Equipment for the County of El Paso Sheriff's Department and re-solicit with revised specifications.
				Debra Carrejo-Trull, CPPO, CPPB, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department (915) 546-2048


		BUDGET AND FINANCE


			20.	Approve and authorize the revisions to the County of El Paso's Financial Policies for FY2020.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			21.	Approve and authorize reallocation of Capital Funds.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262
			22.	Approve amendment No. 50 to the County of El Paso’s 2018-2019 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will decrease Special Revenue by $120,448, increase Grants by $1,765,997.26, thus increasing the overall budget of $456,209,553.48 to $457,855,102.74.
				Wallace Hardgrove, Executive Director, Budget and Fiscal Policy Department (915) 546-2262


	23.	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.	(Postponed 9/9/19; 9/16/19) Discuss financial information and economic development negotiations received from a private business prospect regarding an amendment to a Chapter 381 agreement with project SDI, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
				Andrea Hutchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
			C.	Discuss financial information and economic development negotiations received from a private business prospect regarding a Chapter 381 Agreement with Project CH, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
				Andrea Hutchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177


		REGULAR SESSION


			24.	(Postponed 9/9/19; 9/16/19) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a First Amendment to the Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with SDI Technologies, Inc. (Contract No. 2019-0479)
				Andrea Hutchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177
			25.	Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Chapter 381 Agreement with Project CH.
				Andrea Hutchins, Director, Economic Development Department (915) 546-2177