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OPEN MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2024. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, , 915-546-2215
B. Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Carlos Leon’s nominee, Yusuf Farran, to the Civil Service Commission to fulfill the two-year term from May 14, 2024, to May 13, 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-546-2215
C. Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner David Stout's appointee, Rene Hurtado, to the County of El Paso Risk Pool Board for the term beginning May 18, 2024, and ending May 17, 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-546-2215
K. (POSTPONED 5/6/24) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Subrecipient Agreement with the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) for the purpose of the research and evaluation component of the Grant Funded, Innovations in Reentry Initiative: Building System Capacity and Testing Strategies to Reduce Recidivism grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA-2020-17281) with a retroactive term beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2025. Funding in the amount of $99,954 is available in SG-REENTRY21-OPERATING EX. (Contract No. 2024-0281) Catherine Jones, Director, Criminal Justice Coordination, 915-273-3353
Q. Approve and adopt the Public Works/Parks and Recreation Department fee changes, as per Local Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 316. Timothy Fulton, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation, 915-771-2380
W. Approve the purchase of As-Needed Sign Language Services for El Paso County, Texas using Region 19 Contract 24-7475 awarded to El Paso SLI Sign Language Interpreters, LLC of El Paso, Texas. Discount / Pricing as identified through the Cooperative Contract, funding is available in GF-ECONIMPACT-INITIATIVE. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349
RESOLUTIONS
A. Approve and adopt a resoltuion designating May 2024, as “Older Americans Month” in El Paso County, Texas. Carlos Leon, Commissioner Pct. 1 915-546-2014
B. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing “National Peace Officers Memorial Week” in El Paso County, Texas. Carlos Leon, Commissioner 915-546-2014
C. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the achievements of Allison Cuellar, a Riverside Middle School student who received statewide recognition for developing a way to help people swallow pills. David Stout, Commissioner 915-546-2111
D. Approve and adopt a resolution dedicating the Unaccompanied Veteran’s Flag Case, where El Paso County commits to honoring and ensuring all eligible Veterans are given honorable and dignified burial services. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge 915-546-2098
E. Approve and adopt a resolution declaring the month of May 2024 as “Internal Audit Awarness Month” in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge 915-546-2098
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
PRESENTATION
A. Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Joy Martinez for her time and service as the appointee of Commissioner Carlos Leon, Precinct 1, to the El Paso County Hospital Board of Managers, from April 6, 2015, to May 12, 2024. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator 915-546-2215
REGULAR AGENDA
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve the appointment of Commissioner Carlos Leon's nominee, Linda Chew, to the Hospital District Board of Managers for a three-year term ending March 31, 2027. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator 915-546-2215
COMMISSIONERS COURT
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the proposed renaming of 4th Street to Pvt. Fernando Gutierrez St. in the unincorporated area of Fabens, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
B. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the proposed renaming of 5th Street to Wildcat Nation Street in the unincorporated area of Fabens, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
C. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve up to $5,000 to utilize for tours of the Mission Trail to host State Delegates to the Texas Democratic Party Convention on June 6, 2024. Funding is available in SR.-TOURPROM-ADVERTISEMENT and SR-TOURPROM-MISSION TRAILS. (OP-4488) Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
D. Discuss and take appropriate action with regards to providing a letter of support to the City of El Paso for the FY24 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant submission and committing to sharing the cost of the local match amount. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
A. Receive a presentation regarding the ongoing FY2024 Mutliyear Capital Planning Process. Further, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the capital finance plan submitted by the Bond Advisory Committee to Commissioners Court. Jose Landeros, Director 915-546-2215
PURCHASING
A. Approve the purchase of As-Needed Access Control and Surveillance System Upgrades for Various Locations in El Paso County, Texas using the Texas Region 19 Contract 21-7404 and 21-7419 awarded to Pyrocom System Inc. (PyroCom Systems Inc.) of El Paso, Texas. The County has allocated $4,590,492.78 for upgrades at various locations. Pricing will be verified through pricelist and discount(s) identified through the cooperative contracts Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent 915-273-3349
JUDICIARY AND CORRECTIONS
A. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the request from the District Attorney for a staffing adjustment within the DA’s Office that includes a supplemental pay adjustment for an Assistant District Attorney. Bill D. Hicks, District Attorney 915-546-2059
PUBLIC WORKS
A. Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the public comment letter to be submitted to TXDOT’s call for public comment for the Border Highway East Corridor Study. (OP#4498) Michael McElroy, Director 915-273-3330
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.
REGULAR SESSION
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located within the El Paso County Precinct 2. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator 915-546-2215
B. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding legal rights and responsibilities regarding litigation styled United States v. Texas, No. 24-50149, County Attorney’s File No. 0165-23-PL. Bernardo R. Cruz, Assistant County Attorney 915-273-3238
C. Discuss and take appropriate action to decrease the financial and operational impact to El Paso County as it pertains to law enforcement actions by the State, including arrests along the El Paso border. Christina R. Sanchez, Assistant County Attorney (915) 273-3238
ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA
B. REGULAR SESSION – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso Refinery air permit renewal request for permit number 18897 and Western Refining Terminals, LLC, Federal Operating Permit (FOP) No. O4603. POSTED FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 AT 3:15 P.M. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney (915) 273-3238
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OPEN MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2024. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, , 915-546-2215
B. Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Carlos Leon’s nominee, Yusuf Farran, to the Civil Service Commission to fulfill the two-year term from May 14, 2024, to May 13, 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-546-2215
C. Approve the re-appointment of Commissioner David Stout's appointee, Rene Hurtado, to the County of El Paso Risk Pool Board for the term beginning May 18, 2024, and ending May 17, 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-546-2215
K. (POSTPONED 5/6/24) Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Subrecipient Agreement with the University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) for the purpose of the research and evaluation component of the Grant Funded, Innovations in Reentry Initiative: Building System Capacity and Testing Strategies to Reduce Recidivism grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA-2020-17281) with a retroactive term beginning October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2025. Funding in the amount of $99,954 is available in SG-REENTRY21-OPERATING EX. (Contract No. 2024-0281) Catherine Jones, Director, Criminal Justice Coordination, 915-273-3353
Q. Approve and adopt the Public Works/Parks and Recreation Department fee changes, as per Local Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 316. Timothy Fulton, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation, 915-771-2380
W. Approve the purchase of As-Needed Sign Language Services for El Paso County, Texas using Region 19 Contract 24-7475 awarded to El Paso SLI Sign Language Interpreters, LLC of El Paso, Texas. Discount / Pricing as identified through the Cooperative Contract, funding is available in GF-ECONIMPACT-INITIATIVE. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349
RESOLUTIONS
A. Approve and adopt a resoltuion designating May 2024, as “Older Americans Month” in El Paso County, Texas. Carlos Leon, Commissioner Pct. 1 915-546-2014
B. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing “National Peace Officers Memorial Week” in El Paso County, Texas. Carlos Leon, Commissioner 915-546-2014
C. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the achievements of Allison Cuellar, a Riverside Middle School student who received statewide recognition for developing a way to help people swallow pills. David Stout, Commissioner 915-546-2111
D. Approve and adopt a resolution dedicating the Unaccompanied Veteran’s Flag Case, where El Paso County commits to honoring and ensuring all eligible Veterans are given honorable and dignified burial services. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge 915-546-2098
E. Approve and adopt a resolution declaring the month of May 2024 as “Internal Audit Awarness Month” in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge 915-546-2098
PUBLIC COMMENT
PUBLIC HEARING
PRESENTATION
A. Present a Certificate of Appreciation to Joy Martinez for her time and service as the appointee of Commissioner Carlos Leon, Precinct 1, to the El Paso County Hospital Board of Managers, from April 6, 2015, to May 12, 2024. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator 915-546-2215
REGULAR AGENDA
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve the appointment of Commissioner Carlos Leon's nominee, Linda Chew, to the Hospital District Board of Managers for a three-year term ending March 31, 2027. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator 915-546-2215
COMMISSIONERS COURT
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the proposed renaming of 4th Street to Pvt. Fernando Gutierrez St. in the unincorporated area of Fabens, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
B. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the proposed renaming of 5th Street to Wildcat Nation Street in the unincorporated area of Fabens, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
C. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve up to $5,000 to utilize for tours of the Mission Trail to host State Delegates to the Texas Democratic Party Convention on June 6, 2024. Funding is available in SR.-TOURPROM-ADVERTISEMENT and SR-TOURPROM-MISSION TRAILS. (OP-4488) Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
D. Discuss and take appropriate action with regards to providing a letter of support to the City of El Paso for the FY24 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant submission and committing to sharing the cost of the local match amount. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner 915-546-2144
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
A. Receive a presentation regarding the ongoing FY2024 Mutliyear Capital Planning Process. Further, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the capital finance plan submitted by the Bond Advisory Committee to Commissioners Court. Jose Landeros, Director 915-546-2215
PURCHASING
A. Approve the purchase of As-Needed Access Control and Surveillance System Upgrades for Various Locations in El Paso County, Texas using the Texas Region 19 Contract 21-7404 and 21-7419 awarded to Pyrocom System Inc. (PyroCom Systems Inc.) of El Paso, Texas. The County has allocated $4,590,492.78 for upgrades at various locations. Pricing will be verified through pricelist and discount(s) identified through the cooperative contracts Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent 915-273-3349
JUDICIARY AND CORRECTIONS
A. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the request from the District Attorney for a staffing adjustment within the DA’s Office that includes a supplemental pay adjustment for an Assistant District Attorney. Bill D. Hicks, District Attorney 915-546-2059
PUBLIC WORKS
A. Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the public comment letter to be submitted to TXDOT’s call for public comment for the Border Highway East Corridor Study. (OP#4498) Michael McElroy, Director 915-273-3330
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.
REGULAR SESSION
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located within the El Paso County Precinct 2. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator 915-546-2215
B. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding legal rights and responsibilities regarding litigation styled United States v. Texas, No. 24-50149, County Attorney’s File No. 0165-23-PL. Bernardo R. Cruz, Assistant County Attorney 915-273-3238
C. Discuss and take appropriate action to decrease the financial and operational impact to El Paso County as it pertains to law enforcement actions by the State, including arrests along the El Paso border. Christina R. Sanchez, Assistant County Attorney (915) 273-3238
ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA
B. REGULAR SESSION – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso Refinery air permit renewal request for permit number 18897 and Western Refining Terminals, LLC, Federal Operating Permit (FOP) No. O4603. POSTED FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 AT 3:15 P.M. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney (915) 273-3238
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