Approval of the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2025.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Approve the appointment of Sheriff Oscar Ugarte, to the E911 Enhanced Communication District Board of Managers to fulfill the unexpired two-year term ending July 31, 2025.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Approve the reappointment of Roland Glidden to the Emergency Services District No. 2 Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2026.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Accept the quarterly report from the Alliance for Regional Military Support (ARMS).

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

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.

Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the West Publishing Corporation/Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH Proflex Patron Access renewal subscription for a 60-month term in the amount of $123,386.88, to be paid in monthly installments with annual 3% increases. Funding is available in SR-LAWLIB-BOOKS&SUBSCRIPT. (Contract No. 2024-1081)

Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office, 915-834-8200

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the termination letter for Contract #2021-0847, Contract for Engineer Services Between Owner and Engineer between El Paso County and EMC Engineers, for lack of response from the second party to continue to provide consulting and project management services for the Downtown Detention Center sewer project. (#7210-OP)

Robin Sully, Director, Facilities Management, 915-546-2009

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement between the County of El Paso and BayCom, Inc. for the purchase of as-needed Panasonic Toughbooks and Related Products using Sourcewell Contract No. 090122-PNA. Funding is available in various accounts. (Contract No. 2024-1051)

Art Nevarez, Director, Information Technology, 915-273-3301

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign both Master Services Agreements between the County of El Paso and SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of as-needed Technology Solutions and Services under OMNIA Partners Contract No. 2018011-02 and as-needed Software & Technical Services under DIR-CPO-5237. Funding is available in various accounts. (Contract No. 2024-1065 & 2024-1066)

Art Nevarez, Director, Information Technology, 915-273-3301

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department and the Cameron County Juvenile Probation Department for residential treatment services at the Samuel F. Santana Challenge Academy (SFSCA) El Paso, a secure post-adjudication correctional facility, from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, at a rate of $202.88/day. Funds will be deposited in GF-JUVDETAIN-DETAINEE-OTHER. (Contract No. 2025-0008)

Rosie Medina, Chief Officer, Juvenile Probation, 915-273-2036

Approve budget amendment No.14 to the El Paso County’s 2024-2025 operating budget. This budgetary amendment will decrease Special Revenue by $114,375.00, increase Grants by $500,000.00, thus increasing the overall budget of $603,724,190.11 to $604,109,815.11.

Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-546-2162

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Interlocal Agreement Project Development Agreement for the Alamo Alto Trail Project, Phase 4 with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority to develop and submit a grant application for TxDOT’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects (TxDOT’s TA Program) in the amount of $74,829.50. Funding is available in GF-EPCMP-PROF SVC-GEN. (Contract No. 2025-0076)

Michael McElroy, Director, Planning and Development, 915-273-3330

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Sections 232.028 and 232.029, approve and authorize the issuance of certification regarding compliance with applicable plat requirements as provided on the attached listing.

Michael McElroy, Director, Planning and Development, 915-273-3330

Approve and authorize the transfer from GF-PWADMIN-CONTR SVC-GENERAL to GF-PWADMIN-UTILITIES-GAS in the amount of $2,400 to cover Ascarate Park new gas line account.

Norma Rivera-Palacios, Deputy County Administrator, Public Works, 915-273-3330

Approve and authorize the Single Source purchase of Envisio Software Subscription (12502246) for El Paso County IT Department from Envisio Solutions Inc. from Surrey, BC. in the amount of $194,726.70 for (3) three years. Funds are available in GF-ITD-MAINT/REP-SOFTWARE. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (c), as a single source item, it is exempt from the provisions of the County Purchasing Act.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

Approve and authorize the Single Source purchase Thomson Reuters Print and Proview (West Complete) for the El Paso County Attorney’s Office from Thomson Reuters / West Publishing Corporation of St. Paul, MN. in the amount of $78,874.32 for (3) three years. Funds are available in GF-CNTYATTY-BOOKS&SUBSCRIPT. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (c), as a single source item, it is exempt from the provisions of the County Purchasing Act.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

Approve and authorize the purchase of As-Needed Trades, Labor and Materials for the El Paso County, TX using TIPS 23010402 awarded to Keystone GC, LLC of El Paso, TX. Pricing/Discount as identified through cooperative contract. Purchases exceeding $50,000 will be presented to Commissioners Court for approval on an individual basis.  Purchasing approved on January 30, 2025. Funding available in various accounts.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

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.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Rio Grande Council of Governments (RIOCOG) FY 2025 Law Enforcement Training Initiative Interlocal Agreement, for the Sheriff’s Office to provide training and instruction to law enforcement personnel in the RIOCOG region on a quarterly basis from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, in the amount of $158,300.  (Contract No. 2025-0151)

Oscar Ugarte, Sheriff, EPCSO, 915-538-2006

Approve and authorize the transfer of $40,000 in additional funding to the Parks & Recreation Department for the Pool Slide Projects at Ascarate and Fabens Pools from CP-IMPROV01-CONTINGENCIES to CIP24-SWIMPOOLS-CAP OUT-EQUIP and CIP24-SIWMPOOLS-CAPOUT-EQUIP.

Jose M. Landeros, Deputy County Administrator, Strategic Capital Development, 915-546-2159

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the FY26 Specialty Court Program grant application on behalf of the 243rd District Court INSPIRE (Independence, Namaste, Safety, Purposeful, Insightful, Resilience, Empowerment) Treatment Court from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, in the amount of $343,002.65. No County match is required. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying resolution. (Contract No. 2025- 0150)

Selena Solis, District Judge, 243rd District Court, 915-273-3727

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Attorney’s Office to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor, Victim Services Unit in the amount of $117,098.00 from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. No County match is required. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the required accompanying resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0105)

Aaron Setliff, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, (915) 273-3238

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Attorney’s Office to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor, Innovative Civil Enforcement and Community Protection in the amount of $336,262.00 from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. No County match is required. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying required Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0113)

Amy Monsivais, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the FY26 Specialty Court Program grant on behalf of the Driving Intervention and Treatment/MERIT Program from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, in the amount of $283,115.50. No County match required. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0137)

Robert Anchondo, Judge, County Criminal Court at Law No. 2, 915-546-2162

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the District Attorney’s Office to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor, Domestic Violence Unit in the amount of $486,596.00 from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. No County match is required. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0141)

James Montoya, District Attorney, District Attorney’s Office, 915-273-3542

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the FY 2026 Office of the Governor State Crisis Intervention Team Grant Program application on behalf of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, in the amount of $799,143.75, pending final review and approval from the County Attorney‘s Office. No County match is required. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0115)

Oscar Ugarte, Sheriff, EPCSO, 915-538-2006

GRANT APPLICATION – Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the FY25-26 State Homeland Security Program (LETPA Projects) Sustaining Special Response Teams and First Responders Capabilities grant application, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, in the amount of $156,409.85, pending final review and approval from the County Attorney‘s Office. No County match is required. Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0136)

Oscar Ugarte, Sheriff, EPCSO, 915-538-2006

GRANT AWARD – Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) FY2025 Federal Section 5339 Rural Bus and Bus Facilities Project Grant Agreement (PGA) in the amount of $1,026,726. No County match is required.  (Contract No. 2025-0057)

Xavier Banales, Interim Director, Transit Operations, 915-273-3838

Approve and adopt a resolution celebrating El Paso Children’s 13th birthday and declaring February 14, 2025, as El Paso Children’s Hospital Day in El Paso, Texas.

David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-546-2111

Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month in El Paso, Texas.

David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-546-2111

Approve and adopt a resolution celebrating the Black El Paso Democrats' 39th Annual Political Awareness & Awards Banquet.

Sergio Coronado, Commissioner, Precinct 4, 915-273-3594

Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing, celebrating, and commending the achievements of Daniel Dominguez, as the First Mister Teen Universe from El Paso, Texas.

Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-546-2098

Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Raiz Federal Credit Union and Jamie Strayer, producer of TV series Opportunity Knocks.

Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-546-2098

Approve the appointment of Commissioner Sergio Coronado’s nominee, Debo’ Wakefield, to the El Paso County Veterans Advisory Board for the unexpired, two-year term ending November 30, 2025.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Approve the joint appointment of the County Judge and Hospital District Board of Managers nominee, Mark Paz, to the Emergence Health Network Board of Trustees for a 2-year term ending December 31, 2026.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Discuss and take appropriate action to select an elected official to fill the vacant seat on the Rio Grande Council of Governments (RGCOG) Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) Advisory Council that was previously held by Commissioner Carlos Leon.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action regarding El Paso County’s 89th Texas Legislative Session Agenda and Values Statements and provide discussion and input regarding the federal legislative agenda.

Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-546-2162

(Item to be Heard at Approximately 1:00 PM) Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the allocation, reprogramming, and structuring of existing County debt proceeds and potential future debt issuances, including authorizing the creation of new projects, the removal or modification of previously approved projects, the transfer of funds between eligible issuances, public awareness and outreach of these issuances, and the reallocation of funds within existing projects.

Jose M. Landeros, Deputy County Administrator, Strategic Capital Development, 915-546-2159

(Item to be Heard at Approximately 1:00 PM) Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of an Order calling for a Bond Election to be held in El Paso County on May 3, 2025. (Contract No. 2025-0145)

Jose M. Landeros, Deputy County Administrator, Strategic Capital Development, 915-546-2159

Approve and authorize the Purchase of Countywide Network Equipment Leasing 4 through the Information Technology Department using TIPS Contract 210101 awarded to Sequel Data Systems Inc. of Austin, Texas in the amount $2,610,864.71 and DIR Contract DIR-CPO-5033 awarded to Summus Industries, Inc/Summus Financial Services of Sugar Land, TX for $2,897,900.46 (leasing of network equipment). Funding is available in GF-ITD-RENT/LEASES-HARWARE. Purchasing approved January 30, 2025.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

Approve the award recommendation of Bid 25-005 As-Needed Paving Emulsion Material for the El Paso County, Texas (FY2025) to HF Sinclair Refining & Marketing LLC of Albuquerque, New Mexico for an estimated total cost of $1,548,000.00 (unit price as indicated in tabulation). Purchasing approved on January 20, 2025. Funding is available in SR-R&B-ROAD RESURFACING.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

Approve the award recommendation of Bid 25-006 Up to 20,000 Tons of Paving Rock Grade F and Up to 12,000 Tons of Paving Rock Grade C for the El Paso County, TX to Jobe Materials, L.P. of El Paso, TX for an estimated total cost of $1,231,200 (unit price as indicated in tabulation). Purchasing approved on January 20, 2025. Funding is available in SR-R&B-ROAD RESURFACING.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

Approve the award recommendation of Bid 25-008 FY2025 Road and Bridge Paving Project for the El Paso County, TX to ZTEX Construction, Inc. of El Paso, TX for an estimated total cost of $3,540,000 (unit price as indicated in tabulation). Purchasing approved on January 30, 2025. Funding is available in SR-R&B-ROAD RESURFACING.

Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing, 915-273-3349

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Office of the Governor FY26 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program grant application, on behalf of the 65th District Protective Order Court, in the amount of $104,899.46. A County match in the amount of $44,899.46 is required by the funding agency and additional funding in the amount of $132,061.14 is needed to supplement the program under the grant for a total of $176,960.60. Funding is available in GF-PROTORDERCRT-XFEROUT-GRNT. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0146)

Selina Saenz, District Judge, 65th District Court, (915) 273-3729

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Attorney’s Office to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor, Victim Advocate Program in the amount of $120,948.00 from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. A match in the amount of $40,316.00 is required. Funding is available in GF-GADM-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0083)

Aaron Setliff, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, (915) 273-3238

GRANT APPLICATION: Approve and authorize the County Attorney to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor, Victim Resource Program in the amount of $42,964.51 from 10/1/2025 to 9/30/2026. A match is required by the granting agency in the amount of $18,893.80 and additional funding in the amount of $32,610.39 is needed to supplement the program under the grant. Total of $51,504.49 is available in GF-GADM-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH account. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0086)

Aaron Setliff, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, (915) 273-3238

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the District Attorney’s Office to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor, General Victim Assistance Grant Program from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $219,044.16. A County match in the amount of $60,845.60 and additional funding in the amount of $24,339.24 is needed to supplement the program for a total of $85,184.84. Funding is available in GF-GADM-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0140)

James Montoya, District Attorney, District Attorney’s Office, 915-273-3542

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the District Attorney’s Office to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor, El Paso Coordinated Response-Victim Assistance Coordinator in the amount of $123,391.50 from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. A match in the amount of $41,130.50 is required. Funding is available in GF-GADM-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0142)

James Montoya, District Attorney, District Attorney’s Office, 915-273-3542

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Domestic Relations Office to apply for the Office of the Governor FY26 General Victim Assistance Resource Program Grant from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, in the amount of $138,803.09.  A County match in the amount of $36,000 is required. Funds are available in GF-ACCESS-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0132)

Brian Stanley, Executive Director, Domestic Relations Office, 915-834-8200

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Community Supervision and Corrections Department to apply for the FY26 Office of the Governor Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Grant Program from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, in the amount of $260,463. A match in the amount of $86,821 is required and will be met In-Kind by the Department. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0088)

Maggie Morales Aina, Director, Community Supervision and Corrections, Community Supervision and Corrections

GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for the FY26 Texas A & M Forestry Service, Community Forestry Grant Program for El Paso County’s Tree Canopy Project from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $50,000. A match in the amount of $50,000 is required and will be met In-Kind by the Department. (Contract No. 2025-0134)

Timothy Fulton, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation, 915-771-2380

GRANT APPLICATION – Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the FY25-26 Office of the Governor First Responder Mental Health Program grant application, on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, in the amount of $20,000, pending final review and approval from the County Attorney‘s Office. A County match in the amount of $5,000 is required and it is available in GF-GADM-XFER OUT-GRANT MATCH for a total project amount of $25,000. Further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the accompanying Resolution. (Contract No. 2025-0106)

Oscar Ugarte, Sheriff, EPCSO, 915-538-2006

Discuss findings regarding persons necessary in Executive Session.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, receive legal advice and consultation regarding Tex. Admin. Code Sections 56.1-56.10 related to District and County Attorneys reporting requirements.

Christina Sanchez, County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, discuss legal rights and responsibilities regarding litigation styled United States v. Texas, No. 24-50149, County Attorney’s File No. 0165-23-PL.

Bernardo Cruz, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

Discuss potential intervention by El Paso County in the Application of El Paso Electric Company for Authority to Change Rates, SOAH DOCKET NO. 473-25-11219 PUC DOCKET NO. 57568, County Attorney’s file number 0017-25-AA, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

Discuss litigation styled John P. Briggs v. County of El Paso, Texas; Cause No. 3:24-CV-00293-KC; County Attorney case number 0121-24-LD, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Michael Gomez, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.076, discuss and receive legal advice concerning the County’s rights and responsibilities with respect to security within the County Jail and law enforcement actions by the State that impact El Paso County operations.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located within the El Paso County Precinct 2.

Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, discuss financial information and economic development negotiations received regarding a Chapter 381 Agreement with Project Salsa, a private business prospect.

Roberto Ransom, Director, Economic Development, 915-546-2177

Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Tex. Admin. Code Sections 56.1-56.10 related to District and County Attorneys reporting requirements.

Christina Sanchez, County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247