Consider and approve the Minutes from the Commissioner's Court Budget Work Session Meetings of July 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2020.
Consider and approve the Minutes from Special Commissioner's Court Meeting dated July 21, 2020.
Consider and reapprove Minutes from Emergency Commissioner's Court meeting of March 31, 2020. As the original presentation was missing Agenda Item 5.
Discuss, consider and/or take appropriate action regarding the Lubbock County Employee Leave policy to accommodate employees and county departments directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discuss, consider and/or take appropriate action regarding the Lubbock County Disaster Declaration as related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presentation and discussion by Ronnie Keister, Tax Assessor-Collector regarding the Venue Tax collections as of 7/27/2020
Consider and approve a resolution detailing the historical timeline in support of the conveyance of real property by the Lubbock County Expo Center, Inc. (the "LCEC") to Lubbock County; and discuss, consider and/or take action to allow for the acquisition of an 80.001 acre tract of real property by Lubbock County from the LCEC for the express purpose of said property serving as the site on which a multipurpose arena with adjacent facilities and any related infrastructure will be constructed, as previously approved by Lubbock County voters at a November 6, 2018 election; and to authorize the County Judge to execute any and all necessary documentation to complete said property transfer, including but not limited to the County's acceptance of a special warranty deed as to said property and the County's acceptance of grants of access easements benefitting the property.
Consider and approve a resolution in support of the 2020-2021 Lubbock Emergency Communication District Budget.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the second of four one-year renewals with Firetrol Protection Systems for Fire Sprinkler System Inspections.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the second of four one-year renewals with Firetrol Protection Systems for Fire Detection and Alarm System Inspection.
Consider and approve the continuation of the 2019/2020 Lubbock County Civil Fees for 2020/2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Memorandum of Understanding with Lubbock Independent School District to provide educational opportunities for students that are detained or live as residents at the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for school year 2020-21.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Master Trainer and Licensing Agreement with Handle With Care Behavioral Management Systems, Inc. for employee training in crisis intervention and behavior management for fiscal year 2021 with the Juvenile Justice Center.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to execute the detention contracts for the housing of juvenile inmates at the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for the period of September 1, 2020 to August 31,2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for secure long-term residential services for juvenile offenders at Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC DBA Center for Success and Independence at Rockdale Academy for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Parent Education Services agreement for Parent Educator for the Juvenile Justice Center for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign contracts for placement of juveniles at non-secure facilities by the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for the period of October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign contracts for placement of juveniles at secure facilities by the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for the period of October 1, 2020 to September 30,2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Counseling Services agreement for Community Counselors for the Juvenile Justice Center for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to conduct initial psychiatric assessments in an outpatient setting for a term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 with the Juvenile Justice Center.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign FY21 Secure Post-Adjudication Correctional Services agreement with Bexar County for housing of juveniles.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the 2020-21 Interlocal Agreement for Specialized Treatment and Rehabilitation Program (STAR).
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the 2020-21 Memorandum of Understanding for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Services Operations Contract with Recovery Monitoring Solutions for Global Positioning System Monitoring for the Juvenile Justice Center.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with Justin Hall, Kairos Writing Services for grant writing services to research and apply for funding for an upgrade to existing playground equipment at the Slaton Park.
Consider and approve the use of the Justice Court Technology Fund 098-4304000 for purchases due to facilitate complete transition to go paperless in JP4 and allow for emergency situations such as the Covid-19 allowing more flexibility to work from home. These items include 2 laptops in the amount of $1,790.00 to help conduct remote hearings.
Consider approval of Form 424 and the Recertification letter for FY21 USDA Mediation Program.
Consider approval of Application Kit for Access and Visitation funds from the State of Texas Office of the Attorney General.
Discuss consider or take action regarding the operating hours for the Treasurer's Office from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM beginning on August 3, 2020.
Consider and approve a request by the Commissioners Court to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, for funds under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, to counties for specific uses.
Consider and appoint Adele Youngren to the Local Workforce Development Board for another two year term to begin September 1, 2020 to expire August 31, 2022.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the signing of the Resolution to enter into an advance funding agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the widening of Wood row Road.
Monthly report on the Public Works Department activities, Bond Program and other road improvement projects.
Report on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report.
Consider and select members of the Fiscal Year 2021 Salary Grievance Committee per Local Government Code Section 152.015.
As authorized by the Texas Government Code, the Commissioners' Court of Lubbock County, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters, including but not limited to any of the matters listed above, as they may relate to Texas Government Code § 551.071(1) (Consultation with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers); Texas Government Code § 551.071(2) (Consultation with Attorney when the Attorney's obligations under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code); Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberations About Real Property); Texas Government Code § 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Texas Government Code § 551.0745 (Personnel Matters Affecting a County Advisory Body); Texas Government Code § 551.076 (Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits); and Texas Government Code § 551.087 (Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations).
Consider and approve the Minutes from the Commissioner's Court Budget Work Session Meetings of July 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2020.
Consider and approve the Minutes from Special Commissioner's Court Meeting dated July 21, 2020.
Consider and reapprove Minutes from Emergency Commissioner's Court meeting of March 31, 2020. As the original presentation was missing Agenda Item 5.
Discuss, consider and/or take appropriate action regarding the Lubbock County Employee Leave policy to accommodate employees and county departments directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discuss, consider and/or take appropriate action regarding the Lubbock County Disaster Declaration as related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presentation and discussion by Ronnie Keister, Tax Assessor-Collector regarding the Venue Tax collections as of 7/27/2020
Consider and approve a resolution detailing the historical timeline in support of the conveyance of real property by the Lubbock County Expo Center, Inc. (the "LCEC") to Lubbock County; and discuss, consider and/or take action to allow for the acquisition of an 80.001 acre tract of real property by Lubbock County from the LCEC for the express purpose of said property serving as the site on which a multipurpose arena with adjacent facilities and any related infrastructure will be constructed, as previously approved by Lubbock County voters at a November 6, 2018 election; and to authorize the County Judge to execute any and all necessary documentation to complete said property transfer, including but not limited to the County's acceptance of a special warranty deed as to said property and the County's acceptance of grants of access easements benefitting the property.
Consider and approve a resolution in support of the 2020-2021 Lubbock Emergency Communication District Budget.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the second of four one-year renewals with Firetrol Protection Systems for Fire Sprinkler System Inspections.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the second of four one-year renewals with Firetrol Protection Systems for Fire Detection and Alarm System Inspection.
Consider and approve the continuation of the 2019/2020 Lubbock County Civil Fees for 2020/2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Memorandum of Understanding with Lubbock Independent School District to provide educational opportunities for students that are detained or live as residents at the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for school year 2020-21.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Master Trainer and Licensing Agreement with Handle With Care Behavioral Management Systems, Inc. for employee training in crisis intervention and behavior management for fiscal year 2021 with the Juvenile Justice Center.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to execute the detention contracts for the housing of juvenile inmates at the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for the period of September 1, 2020 to August 31,2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for secure long-term residential services for juvenile offenders at Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC DBA Center for Success and Independence at Rockdale Academy for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Parent Education Services agreement for Parent Educator for the Juvenile Justice Center for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign contracts for placement of juveniles at non-secure facilities by the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for the period of October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign contracts for placement of juveniles at secure facilities by the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center for the period of October 1, 2020 to September 30,2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Counseling Services agreement for Community Counselors for the Juvenile Justice Center for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to conduct initial psychiatric assessments in an outpatient setting for a term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 with the Juvenile Justice Center.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign FY21 Secure Post-Adjudication Correctional Services agreement with Bexar County for housing of juveniles.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the 2020-21 Interlocal Agreement for Specialized Treatment and Rehabilitation Program (STAR).
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the 2020-21 Memorandum of Understanding for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Services Operations Contract with Recovery Monitoring Solutions for Global Positioning System Monitoring for the Juvenile Justice Center.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement with Justin Hall, Kairos Writing Services for grant writing services to research and apply for funding for an upgrade to existing playground equipment at the Slaton Park.
Consider and approve the use of the Justice Court Technology Fund 098-4304000 for purchases due to facilitate complete transition to go paperless in JP4 and allow for emergency situations such as the Covid-19 allowing more flexibility to work from home. These items include 2 laptops in the amount of $1,790.00 to help conduct remote hearings.
Consider approval of Form 424 and the Recertification letter for FY21 USDA Mediation Program.
Consider approval of Application Kit for Access and Visitation funds from the State of Texas Office of the Attorney General.
Discuss consider or take action regarding the operating hours for the Treasurer's Office from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM beginning on August 3, 2020.
Consider and approve a request by the Commissioners Court to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, for funds under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, to counties for specific uses.
Consider and appoint Adele Youngren to the Local Workforce Development Board for another two year term to begin September 1, 2020 to expire August 31, 2022.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the signing of the Resolution to enter into an advance funding agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the widening of Wood row Road.
Monthly report on the Public Works Department activities, Bond Program and other road improvement projects.
Report on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report.
Consider and select members of the Fiscal Year 2021 Salary Grievance Committee per Local Government Code Section 152.015.
As authorized by the Texas Government Code, the Commissioners' Court of Lubbock County, Texas reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matters, including but not limited to any of the matters listed above, as they may relate to Texas Government Code § 551.071(1) (Consultation with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers); Texas Government Code § 551.071(2) (Consultation with Attorney when the Attorney's obligations under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code); Texas Government Code § 551.072 (Deliberations About Real Property); Texas Government Code § 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations); Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters); Texas Government Code § 551.0745 (Personnel Matters Affecting a County Advisory Body); Texas Government Code § 551.076 (Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits); and Texas Government Code § 551.087 (Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations).