Consent Agenda: (all items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed and voted on separately): a. Consider approval of minutes of the August 15,2022 and August 17, 2022 meetings of the Commissioners Court. b. Personnel/Budget Amendments c. Claims i. Accounts Payable ii. Payroll iii. Restitution iv. Juror Pay
Consider a Proclamation declaring the month of September 2022 as "Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Safety Awareness Month" in Bell County, Texas.
Presentation/Update from Dirk Aaron, General Manager, Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District, on groundwater conditions in Bell County.
7. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2022-2023 Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget. 8. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2022-2023 Tax Rates for the Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.
Consider approval and adoption of the FY2022-2023 Bell County Tax Rate and the FY2022-2023 Bell County Road District Tax Rate.
Consider approval pursuant to Section 111.039(c) of the Local Government Code of the ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the budget.
Consider authorizing renewal of current Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan of Benefits with no changes other than the contribution rate of 13.80%.
Consider approval, pursuant to Section 119.131 of the Local Government Code, of Sheriff and Constable Fees effective January 1, 2023.
Consider a Resolution Authorizing a grant in the amount of $8,670 to Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. (HCCA) to be used between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024 in order to supplement and extend existing services for HCCA to be eligible to receive Texas Department of Agriculture Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program funds to provide Home-Delivered Meals to Homebound Persons in Bell County who are elderly and/or have a disability.
Consider approval of renewal of Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Maintenance Grant Contract between the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Bell County for the State Fiscal Year2023 (September 1,2022-August 31,2023) to include Exhibit R-13 Maintenance Renewal for Automated Victim Notification Services by Appriss.
Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into agreements with the following agencies: a. AWARE Central Texas in the amount of $52,000 to provide case management, educational classes and family services to victims of Child Abuse and their families. b. Bell County Child Welfare Board in the amount of $25,000 to provide clothing, car seats, beds, vital records and other needs of Bell County children removed by CPS from their homes. c. Bell County Public Health District in the amount of $167,732 to provide environmental health and food protection services. d. Bell County Public Health District in the amount of $25,000 to fund supplement for County Fire Marshal. e. Cen-Tex Alcoholic Rebab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders. f. Cenikor Rehab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders. g. Central County Services in the amount of $265,000 to provide case management, counseling, medication management, skills training, crisis intervention and various other services to Bell County adults and children with mental health issues. h. Central County Services in the amount of $200,000 for the funding of the Mental Health Deputies division of the Bell County Sheriffs office with required budgeted match by Bell County of $388,631. i. Central Texas Children's Center in the amount of $30,000 to provide full-time childcare programs to Bell County children with disabilities and to provide parenting classes and events to their parents and siblings. j. Central Texas Youth Services in the amount of $14,500 to provide shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, education and life skills training to Bell County homeless youths. k. Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $20,000 to provide coordinated case care, forensic interviews, family advocacy, therapy services, medical services and community education to Bell County abused and neglected children. l. Christian Farms Treehouse in the amount of $25,000 to provide a portion of the required 5% community match funding for a Texas Department of State Health Services Grant. m. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in the amount of $15,000 to provide court appointed special advocates to Bell County children who have been removed be CPS from their homes. n. Hill Country Community Action in the amount of $270,000 to operate the Bell County Temple and Killeen HELP Centers and to provide emergency services to income eligible Bell County residents. o. Hill Country Community Action in the amount of $67,670 to provide meals to elderly home-bound Bell County residents. p. Historical Commission in the amount of $5,800 to provide preservation services and promotion of Bell County's history. q. Jail Ministry in the amount of $35,000 to provide programs in prevention and intervention for those incarcerated in Bell County Law Enforcement Centers and in the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center r. Morgan's Point Resort Dive Team in the amount of $5,000 to provide recovery services to area lakes and rivers. s. Texas A&M AgriLife (Salamander Study) in the amount of $20,000 to study the water quality of the Salado Salamander. t. Greater Killeen Community Clinic and Temple Community Clinic in the amount of $510,000 each to provide medical services to Bell County residents with limited or no access to health care and to those residents that are clients of the Bell County Indigent Health Program. u. Bell County Trapper in the amount of $38,400 to provide trapping services in Bell County. v. Texas Game Wardens in the amount of $8,000 to provide equipment to be used to preserve and protect Bell County's natural resources. w. Texas Department of Public Safety in the amount of $146,187 to provide support staff, operating cost and equipment to be used to protect Bell County Citizens.
a. Award IFB #02-23 - Flexible Base for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $552,000 as shown below: i. Type A - Grade 1 -2 to: Killeen Crushed Stone (primary) Green Dream International, LLC (secondary) Arcosa Aggregate (Tertiary) ii. Type A - Grade 4A to Killeen Crushed Stone iii. Type A - Grade 4B - reject bid for this line item as it does not meet specs b. Award IFB #03-23 - Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt, to Texas Materials Group Inc. for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $1,481,000. c. Award RFP #04-23 - Disaster and/or Storm Recovery Services, to Ceres Environmental Services as the primary and TFR Enterprises Inc. as the secondary vendor, for the Emergency Management Department. d. Award RFP #05-23 - Debris Monitoring Services, to Debris Tech as the primary and Thompson Consulting Services as the secondary vendor, for the Emergency Management Department. e. Award IFB #07-23 - Crushed Granite Base for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $157,000 as shown below: f. Award IFB #08-23 - Hauling Services, to Twisted Nail Broker Services, LLC, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $87,000. g. Award IFB #09-23 - Corrugated Galvanized Metal Culvert Pipe, to Wilson Culverts, Inc as the primary and Texas Corrugators-Austin Div. as secondary vendor, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $307,500. h. Award IFB #12-23 - Asphalt Oils and Emulsions, to Cleveland Asphalt Products as primary and Wright Asphalt Products Company as secondary vendor, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $1,858,500. i. Award IFB #14-23 - Pavement Marking & Raised Pavement Markers, to DIJ Construction, Inc. as primary and Total Highway Maintenance, LLC as secondary vendor, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $82,300. j. Award RFP #15-23 - Fiber Installation and Maintenance Services, to JC Communications for Technology Services in an estimated amount of $162,000. k. Award IFB #16-23 - Cold Mix Limestone Rock Asphalt, to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $368,000. I. Award IFB #19-23 - Surface Aggregate - Type D (Grades 4 & 5), to Texas Material Group, Inc., for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $452,300. m. Award IFB #20-23 - Quicklime, to Austin White Lime Company, Ltd., for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $79,000. n. Award IFB #23-23 - Surface Aggregate - Type E (Re-bid), to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $199,300. o. Reject bid received for IFB #11 -23 - Cast-ln-Place Concrete. p. Contract renewal with Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool, under the same terms and conditions from RFP #01-21 - for Property & Casualty Insurance in an estimated amount of $1,060,000. q. Contract renewal with Bill Hall Auctioneer, Inc., under the same terms and conditions from RFP #14-20 - Live Auctioneer Services. r. Contract renewal with Heart of Texas Landscape & Irrigation, Inc, under the same terms and conditions from RFP #01-19 - for Landscaping Services for the Facilities Service Department in an estimated amount of $155,000. s. Contract renewal with TK Elevator Corporation (fka ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation), under the same terms and conditions from TCPN contract #R150801 for Elevator Maintenance Services for the Facilities Service Department in an estimated amount of $81,500. t. Contract renewal with Waste Management of Texas Inc, under the same terms and conditions from IFB #08-22 - for Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Services for the Facilities Services Department in an estimated amount of $100,900. u. Contract renewal with Integrated Prescription Management, under the same terms and Conditions from RFP 11-19 -for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services for the Indigent Health Services Department in an estimated amount of $60,000. v. Contract renewal with Dentrust Dental, under the same terms and conditions from RFP 02-22 -Inmate Dental Services for the Sheriffs Office in an estimated amount of $55,200. w. Contract renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement using DIR-TSO-4061 for an estimated amount of $370,000 for the County's licenses for Office, Logins, Servers, and Databases. x. Contract renewal of Oracle JDE software using DIR-TSO-4158 for an estimated amount of $60,000 for the County-wide Financials software suite. y. Contract renewal of Tyler Technologies Courts & Supervision software using Sourcewell contract #110515-TTI for an estimated amount of $300,000 for the County's Courts, Clerks, Pretrial, JPs, Prosecutors and Supervision departments. z. Contract renewal of Courthouse Technologies using DIR-TSO-4037 for an estimated amount of $108,000 for the District Clerk's Jury Management Software. aa. Contract renewal of Gartner Executives Programs using DIR-TSO-4099-63572 for an estimated amount of $70,000 for the Technology Services department consulting program. bb. Contract renewal of New World Jail System using Sourcewell contract #110515-TTI for an estimated amount of $90,000 for the County's jail management software. cc. Contract renewal of Spectrum Enterprise using DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-008 for an estimated amount of $82,000 for the Primary and Secondary Internet Connection. dd. Contract renewal of Axon Enterprise using Buyboard 568-18 for an estimated amount of $235,000 for law enforcement body-worn and fleet camera systems. ee. Contract renewal of Veeam Backup software from Sequel Data Systems using TIPS contract #210101 for an estimated amount of $55,000 for the County's backup software solution. ff. Contract renewal for Cisco Smartnet software maintenance with CDW-G using DIR-TSO-4067 for the Communication Center at an estimated cost of $64,000.00. gg. Contract renewal for Fortinet software maintenance with CDW-G using DIR-TSO 4075 for the Communication Center's Firewall for an estimated cost of $93,475.00 hh. Single/Sole source contract with Cartegraph Systems Inc. for data software utilized by Read and Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $63,000. ii. Single/Sole Source contract renewal with Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure (Integraph) annual maintenance of public safety software including CAD, WebRMS, IMobile, and NIBRS for the Communication Center in an estimated amount of $330,000.00. jj. Single/Sole Source contract renewal with Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure (Intergraph) for SQL server maintenance and server licenses for Communication Center in an estimated amount of $51,818.00. kk. Single/Sole Source contract renewal with L3/Harris Corporation for maintenance of the Bell County Radio System backbone in an estimated amount of $348,386.00. II. Single/Sole Source contract with Harris Corporation for FX software maintenance for the Communication Center's P-25 radio system to provide communications to all public safety agencies within Bell County in an estimated amount of $117,791.00. mm. Utilize purchasing cooperative contracts for the following products/services for various County Departments: i. HVAC Equipment, Supplies and Installation in an estimated amount of $454,000. ii. Trade Services (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, etc.) in an estimated amount of $369,000. iii. Building Maintenance, Repair, Operation Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $1,511,000. iv. Tires, Tubes, Supplies, and Equipment in an estimated amount of $203,000. v. Public Safety Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $200,000. vi. Public Safety Communications in an estimated amount of $560,000. vii. Correctional and Detention Facility Equipment and Supplies in an estimated amount of $566,500. viii. Office Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $525,000. be. Office Furniture in an estimated amount of $135,000. x. Janitorial/Custodial Services, Supplies, and Equipment in an estimated amount of $873,000. xi. Uniforms and Accessories in an estimated amount of $262,700. xii. Food/Dairy Products in an estimated amount of $3,130,00. xiii. Food Services Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $70,000. xiv. Wireless/Cellular Services in an estimated amount of $470,000. xv. Information Technology Solutions & Services in an estimated amount of $2,057,500. xvi. Online marketplace (Amazon Business) in an estimated amount of $350,000. nn. Utilize a purchasing cooperative contract for Technology Equipment, Products Services & Software for the disposal of technology items with Global Assets for the IT Departments with an anticipated revenue amount of $3,500. oo. Enter into a professional service contract with Langerman Foster Engineering Company for construction material testing services for an estimated amount of $10,000. pp. Enter into a professional service contract with Managing to Excellence Corporation for Finance, HR, Payroll and JOE Tech Support Services in an estimated amount of $84,000 plus travel and out-of-pocket expenses. qq. Execute agreements for general legal services and grant an exemption from the competitive bidding and procurement requirements of Section 262.023 of the Texas Local Government Code, pursuant to Section 262.024 (a) (4) of the Texas Local Government Code and other authority, in view of the professional and personal services to be rendered by the Law Firms to the County and its Commissioners Court regarding the Agreement and Legal Matters with the following firms: West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, PC Naman Howell Smith & Lee Allison Bass & Magee Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, & Acosta LLP
Consider an amendment to the Bell County Employee Handbook regarding Holiday Pay to be effective October 1, 2022.
Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with Families in Crisis for assistance in the delivery of indigent health care services.
Authorize the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County relating to participation in a multi-agency Auto Theft Task Force.
Consider approval of the re-appointment of Commissioner John L. Driver, Sr. as representative to the KilleenTIRZ #2 Board.
Receive an Order and Notice of General Election issued by County Judge, dated August 22, 2022, ordering General Election to be held on November 8,2022 in Bell County, Texas.
County Engineer: a. Consider final plat approval of "Chipman Addition," being a 24.19 acre, 3 lots, 1 block subdivision, located within Bell County, Precinct 3.
Aug 22, 2022 Commissioner's Court
Consent Agenda: (all items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and not requiring separate discussion or vote and may be considered on a single motion; however, at the request of any Commissioner, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed and voted on separately): a. Consider approval of minutes of the August 15,2022 and August 17, 2022 meetings of the Commissioners Court. b. Personnel/Budget Amendments c. Claims i. Accounts Payable ii. Payroll iii. Restitution iv. Juror Pay
Consider a Proclamation declaring the month of September 2022 as "Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Safety Awareness Month" in Bell County, Texas.
Presentation/Update from Dirk Aaron, General Manager, Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District, on groundwater conditions in Bell County.
7. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2022-2023 Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget. 8. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2022-2023 Tax Rates for the Bell County Budget and the Bell County Road District Budget.
Consider approval and adoption of the FY2022-2023 Bell County Tax Rate and the FY2022-2023 Bell County Road District Tax Rate.
Consider approval pursuant to Section 111.039(c) of the Local Government Code of the ratification of the property tax increase reflected in the budget.
Consider authorizing renewal of current Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan of Benefits with no changes other than the contribution rate of 13.80%.
Consider approval, pursuant to Section 119.131 of the Local Government Code, of Sheriff and Constable Fees effective January 1, 2023.
Consider a Resolution Authorizing a grant in the amount of $8,670 to Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. (HCCA) to be used between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024 in order to supplement and extend existing services for HCCA to be eligible to receive Texas Department of Agriculture Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program funds to provide Home-Delivered Meals to Homebound Persons in Bell County who are elderly and/or have a disability.
Consider approval of renewal of Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Maintenance Grant Contract between the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Bell County for the State Fiscal Year2023 (September 1,2022-August 31,2023) to include Exhibit R-13 Maintenance Renewal for Automated Victim Notification Services by Appriss.
Consider authorizing the County Judge to enter into agreements with the following agencies: a. AWARE Central Texas in the amount of $52,000 to provide case management, educational classes and family services to victims of Child Abuse and their families. b. Bell County Child Welfare Board in the amount of $25,000 to provide clothing, car seats, beds, vital records and other needs of Bell County children removed by CPS from their homes. c. Bell County Public Health District in the amount of $167,732 to provide environmental health and food protection services. d. Bell County Public Health District in the amount of $25,000 to fund supplement for County Fire Marshal. e. Cen-Tex Alcoholic Rebab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders. f. Cenikor Rehab Center in the amount of 10% of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax collected to provide inpatient treatment to Bell County residents with substance abuse disorders. g. Central County Services in the amount of $265,000 to provide case management, counseling, medication management, skills training, crisis intervention and various other services to Bell County adults and children with mental health issues. h. Central County Services in the amount of $200,000 for the funding of the Mental Health Deputies division of the Bell County Sheriffs office with required budgeted match by Bell County of $388,631. i. Central Texas Children's Center in the amount of $30,000 to provide full-time childcare programs to Bell County children with disabilities and to provide parenting classes and events to their parents and siblings. j. Central Texas Youth Services in the amount of $14,500 to provide shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, education and life skills training to Bell County homeless youths. k. Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $20,000 to provide coordinated case care, forensic interviews, family advocacy, therapy services, medical services and community education to Bell County abused and neglected children. l. Christian Farms Treehouse in the amount of $25,000 to provide a portion of the required 5% community match funding for a Texas Department of State Health Services Grant. m. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in the amount of $15,000 to provide court appointed special advocates to Bell County children who have been removed be CPS from their homes. n. Hill Country Community Action in the amount of $270,000 to operate the Bell County Temple and Killeen HELP Centers and to provide emergency services to income eligible Bell County residents. o. Hill Country Community Action in the amount of $67,670 to provide meals to elderly home-bound Bell County residents. p. Historical Commission in the amount of $5,800 to provide preservation services and promotion of Bell County's history. q. Jail Ministry in the amount of $35,000 to provide programs in prevention and intervention for those incarcerated in Bell County Law Enforcement Centers and in the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center r. Morgan's Point Resort Dive Team in the amount of $5,000 to provide recovery services to area lakes and rivers. s. Texas A&M AgriLife (Salamander Study) in the amount of $20,000 to study the water quality of the Salado Salamander. t. Greater Killeen Community Clinic and Temple Community Clinic in the amount of $510,000 each to provide medical services to Bell County residents with limited or no access to health care and to those residents that are clients of the Bell County Indigent Health Program. u. Bell County Trapper in the amount of $38,400 to provide trapping services in Bell County. v. Texas Game Wardens in the amount of $8,000 to provide equipment to be used to preserve and protect Bell County's natural resources. w. Texas Department of Public Safety in the amount of $146,187 to provide support staff, operating cost and equipment to be used to protect Bell County Citizens.
a. Award IFB #02-23 - Flexible Base for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $552,000 as shown below: i. Type A - Grade 1 -2 to: Killeen Crushed Stone (primary) Green Dream International, LLC (secondary) Arcosa Aggregate (Tertiary) ii. Type A - Grade 4A to Killeen Crushed Stone iii. Type A - Grade 4B - reject bid for this line item as it does not meet specs b. Award IFB #03-23 - Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt, to Texas Materials Group Inc. for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $1,481,000. c. Award RFP #04-23 - Disaster and/or Storm Recovery Services, to Ceres Environmental Services as the primary and TFR Enterprises Inc. as the secondary vendor, for the Emergency Management Department. d. Award RFP #05-23 - Debris Monitoring Services, to Debris Tech as the primary and Thompson Consulting Services as the secondary vendor, for the Emergency Management Department. e. Award IFB #07-23 - Crushed Granite Base for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $157,000 as shown below: f. Award IFB #08-23 - Hauling Services, to Twisted Nail Broker Services, LLC, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $87,000. g. Award IFB #09-23 - Corrugated Galvanized Metal Culvert Pipe, to Wilson Culverts, Inc as the primary and Texas Corrugators-Austin Div. as secondary vendor, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $307,500. h. Award IFB #12-23 - Asphalt Oils and Emulsions, to Cleveland Asphalt Products as primary and Wright Asphalt Products Company as secondary vendor, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $1,858,500. i. Award IFB #14-23 - Pavement Marking & Raised Pavement Markers, to DIJ Construction, Inc. as primary and Total Highway Maintenance, LLC as secondary vendor, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $82,300. j. Award RFP #15-23 - Fiber Installation and Maintenance Services, to JC Communications for Technology Services in an estimated amount of $162,000. k. Award IFB #16-23 - Cold Mix Limestone Rock Asphalt, to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $368,000. I. Award IFB #19-23 - Surface Aggregate - Type D (Grades 4 & 5), to Texas Material Group, Inc., for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $452,300. m. Award IFB #20-23 - Quicklime, to Austin White Lime Company, Ltd., for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $79,000. n. Award IFB #23-23 - Surface Aggregate - Type E (Re-bid), to Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, for the R&B Department in an estimated amount of $199,300. o. Reject bid received for IFB #11 -23 - Cast-ln-Place Concrete. p. Contract renewal with Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool, under the same terms and conditions from RFP #01-21 - for Property & Casualty Insurance in an estimated amount of $1,060,000. q. Contract renewal with Bill Hall Auctioneer, Inc., under the same terms and conditions from RFP #14-20 - Live Auctioneer Services. r. Contract renewal with Heart of Texas Landscape & Irrigation, Inc, under the same terms and conditions from RFP #01-19 - for Landscaping Services for the Facilities Service Department in an estimated amount of $155,000. s. Contract renewal with TK Elevator Corporation (fka ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation), under the same terms and conditions from TCPN contract #R150801 for Elevator Maintenance Services for the Facilities Service Department in an estimated amount of $81,500. t. Contract renewal with Waste Management of Texas Inc, under the same terms and conditions from IFB #08-22 - for Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Services for the Facilities Services Department in an estimated amount of $100,900. u. Contract renewal with Integrated Prescription Management, under the same terms and Conditions from RFP 11-19 -for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services for the Indigent Health Services Department in an estimated amount of $60,000. v. Contract renewal with Dentrust Dental, under the same terms and conditions from RFP 02-22 -Inmate Dental Services for the Sheriffs Office in an estimated amount of $55,200. w. Contract renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement using DIR-TSO-4061 for an estimated amount of $370,000 for the County's licenses for Office, Logins, Servers, and Databases. x. Contract renewal of Oracle JDE software using DIR-TSO-4158 for an estimated amount of $60,000 for the County-wide Financials software suite. y. Contract renewal of Tyler Technologies Courts & Supervision software using Sourcewell contract #110515-TTI for an estimated amount of $300,000 for the County's Courts, Clerks, Pretrial, JPs, Prosecutors and Supervision departments. z. Contract renewal of Courthouse Technologies using DIR-TSO-4037 for an estimated amount of $108,000 for the District Clerk's Jury Management Software. aa. Contract renewal of Gartner Executives Programs using DIR-TSO-4099-63572 for an estimated amount of $70,000 for the Technology Services department consulting program. bb. Contract renewal of New World Jail System using Sourcewell contract #110515-TTI for an estimated amount of $90,000 for the County's jail management software. cc. Contract renewal of Spectrum Enterprise using DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-008 for an estimated amount of $82,000 for the Primary and Secondary Internet Connection. dd. Contract renewal of Axon Enterprise using Buyboard 568-18 for an estimated amount of $235,000 for law enforcement body-worn and fleet camera systems. ee. Contract renewal of Veeam Backup software from Sequel Data Systems using TIPS contract #210101 for an estimated amount of $55,000 for the County's backup software solution. ff. Contract renewal for Cisco Smartnet software maintenance with CDW-G using DIR-TSO-4067 for the Communication Center at an estimated cost of $64,000.00. gg. Contract renewal for Fortinet software maintenance with CDW-G using DIR-TSO 4075 for the Communication Center's Firewall for an estimated cost of $93,475.00 hh. Single/Sole source contract with Cartegraph Systems Inc. for data software utilized by Read and Bridge Department in an estimated amount of $63,000. ii. Single/Sole Source contract renewal with Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure (Integraph) annual maintenance of public safety software including CAD, WebRMS, IMobile, and NIBRS for the Communication Center in an estimated amount of $330,000.00. jj. Single/Sole Source contract renewal with Hexagon Safety and Infrastructure (Intergraph) for SQL server maintenance and server licenses for Communication Center in an estimated amount of $51,818.00. kk. Single/Sole Source contract renewal with L3/Harris Corporation for maintenance of the Bell County Radio System backbone in an estimated amount of $348,386.00. II. Single/Sole Source contract with Harris Corporation for FX software maintenance for the Communication Center's P-25 radio system to provide communications to all public safety agencies within Bell County in an estimated amount of $117,791.00. mm. Utilize purchasing cooperative contracts for the following products/services for various County Departments: i. HVAC Equipment, Supplies and Installation in an estimated amount of $454,000. ii. Trade Services (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, etc.) in an estimated amount of $369,000. iii. Building Maintenance, Repair, Operation Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $1,511,000. iv. Tires, Tubes, Supplies, and Equipment in an estimated amount of $203,000. v. Public Safety Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $200,000. vi. Public Safety Communications in an estimated amount of $560,000. vii. Correctional and Detention Facility Equipment and Supplies in an estimated amount of $566,500. viii. Office Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $525,000. be. Office Furniture in an estimated amount of $135,000. x. Janitorial/Custodial Services, Supplies, and Equipment in an estimated amount of $873,000. xi. Uniforms and Accessories in an estimated amount of $262,700. xii. Food/Dairy Products in an estimated amount of $3,130,00. xiii. Food Services Supplies and Equipment in an estimated amount of $70,000. xiv. Wireless/Cellular Services in an estimated amount of $470,000. xv. Information Technology Solutions & Services in an estimated amount of $2,057,500. xvi. Online marketplace (Amazon Business) in an estimated amount of $350,000. nn. Utilize a purchasing cooperative contract for Technology Equipment, Products Services & Software for the disposal of technology items with Global Assets for the IT Departments with an anticipated revenue amount of $3,500. oo. Enter into a professional service contract with Langerman Foster Engineering Company for construction material testing services for an estimated amount of $10,000. pp. Enter into a professional service contract with Managing to Excellence Corporation for Finance, HR, Payroll and JOE Tech Support Services in an estimated amount of $84,000 plus travel and out-of-pocket expenses. qq. Execute agreements for general legal services and grant an exemption from the competitive bidding and procurement requirements of Section 262.023 of the Texas Local Government Code, pursuant to Section 262.024 (a) (4) of the Texas Local Government Code and other authority, in view of the professional and personal services to be rendered by the Law Firms to the County and its Commissioners Court regarding the Agreement and Legal Matters with the following firms: West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, PC Naman Howell Smith & Lee Allison Bass & Magee Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, & Acosta LLP
Consider an amendment to the Bell County Employee Handbook regarding Holiday Pay to be effective October 1, 2022.
Consider authorizing the County Judge to execute an agreement with Families in Crisis for assistance in the delivery of indigent health care services.
Authorize the County Judge to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County relating to participation in a multi-agency Auto Theft Task Force.
Consider approval of the re-appointment of Commissioner John L. Driver, Sr. as representative to the KilleenTIRZ #2 Board.
Receive an Order and Notice of General Election issued by County Judge, dated August 22, 2022, ordering General Election to be held on November 8,2022 in Bell County, Texas.
County Engineer: a. Consider final plat approval of "Chipman Addition," being a 24.19 acre, 3 lots, 1 block subdivision, located within Bell County, Precinct 3.