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OPENING COURT
R.1 Resolution in Support of Ellis County Veterans with Operation Green Light
R.2 Resolution in Support of a Media Production Development Zone for The Chosen
CONSENT AGENDA
1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Whispering Meadows, Tracts 5A-5D &. 4B-A1. The 29-acre site is located ± 2,540 feet east of the intersection of Wilson Road and Boyce Road, situated in the F.M. Woodard Survey Abstract No. 1120, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1
1.2 Ratify staff action on a plat of Pecan Estates. The ± 4.275-acre site is located ± 1,375 feet north of the intersection of E. Pecan Tree Road and Onion Creek Road, situated in the E.C. School Land Survey, Abstract No. 328, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.
1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request for a variance to Section IV(A) (i) (a) of the County's Subdivision Regulations Vol. I, for Parcel ID No. 199219 - Pt. Lot 23 Morgan Creek Estates. The property ± 0.84-acre site is located ± 410 feet north of the intersection of Norrell Road and Cattle Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to vacate and abandon a 60-foot strip of right-of-way shown on Shiloh Branch Estates II, recorded in Cabinet C, Slide 711 of the Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas (OPRECT). The site is located ± 907 north of the intersection of Bryson Lane and Brooke Blvd, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a quitclaim deed for a 60-foot abandoned and vacated right-ofway as shown on Shiloh Branch Estates II, recorded in Cabinet C, Slide 711 of the Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas (OPRECT), The site is located ± 907 north of the intersection of Bryson Lane and Brooke Blvd, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items as surplus to be disposed in accordance with Local Government Code §263 for the Sheriffs Office and various departments (see supporting documentation).
2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to renew the contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for 110 Body Cameras in an amount of $479,641.44 for the Ellis County Sheriffs Office with an annual payment of $95,928.28 per year for five years using BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21.
2.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase six (6) additional Fleet Cameras from Axon Enterprises, Inc., for the Ellis County Sheriffs Office in an amount of $53,766.00 to be paid in five (5) installments of four (4) payments of $13,441.20 and one (1) payment of $1.20 over a four-year period using BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21.
2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase ten (10) Taser's from Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the Ellis County Sheriffs Office, in an amount of $13,923.00 with a 2-year payment plan of $6,961.50 per year using BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21.
2.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on an Interlocal agreement between Palmer Independent School District and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.
2.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on an Interlocal agreement between City of Pecan Hill and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.
2.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on an Inmate Telephone and Communication Services and Revenue Sharing Agreement with Correct Solutions, LLC, for an initial term of four years from January 7, 2024, to January 6, 2028 with automatic one year renewals, utilizing the Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Parker County ("Minute Order 181.22").
2.8 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase the HVAC and mechanical equipment for the Ellis County Sub-Courthouse No. 2 Project in an amount of $318,927.°° from Texas Air Systems using Tips Contract #23010402 and an option for an early payment discount of $9,000.°° per Texas Government Code §2251.030.
3.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on the proposed floor plan for the new Midlothian Tax Office at 661 Aspen Parkway, Midlothian. - County Judge Todd Little and Tax Assessor Richard Rozi
3.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge's Office to sign an agreement with Sierra Shred for shredding services at the Historic Courthouse. - County Judge Todd Little
3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge and Road & Bridge Precinct 4 to partner for completing and making ready asphalt surfacing from U.S. 77 to FM 2377, totaling 1.9 tenth miles between Shawnee Road and Shirley Road. $250,350.°° will be paid from the Road Improvement Fund, and $250,350.°° will be paid from the Road & Bridge Precinct 4 budget. - County Judge Todd Little and Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler
3.4 Discussion and action to designate Fund 036 (Election Admin Fees) as a committed fund. This is in accordance with Texas Election Code §31.100 and Texas Administrative Code §81.161. - Elections Administrator Jana Onyon
3.5 Presentation of the annual interpretation and update of agricultural extension programs. - Texas AgriLife Extension Service Director Mark Arnold and Sidney Atchley
3.6 Discussion and Resolution to cast votes to elect directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for 2024-2025. - County Judge Todd Little
3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval of an updated funeral home rate schedule for recovery, removal, and transport to the Dallas County Medical Examiner (see supporting documentation). - Chief of Staff for the County Judge Ryan Garrett
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
3.8 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a settlement offer from American Medical Response. -Attorney Kevin Kosoris
Oct 31, 2023 Commissioners Court
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OPENING COURT
R.1 Resolution in Support of Ellis County Veterans with Operation Green Light
R.2 Resolution in Support of a Media Production Development Zone for The Chosen
CONSENT AGENDA
1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on a replat of Whispering Meadows, Tracts 5A-5D &. 4B-A1. The 29-acre site is located ± 2,540 feet east of the intersection of Wilson Road and Boyce Road, situated in the F.M. Woodard Survey Abstract No. 1120, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1
1.2 Ratify staff action on a plat of Pecan Estates. The ± 4.275-acre site is located ± 1,375 feet north of the intersection of E. Pecan Tree Road and Onion Creek Road, situated in the E.C. School Land Survey, Abstract No. 328, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 3.
1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a request for a variance to Section IV(A) (i) (a) of the County's Subdivision Regulations Vol. I, for Parcel ID No. 199219 - Pt. Lot 23 Morgan Creek Estates. The property ± 0.84-acre site is located ± 410 feet north of the intersection of Norrell Road and Cattle Drive, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to vacate and abandon a 60-foot strip of right-of-way shown on Shiloh Branch Estates II, recorded in Cabinet C, Slide 711 of the Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas (OPRECT). The site is located ± 907 north of the intersection of Bryson Lane and Brooke Blvd, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on a quitclaim deed for a 60-foot abandoned and vacated right-ofway as shown on Shiloh Branch Estates II, recorded in Cabinet C, Slide 711 of the Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas (OPRECT), The site is located ± 907 north of the intersection of Bryson Lane and Brooke Blvd, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.
2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to declare the listed items as surplus to be disposed in accordance with Local Government Code §263 for the Sheriffs Office and various departments (see supporting documentation).
2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to renew the contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for 110 Body Cameras in an amount of $479,641.44 for the Ellis County Sheriffs Office with an annual payment of $95,928.28 per year for five years using BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21.
2.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase six (6) additional Fleet Cameras from Axon Enterprises, Inc., for the Ellis County Sheriffs Office in an amount of $53,766.00 to be paid in five (5) installments of four (4) payments of $13,441.20 and one (1) payment of $1.20 over a four-year period using BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21.
2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase ten (10) Taser's from Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the Ellis County Sheriffs Office, in an amount of $13,923.00 with a 2-year payment plan of $6,961.50 per year using BuyBoard Contract No. 648-21.
2.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on an Interlocal agreement between Palmer Independent School District and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.
2.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on an Interlocal agreement between City of Pecan Hill and Ellis County in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code.
2.7 Discussion, consideration, and action on an Inmate Telephone and Communication Services and Revenue Sharing Agreement with Correct Solutions, LLC, for an initial term of four years from January 7, 2024, to January 6, 2028 with automatic one year renewals, utilizing the Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Parker County ("Minute Order 181.22").
2.8 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase the HVAC and mechanical equipment for the Ellis County Sub-Courthouse No. 2 Project in an amount of $318,927.°° from Texas Air Systems using Tips Contract #23010402 and an option for an early payment discount of $9,000.°° per Texas Government Code §2251.030.
3.1 Discussion, consideration, and action on the proposed floor plan for the new Midlothian Tax Office at 661 Aspen Parkway, Midlothian. - County Judge Todd Little and Tax Assessor Richard Rozi
3.2 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge's Office to sign an agreement with Sierra Shred for shredding services at the Historic Courthouse. - County Judge Todd Little
3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge and Road & Bridge Precinct 4 to partner for completing and making ready asphalt surfacing from U.S. 77 to FM 2377, totaling 1.9 tenth miles between Shawnee Road and Shirley Road. $250,350.°° will be paid from the Road Improvement Fund, and $250,350.°° will be paid from the Road & Bridge Precinct 4 budget. - County Judge Todd Little and Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler
3.4 Discussion and action to designate Fund 036 (Election Admin Fees) as a committed fund. This is in accordance with Texas Election Code §31.100 and Texas Administrative Code §81.161. - Elections Administrator Jana Onyon
3.5 Presentation of the annual interpretation and update of agricultural extension programs. - Texas AgriLife Extension Service Director Mark Arnold and Sidney Atchley
3.6 Discussion and Resolution to cast votes to elect directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for 2024-2025. - County Judge Todd Little
3.7 Discussion, consideration, and approval of an updated funeral home rate schedule for recovery, removal, and transport to the Dallas County Medical Examiner (see supporting documentation). - Chief of Staff for the County Judge Ryan Garrett
RECESS TO CONVENE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
3.8 Discussion, consideration, and possible action on a settlement offer from American Medical Response. -Attorney Kevin Kosoris
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