1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action upon variance requests for Parcel ID No’s. 194094, 192097, and 192098 — (proposed Ellis Ranch Manors development) from Volume Ill, Section IV (D) of the Standard Construction Details to waive the required cement stabilized flexbase. The ± 122.595-acre site is located ± 523 feet southeast of the intersection of Broadhead and Gibson Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precincts No. 1 & Precinct No. 4.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 185802. This ± 3.775-acre site is located ± 50 feet southeast of the intersection of Crisp Road and Christian Road, located in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 180777. This ± 4.20-acre site is located ± 890 feet west of the intersection of Joe Wilson Road and Nancy Lane (a private road), in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 181223. This ± 6.815-acre site is located ± 1,690 feet southwest of the intersection of Cement Valley and Miller Road, located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to accept performance bonds for the proposed Springside Estates Phase 3. The ± 133-acre site is located north of the intersection of Lakota Parkway and Alaqua Drive, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action of a platting exemption for Parcel ID No. 308919, as stated in Texas Local Government Code, Section 232.0015 (e). The ± 1.00-acre site is located ± 985 feet west of the intersection of Shiloh Road and Bryson Lane, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a preliminary plat of Ellis Ranch Manors. The ± 122.595-acre site is located ± 530 feet south of the intersection of Gibson Road and Broadhead Road, situated in the G.R. Wheelock Survey, Abstract No. 1117, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1 and 4.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on the Yarbrough’s Yard Replat, Lot 1BR, being a replat of Yarbrough’s Yard Replat, Lot 1B. The property contains ± 7.330 acres of land, located ± 620 feet south of the intersection of Springbranch Road and Black Champ Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase two (2) 2025 Mack Mdrive 12-Speeds from Bruckners's Truck & Equipment using HGAC Contract #HT06-20 in an amount of $339,838.00 for Road & Bridge Precinct 4.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase hiring and employee onboarding subscription services from NEOGOV using the Harris County, Texas Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $70,914.00

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to cancel the award and terminate the contract for RFB-2025-004 Sale of Scrap Metal and Scrap Vehicles with Scrappy's Recycling Center, Inc.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to award RFB-2025-004 Sale of Scrap Metal and Scrap Vehicles to HLH&R, L.P. and approval for the County Judge to execute the contract upon final legal review.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on the Architexas proposal for services using the Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Ellis County and Architexas (Minute Order #148.22) for architectural services for the Juvenile Probation Building Renovation in an amount of $17,000. plus reimbursable expenses and specialty services.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on Architexas Task Order #1 using the Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Ellis County and Architexas (Minute Order # 148.22) for architectural services for the Elections Building Project Phase | Programming and Conceptual Design in an amount of $120,900.00: Phase II Basic Services based on the MSA; plus reimbursable expenses and specialty services.

2.7 Discussion, consideration and action to purchase ID Printing Equipment, Software, and installation Services from IdentiSys using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number 760-25 in an amount of $3,295.00 from the Justice Court Technology Fund for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase landscape services for all Ellis County facilities, including all related services, from Lantana Lawn Services using the City of Waxahachie, Texas Interlocal Agreement.

2.9 Discussion, consideration, and action to advertise and solicit a request for proposals for animal shelter and maintenance services.

2.10 Discussion on the proposed schedule of the Courts & Administration Building renovations.

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign the Notice of Election for the Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 12 election to be held on May 3, 2025. — Elections Administrator Jana Onyon

3.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to request the County Judge to sign the contract for services to provide deputy services for the U.S. Army Engineer District, Solicitation Number W9126G25Q0011. Deputies will patrol parks around Lake Bardwell from May 17th — September 7th, 2025. — Sheriff Brad Norman

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval of a contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. (dba “TexasBit”) for resurfacing of ~8,190 feet of roadway on Joe Wilson Road, Road and Bridge Precinct 4, in the amount of $570,115.00. — Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

3.4 Discussion regarding current and future County Tax Abatement and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) requests. - County Judge Todd Little

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Ellis County Vehicle policy. — County Judge Chief of Staff Ryan Garrett

MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign an agreement for the sale of 501 N. 9th St. in Midlothian. — County Judge Chief of Staff Ryan Garrett

Mar 18, 2025 Commissioners Court

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CONSENT AGENDA

1.1 Discussion, consideration, and action upon variance requests for Parcel ID No’s. 194094, 192097, and 192098 — (proposed Ellis Ranch Manors development) from Volume Ill, Section IV (D) of the Standard Construction Details to waive the required cement stabilized flexbase. The ± 122.595-acre site is located ± 523 feet southeast of the intersection of Broadhead and Gibson Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precincts No. 1 & Precinct No. 4.

1.2 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 185802. This ± 3.775-acre site is located ± 50 feet southeast of the intersection of Crisp Road and Christian Road, located in the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Ennis, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1.

1.3 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 180777. This ± 4.20-acre site is located ± 890 feet west of the intersection of Joe Wilson Road and Nancy Lane (a private road), in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.4 Discussion, consideration, and action on a variance request to Volume I, Section IV (A) regarding the minimum public road frontage requirements for Parcel ID 181223. This ± 6.815-acre site is located ± 1,690 feet southwest of the intersection of Cement Valley and Miller Road, located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.5 Discussion, consideration, and action to accept performance bonds for the proposed Springside Estates Phase 3. The ± 133-acre site is located north of the intersection of Lakota Parkway and Alaqua Drive, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.6 Discussion, consideration, and action of a platting exemption for Parcel ID No. 308919, as stated in Texas Local Government Code, Section 232.0015 (e). The ± 1.00-acre site is located ± 985 feet west of the intersection of Shiloh Road and Bryson Lane, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of Midlothian, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

1.7 Discussion, consideration, and action to ratify staff action on a preliminary plat of Ellis Ranch Manors. The ± 122.595-acre site is located ± 530 feet south of the intersection of Gibson Road and Broadhead Road, situated in the G.R. Wheelock Survey, Abstract No. 1117, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 1 and 4.

1.8 Discussion, consideration, and action on the Yarbrough’s Yard Replat, Lot 1BR, being a replat of Yarbrough’s Yard Replat, Lot 1B. The property contains ± 7.330 acres of land, located ± 620 feet south of the intersection of Springbranch Road and Black Champ Road, Waxahachie, Road and Bridge Precinct No. 4.

2.1 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase two (2) 2025 Mack Mdrive 12-Speeds from Bruckners's Truck & Equipment using HGAC Contract #HT06-20 in an amount of $339,838.00 for Road & Bridge Precinct 4.

2.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase hiring and employee onboarding subscription services from NEOGOV using the Harris County, Texas Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $70,914.00

2.3 Discussion, consideration, and action to cancel the award and terminate the contract for RFB-2025-004 Sale of Scrap Metal and Scrap Vehicles with Scrappy's Recycling Center, Inc.

2.4 Discussion, consideration, and action to award RFB-2025-004 Sale of Scrap Metal and Scrap Vehicles to HLH&R, L.P. and approval for the County Judge to execute the contract upon final legal review.

2.5 Discussion, consideration, and action on the Architexas proposal for services using the Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Ellis County and Architexas (Minute Order #148.22) for architectural services for the Juvenile Probation Building Renovation in an amount of $17,000. plus reimbursable expenses and specialty services.

2.6 Discussion, consideration, and action on Architexas Task Order #1 using the Master Services Agreement (MSA) between Ellis County and Architexas (Minute Order # 148.22) for architectural services for the Elections Building Project Phase | Programming and Conceptual Design in an amount of $120,900.00: Phase II Basic Services based on the MSA; plus reimbursable expenses and specialty services.

2.7 Discussion, consideration and action to purchase ID Printing Equipment, Software, and installation Services from IdentiSys using BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Number 760-25 in an amount of $3,295.00 from the Justice Court Technology Fund for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2.

2.8 Discussion, consideration, and action to purchase landscape services for all Ellis County facilities, including all related services, from Lantana Lawn Services using the City of Waxahachie, Texas Interlocal Agreement.

2.9 Discussion, consideration, and action to advertise and solicit a request for proposals for animal shelter and maintenance services.

2.10 Discussion on the proposed schedule of the Courts & Administration Building renovations.

3.1 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign the Notice of Election for the Ellis County Emergency Services District No. 12 election to be held on May 3, 2025. — Elections Administrator Jana Onyon

3.2 Discussion, consideration, and action to request the County Judge to sign the contract for services to provide deputy services for the U.S. Army Engineer District, Solicitation Number W9126G25Q0011. Deputies will patrol parks around Lake Bardwell from May 17th — September 7th, 2025. — Sheriff Brad Norman

3.3 Discussion, consideration, and approval of a contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc. (dba “TexasBit”) for resurfacing of ~8,190 feet of roadway on Joe Wilson Road, Road and Bridge Precinct 4, in the amount of $570,115.00. — Precinct 4 Commissioner Kyle Butler

3.4 Discussion regarding current and future County Tax Abatement and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) requests. - County Judge Todd Little

3.5 Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Ellis County Vehicle policy. — County Judge Chief of Staff Ryan Garrett

MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

3.6 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Judge to sign an agreement for the sale of 501 N. 9th St. in Midlothian. — County Judge Chief of Staff Ryan Garrett

Mar 18, 2025 Commissioners Court

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