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Hays County Commissioners Court

Approval items

241

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Stated approval dollars

$44.08M

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ApprovalOther

Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Clerk's Office to obtain AI Minutes through Govably, Inc. in the amount of $19,200.00 for year one, and authorize a waiver to the purchasing policy of obtaining three quotes. BECERRA/CARDENAS/HUNT

$19.2KCounty Clerk's Office to obtain AI Minutes through Govably, Inc.
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ApprovalContract award

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Right of Way Acquisition Services (2026-PSA-32) between Hays County and LJA Engineering Inc. for the Centerpoint Road project in Precinct 3 to increase the compensation cap by $24,700.00 (12% increase) for the execution of Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 which adds appraisal reviews to the right-of-way scope. HAMMER/A.JONES

$24.7KPSA-32) between Hays County and LJA Engineering Inc.
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ApprovalGrant

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of grant funds and the execution of an Agreement between Hays County, Great Springs Project, Inc., and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) to complete the Priority Multi-Use Connectivity Study in the amount of $459,680.00. HAMMER/BOUTTE/FLOCKE

$459.7KAgreement between Hays County, Great Springs Project, Inc.
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ApprovalGrant

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the Office of the Governor, Juvenile Justice and Youth Diversion grant program, in the amount of $88,692.74, for the grant period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and create one (1) full-time equivalent grant-funded High-Risk Juvenile Probation Officer position, Grade 121, within the Juvenile Probation Department effective September 15, 2026, and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/BOUTTE/DAY

ApprovalGrant

Discussion and possible action to grant the Director of Development Services or their designee the authority to waive the "Outside Tax Liabilities" requirement and associated documentation set forth in the Hays County Development Regulations up to and until October 27, 2026. COHEN/BERLAD

ApprovalBudget

Authorize the Judicial Services Office to purchase equipment for the new Judicial Services Officer from SHI Government Solutions (Phone $245.81, and Computer $2482.96), 8x8 (phone license $85.91), and Dell (monitors, and keyboard/mouse $713.73) and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/FACUNDO/HUNT

ApprovalContract award

Approve form and content deeds related to the Land Swap Agreement previously entered into and approved by the Hays County Commissioners Court on or about April 28, 2026 between Hays County and Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc. related to the road improvement project near Old Bastrop Highway and the Mason subdivision in Precinct 1. HAMMER/A.JONES

not disclosedHays County and Qualico Developments (U.S.), Inc.
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ApprovalGrant

Authorize the acceptance of a grant award and execution of the associated documents from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, FY 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Local formula grant in the amount of $45,065.00. INGALSBE/BOUTTE/HIPOLITO

ApprovalContract award

Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No.1 terminating the existing Advance Funding Agreement (AFA), by and between the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Hays County for the Roundabout Intersection at RM 12 and RM 150 project. SMITH/A.JONES

ApprovalBudget

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Contract for Engineering Services (2026-PSA-46) between Hays County and BGE, Inc. to provide engineering services for the William Pettus Road project in Precinct 1 and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/A.JONES

not disclosedServices (2026-PSA-46) between Hays County and BGE, Inc.
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ApprovalContract award

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Contract for Engineering Services (2026-PSA-49) between Hays County and BGE, Inc. to provide utility coordination services for the Goforth Road project (Cotton Gin Road to west of Bebee Road) in Precinct 1. INGALSBE/A.JONES

not disclosedServices (2026-PSA-49) between Hays County and BGE, Inc.
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ApprovalOther

Discussion and possible action to approve the FY27 Hays County Civilian Salary Chart and FY27 Market Adjustment and Base Pay Procedures, including phased implementation of market adjustments effective October 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027; authorize the Payroll Office, in coordination with Human Resources, to establish necessary job codes and update job titles associated with existing job codes consistent with the approved FY27 Civilian Salary Chart. SMITH/COHEN

ApprovalOther

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Work Authorization #2 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation for General Engineer Consulting Services in the amount of $8,283,669.00 related to road projects identified in the sale of the 2025 Certificates of Obligation, and authorize a discretionary exemption pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262.024 (a)(4). COHEN / HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT

$8.28MFiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation
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ApprovalBudget

Discussion and possible action for Hays County to formally accept the proposed dedication of a 0.411 acre drainage easement, including 0.0675 acre TxDoT proposed Parcel 29E Drainage Easement, identified on the Final Plat of FM 2001 Retail Center Subdivision recorded as Document No. 26007307, Official Records of Hays County, Texas, for use in connection with proposed construction of the FM 2001 Gap roadway improvement project, and take other appropriate action. COHEN

ApprovalOther

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 between Hays County and LJA Engineering, Inc. (2026-PSA-27) for the Goforth Road Segment 1 project from Cotton Gin Road to west of Bebee Road in Precinct 1. The Supplemental Work Authorization decreases the Work Authorization amount by $447,029.04. INGALSBE/A.JONES

$447.0KAuthorization No. 1 between Hays County and LJA Engineering, Inc.
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ApprovalBond

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Work Authorization #11 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $695,640.00 to continue providing General Engineer Consulting (GEC)/Program Management Services for the Hays County 2016 Road Bond Program pursuant to RFQ 2021-Q07. COHEN/HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT

$695.6KFiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation
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ApprovalContract award

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a First Amendment to the 2024-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Hays County, Texas and the Hays County Law Enforcement Association (HCLEA) related to the contractual year 3 pay plan update. INGALSE/HAMMER

ApprovalOther

Discussion and possible action to approve the FY27 Hays County Civilian Salary Chart and FY27 Market Adjustment and Base Pay Procedures, including phased implementation of market adjustments effective October 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027; authorize the Payroll Office, in coordination with Human Resources, to establish necessary job codes and update job titles associated with existing job codes consistent with the approved FY27 Civilian Salary Chart. SMITH/COHEN

ApprovalOther

Discussion and possible action to execute Work Authorization #12 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $795,611.00 related to identified Transportation funded projects, and authorize a discretionary exemption per Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4). COHEN/HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT

$795.6KFiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation
hayscountytx.gov/189/Court-Meetings-Livestre…
ApprovalBond

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of Work Authorization #11 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $695,640.00 to continue providing General Engineer Consulting (GEC)/Program Management Services for the Hays County 2016 Road Bond Program pursuant to RFQ 2021-Q07. COHEN/HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT

$695.6KFiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation
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ApprovalBudget

Authorize the acceptance of insurance proceeds from Glatfelter Claims Management, Inc in the amount of $6,644.53, and authorize the repair estimate from Miner, Ltd. to repair the sally port door that was damaged in a vehicle accident, amend the budget accordingly, and authorized a waiver to the purchasing policy of obtaining three quotes. INGALSBE/HIPOLITO

ApprovalOther

Discussion and possible action to execute Work Authorization #12 for Fiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $795,611.00 related to identified Transportation funded projects, and authorize a discretionary exemption per Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4). COHEN/HAMMER/A.JONES/HUNT

$795.6KFiscal Year 2027 between Hays County and HNTB Corporation
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ApprovalContract award

Discussion and possible action to pre-qualify all respondents who scored seventy (70) or above for RFQ 2026-Q06 Utility Coordination & Utility Engineering Services Pool to establish a new pool of first to be used on an as-needed basis for projects throughout the County for Utility Coordination & Engineering Services. The selection of a firm will be brought to the Commissioners Court for approval, utilizing the Vendor Selection Form prior to a contract being brought back to Commissioners Court for execution. The pool will be reviewed and reopened on an annual basis. BECERRA/HUNT

ApprovalGrant

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grant Program, Austin Area Urban Security Initiative (UASI) program in the amount of $290,992.00; authorize the purchase of the SPOT Robot from Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT) for the Hays County Sheriffs Office in the amount of $298,108.00; and amend the budget accordingly. INGALSBE/BOUTTE/HIPOLITO

ApprovalContract award

Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Contract for Right of Way Acquisition Services (2026-PSA-75) between Hays County and Halff Associates, Inc. to provide Right of Way services for the Dairy Road project in Precinct 1. INGALSBE/A.JONES

not disclosedPSA-75) between Hays County and Halff Associates, Inc.
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