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Meeting Name: Commissioners Court Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Third Floor Courtroom
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12. A.Order Making AppointmentsAgenda ItemApproval of Order Making Appointments, and any appropriate action. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.) Human Resources   Not available Not available
12. B.PayrollAgenda ItemApproval of payroll.   Not available Not available
13. A.Ruth Clark's ResolutionAgenda ItemApproval of a resolution recognizing Ruth Clark’s retirement, and any appropriate action. Human Resources   Not available Not available
13. B.Community Impact AwardAgenda ItemApproval of the recognition of Yvette Richardson-Ellis, Health Education Department Manager for Public Health, for receiving the Community Impact Award from Cook Children’s, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
15. A.Bill ReportAgenda ItemApproval of Bill Report. (Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)   Not available Not available
15. B.FY2026 Treasury Equitable Sharing Agreement & CertificationAgenda ItemApproval of the Denton County District Attorney’s Office Fiscal Year 2026 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Annual Certification Report for funds held under the U.S. Department of the Treasury Equitable Sharing Program, and any appropriate action. County Auditor   Not available Not available
16. A.Elevator Upgrades – CHOS, Change Order #1Agenda ItemApproval of Change Order #1 for the Elevator Upgrades to the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square in the amount of $14,921.50 and authorization to increase the purchase order to KONE issued under the Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract #EV2516; and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
16. B.TechShare Juvenile Maintenance and Operations, Cooperative ContractAgenda ItemApproval of renewal of TechShare Juvenile Maintenance and Operations from TechShare Local Government Corporation, in the amount of $181,592, through TechShare Juvenile Resource Sharing Addendum; and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
16. C.TechShare Indigent Defense with Microsoft Azure Hosting Service, Cooperative ContractAgenda ItemApproval of renewal of Indigent Defense with Microsoft Azure Hosting Service from TechShare Local Government Corporation, in the amount of $58,087, through Master Interlocal Agreement for SaaS Participation in TechShare; and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
16. D.Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management SaaS, Cooperative ContractAgenda ItemApproval to enter into an Agreement for the Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System Software as a Service (SaaS) with Mark43, in the amount of $1,332,341.01 for the first year, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #030425-MR43; and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
16. E.Workers’ Compensation Insurance CoverageAgenda ItemApproval of the purchase of Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage from Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Risk Management Pool for 2027; and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
16. F.RFSQ #26-2930, Materials Testing & Geotechnical Services – Building Construction, RankingAgenda ItemApproval of the evaluation committee’s recommendation to rank Geotex Engineering, LLC as the most qualified firm for RFSQ #26-2930, Materials Testing & Geotechnical Services - Building Construction; and any appropriate action. (CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL AFTER AWARD).   Not available Not available
17. A.Budget equipment/software/servicesAgenda ItemReport for miscellaneous equipment and software/services (presented for recording purposes only), and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
17. B.BA #2027-499 November 17, 2026Agenda ItemApproval of Budget Amendment Request #2027-499 for the Juvenile Direct Supervision-Local Budget to transfer $5,480 from Technology Equipment to Technology Capital to cover the cost of a Livescan upgrade package that was approved as part of the FY2027 Adopted Budget, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
17. C.BA# 2027-500 November 17, 2027Agenda ItemApproval of Budget Amendment Request #2027-500 for Facilities Management to transfer $8,750 within the Permanent Improvement Fund from Repairs and Maintenance to Improvements, for PRJ-27-0005, to allocate funding for a necessary retaining wall, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
18. A.Receive and File the Personnel AgendaAgenda ItemReport from Human Resources regarding hiring actions of elected officials, presented for recording purposes only.   Not available Not available
18. B.Approval of a title change for Public HealthAgenda ItemApproval of a title change for the Assistant Director of Public Health/Chief Epidemiologist to Deputy Director of Public Health, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
18. C.2027 Stop Loss PremiumAgenda ItemApproval of renewing Voya as the Stop Loss Vendor for Plan Year 2027, maintaining the stop loss deductible at $350,000, and approval of the premium for 2027, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
110. A.Approval of the Goldie's Farm Phase 3 Final PlatAgenda ItemConsideration of the Approval, Approval with Conditions, or Disapproval of the Goldie’s Farm Phase 3 Final Plat located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
110. B.Approval of the request for public hearing for the approval of the Westover Ranch ReplatAgenda ItemApproval of the request to hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on December 15, 2026, for consideration of the Approval, Approval with Conditions, or Disapproval of the Westover Ranch Replat located in Commissioner Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
112. A.Audit Report of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2026 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report as required by Article 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal ProcedureAgenda ItemApproval of the Audit Report of the Denton County Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2026 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report as required by Article 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
113. A.Canvass Nov 3rd General Election 2026Agenda ItemApproval of the canvass of the November 3, 2026, General Election, and any appropriate action. Elections Administration.   Not available Not available
113. B.Approval of Mobile Device Security Policy (TS-010)Agenda ItemApproval of Mobile Device Security Policy (TS-010 v1.0), as recommended by Kevin Carr, Chief Information Officer, and any appropriate action. Technology Services   Not available Not available
113. C.request to accept Bureau of Justice Assistance FY2025 Veterans Treatment Court Program Grant; Award Number 15PBJA-25-GG-03774-VTCX in the amount of $993,920Agenda ItemApproval of request to accept Bureau of Justice Assistance FY2025 Veterans Treatment Court Program Grant; Award Number 15PBJA-25-GG-03774-VTCX in the amount of $993,920, and any appropriate action. County Criminal Court #3   Not available Not available
113. D.TAC - DWaye Notification of Continuing Education Credits 2026Agenda ItemApproval of the completion of required continuing education hours by Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector Dawn Waye for the calendar year 2026 as required by Section 6.231 of the Texas Property Tax Code, and any appropriate action. Tax Assessor-Collector   Not available Not available
113. E.Civil Courts Building GMPAgenda ItemConsideration and possible action to approve and accept the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment to the Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Agreement with Byrne Construction Services for the Civil Courts Building Remodel Project in an amount not to exceed $63,254,957, and authorize the County Judge to execute all necessary amendment documents, and any appropriate action. Public Facilities   Not available Not available
113. F.11-2026 Civil Services Commission appointmentAgenda ItemApproval of the appointment to the Denton County Civil Services Commission, and any appropriate action. Commissioners Court   Not available Not available
113. G.11-2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee AppointmentsAgenda ItemApproval of the appointment to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee, and any appropriate action. Commissioners Court   Not available Not available
114. A.Approval 2026-2027 Social Services Agreements (1) Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, Inc., (2) Christian Community Action, (3) Denton County Friends of the Family, (4) Health Services of North Texas, (5) PediPlaceAgenda ItemApproval of the 2026-2027 Social Services Agreements between Denton County, Texas, and: 1) Children’s Advocacy Center for North Texas, Inc. (“CAC for NTX”), 2) Christian Community Action (“CCA”), 3) Denton County Friends of the Family (“DCFOF”), 4) Health Services of North Texas (“HSNT”), and 5) PediPlace, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. B.Approval of the 2026-2027 ICAs for Library Svcs Betty Foster Public Library; Flower Mound Public Library; Little Elm Public Library; Mary Emma Tate Community Library; Pilot Point Community Library; Roanoke Public Library; Sanger Public Library; The ColonyAgenda ItemApproval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (“ICAs”) for Library Services between Denton County, Texas, and Betty Foster Public Library; Flower Mound Public Library; Little Elm Public Library; Mary Emma Tate Community Library; Pilot Point Community Library; Roanoke Public Library; Sanger Public Library; and The Colony Public Library, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. C.Elections Administrator Bond in the amount of $20,000.00, with a premium of $70.00, for Frank Phillips, Denton County Elections AdministratorAgenda ItemApproval of Elections Administrator Bond in the amount of $20,000.00, with a premium of $70.00, for Frank Phillips, Denton County Elections Administrator, with funding to come from General Funds - County Official Bonds, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
114. D.AFA - TxDOT - FM 407/ Center Street Turn Lanes ProjectAgenda ItemApproval of Advanced Funding Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Texas Department of Transportation (“TxDOT”) for the FM 407/ Center Street Turn Lanes Project (CSJ: 1310-01-050), whereby Denton County will be responsible for the construction of the turn lanes in the amount of $188,994.97, and $5.00 for the direct state costs for the Project with the total cost to Denton County of $188,999.97, this amount is just an estimate and the County is responsible for all cost overruns and all final costs will be based on actual costs. Funding for the Agreement is as follows: $25,483.22 to come from FM 407 Breakout, TRIP-22, Judge, Auditor Line Item #94-7494-90-60; and with funding in the amount of $163,516.75 to come from FM 1515, TRIP-22, Judge, Auditor Line Item #89-7507-90-60, and to be transferred to FM 407 Breakout, Auditor Line Item #89-7424-90-60, and any appropriate action. Denton County Commissioner Precinct #4.   Not available Not available
114. E.Approval of the Donation Agreement and Bill of Sale between the City of Lewisville and Denton County for the conveyance of VESTA modular living quarters, including Exhibits A, B and C, and authorization for the Denton County Judge to execute the AgreementAgenda ItemApproval of the Donation Agreement and Bill of Sale between the City of Lewisville and Denton County for the conveyance of VESTA modular living quarters, including Exhibits A, B and C, and authorization for the Denton County Judge to execute the Agreement, with any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
115. A.Ex Session - Real PropertyAgenda ItemTexas Government Code §551.072 - Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.   Not available Not available
115. B.Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) – Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in MDL No. 2804, In re National Prescription Opiate LitigationAgenda ItemTexas Government Code §551.071(1)(A) - Consultation with Attorney in a closed meeting when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending litigation in MDL No. 2804, In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, which is currently pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
115. C.Ex Session - Advisory Boards - Civil ServiceAgenda ItemTexas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit: the Denton County Civil Service Commission, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available
115. D.Ex Session - Advisory Boards - Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory CommitteeAgenda ItemTexas Government Code §551.0745(a)(1) - Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body; Closed Meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a member of an advisory body, to-wit: the Hotel Occupancy Tax Advisory Committee, and any appropriate action.   Not available Not available