Agenda

NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

*This will be a remote meeting with multiple methods of access;
See instructions below:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

MAY 5, 2021

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet (via virtual access) on the above date at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas.

BARBARA CANALES	COUNTY JUDGE
ROBERTO G. HERNANDEZ	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1
JOE A. GONZALEZ	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2
JOHN MAREZ	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3
BRENT CHESNEY	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4
KARA SANDS, CLERK OF THE COURT

INFORMATION ON THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court during this section on any Agenda Item or any subject within its jurisdiction except a matter related to pending litigation. Each speaker should sign in on the Public Comment Sheet available at the rear of the Courtroom at least five (5) minutes before commencement of the Commissioners Court meeting. Speakers should limit their comments to two (2) minutes. The County Judge may, if he/she deems it necessary, limit both the number of speakers and the time allotted to each speaker. Under the law, the Commissioners Court may only take action on items specifically listed on the Agenda. Subject matter presented which is not part of the Agenda will be referred to the appropriate department for review and subsequent action. Materials submitted during public hearings will not be returned unless prior arrangements have been made through the County Clerk, with the approval of the County Judge. At least ten (10) copies of any document to be used by any speaker should be available for distribution. The speaker’s name and, if applicable, Agenda Item number should be clearly marked on such documents.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commissioners Court may go into Executive Session to discuss those matters listed anywhere on the Agenda or as otherwise permitted by law.

ADJOURNMENTS IN MEMORY: The Commissioners Court may adjourn the meeting in memory of deceased community leaders, County employees, and other distinguished persons. Requests for Adjournment in Memory may be made through any County Commissioner or the County Judge.

AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting of the Commissioners Court, and who may need special assistance, services or auxiliary aids, should contact the Office of the Nueces County Judge (361-888-0444) at least forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

COMMISSIONERS, PRESENTERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND PUBLIC ACCESS

The commissioners court members, public, presenters, contributors, and others may access the meeting and make public comment, by clicking the link below and registering prior to the calling of public comment at the beginning of the meeting. Link to webpage instructions: https://www.nuecesco.com/remotepubliccomment

Click the link above for access to the virtual meeting link to join the live broadcast of Commissioners Court. You must join before public comment is called to attend the virtual meeting. Once in the meeting, you will be muted until it is time for public comment. During public comment, the name you submitted will be announced before unmuting you. Before speaking, you will be asked to state, for the record:

Your full name, and
Your address

Or QR Code

Phone number to call in is: 361-414-6767

Dial the number above and enter the following meeting ID when prompted (do not forget to end with the # key)
- 998 720 6754 #

You must call in before public comment is called to attend the virtual meeting. Once in the meeting, you will be muted until it is time for public comment. During public comment, the last 3 digits of your number will be announced before unmuting your line. Before speaking, you will be asked to state, for the record:

Your full name, and
Your address

CALL TO ORDER

County Judge calls for the Invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.

County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present.

Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):

In support of S.B. 1767 - relating to the terms of appointed members of boards and commissions in certain counties. Click to View

In opposition of S.B. 1827/H.B. 4284 - relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and to a statewide opioid settlement agreement. Click to View

Accept the following Minutes:

April 19, 2021
April 20, 2021
April 26, 2021
April 28, 2021 Click to View

Attachments

04-19-2021 Minutes

04-20-2021 Minutes

04-26-2021 Minutes

04-28-2021 Minutes

REGULAR AGENDA:

AGENDA ITEMS

Discuss and consider approval of an Order authorizing the issuance and sale of Nueces County, Texas, combination tax and limited pledge revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021, levying a tax and providing for the security and payment thereof; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. Click to View

Attachments

Order for 2021 Certificates of Obligation

Discuss and consider approval of an Order authorizing the issuance and sale of Nueces County, Texas, Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A, levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement and an escrow agreement; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. Click to View

Attachments

Order Refunding Series 2021A

Discuss and consider approval of Order authorizing the issuance and sale of Nueces County, Texas, Limited tax refunding bonds, taxable series 2021B, levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement and an escrow agreement; approving the official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto. Click to View

Attachments

Order Refunding Series 2021B

EXECUTIVE SESSION: PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Commissioners Court may elect to go into an Executive Session anytime during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the Commissioners Court elects to go into Executive Session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the Executive Session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. In accordance with the authority of the Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.0745, 551.076, 551.086, 551.087, the Commissioners Court will hold an Executive Session to consult with attorney(s) including matters related to litigation; deliberate regarding real property, prospective gift(s), personnel matters, including termination, county advisory bodies, security devices, and/or economic development negotiations and other matters that may be discussed in an Executive Session. Upon completion of the Executive Session, the Commissioners Court may in an open session take such action as appropriate on items discussed in an Executive Session.

Adjournment in Memory (upon request)