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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
*This will be a remote meeting with multiple methods of access;
See instructions below:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING*
*Public Notice is hereby given that to the extent the Commissioners Court has distinguished between subjects for public deliberation and those for executive session deliberation, that policy has changed. The Commissioners Court is hereby notifying the public that any item listed anywhere on the agenda, if permitted by law, may be discussed in executive session. See Executive Session below.
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AUGUST 4, 2021
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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.
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BARBARA CANALES
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COUNTY JUDGE
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ROBERTO G. HERNANDEZ
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1
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JOE A. GONZALEZ
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2
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JOHN MAREZ
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3
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BRENT CHESNEY
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4
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KARA SANDS, CLERK OF THE COURT |
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INFORMATION ON THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
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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.
CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners Court nor the public has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge, Commissioner, or a citizen.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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
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CALL TO ORDER |
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County Judge calls for the Invocation. |
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Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.
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County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present. |
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SAFETY BRIEFING |
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PUBLIC COMMENT: This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any issues within its jurisdiction. The Commissioners Court may not take formal action on any requests made during the Public Comment period which are not on the Agenda, but can refer such requests to County staff for review if appropriate. |
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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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In recognition of London ISD Baseball Team for a historic 2021 Season. Click to View |
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In recognition of the Parker Pool Lifeguards. Click to View |
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In recognition of Mark Wagner, former Deputy to the Commander of Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). Click to View |
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Resolution - Mark Wagner
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Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition: |
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Announcement of August 2021 Employee of the Month. Click to View |
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Government Finance Officers Association - Distinguished Budget Presentation Award - Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2020. Click to View |
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Distinguished Budget Certificate
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Distinguished Budget Press Release
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GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS: |
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Discuss disaster preparedness and response, including matters related to COVID-19, Emergency Orders, severe weather, flooding, drainage, economic recovery, state and federal assistance, and infrastructure status, and other related matters. |
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Accept the following Minutes: |
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July 21, 2021 Click to View |
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7-21-21 Minutes
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS: |
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Announcement by County Judge of Appointments to the Nueces County Industrial Commission aka Nueces County Development Commission, pursuant to Chapter 381 of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View |
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CONSENT AGENDA: The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. |
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Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated July 14, 2021; July 16, 2021; and July 23, 2021. Click to View |
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Ck Reg 07-14-21
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Ck Reg 07-16-21
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Ck Reg 07-23-21
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated July 13, 2021, to July 26, 2021. Click to View |
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Manual CK Reg
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Authorize payment of bills - special motions list dated August 04, 2021. Click to View |
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Special Motions List
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Special Motions Backup
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Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated July 13 and 20, 2021. Click to View |
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Group Health Weekly.pdf
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Authorize TASB BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19 lease purchase from Holt Texas, LTD, new 2021 Caterpillar 926M Small Wheel Loader for Public Works; discuss and consider adopting a resolution approving documents related to lease-purchase of Caterpillar Wheel Loader; and authorize County Judge to execute documents and all other actions necessary to carry out such transaction. Click to View |
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HOLT TEXAS LTD New 2021 Caterpillar Small Wheel Loader
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Authorizing Resolution
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Authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. for IFB 3132-20. Click to View |
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Agreement Amendment No. 1 - IFB No. 3132-20
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Approve method of procurement (invitation for bids) for the Nueces County - Amistad Veterans Memorial and West Haven Splash Pads Project for installation of 2,500 square feet splash pads at each location; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View |
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Ratify the submission of a grant application to the Texas Bar Foundation for the Nueces County Law Library. Click to View |
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Ratify the execution of Amendment No. 1 to a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Agriculture for the 2021 Texans Feeding Texans: Home-Delivered Meals Grant Program. Click to View |
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2021 HDM Amendment #1
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Approve Amendment to Short Term License Agreement with Corpus Christi Retail Venture LP for space at La Palmera mall related to COVID-19 vaccination operations. Click to View |
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Amendment to License Agreement
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Approve letter agreement with ERF Tower II, Inc. correcting clerical error in lease document. Click to View |
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Letter Agreement
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Approve application procedure for Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors. Click to View |
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Board Description
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RTA Notice
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Rescind Facilities Sales Agreement with AEP Texas related to County Jail Annex generator project approved on June 23, 2021; Ratify Facilities Sales Agreement with AEP Texas related to County Jail Annex generator project with effective date of July 30, 2021. Click to View |
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Revised Facilities Sales Agreement
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FSA Exhibits and Schedules
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Approve interlocal agreement between City of Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, Nueces County and the University of Michigan regarding provision of office space for the BASIC-Cognitive Project. Click to View |
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ILA for BASIC Cognitive Project
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Approve No Change in Chapter 502, Transportation Code Optional Fees. Click to View |
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Letter to Judge from Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
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Optional Fee Form
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Receive presentation from the Coastal Bend Food Bank. Click to View |
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Receive presentation from the University of Michigan regarding Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi-Cognitive Project (BASIC-Cognitive), a Health District and University of Michigan work-study research partnership. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider Memorandum of Understanding with Military VIP, Inc. related to Field of Honor event to be held at the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. Click to View |
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MOU b/w Military VIP Inc. & Nueces Co.
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Discuss and consider approval of BCFS Incident Management Team Response Services Contract, in the event of a disaster to support response operations in Nueces County. Click to View |
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Discuss and award CSP 3166-21 Nueces County ADA Interior Improvements. Click to View |
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Receive calculations of the no-new revenue tax rate, the voter-approval tax rate and the fund balances for Nueces County, Nueces County Farm to Market, and Nueces County Hospital District for 2021. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider funding related to agreement between Nueces County and Dispute Resolution Services previously approved May 29, 1996. Click to View |
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Agreement between Nueces County and Nueces County Neighborhood Justice Inc. dba Dispute Resolution Services dated 5-29-1996
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Discuss and consider amending August/September Court Schedule for meetings and budget workshops. Click to View |
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Court Schedule
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Budget Planning Schedule
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Discuss and consider termination of interlocal agreement for Medical Examiner Services with Wilson County, Texas, and other matters. Click to View |
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Discuss Commissioners Court agenda development procedures. Click to View |
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Commissioners Court Policies and Procedures - Approved 9/25/19
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Discuss and consider reconsideration of the awarding of the contracts as previously awarded on July 7, 2021, and/or temporarily suspending personal services contract(s) with Legislative Consultant(s), Hugo Berlanga, Joel Romo, and Patricia Shipton for services related to the 87th Texas Legislative Special Session(s), 88th Texas Legislative Session, strategic planning, consulting, and governmental relations services, and other related matters; Discuss and consider amendment of personal services contract(s) with Legislative Consultant(s), Hugo Berlanga, Joel Romo, and Patricia Shipton. Click to View |
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Discuss recent COVID-19 related orders and recommendations; discuss and consider taking any action, approving policies, and/or adopting any resolutions or Orders authorized by law related to county facilities, county employees, citizens, and visitors of Nueces County regarding COVID-19. Click to View |
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Executive Order GA-38
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Discuss and consider approval of overtime pursuant to County policy for essential exempt employees during declared disasters as it relates to COVID-19, and storm preparedness and response; severe weather preparedness and response; in addition, authorize payment of overtime to essential exempt City County Health District Employees. Click to View |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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Receive report and presentation from Armko, Industries, Inc. regarding roof survey for Nueces County Courthouse, Old Jail and New Jail Facilities. Click to View |
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ARMKO-Roof Assessment
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Discuss and consider approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between Nueces County and Hanson Professional Services for the Nueces County 2019 CIP Road Rehabilitation Project – County Road 67 Project. Click to View |
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County RD. 69 CR48 Engineering Services Contract executed
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Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Hanson
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Supplemental Agreement No.1
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Discuss and consider approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between Nueces County and Ardurra for the Nueces County 2019 CIP Road Rehabilitation Project – County Road 67 Project. Click to View |
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Supplemental Agreement No. 1
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Engineering Serice Contract CR67 draninage.
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Supplemental Agreement No. 1 LNV Executed
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Discuss and consider approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Nueces County Roadway Rehabilitation Projects County Road 73, County Road 67, County Road 48 & County Road 69. Click to View |
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Change Order No. 1 Unexecuted
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Discuss and consider approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between Nueces County and Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Nueces County 2019 CIP Road Rehabilitation Project–County Road 73 Project. Click to View |
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Freese and Nichols, Inc. Executed Contract
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Executed Supplemental Agreement No. 1
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Unexecuted Supplemenal Agreement No. 2
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Discuss and consider approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between Nueces County and Hanson Professional Services for the Nueces County 2019 CIP Road Rehabilitation Project – County Road 69 Project. Click to View |
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Hanson Professional Services Executed Contract
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Hanson Professional Services Executed Supplemental Agreement No. 1
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Unexecuted Supplemental Agreement No. 2
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and award RFP No. 3160-21 Nueces County Employees Group Health Plan. Click to View |
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Proposal Tab RFP No. 3160-21
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Discuss and award IFB No. 3163-21 Bulk Diesel & Unleaded Fuel. Click to View |
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Bid Tab IFB No. 3163-21
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Discuss and award RFP 3165-21 Alcohol, Controlled Substances & Specimen Testing Program. Click to View |
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Proposal Tab RFP No. 3165-21
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Discuss and award RFP No. 3173-21 Grant Application Development, Grant Administration, and Project Management for FEMA Competitive Grants. Click to View |
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Proposal Tab RFP No. 3173-21
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Discuss and award IFB No. 3164-21 for Motor Oil and Lubricants. Click to View |
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Bid Tab IFB No. 3164-21
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Discuss and consider approval of method of procurement (construction manager-at-risk) for Nueces County Courthouse ADA Interior Improvements; authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopt an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee. Click to View |
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CMAR Order
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AUDITOR |
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 18 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Click to View |
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BCO #18 List
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BCO #18 Backup
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Approve Capital Project Budget Change Order No. 98. Click to View |
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PBCO #98 List
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PBCO #98 Backup
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Approve Monthly Financial Report for the month of April 2021. Click to View |
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MFR APR 2021
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and consider creation and unfreeze of Accounts Payable Supervisor in the County Auditor's office. Click to View |
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Job Description
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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 anywhere on the Agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. To the extent there has been a past practice of distinguishing items for public deliberation and those for executive session, the public is advised that the Court is departing from that practice, and reserves the right to discuss any listed agenda items in executive session when authorized by law to do so. 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. |
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Consult with County Attorney in Case: 201863587, MASTER CASE v. TEXAS OPIOID LITIGATION; ratify the approval of Purdue Pharmaceuticals’ proposed Reorganization Plan (bankruptcy case); and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss, consider, and take action regarding claim and settlement demand of Frontier Communications, and related matters. Click to View |
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Consult with the County Attorney related to taking any action, approving policies, and/or adopting any resolutions or Orders authorized by law related to county facilities, county employees, citizens, and visitors of Nueces County regarding COVID-19, Coronavirus. Click to View |
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