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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 

*This meeting will have remote 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 practice 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.
 

 

JULY 6, 2022

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas. Up to two (2) Court members may participate remotely.
 
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 three (3) 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.
 
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.
 
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1. CALL TO ORDER
 
A. County Judge calls for the Invocation.
 
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.
 
C. County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present.
 
D. ANNOUNCEMENT ON DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Any Conflicts of Interest or Appearance of a Conflict of Interest with items on this agenda shall be declared at this time. Members with conflicts will refrain from voting and are asked to refrain from discussion on such items. Conflicts discovered later in the meeting shall be disclosed at that time.
 
E. SAFETY BRIEFING
 
F. 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.
 
G. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   In recognition of the month of July as "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month". Click to View
 
H. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   In recognition of Mr. Richard King for his tree donations to the Nueces County Hazel Bazemore Park. Click to View
 
I. GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS:
 
1. Discuss disaster preparedness and response, including matters related to COVID-19, Emergency Orders, severe weather, flooding, drainage, economic recovery, state and federal assistance, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), and infrastructure status, and other related matters.
 
J. Accept the following Minutes:
 
1.   June 21, 2022 Click to View
 
Attachments
06-21-2022 Minutes
 
K. BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
 
1.   Nueces County Civil Service Commission Click to View
 
Attachments
Notice for Civil Service Commission
 
2. 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.
 
A.   Authorize payment of bills -  regular bill summaries dated July 8,2022; and receive check registers  of payments on the vendor exception list dated June 17,2022 and June 24,2022; and previously approved special motions payments dated June 24,2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 07-08-22.pdf
CK Reg - Exceptions List 061722.pdf
CK Reg - Exceptions List 06-24-22.pdf
CK Reg - Special Motions 06/24/22.pdf
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated June 14, 2022 to June 27, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual CK Reg.pdf
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills-  Special Motions List, Special Motions List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Special Motions List - Banc of America Public Capital Corp dated July 6, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions Regular - List.pdf
Special Motions Regular - Backup.pdf
Special Motions ARPA - List.pdf
Special Motions ARPA - Backup.pdf
Special Motions BOA - List.pdf
Special Motions BOA - Backup.pdf
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated June 14 and 21, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health - Weekly.pdf
 
E.   Approve the following "Outside Agency" Contract for FY 2021-2022:
1.  Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend - County Judge - $1,000
Click to View
 
Attachments
Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend - FY21/22 Outside Agency Contract
 
F.   Approve personnel actions of budgeted nature: 
1. Personnel Actions Summary
Click to View
 
Attachments
Personnel Actions Summary
 
G.   Approve Motor Vehicle WebDealer Agreement for Dechsu Motors, LLC, DBA North Corpus Christi Honda.  Click to View
 
Attachments
WebbDealer NCC Honda
 
H.   Approve execution of Renewal No. 4 Engagement Letter with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for RFP No. 3080-18 Auditing Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
RFP No. 3080-18 Audit Engagement Letter No. 4
 
I.   Approve a finding for the method of procurement (request of competitive bids) for Flexible Base, Type A, Grade 1; and authorize the purchasing agent to publish a notice. Click to View
 
J.   Approve a finding for the method of procurement (request of competitive bids) for Asphalt Patch HP Material; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View
 
K.   Approve Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Marshals Services related to Nueces County – East Hidalgo Detention Center; Approve Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States Marshals Services related to Nueces County –Coastal Bend Center. Click to View
 
Attachments
Modification No. 5 for Coastal Bend Detention Center
Modification No. 6 for East Hidalgo Detention Center
 
L.   Approve execution of Statement of Grant Award from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for Public Defender Office with Mental Health Division, two-year grant. Click to View
 
Attachments
Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) - Cover Letter
TIDC - Public Defender Office with Mental Health Division - NC Grant Award Document
 
M.   Ratify resolution recognizing the 2022 Juneteenth celebrations. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Juneteenth 2022
 
N.   Accept Grant Award from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance for the Veterans Treatment Court Grant. Click to View
 
O.   Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY2022 Local Solicitation Award. Click to View
 
Attachments
JAG22 Interlocal Agreement
 
P.   Accept Grant Award from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance Grant Program for the 2022-2023 General Assistance program. Click to View
 
Q.   Approve West Complete agreement with Thomson Reuters Contract for fiscal year 2022 - 2023 for Nueces County Law Library. Click to View
 
Attachments
Revised West Complete Agreement
 
R.   Approve rescinding agreement with Scripps Media related to the Flag for a Flag program approved June 8, 2022; approve agreement with Scripps Howard Foundation related to the Flag for a Flag program. Click to View
 
Attachments
Contract w/ Scripps Howard Foundation
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of a retroactive Dune Protection Permit Exemption for the repair of a dune walkover DPP-202202-02e located at 15820 Park Rd. 22, Briscoe King Pavilion, Corpus Christi, TX.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Briscoe King Walkover App Packet
BMAC Recommendation Memo
Letter from GLO
 
2.   Discuss and consider amendment to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Engineering Services Contract for additional design scope, cost and additional time extension, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Scope of Services
 
3.   Receive information related to the Texas Purchasing Act, the Purchasing Board and Commissioners Court authority, participation/involvement, actions, and related matters. Click to View
 
4.   Discuss and consider process for reorganizing the Purchasing department so that it reports directly to the Nueces County Commissioners Court. Click to View
 
5.   Discuss and consider recommendation for amending the Nueces County policies regarding purchasing card (P-Card) use. This discussion should include but not be limited to food purchases. Click to View
 
6.   Discuss and consider establishment of pre-positioned contracts for disaster response, recovery, and logistics relating to extreme weather, and other declared emergencies. Click to View
 
7.   Discuss SmithGroup, Inc. professional services agreement regarding medical examiner facility, and related matters.  Click to View
 
8.   Discuss and consider adopting annual payment agreement amount – including request by City to increase budget based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) –  for the 2022-23 fiscal year between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi pursuant to Section 4 of the Amended Cooperative Agreement for City-Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amended Agreement for City-Operated Health District 2-15-2022
 
9.   Discuss and consider approving use of 1115 Waiver funds for the 2022-23 fiscal year between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi pursuant to Section 4 of the Amended Cooperative Agreement for City-Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amended Agreement for City-Operated Health District 2-15-2022
 
10.   Discuss and consider authorizing requesting funding from the Nueces County Hospital District for public health services and activities. Click to View
 
11.   Discuss and consider appointment of interim office administrator for medical examiner office. Click to View
 
12.   Discuss and consider amendment to agreement with Forensic Pathology Staffing for Autopsy Report Continuation and Completion for the Medical Examiner’s Office. Click to View
 
13.   Discuss and consider settlement agreement related to former medical examiner's separation from county employment and related matters. Click to View
 
14.   Discuss and consider removing not to exceed amount related to Axis Forensic Toxicology for forensic toxicology laboratory services and NMS Labs for postmortem toxicology for the Medical Examiner’s office. Click to View
 
Attachments
January 26, 2022 Commissioner Court Minutes & Agenda Items
 
15.   Discuss and consider birth and death certificate fees pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code section 191.0045. Click to View
 
16.   Discuss and consider use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Veterans Food Pantry project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Project for Veterans Food Pantry
 
17.   Discuss and consider use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the Nueces River Authority Regional Wastewater Plan project in the amount of $500,000 (or other amount) for an assessment study, pre-permitting, and identification of location for new plant and transmission main routes. Click to View
 
18.   Discuss and consider use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $6,000,000 (or other amount) for the purpose of making necessary investment and improvements within our inland parks for outdoor recreational activities supporting health and wellness for all our county residents including improving our community center facilities to meet pandemic operational needs. Click to View
 
Attachments
Inland Park Presentation
 
19.   Discuss and consider use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support Nueces County Water Control & Improvement District # 3 Booster Pump Station Project in the amount of $1,000,000 (or other amount). Click to View
 
Attachments
NCWCD#3 letter
 
20.   Discuss and consider the use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $7,000,000 (or other amount) for the purpose of renovating our current medical examiner’s facility including a new addition of approximately 6,620 SF for proper space and to ensure a safe environment for staff and public. Click to View
 
21.   Discuss and Consider use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the City of Driscoll in the amount of $150,000.00 (or other amount) for drainage widening and rehabilitation. Click to View
 
Attachments
Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
 
22.   Discuss and consider use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support Banquete Water District #5 in the amount of $1,000,000 (or other amount) for rehabilitation of manholes and sewer lines throughout Banquete. Click to View
 
23.   Discuss and consider use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for infrastructure improvements in the amount of $4,000,000 (or other amount) for county drainage improvements. Click to View
 
Attachments
Pct 2 Area Drainage Cost
Additional Opinions of Probable Construction Cost
 
24.   Receive clarification regarding the unclaimed capital credits received by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts from electric cooperatives under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code as discussed on June 21, 2022, including discuss and consider moving funds back to the non profit agencies under the family protection fee fund. Click to View
 
Attachments
background info
 
25.   Discuss and consider additional funding for Bob Hall Pier project from all available Nueces County funding sources. Click to View
 
26.   Discuss and consider amended Work Authorization related to Winter Weather Recovery with Hagerty Consulting, providing for a decrease of $8,000 in not to exceed amount; discuss and consider amended Hagerty Work Authorization with Hagerty Consulting related to Emergency Rental Assistance (ERAP) providing for an increase of $8,000.00 in not to exceed amount. Click to View
 
Attachments
Hagerty Amended Work Authorization re. Winter Storm Recovery
Hagerty Amended Work Authorization re. ERAP
 
27.   Receive update on Commissioner Court Courtroom audio/visual capabilities, including microphone system. Click to View
 
28.   Discuss and consider recording executive session meetings, identifying a funding source for the needed equipment, and related matters. Click to View
 
29.   Discuss and consider taking action on issues related to cause number 2021-DCV-4839-H; The Estate of William R. Durrill, Sr., Deceased vs. Nueces County, Texas and ABM Building Services, Inc.; and related matters. Click to View
 
30.   Discuss and consider taking action on notice of claim and settlement demand of Rosemary Jimenez. Click to View
 
B. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Receive presentation from Turner Ramirez Architects for renovations at the Calderon Building; Discuss and consider executing Goodbuy EZIQC Contract No. 20-21 7GCJOC2 with Barcom Construction, Inc. for Nueces County Calderon Building Interior Renovations; or alternatively, discuss and consider approving method of procurement (request for competitive bids) for Renovations at the Calderon Building Interior Renovations, authorizing the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Barcom Constructions GoodBuy Quote
 
2.   Discuss and consider selection of CLK Architects & Associates for Architectural Services related to the Nueces County Medical Examiners Facility. Click to View
 
3.   Discuss and consider approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 recommended by Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) between Nueces County and NRG Engineering for the Nueces County Courthouse/Jail and McKinzie Annex Generator Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
NRG - Additional Services Proposal No. P-21401
NRG - NC Courthouse/Jail Amendment No. 2
NRG - McKinzie Annex Amendment No. 2
 
C. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider selection for IFB No. 3202-22 Heavy Equipment Public Works Phase 2. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB No. 3202-22 Bid Tab
 
2.   Discuss and consider rescinding conditional selection for CSP No. 3192-22 Infrastructure Construction for Emergency Generators for Nueces County Courthouse, Main Jail and Jail Annex; discuss and consider rejecting all bids; and discuss and consider authorizing the County Purchasing Agent to rebid at a later date using the request for competitive bids IFB method. Click to View
 
Attachments
CSP No. 3192-22 Proposal tab
 
3.   Discuss and consider conditional selection for RFP No. 3201-22 Janitorial Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
RFP No. 3201-22 Proposal Tab
 
4.   Discuss and consider conditional selection for IFB 3198-22 Maintenance Hangar M3 for Lease. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB No. 3198-22 Bid Tab
 
5.   Discuss and consider authorizing a Sole Source purchase with Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc. for 100 law enforcement radios for the Main Jail and McKenzie Jail Annex. Click to View
 
Attachments
Dailey-Wells Quote for Jail Radios
Sole Source Letter
Sole Source Letter from Dailey-Wells
 
D. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Budget Change Order No. 15 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
BCO#15 List.pdf
BCO#15.pdf
 
2.   Approve Capital Project Budget Change Order No. 110. Click to View
 
Attachments
CPBCO#110 List.pdf
CPBCO#110 Backup.pdf
 
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider reclassifying the Deputy Director (Pay Group 24) in the department of Nueces County Development Commission (#1389) to Economic Development Director (Pay Group 32) and add a car allowance. Click to View
 
Attachments
NCDC - Economic Development Director - Job Description
NCDC - FY22-23 Budget Request Document
 
2.   Discuss and consider the applications review and interview process for the Nueces County Development Commission Director. Click to View
 
3.   Discuss and consider Fire Marshal Job Description. Click to View
 
Attachments
Fire Marshal - Job Description
 
4.   Discuss and consider allowing the District Attorney's Office to hire or transfer attorneys or staff during any time in a pay period because of the urgency within the office. Click to View
 
Attachments
Nueces Co. Personnel Manual
Email from Melinda Roberson
 
4. 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.
 
A.   Consult with outside counsel regarding legal matters related to Padre Balli Park pursuant to engagement letter with Baker Wotring LLP executed January 22, 2020 and related matters. Click to View
 
B.   Consult with outside counsel regarding legal matters related to former medical examiner's separation from County employment. Click to View
 
C.   Consult with County Attorney and/or outside counsel on legal matters related to personnel, continued operations of the Medical Examiner's office, and related matters. Click to View
 
D.   Consult with County Attorney regarding notice of claim and settlement demand of Rosemary Jimenez. Click to View
 
E.   Consult with County Attorney and outside counsel related to cause number 2021-DCV-4839-H; The Estate of William R. Durrill, Sr., Deceased vs. Nueces County, Texas and ABM Building Services, Inc.; consider taking appropriate action, and related matters. Click to View
 
F.   Consult with and receive update from County Attorney regarding legal issues related to the creation of Nueces County Employee Personnel Policies. Click to View
 
G.   Consult with County Attorney regarding County issuance of demand letters. Click to View
 
H.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to hiring outside counsel, generally. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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