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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 

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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.
 

 

MARCH 8, 2023

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:00 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.
 
CONNIE SCOTT
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. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   In recognition of Robstown Early College High School's El Mariachi Sol Rojo "Distinguished Performance" at the Texas UIL State Mariachi Festival 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - El Mariachi Sol Rojo
 
2.   In recognition of Cesar Chavez Week (March 25 - March 31, 2023). Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Cesar Chavez Week 2023
Flyer for Cesar Chavez Festival
 
3.   In recognition of March 2023 as National Social Work month. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Social Work Month
 
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. BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
 
1.   Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 2 Click to View
 
Attachments
Letter of Intent - Tammy Bolton
Letter of Intent - Gary Graham
Letter of Intent - David Jackson
Board Application - Mark Drew
Board Application - Steven Gagnon
Board Application - Alan Guggenheim
Letter of Interest and Resume - Kaylynn Paxson
 
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 March 10, 2023; and receive check registers of payments on vendor exception list dated February 17, 2023, and February 24, 2023 and previously approved special motions payments dated February 24, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Exceptions 2-17-23
CK Reg - Exception 2-24-23
CK Reg - Regular 3-10-23
CK Reg - Special Motions 2-24-23
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated February 14, 2023, to February 27, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual CK Reg
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List and Special Motion List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), all dated March 8, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions Regular - List
Special Motions Regular - Backup
Special Motions ARPA - List
Special Motions ARPA - Backup
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated February 21, and 28, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health - Weekly 2-21-23 & 2-28-23
 
E.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for travel that occurred between January 2023 - March 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Travel Expense Report January 2023
Travel Expense Report February 2023
Travel Expense Report March 2023
 
F.   Personnel Action Summary Report Click to View
 
Attachments
Personnel Actions Report
 
G.   Accept Commissioners Court Minutes for February 23, 2023, and March 1, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
02-23-2023 Minutes
03-01-2023 Minutes
 
H.   Accept the following "Diabetes Report" for FY 2021-2022:
1. American Diabetes Association
Click to View
 
Attachments
American Diabetes Association - FY21/22 Diabetes Report
 
I.   Accept the following "Outside Agency" Reports for FY 2021-2022:
1. American Cancer Society
2. Del Mar College Foundation
Click to View
 
Attachments
American Cancer Society - FY21/22 OS Agency Report
Del Mar College Foundation Inc. - FY21/22 OS Agency Report
 
J.   Authorize contract with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc. for FY 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRGLA) - FY22/23 Contract
TX Rio Grande Legal Aid - FY21/22 Report
 
K.   Authorize contract with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, South Texas Military Task Force (STMTF) for FY 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
United CC Chamber of Commerce (STMTF) - FY22/23 Contract
South Texas Military Task Force - FY21/22 Report
 
L.   Authorize the following "Outside Agency" Contracts for FY 2022-2023:
  1.  American Red Cross - Coastal Bend -Texas Chapter - Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500
  2.  Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend - Total - $2,700
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 2 - $1,200; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500
  3.  Burn Pits 360 - Total - $2,000
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $1,000
  4.  Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend - Total - $2,500
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500 
  5.  Coastal Bend Food Bank - Total - $6,300 ($1,900 - Banquete and $4,400 - Corpus Christi)
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $3,800; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500;
       Commissioner Pct. 4 - $1,000
  6.  Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation - Total - $1,000
       Commissioner Pct. 1 - $500; Commissioner Pct 4. - $500 
  7.  Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce - Total $1,800
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $300; Commissioner Pct. 4 - $500
  8.  Corpus Christi Citizen's Police Academy Alumni - Commissioner Pct. 1 - $500
  9.  Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association - Total $2,250
       Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500; Commissioner Pct. 4 - $750
10.  Wesley Community Center - Total $3,300
       Corpus Christi - $1,900 - County Judge - $500; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $400;
       Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500; Commissioner Pct. 4 - $500
       Robstown - $1,400 - County Judge - $500; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $400;
       Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500
Click to View
 
Attachments
American Red Cross CB Chapter - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Boys & Girls Clubs of the CB - FY22/3 OS Agency Contract
Burn Pits 360 - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Children's Advocacy Center of the CB - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Coastal Bend Food Bank - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
CC Black Chamber of Commerce - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
CC Citizen's Police Academy Alumni - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
CC Police Officers' Association - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Wesley Community Center - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
 
M.   Authorize and approve execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between Nueces County and Baylor University establishing a collaborative and cooperative framework and outlining the objectives and steps for a research project aimed at developing and evaluating a stakeholder-centered research training program for justice-involved youth, their parents, and probation officers. Click to View
 
Attachments
Baylor University - MOU
 
N.   Accept for record purposes the following executed lease agreements for FY 2022-2023 at the Nueces County Airport:
1.  Hangar M-5 - Jim Albert
2.  Hangar T-4 - Jerry Hunsaker
3.  Hangar T-8 - Andrew Kirkpatrick
Click to View
 
Attachments
FY 22/23 Hangar Lease - M-5
FY 22/23 Hangar Lease - T-4
FY 22/23 Hangar Lease - T-8
 
O.   Approve application procedure for the following boards:
1.  Nueces County Mental Health and Intellectual Disability board of directors
2.  South Texas Water Authority
Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - MHID
Board Description - South Texas Water Authority
 
P.   Accept FY 21/22 Nueces County Animal Services Report. Click to View
 
Attachments
NC Animal Services Report FY21/22
 
Q.   Approve a finding for the method of procurement (request for competitive bids) for bulk fuel and diesel; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View
 
R.   Approve Change Order No. 8 for a no-cost time extension for IFB No. 3146-20 I.B. Magee Multipurpose Facility Repairs Project with Mako Contracting to adjust the schedule by 122 calendar days for a new completion date of July 11, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Change Order No. 8
 
S.   Adopt a resolution designating authorized signatories for contractual and financial documents pertaining to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plans Program (LHMPP) , Texas General Land Office (GLO) Contract Number 22-130-024-D906. Click to View
 
Attachments
LHMPP Authorized Signatories
Resolution-LHMPP Authorized Signatories
 
T.   Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Subrecipient Agreement with Seashore Charter Schools (School Safety). Click to View
 
Attachments
Seashore Charter Schools ARPA-SLFRF Subrecipient Agreement
Seashore Charter Schools ARPA NC Checklist
 
U.   Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Port Aransas Independent School District (School Safety). Click to View
 
Attachments
Subrecipient ARPA Agreement Port Aransas Independent School District - Nueces County
Subrecipient Port Aransas ARPA Checklist Nueces County
 
V.   Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Beneficiary Agreement with Veterans of Foreign Wars James E. Brooks Post 3837. Click to View
 
Attachments
VFW James E. Brooks 3837 ARPA Beneficiary Agreement
Beneficiary VFW 3837 ARPA Nueces County Checklist
 
W.   Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Beneficiary Agreement with Veterans of Foreign Wars Jessie Little Post 8932. Click to View
 
Attachments
VFW 8932 ARPA Beneficiary Agreement - Nueces County TX
Beneficiary VFW 8932 ARPA Checklist for Nueces County
 
X.   Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Beneficiary Agreement with Broken Chains Recovery Center. Click to View
 
Attachments
Broken Chains Recovery Center ARPA Beneficiary Agreement - Nueces County TX
Beneficiary Broken Chains ARPA Checklist Nueces County
 
Y.   Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Beneficiary Agreement with Corpus Christi's Voice for Life. Click to View
 
Z.   Ratify the hiring of Branscomb, PLLC, to handle legal services to advise the Commissioners Court on matters relating to removal proceedings involving the current Nueces County District Attorney. Click to View
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing the County Judge, on behalf of Commissioners Court, to sign a letter in support of the Nueces County Hospital District's Appeal Summary to FEMA Region VI - Public Assistance Branch (Application #674808) for the social determinants of health (SDOH) analysis amounts that were expended by the Hospital District during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Letter in Support of Hospital District Appeal to FEMA
Congressman Cloud Letter of Support
 
2.   Discuss and consider approving resolution in support of Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) exploration of grant opportunities (5339 (B) Grant) to finance Robstown Park and Ride/Transit Station Project to be constructed on County-owned property adjacent to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds Parking Lot. Click to View
 
Attachments
CCRTA - Resolution
CCRTA Request Letter
CCRTA - Easement Agreement
 
3.   Discuss and consider approving a Gordian ezIQC BuyBoard Contract No. 660-21 purchase with LMC Corporation for Padre Balli Office Building Renovations. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposal for Padre Balli Office
 
4.   Discuss and consider approval of interlocal agreement with the City of Robstown regarding improvements to Diaz Park, Portella Park and Kiwana Park. Click to View
 
Attachments
City of Robstown - Park Locations
ILA w/ City of Robstown
 
5.   Discuss and consider amending the Guidelines for Community Use of County Courthouse Common Areas, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amended Guidelines for Community Use of County Courthouse Common Areas
 
6.   Discuss and consider approval of Prosperity Bank request to host a lunch and learn event for county employees during the lunch hour to learn about a home ownership possibility program specifically designed to help families with their affordable housing needs, and other related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Home Ownership Flyier
 
7.   Discuss and consider approving payment of outstanding invoices from Hagerty Consulting, Inc., for services related to RFP 3141-20 Disaster Recovery Management, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Hagerty Invoice List
Hagerty Invoice - Winter Storm Uri
Hagerty Invoice - COVID-19
 
8.   Discuss and consider any and all American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and other related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Commissioners Court ARPA Allocations
 
9.   Discuss and consider approval of the American Rescue Plan Act Subrecipient Policy/Checklist and Internal ARPA Forms. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Nueces County Subaward Policy and Checklist - Only for ARPA Subrecipients
Proposed ARPA Project Eligibility Determination and Documentation Justification for Nueces County
Proposed ARPA-CSLFRF Pre-Project Allowable Cost Budget Review for Nueces County
Proposed Subrecipient, Beneficiary or Contractor Checklist
 
10.   Discuss and consider extending the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Beneficiary Nonprofit Application submittal deadline due to SAM.gov Federal Registry delays.  Click to View
 
Attachments
SAM.gov entity-checklist
 
11.   Discuss and consider ratifying the hiring of outside counsel Brian Gaudet with Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, regarding completion of the energy savings Performance Projects, related to the County's Capital Improvement Program, and related matters. Click to View
 
12.   Discuss and consider next Commissioners Court meeting date, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
2023 Commissioners Court Schedule
 
B. SHERIFF
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of Agreement Amendment No. 3 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for RFP 3138-20 Food Management Program for Nueces County Jails for Sheriff’s Office, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amendment 3
County Jail - #3720 Salary Savings Calculation
 
2.   Discuss and consider approval of additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated to Out-of-County Incarcerations (Sheriff's Office-Jail). Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA Project Request and Eligibility Determination
Subrecipient Aransas County ARPA Checklist for Nueces County
Subrecipient Victoria County ARPA Checklist for Nueces County
 
3.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving the execution of a contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. (Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 010720) for the purchase of in-car cameras, body cameras, tasers and interview room technology for Nueces County Sheriff‘s Office, and related matters.   Click to View
 
Attachments
Sourcewell Contract
Cameras Quote - Q-391845-44938.906MA
Interview Room Quote - Q-361487-44938-910MA
Body Cam Quote - Q-457535-44971.810MA
 
C. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Discuss and consider a resolution requesting the City of Corpus Christi to formally annex a portion of County Road 49 from Farm To Market Road 43 to County Road 22 and County Road 22 from approximately 1,500 linear feet west of County Road 49 to County Road 43. Click to View
 
Attachments
Agenda Item Recommendation Memo
Resolution Requesting Annexation of CR49 and CR22
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Map of CR 49 & CR 22 Annexation
 
2.   Discuss and consider approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between Nueces County and Richter Architects for the Hilltop Community Center Facility Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Richter Architects - Supplemental Agreement No. 2
Agenda Item Recommendation Memo
Richter.Hilltop.B101-2017-Final-Execute
 
3.   Discuss and consider selection of plat options for subdividing the Old Show Barn property required for the development of the Nueces County Animal Care Facility. Click to View
 
Attachments
NC_ACC_Proposed Plat_Option 1_2023-01-31
NC_ACC_Proposed Plat_Option 2A_2023-01-31
NC_ACC_Proposed Plat_Option 2B_2023-01-31
NC_ACC_Proposed Plat_Option 3_2023-01-31
NC_ACC_Proposed Plat_Option 4_2023-01-31
 
D. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing execution of an agreement with Rene Bates Auctioneers under TASB BuyBoard State Contract No. 620-20 for online auctioneering services. Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement Rene Bates
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Budget Change Order No. 09 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
BCO# 09 List
BCO#09 Backup
 
2.   Approve Capital Project Budget Change Order No. 119. Click to View
 
Attachments
CPBCO #119 List
CPBCO #119 - BackUp
 
3.   Approve Final Budget Change Order No. 23 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Final BCO#23 FY 21/22 List
 
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider the reclassification and re-organization of the Special Advisor for Governmental Affairs, Communications and Legal Affairs position, including job duties assigned, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Job Description
 
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 to discuss potential attorney fee obligations of the County relating to the removal proceedings involving the current Nueces County District Attorney; and related matters (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071).
 
Click to View
 
5. OPEN SESSION: Following Executive Session, the Commissioners Court will reconvene the Regular Meeting prior to taking any action(s) on matters considered in Executive Session.
 
A.   Discuss and consider hiring outside counsel to represent District Attorney Mark Gonzalez in the litigation involving the Petition to Remove him from office; and related matters. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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