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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 22, 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 the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Islanders Men’s Basketball Program for their successful 2022-2023 season and their exceptional performance at the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Click to View
 
2.   In recognition of "Equal Pay Day" - March 14, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Equal Pay Day 2023
 
3.   In recognition of "Gideon Day" and Public Defense Week, March 18 - 20, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution
 
4.   In recognition of Vietnam Veterans Day - March 29, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Vietnam Veterans Day
 
5.   In recognition of the month of April as "Safe Digging Month". Click to View
 
Attachments
Safe Digging Resolution_2023
 
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.
 
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.   Accept Commissioners Court Minutes for March 8, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
03-08-2023 Minutes
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated March 24th, 2023; and received check registers of payments on the vendor exceptions list dated March 3rd, 7th, and 10th, 2023; and previously approved special motions payments dated March 10th, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK REG - Regular 03-24-23
CK REG - Exceptions 03-03-23
CK REG - Exceptions 03-07-23
CK REG - Exceptions 03-10-23
CK REG - Special Motions 03-10-23
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - manual check register dated February 28, 2023 to March 13, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual Check Register
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills -  Special Motions List, and Special Motions List - Banc of America Public Capital Corp dated March 22, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions Regular List
Special Motions Regular Backup
Special Motions BOA List
Special Motions BOA - Backup
 
E.   Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated March 7, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health Weekly
 
F.   Approve and accept donations (list attached) to the county in accordance with Local Governmental Code 81.032. Click to View
 
Attachments
Donations
 
G.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for Travel that occurred between January 2023 through April 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Travel Expense Report January 2023
Travel Expense Report February 2023
Travel Expense Report March, 2023
Travel Expense Report April, 2023
 
H.   Personnel Actions Report. Click to View
 
Attachments
Personnel Actions Report
 
I.   Authorize Contract with Cenikor Foundation for FY 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Cenikor Foundation - FY22/23 Contract
Cenikor Foundation - FY21/22 Report
 
J.   Authorize Contract with Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) for FY 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
CCREDC - FY22/23 Contract
CCREDC - FY21/22 Report
 
K.   Authorize contract with Downtown Management District (DMD) for FY 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Downtown Management District (DMD) - FY22/23 Contract
Downtown Management District (DMD) - FY21/22 Report
 
L.   Authorize Contract with HALO Flight for FY 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
HALO Flight - FY22/23 Contract
HALO Flight - FY21/22 Report
 
M.   Authorize the following "Outside Agency" Contracts for FY 2022-2023:
  1.  American Cancer Society - Commissioner Pct. 1 - $500
  2.  Amistad Community Health Center, Inc. - Total - $2,500
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 2 - $1,500
  3.  Calvary First Baptist Church - Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,200
  4.  Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. - Total - $3,100
       Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 2 - $1,200;
       Commissioner Pct. 3 - $900
  5.  CC Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27 - Total - $5,200
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000;
       Commissioner Pct. 2 - $2,700; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500
  6.  Del Mar College Foundation, Inc. - Commissioner Pct. 3 - $1,000
  7.  Duke It Out Boxing Club - Total - $3,000
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $500;
       Commissioner Pct. 2 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500 
  8.  Flour Bluff Business Association - Commissioner Pct. 4 - $3,500
  9.  Franco's Pride Boxing Club - Total $2,500
       Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $1,500
10.  Je'Sani Smith Foundation - Commissioner Pct. 4 - $5,000
11.  Lone Star Youth Horse Association - Total - $2,000
       Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 4 - $1,000
12.  Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. - Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000
13.  National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 
       Commissioner Pct. 3 - $5,000
14.  New Life Refuge Ministries - Commissioner Pct. 4 - $1,000
15.  Nueces County CPS Community Partners Board - Total - $3,200
       County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 2 - $1,200; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $1,000
Click to View
 
Attachments
American Cancer Society - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Amistad Community Health Center Inc - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Calvary First Baptist Church - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi Inc - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
CC Fraternal Order of Police-Lodge #27 - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Del Mar College Foundation Inc - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Duke It Out Boxing Club - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Flour Bluff Business Association - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Franco's Pride Boxing Club - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Je'Sani Smith Foundation - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Lone Star Youth Horse Association - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Mother Teresa Shelter Inc - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
New Life Refuge Ministries - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
Nueces County CPS Community Partners Board - FY22/23 OS Agency Contract
 
N.   Ratify reallocation of the previous $600,000 allocation from Precinct 4 from the Santa Maria Drainage Project back into Precinct 4 American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds. Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA Allocations
 
O.   Ratify elimination of the second tier of the restaurant facility at Bob Hall Pier. Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA Allocations
 
P.   Ratify reallocation of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds previously allocated to the second tier construction back to the precincts. Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA Allocations
 
Q.   Ratify reallocation of $1,000,000 allotment of American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds from Precinct 4 to the reconstruction of Bob Hall Pier and its previous structure(s). Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA Allocations
 
R.   Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Subrecipient Agreement with London Independent School District (School Safety). Click to View
 
Attachments
Subrecipient ARPA Agreement with London ISD and Nueces County 3.22.2023
Subrecipient ARPA Checklist for London ISD with NC
 
S.   Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Nueces County Public Libraries and Texas Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for one-time, federally funded award paid directly to Nueces County Keach Family Library, covers the recipient’s tuition expenses related to attending Family Place training. Click to View
 
Attachments
MOU w/ TSL
 
T.   Accept a grant award from the United Way of the Coastal Bend’s, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Phase 40, for Nueces County Social Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
Award Letter
 
U.   Approve a no-cost extension to Grant Award F12AF00951 RESTORE Nueces County, Texas: Observation Deck at I.B. Magee Beach Park extending termination date to May 31, 2023. Click to View
 
V.   Authorize submitting a request for a no-cost time extension for the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse grant from the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Click to View
 
W.   Approve application procedure for the following board(s):
1.  Nueces County Animal Service Advisory Board
2.  Nueces County Beach Management Advisory Committee
Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Animal Services
Board Description - Beach Mgmt. Advisory Committee
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Receive a presentation from Louie Ray of the Nueces County Emergency Management Plan based on the Emergency Support Functions (ESF).  Click to View
 
Attachments
Emergency Management Plan ESF Quicksheets
 
2.   Receive update on COVID-19 recovery expenses from Grants Department and Emergency Management. Click to View
 
Attachments
Hagerty - Transition Document - Dated Feb 23.2023
Hagerty - Project Update - Response & Recovery (Feb 2023)
 
3.   Discuss and consider approving payment of outstanding invoices from Hagerty Consulting, Inc., for services related to RFP 3141-20 Disaster Recovery Management for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
ERAP JAN22 Invoice
ERAP FEB22 Invoice
ERAP MAR22 Invoice
 
4.   Discuss and consider support of H.B. 2993, relating to the eligibility of certain property located in a reinvestment zone for certain ad valorem tax incentives. Click to View
 
Attachments
H.B. 2993
 
5.   Discuss and consider support of H.B. 3262, relating to county or municipal regulation of mass gatherings. Click to View
 
Attachments
H.B. 3262
 
6.   Discuss and consider approval of license agreements for the use of the Lyondell/Haven Drive Fields with 1) WarCats Pony League and 2) Southern Attitude League. Click to View
 
Attachments
WarCats License Agreement 2023
Southern Attitude Agreement 2023
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
 
7.   Discuss and consider an MOU Coastal Bend Food Bank for the distribution of food boxes. Click to View
 
Attachments
MOU w/ Coastal Bend Food Bank
 
8.   Discuss and consider execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subrecipient Agreement with Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID); and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
NCMHID Subrecipient Agreemt 03.15.23 Final with complete payment table
NCMHMR Subrecipient Checklist from Nueces County
 
9.   Discuss and consider ARPA allocations for the Public Defender's Office space on the 6th Floor of the Nueces County Courthouse, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA PDO Project Eligibility Determination and Documentation Justification for NC
 
10.   Discuss and consider courthouse renovation for Public Defender's Office space and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
PDO Proposal 6th Floor
 
11.   Discuss and consider the reallocation of Beneficiary amounts designated under County Judge and Commissioners Precinct 1, 2, 3, & 4, to the Nonprofit Fiscal Recovery Assistance Program. Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA Proposed Allocations-Reallocations 3-22-2023 1
 
12.   Discuss and consider approving Budget Planning Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
FY 2023-2024 Proposed - Budget Planning Schedule
FY 23-24 - Tax Planning Calendar
FY2 23-24 Monthly Planning Calendar
 
13.   Receive and discuss the market rent analysis for the concession/restaurant at Bob Hall Pier; and related matters. Click to View
 
14.   Discuss and consider an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District #3 for the removal and demolition of the Old Show Barn horse pens. Click to View
 
Attachments
Interlocal Agreement Between Nueces County and Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District #3
 
15.   Discuss and consider amending our policy to allow County Judge or Commissioners to serve on any Economic Development Council (EDC), and to allow County Judge or any Commissioner to serve as an alternate when designee is unable to attend, as well as any related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Current Policy Section IV.e
 
16.   Discuss and consider funding source for the 2023 Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Nueces Medical Mission.  Click to View
 
17.   Discuss and consider allocating $1,100,000.00 from the 2022 PPFCO (Public Property Financing Contractual Obligation) funds to purchase election capital equipment for the County Clerk's Office; Authorize Sole Source purchase with Hart Intercivic for election equipment; and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Hart Intervic - Sole Source Letter
NC - DRE to Paper Conversion & 2.5 Upgrade - Hart Quote #00011101
NC Poll Pad Refresh - Hart Quote #00011092
 
18.   Discuss and consider all advisory boards under the Nueces County Commissioners Court and any action needed and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
NC BOARDS 2023
 
19.   Discuss and consider recommendation for appointment of two (2) additional Tax Incremental Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 board members. Click to View
 
Attachments
City Council Order Amending TIRZ #2 Ordinance
 
20.   Discuss and consider adopting an Order prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Nueces County, pursuant to Section 352.081 of the Texas Local Government Code; and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Burn Ban Order-03.22.2023
 
21.   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 extension of the January 2, 2023 through April 3, 2023 exception period in section 2.1(b)(4) of the Nueces County Game Room Regulations, and related matters. Click to View
 
C. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract #200-802 purchase from Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, LLC via Cooper Equipment Company for a one (1) New 3500-gallon Etnyre water sprinkler with all standard equipment mounted on a 2023 Freightliner 108 SD, Cummins 250 HP with an Allison 6 speed auto transmission. Click to View
 
Attachments
Cooper Equipment Quotation
 
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
Agenda Item Recommendation Memo
Supplemental Agreement No 2 -Richter Architects rev 3_13_23
 
D. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider approving a GSA Contract No. 36F79721D0118 purchase with Apex Integrated Distribution for autopsy equipment for the Nueces County Medical Examiner Office. Click to View
 
Attachments
Apex Equipment Quote
 
2.   Discuss and consider conditional selection for RFQ 3153-21 Request of Qualifications and Approach for a Public Private Partnership in the Redevelopment of Historic 1914 Courthouse. Click to View
 
Attachments
RFP 3153-21 Proposal Tab
 
3.   Discuss and consider conditional selection for RFQ No. 3233-23 Architectural Services for Infrastructure Projects (ARPA). Click to View
 
Attachments
RFQ No. 3233-23 Proposal tab
 
4.   Discuss and consider conditional selection for RFQ No. 3232-23 Engineering Services for Infrastructure Projects (ARPA). Click to View
 
Attachments
RFQ No. 3232-23 Proposal tab
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Budget Change Order No. 10 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
BCO #10 List
BCO #10 Backup
 
2.   Approve Capital Project Change Order No. 119. Click to View
 
Attachments
CPBCO #119
CPBCO #119 - BackUp
 
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider creating and unfreezing a Micro-Computer Specialist position in the County Jail (Dept# 3720) and approve deletion of (2) vacant cadet corrections positions. Click to View
 
Attachments
Reclassify Calculation of Costs
 
2.   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 County Attorney regarding legal proceedings related to Emergency Service District (ESD) #2 and all related matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View
 
B.   Receive update of the independent analysis of the Nueces County Animal Services Board and Department; and related matters (Tex. Govt. Code 551.0745). Click to View
 
C.   Consult with County Attorney and/or outside counsel for legal advice and counsel regarding the rights, privileges, duties, and obligations of the Nueces County Commissioners Court related to the collective bargaining negotiations under Chapter 174, Texas Local Gov’t Code and related legal matters (Texas 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 the County Attorney's Advisory on legal proceedings for Emergency Service District (ESD) #2 and all related matters.  Click to View
 
B.   Discuss and consider allocating resources to allow County Manager to continue independent analysis of the Nueces County Animal Services Board and Department. Click to View
 
C.   Discuss and consider appropriate action pursuant to Section 174.102, Texas Local Government Code reconfirming that the Nueces County Sheriff’s Officers Association (NCSOA) has been and shall continue to be the recognized exclusive bargaining agent for the sworn, certified, and full-time law enforcement personnel in the Sheriff’s Office as well as the Constables' Offices for Nueces County, Texas, and related matters. Click to View
 
D.   Discuss and consider appropriate action naming Chief Negotiator(s) and the members of the bargaining team for Nueces County, Texas, including alternates. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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