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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.
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JUNE 7, 2023
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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.
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CONNIE SCOTT
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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 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.
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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:
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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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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. |
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Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition: |
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In recognition of Margaret Sayers' 22 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View |
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In recognition of Robert Leal's 23 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View |
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In recognition of Corpus Christi Police Department Officer Shawn Barnes earning the 2023 Frank M. Adams Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. Click to View |
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Nomination for Outstanding Individual - Officer Shawn Barnes
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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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In recognition of the month of June as "Elder Abuse Prevention Month". Click to View |
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In recognition of Corpus Christi United Little Miss Kickball hosting 52nd Annual State All-Star Tournament, June 30 - July 2, 2023. Click to View |
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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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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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Accept Commissioners Court Minutes for May 24, 2023. Click to View |
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Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated June 9, 2023; and received check registers for payments on the vendor exceptions list dated May19th & 26th, 2023; and previously approved special motions payments dated May 26, 2023. Click to View |
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CK Reg Regular - 06-09-23
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CK Reg Exceptions - 05-19-23
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CK Reg Exceptions - 05-26-23
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CK Reg Special Motions - 05-26-23
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated May 16, 2023 - May 29, 2023. Click to View |
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Manual CK - Reg.
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions list dated June 7, 2023. Click to View |
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Special Motions Regular - List
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Special Motions Regular - Backup
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List for Lockwood Andrews & Newnam dated June 7, 2023. Click to View |
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Special Motions LAN List
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Special Motions LAN Backup
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Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated May 23, 3023 and May 30, 2023. Click to View |
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Group Health Weekly
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Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for Travel that occurred between January 2023 through July 2023. Click to View |
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Travel Expense Report January 2023
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Travel Expense Report March, 2023
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Travel Expense Report April, 2023
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Travel Expense Report May 2023
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Travel Expense Report June 2023
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Travel Expense Report July 23, 2023
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Approve and accept donations for June 7, 2023, to the county in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032. Click to View |
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Donations
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Accept computer equipment and furniture donations from the Nueces County Hospital District for the Nueces County Outreach Medical Clinic located in the Johnny S. Calderon Building in Robstown; acceptance in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032(a). Click to View |
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Donation Information
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Personnel Actions Report Click to View |
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Personnel Actions Report
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Adopt a Commissioners Court Resolution approving the Nueces County Hospital District’s nomination of Jonny F. Hipp to the Texas Conference of Urban Counties for consideration of appointment to the Administration Advisory Committee of the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account for the term September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2029; approval required by Texas Health and Safety Code Section 12.137(c). Click to View |
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Resolution - Approving Nomination of Jonny Hipp
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Hospital District Nomination 5-23-23
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CUC Letter re. Nominations
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Adopt a Commissioners Court Resolution approving the Nueces County Hospital District’s nomination of John E. Valls to the Texas Conference of Urban Counties for consideration of appointment to the Investment Advisory Committee of the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account for the term September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2029; approval required by Texas Government Code Section 403.1042(c). Click to View |
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Resolution - Approving Nomination of John Valls
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Hospital District Nomination 5-23-23
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CUC Letter re. Nominations
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Approve the submission of an application of $10,000, no cash match, for the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF) 2023 annual grant program. Click to View |
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Authorize the execution of Grant Agreement with Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation to sponsor the Keach Library's Summer Reading Program and Storywalk. Click to View |
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Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation agreement
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Approve Submission of grant application, no cash match, for Funding Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 40 State Set-Aside. Click to View |
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Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Subrecipient Agreement with Banquete Independent School District (School Safety) for $90,000.00 from Commissioner Precinct No. 1 ARPA Funds. Click to View |
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Banquete ISD ARPA Subrecipient Agreement-Nueces County
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Banquette ISD Checklist-Nueces County
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Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Beneficiary Agreement with Habitat for Humanity-Corpus Christi for $49,000.00. Click to View |
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Habitat for Humanity ARPA Beneficiary Agreement-Nueces County
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Habitat For Humanity Checklist-Nueces County
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Accept the executed Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC., for Food Service Program for Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center (RFP 3174-21) as approved by the Nueces County Juvenile Board. Click to View |
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Aramark Agreement Amendment No. 1-Signed By McCoy and Aramark
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NC - Juvenile - Aramark Amended #1 - Executed Department of Agriculture Doc
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CPI Increase - Impact to State Fund (28)
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Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Coastal Bend Food Bank of Corpus Christi for the benefit of the Keach Family Library, Bishop Branch Library, Law Library relating to making the Food Bank's Backpack program available to all participating in the 2023 Summer Library Programs. Click to View |
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MOU Coastal Bend Food Bank & NCPL
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Exhibit B Coastal Bend Food Bank
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Coastal Bend Food Bank Background Check NCPL
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Receive update from Chief Public Defender regarding progress of Public Defender's Office, including representation of clients. Click to View |
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Authorize Linebarger Googan Blair & Sampson, LLP, to hold and post a public auction beginning July 5, 2023 and continuing monthly until all of these tax resale properties are sold and restored to the tax rolls. Click to View |
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49 Tax Resale Properties List
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Appoint County Judge Connie Scott to replace Commissioner Brent Chesney as representative from Commissioners Court to the Nueces County Purchasing Board. Click to View |
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Board Description - Purchasing Board
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Receive, open, and enter into minutes the applications for Nueces County Bank Depository, Nueces County Bank Subdepository(ies) and the Nueces County Clerk and District Clerk Registry Funds Depository, in accordance with chapter 116 and 117 of the Texas Local Government Code; Assign to evaluating committee selected on the May 10th, 2023 Commissioner Court Agenda for review and evaluation and provide a selection recommendation to the Court on June 14th, 2023. Click to View |
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2023 Bank Depository - Certificate of Publication
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Discuss and consider approval of a Dune Protection Permit for mitigation and compensation of previous impacts to dunes and dune vegetation in violation of the Nueces County Beach Management Plan and Texas Administrative Code (DPP-202302-02) located at 16562 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX. Click to View |
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BMAC Memo
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Letter to GLO
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Letter from GLO
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16562 Pard Rd 22
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Discuss and consider authorizing request for funding from the Nueces County Hospital District for Public Health services and activities for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approval of Agreement with TXDOT for Contribution of Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) in the amount of $525,622.27 for Improvements to SH286 for Right of Way Acquisition and Adjustment of Utilities from South of CR18 to FM 70; and approve Resolution authorizing County Judge to Execute the interest-free annual installment plan paid over five (5) years; and related matters. Click to View |
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Resolution
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TXDOT ROW Agreement
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Discuss and consider approving and executing a lease agreement between Nueces County and Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Inc., for the Nueces County Show Barn Armory Building in Robstown, Texas, in the amount of $4,140.31 per month, effective June 1st, 2023. Click to View |
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NC Robstown Lease (Texas Boll Weevil)
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TX Boll Weevil - CPI Caculation
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Discuss and consider participation in the unclaimed capital credits received by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts from electric cooperatives under Section 74.602 of the Texas Property Code, and certify the purpose of the use of the funds in compliance with the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code Section 381.004. Click to View |
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2023 -Unclaimed Property Capital Credits for Counties Brochure
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Nueces County - 2023 Request for Capital Credits Form
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Discuss and consider authorizing FY22/23 $30,000 budgeted allocation from the Family Protection Fee Account; Authorize Family Protection Fee contracts for $5,000.00 each to the following (6) agencies: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Coastal Bend, Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend, Family Counseling Service, Nueces County CPS Community Partners Board, The ARK Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter and The Purple Door. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Department of Public Works for Nueces County Courthouse and Jail plumbing replacement/repairs; and related matters. Click to View |
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Receive update of the independent analysis of the Nueces County Animal Services Board and Department; and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider amending processes, procedures and execution of ceremonial resolutions; and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider next Commissioners Court meeting date, and related matters. Click to View |
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2023 Commissioners Court Schedule
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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Discuss and consider acceptance of Rabbit Run Drive and Coyote Trail into the Nueces County roadway inventory for maintenance, contingent the South Prairie Estate Unit 2 Homeowners’ Association completes drainage improvements as shown on the South Prairie Unit 2 construction drawings. Click to View |
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2 course chip seal attachment
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Receive presentation from Turner Ramirez on Constable Precinct 5 Calderon Building Renovations; discuss and consider approving recommended funding source; discuss and consider authorizing Public Works to obtain cooperative bids as the method of procurement. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Hanson Professional Services Inc. to provide stormwater management services associated with the County's Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGPs) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Click to View |
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Supplemtental Agreement No 3
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Discuss and consider approval of agreement with Tesla Inc. to accept donation of road improvements to County Road 30, County Road 79 and County Road 81 adjacent to the Tesla Facility. Click to View |
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Donation Agmt of Road Improvements-Nueces County TX - Final Rev Execution Copy 5.26.23
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9. Debarment Statement
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Verification of No Boycott of Energy Companies
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Verification of No Boycott of Israel
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Verification of No Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and consider method of procurement RFP (request for proposals) for Jail Diversion Program Services; 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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Order for Jail Diversion Services
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AUDITOR |
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 15 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View |
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BCO#15 List
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BCO#15 Backup
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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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Discuss and consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Animal Services Manager pursuant to Sec. 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. Click to View |
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Consult with the County Attorney and outside counsel on legal matters relating to Cause No. 2:20-CV-00263; David Longoria, Individually and On Behalf of the Estate of David Johnson, Deceased v. Nueces County, Texas, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071). Click to View |
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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. |
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| Adjournment in Memory (upon request) |