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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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JULY 26, 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:
- Your full name, and
- Your address
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CALL TO ORDER |
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County Judge calls for the Invocation. |
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Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.
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County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present.
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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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Introduction of Chief Executive Officer of Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA), Derrick Majchszak. Click to View |
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Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition: |
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In recognition of Idalia G. Harvey's 26 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View |
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Idalia G. Harvey - Certificate of Recognition
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In recognition of Jo Ann Beltran's 16 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View |
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Jo Ann Beltran - Certificate of Recognition
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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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August - Health Awareness Month Proclamation Click to View |
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Health Awareness Month - August
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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 July 12, 2023 and July 17, 2023. Click to View |
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07-12-2023 Minutes
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07-17-2023 Minutes
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Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated July 28, 2023; and received check registers for payments on the vendors exceptions list dated July 7th & 14th, 2023; and previous approved special motions payments dated July 14, 2023. Click to View |
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CK Reg - Regular 07-28-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 07-07-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 07-14-23
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CK Reg - Special Motions 07-14-23
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated July 5, 2023 to July 17, 2023. Click to View |
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Manual CK-Reg
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated July 26, 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 - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated July 5th, 11th and 18th, 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 May 2023 through August 2023. Click to View |
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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 2023
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Travel Expense Report August 2023
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Personnel actions report. Click to View |
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Personnel Actions Report
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Texas Department of Agriculture, Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meals Grant Program. Click to View |
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Texans Feeding Texans
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Adopt a resolution in support of the City of Corpus Christi’s participation in FY2024 Texas Department of Agriculture, Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meals Grant Program. Click to View |
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Texans Feeding Texans (City)
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Authorize execution of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Beneficiary Agreement with Their Day Foundation, Inc. for $49,000.00. Click to View |
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Their Day Foundation ARPA SLFRF Beneficiary Agmt. with NC
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Approve interlocal agreement with the City of Corpus Christi for County participation in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2. Click to View |
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TIRZ #2 Interlocal Agreement
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2000-2022 TIRZ #2 Interlocal Agreement
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Approve application procedure for the Nueces County Library Advisory Board. Click to View |
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Board Description - Library Advisory Board
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Board Notice - Library Advisory Board
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Receive quarterly update from the Public Defender's Office. Click to View |
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Public Defenders Office - Quarterly Update
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Receive information from Noe Hinojosa, Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc, on County's financial overview and potential consequences of contested property tax values, and what financial options are available for Nueces County, and other related matters. Click to View |
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Top 25 Counties FYE2022
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Nueces County Debt Overview
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Discuss and consider adopting resolution in opposition to Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) rate increases. Click to View |
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Resolution - In opposition to TWIA Rate Increase
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Discuss and consider approving Nueces County's commitment for county's membership contribution for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, providing the same funding base amount of $1,765,296 for the operation of the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and related matters. Click to View |
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Addendum to Amended Cooperative Agmt.
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Discuss and consider the Nueces County costs for the Medical Examiner's Office to perform out-of-county autopsies for counties participating in an interlocal agreement; discuss and consider the unpaid invoices and outstanding balance for Brooks County to Nueces County for autopsies provided pursuant to an interlocal agreement; and any related matters. Click to View |
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Cost analysis
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NCME revenues to date
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ME Out of County Invoices
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2006 ILA w/ Brooks Co.
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NCME Interlocal Agreements
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NCME Fee Schedule 22-23
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NCME Proposed Fee Schedule FY 23-24
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NCME FY23-24 Fee Schedule Analysis
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Discuss and consider selection of International Consulting Engineers for Engineering Services, under Master Services Contract No. 20230259-4/26 (RFQ 3232-23), for the following ARPA-funded projects:
1. Tierra Grande
2. Belk Lane Click to View |
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RFQ 3232-23 for Engineering Services - ICE
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Pct 2 ARPA Projects
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Discuss and consider selection of Govind Development, LLC for Engineering Services under Master Service Contract No. 20230259-4/26 (RFQ 3232-23) for the ARPA-funded Project, Amistad Veterans Memorial Park improvements. Click to View |
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Amistad Veterans Park Improvements
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Discuss and consider selection of Ardurra Group Inc. for Engineering Services under Master Services Contract No. 20230306-5/10 (RFQ 3222-22) for the following Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded projects:
1. Golden Acres Drainage
2. Colonias Septic Tank Study and Rehabilitation Phase I
3. Colonias Septic Tank Rehabilitation Phase II Click to View |
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Pct 2 -GLO CDBG Project list
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RFQ 3222-22 for Engineering Services - Ardurra
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Discuss and consider selection of International Consulting Engineers (ICE) for Engineering Services under Master Services Contract No. 20230307-5/10 (RFQ No. 3222-22) for the following Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded projects:
1. Tierra Grande
2. Petronila Estates
3. Belk Lane Click to View |
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Pct 2 -GLO CDBG Project list
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RFQ 3222-22 for Engineering Services - ICE
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Discuss and consider selection of International Consulting Engineers (ICE) for engineering and construction rehabilitation of CR 18 Bridge located at the intersection of CR 18 and CR65, and other related matters. Click to View |
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TxDOT report
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ICE Draft Report
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ICE Proposal
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Discuss and consider allowing county staff to proceed with the process of renaming County Road 22 between County Road 43 and County Road 51, including authorizing notice to be posted pursuant to Texas Transportation Code 251.013, and all related matters. Click to View |
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CR 22 Exhibit
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Discuss and consider allocating $70,000 additional ARPA Pct 4 Funds to Parker Pool Project. Click to View |
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Pct._4_ ARPA Allocations
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3.A.18 from 5-10-23 Agenda
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3.A.19 from 5-10-23 Agenda
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Pg. 7 of 5-10-23 CCT Minutes
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Discuss and consider allocating $20,000 to the Nueces County Veterans Services Department for Wreaths Across America Veterans program for 2024-2025 from Precinct 4 ARPA funds and all related matters. Click to View |
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Pct. 4 ARPA Allocations
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Discuss and consider allocating ARPA Precinct 4 funds in the amount of $49,500 as a one time allocation to the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi Non-Profit and related matters. Click to View |
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ARPA Allocated and Unallocated Funds
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Receive updated ARPA balances for precinct and county-wide projects; discuss and consider eligibility requirements for subawards to subrecipients under Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200; discuss and consider taking action regarding allocation plans/processes of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the following projects:
1. City of Driscoll: $1,000,000 allocated
2. CENIKOR Foundation: $1,000,000 allocated
3. Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 (WCID #3):
$1,000,000 allocated Click to View |
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ARPA Allocated and Unallocated Funds as of 7-19-23
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Discuss and consider selection of Govind Development LLC for development of plans and specification to replace wastewater pipes in the Nueces County Courthouse and Jail Facilities; discuss and consider allocation of ARPA funds for replacement of wastewater pipes in Nueces County Courthouse and Jail Facilities project, and related matters. Click to View |
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Engineer - Master Services Contract - Govind
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Discuss and consider the allocation of ARPA funds towards current ARPA Public Sector Positions for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 / Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and other related matters. Click to View |
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Nueces County - ARPA-SLFRF Public Sector County Positions
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ARPA Allocated and Unallocated Funds as of 7-19-23
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Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), Budget Workshop date(s), 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 approving a funding source for the construction of a second courtroom for County Court of Law No. 5 and Architectural fees associated with this project, and related matters. Click to View |
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Design Proposal
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Construction Proposal
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5-24-23 Agenda Item Summary
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and consider method of procurement (request for qualifications) for Engineering Services for Padre Balli and IB Magee Beach Parks Improvements under RESTORE Act Grant funding; authorize 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 Beach Parks Improvements
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC. for Aggregate, Type PB, Grade 3S, LRA (Limestone Rock Asphalt) (IFB No. 3237-23). Click to View |
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Bid Tab
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. for HFRS-2 Emulsified Asphalt (IFB No. 3241-23). Click to View |
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Bid Tab
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Discuss and consider award and execution of an Agreement with Arguindegui Oil Co. II Ltd. for Bulk Diesel and Unleaded Fuel Contract (IFB No. 3236-23). Expense is paid by the user department's budgeted funds. Click to View |
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Signed Agreement
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a cooperative contract purchase with Coastal Office Solutions, Inc. under Omnia Partners HON Contract No. R191804 in the amount of $88,233.75 for District Attorney’s Office furniture, funded by Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. Click to View |
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Felony Quote
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Investigators Quote
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Misdemeanor Quote
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Ancillary Agreement
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of South Texas Building Partners, Inc. for Nueces County 6th Floor Renovations - Public Defenders Office (IFB No. 3243-23) and related matters. Click to View |
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Bid Tab
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Letter of Recommendation
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AUDITOR |
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Authorize the renewal of Texas DIR contract DIR-TSO-4227 with Vertosoft for OpenGov Software for the amount of $53,394.72 from Auditor's Office (1250) budgeted funds. Click to View |
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Vertosoft Quote for OpenGov software
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 18 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View |
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BCO#18 List
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BCO#18 Backup
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Approve Capital Budget Change Order #123. Click to View |
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PBCO#123 List
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PBCO#123 Backup
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving renewals for the services listed below for the Nueces County Employee Self-Funded Group Health program and ancillary services.
1. National Network, and/or Local Network and Secondary (Wrap) Network, or other
Network Services;
2. Third party administration (TPA);
3. Disease Management, Pre-Certification Utilization Program; and Wellness Program;
4. Cobra-HIPAA Administration;
5. Cafeteria Plan Section 125 Plan Administrator;
6. Pharmacy Benefit Management Program (PBM);
7. Ancillary benefits including Group Term Life Insurance; Click to View |
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Christus Renewal
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Boon-Chapman Renewal
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Boon-Chapman NSA-TiC Renewal
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Script Care
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Aflac Renewal
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Ameritas Renewal
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving renewal with Aetna Life Insurance Company under Boon-Chapman Benefits Administrators for RFP No. 3109-19 Aggregate and Specific Re-Insurance (Stop Loss) as part of the employee Health Plan of medical & pharmacy benefits. Click to View |
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Aetna Stop Loss
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
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Discuss and consider authorization and approval of execution of lease with Ricoh USA, Inc. (TASB BuyBoard Contract No. 616-20) to lease one (1) copier for the County Judge and County Commissioners; authorize and approve Addendum No. 74 to add this new copier to the existing Ricoh Master Services Maintenance Agreement #OS858. Click to View |
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NC RICOH Addendum 74
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NC RICOH Product Schedule
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NC RICOH Order Agreement
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NC RICOH Equipment Removal
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Discuss and consider approval of method of procurement IFB (invitation for bids) for Modernization of Technology Infrastructure for Cybersecurity Equipment; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View |
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IT ARPA Agenda
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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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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) |