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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
Budget Workshop begins at 9:00 a.m.
Regular Meeting begins at 11:00 a.m.
*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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AUGUST 9, 2023
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The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:00 a.m. for a Budget Workshop and convene a Regular Meeting at 11:00 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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BUDGET WORKSHOP WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M.
The Court will discuss matters related to the 2023-2024 Budget.
CLOSE BUDGET WORKSHOP AND CONVENE REGULAR MEETING AT 11:00 A.M. Click to View |
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2023 Tax Rate Calculations
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Baseline Budget Estimates
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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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Recognizing the Calallen Lady Cats Softball Team as the 2023 3A State Champions! Click to View |
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Calallen Lady Cats - Resolution
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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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BOARD APPOINTMENTS: |
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Nueces County Library Advisory Board Click to View |
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Board Description - Library Advisory Board
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Board Application - Shannan Copeland
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Resume - Shannan Copeland
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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 26, 2023. Click to View |
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07-26-2023 Minutes
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Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated August 11, 2023; and received check registers for payments on the vendor exceptions list July 21st, 24th and 28th, 2023; and previously approved special motions payments dated July 28, 2023. Click to View |
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CK Reg - Regular 08-11-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 07-21-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 07-24-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 07-28-23
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CK Reg Special Motions 07-28-23
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated July 18, 2023 - July 31, 2023. Click to View |
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Manual CK-Reg
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated August 9, 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 August 9, 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 - Special Motions List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated August 9, 2023. Click to View |
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Special Motions ARPA - List
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Special Motions ARPA - Backup
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Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated July 2023. Click to View |
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Group Health - Monthly July 2023
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Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for Travel that occurred between June 2023 through September 2023. Click to View |
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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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Travel Expense Report September 2023
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Personnel Actions Report Click to View |
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Personnel Actions Report
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Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY2023 Local Solicitation Award. There is no cash match required for this grant. Click to View |
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Interlocal agreement
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Authorize the submission of a grant application to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the Feral Hog Abatement Program FY 2024. No Cash match required. Click to View |
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FY 2023 Feral Hog Abatement
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Approve method of procurement IFB (invitation for bids) for Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Service (Dumpsters) County Properties Only; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View |
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Accept Semi-Annual Report from Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Council (CCREDC). Click to View |
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CCREDC Semi Annual Report Update
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Authorize Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, to hold and post a public auction beginning September 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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Proposed Auction Tax Resale Properties
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Receive a presentation from the Texas General Land Office on innovative, low-cost ways to manage storm water and flood control. Click to View |
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Presentation
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Receive update on Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Street Improvement Fund available balance as of August 9th, 2023. Click to View |
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RTA Audit Letter Ending December 31.2022 & Nueces County Confirmation Document
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RTA Fund - Reconciliation Available Balances
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a sole source purchase and service agreement with Data Business Equipment, Inc. for one (1) CCR-1600 Cash Drawer Automation and Management System for the Nueces County Tax Assessor/Collector’s Office in the amount of $53,805. Click to View |
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DBE Agreement
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Sole Source Letters
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Sole Source Order
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Discuss and consider out-of-county autopsies, and any related matters. Click to View |
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Analysis Presented at 7-26-23 CCT
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Original Analysis dated 7-13-23
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Discuss and consider approval of Emergency Service District (ESD) #2 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Fire Calls in Unincorporated Areas of Nueces County, and any related matters. Click to View |
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ESD#2 Billing Report
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Proposed MOA with ESD #2
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MOA Exhibit A - Fire Call Reporting Form
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Expired MOA with ESD #2 - 2018
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Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Nueces County and Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group (CBDRG), and any related matters. Click to View |
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MOU
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About CBDRG
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Discuss and consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC) and Nueces County, and any related matters. Click to View |
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Proposed MOA with PAAC and Nueces County
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Discuss and consider selection of LJA Engineering, Inc., for Engineering Services under (RFQ3232-23) for the ARPA-funded Project, Amistad Veterans Memorial Park improvements. Click to View |
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Amistad Veterans Park
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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 3222-22) for the following Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded project:
1. Golden Acres Drainage Click to View |
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CDBG Project List
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Master Services Contract
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Discuss and consider selection of Ardurra Group, Inc for Engineering Services under Master Services Contract No. 20230306-5/10 (RFQ No. 3222-22) for the following Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded project:
1. Belk Lane Click to View |
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CDBG Project List
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Ardurra Master Service Contract CDBG
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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 approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 3 between Nueces County and CLK Architects & Associates, Inc. for the Nueces County ADA Modifications Project. Click to View |
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Supplemental Agreement No 3
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8374_Architectural Services Contract--CLK Architects & Associates, Inc
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8374_CLK Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Executed
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CLK Supplemental Agreement No. 2 10_5_21
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Discuss and consider options for the relocation of the Social Services and Veterans Services offices to the Nueces County Courthouse, and related matters. Click to View |
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Floor Plan Proposals
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Amend. #1 to Office Lease w/ CCRTA 4-26-23
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and consider adopting Order to authorize and approve the method of procurement (request for proposals) for Real Estate Brokerage Services to assist Nueces County in the acquisition of real property for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded infrastructure projects; authorize Purchasing Agent to publish notice; and delegate evaluation authority to a selection committee. Click to View |
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Order for RFP - Real Estate Brokerage Services for ARPA Infrastructure Projects
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Discuss and consider recommendation to reject all bids for RFP No. 3225-23 Administration of Nueces County Colonia Self-Help Program; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to obtain competitive quotes pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.0245 and the adopted procedures for the purchase of an item for which the county receives no responsive bid. Click to View |
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Proposal Tab
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of Patillo, Brown, & Hill L.L.P. for Auditing Services (RFP No. 3242-23). Click to View |
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Proposal Tab
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Discuss and consider authorizing entry of a purchase order in the amount of $519,279.00, to be paid utilizing ARPA funds, and to be made out to the licensed dealer of chassis, Longhorn International Trucks, LTD, for (1) new Hydro Vac Truck with Tanks and Hoses (RFP 3212-22 C) that Commissioners Court awarded to Texas Pack and Load ER Sales, Inc. on May 24, 2023 (Agenda Item 3.C.1.) in order to comply with Texas Occupations Code Sec. 2301.252. Click to View |
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IFB 3212-22 C Supporting Documents
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AUDITOR |
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Receive calculations of the no-new revenue tax rate, the voter-approval tax rate and the fund balances for Nueces County, Nueces County Farm to Market, and Nueces County Hospital District for 2023. Click to View |
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2023 Tax Rate Calculations
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Baseline Budget Estimates
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a Letter of Engagement Renewal Amendment No. 2 with Collier, Johnson & Woods, P.C. for RFQ No. 3175-21 Certified Public Accountant for Assisting with Administration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and related matters. Click to View |
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ENGAGEMENT LETTER RENEWAL AMENDMENT NO. 2
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Alight Solutions for Enterprise Resource Planning Software and Replacement of Timeclocks (RFP No. 3193-22) in order to add Check Layout / Electronic Payment Remittance to Nueces County’s current subscription. Click to View |
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Change Order #2 Deployment Scope Additions to Statement of work #1 Workday Deployment
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Text Messaging Add-on Annual Price
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 19 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View |
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BCO#19 List
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BCO#19 Backup
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and consider approval of HireRight background services contract, and related matters. Click to View |
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HireRight Customer Agreement
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HireRight Compliance Certification
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HireRight Schedule of Fees
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HireRight Estimate of Cost
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
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Discuss and consider authorizing the Chief Information Officer to submit a Letter of Termination to Televon for the Telecom Management Services Agreement, and authorize the County Judge to sign the Letter of Termination, and related matters. Click to View |
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LoT
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TelAgree
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Discuss and consider authorizing the Chief Information Officer to submit a Letter of Termination to Shred-It for the Customer Service Agreement – Regular Service, and authorize the County Judge to sign the Letter of Termination, and related matters. Click to View |
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ShredIt_LoT
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ShredIt Agreement
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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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Closed session pursuant to Section 551.0725, Texas Government Code to deliberate business and financial issues relating to a collective bargaining contract being negotiated between the County and the Nueces County Sheriff's Officers Association pursuant to Section 174, Texas Local Government Code, and any related matters, Click to View |
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Discuss legalities of Nueces County Medical Examiner's contract, and related matters (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View |
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Consult with legal in regards to what personnel has badge access to Commissioners Court offices and County Judges Offices (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.076). Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to status of contract negotiations of County Bank Depository Agreement and County & District Clerk Court Registry Funds Bank Depository Agreement with Frost Bank pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §116.021 and §117.021 (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071) and deliberate contract negotiations of Bank Depository Agreements (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.0725). 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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Discuss, consider and take action necessary for County to secure a depository for County funds. Click to View |
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| Adjournment in Memory (upon request) |