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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
Begin at 9:00 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.
 

 

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:00 a.m. for a Public Hearing and to convene a Regular Meeting 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.
 
COMMISSIONERS, PRESENTERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND PUBLIC ACCESS

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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. PUBLIC HEARING WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M.
 
1.   The Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 Nueces County Hospital District budget. Click to View
 
Attachments
Hospital District Proposed Budget FY 23/24
 
2.   The Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 Nueces County budget. Click to View
 
Attachments
Nueces County - Public Hearing FY2023-2024
 
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
 
F. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   In recognition of Danny Lorberau's 8 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View
 
G. 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 August 23, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
August 23, 2023 Minutes
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills -  regular bill summaries dated September 15, 2023; and received check registers for payments on the vendor exceptions list August 18, 25, 2023 and September 1, 2023; and previously approved special motions payments dated August 25, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 09-15-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 08-18-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 08-25-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 09-01-23
CK Reg - Special Motions 08-25-23
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated August 15, 2023 - September 4, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual Check Register
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated September 13, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions Regular - List
Special Motions Regular - Backup
 
E.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List for Lockwood Andrews & Newnam dated September 5, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions LAN List
Special Motions LAN Backup
 
F.   Authorize payment of bills -  Special Motions  List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated September 13, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions ARPA - List
Special Motions ARPA - Backup
 
G.   Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated August 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health - Monthly August 2023
 
H.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for Travel that occurred between March 2023 through September 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Travel Expense Report March 2023
Travel Expense Report April 2023
Travel Expense Report June 2023
Travel Expense Report July 2023
Travel Expense Report August 2023
Travel Expense Report September 2023
 
I.   Personnel actions report. Click to View
 
Attachments
Personnel Actions Report
 
J.   Authorize and approve Texas Health and Human Services.Commission Home Delivered Meals Waiver beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025. Click to View
 
K.   Authorize and approve a sole-source purchase with Hart InterCivic, Inc., in the amount of $166,516.00, for annual renewal of the software license and support agreement for the Verity Voting System (Verity System) that is used by the County Clerk Elections Department. Click to View
 
Attachments
Hart InterCivic Annual Software License and Support Renewal
Sole-Source Letters
Order - Sole-Source for Hart InterCivic
 
L.   Approve a Joint Election with Tuloso-Midway ISD for the November 7, 2023 Constitutional Election. Click to View
 
M.   Authorize approval Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC for Inmate Telephone Services (RFP No. 3147-20). Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement Amendment No 2
 
N.   Approve annual service agreement with American Integrated Solutions for security alarm monitoring, fire alarm monitoring and inspection services for Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery for FY 23/24 in the amount of $1,350. Click to View
 
Attachments
Veterans Cemetery FY 23/23 Security & Fire Alarm Monitoring
 
O.   Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for a no-cost time extension to the Interlocal agreement with Conrad Blucher Institute to extend the termination date of the agreement to February 29, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Supplemental Agreement No. 4
Work Authorization
 
P.   Accept FY 2023/2024 MetroCom Budget as presented by the MetroCom Committee and approved by Nueces County Judge and Mayor of Corpus Christi, the MetroCom Board on August 10th, 2023.
 
Click to View
 
Attachments
MetroCom - FY2023-2024 Budget
 
Q.   Adopt resolution for the 2022-2023 W.B. Ray High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.  Click to View
 
Attachments
W.B. Ray High School Hall of Fame Inductees
 
R.   Approve selection of Urban Engineering, LLC for Engineering Services under Master Services Contract No. 20230304-5/10 (RFQ 3222-22) for the development of plans and specifications for drainage improvements in and around Nottingham Acres. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engineer Master Services Contract - Urban Engineering (w/o attachments)
 
S.   Approve selection of Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Engineering Services under Master Services Contract No. 20230305-5/10 (RFQ 3222-22) for development of plans and specifications for drainage improvements in and around the Santa Maria Estates subdivision. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engineer Master Services Contract - Freese & Nichols Inc. (w/o attachments)
 
T.   Approve selection of Adurra Group, Inc. for Engineering Services under Master Services Contract No. 20230306-5/10 (RFQ 3222-22) for development of plans and specifications for drainage improvements around Rabbit Run Road. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engineer Master Services Contract - Ardurra (w/o attachments)
 
U.   Accept presentation and design from CLK Architects & Associates regarding the Medical Examiners Facility Renovations Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Medical Examiners Facility Renovation Presentation
 
V.   Authorize the execution of the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Grant Contract No. C-01158 with the Office of the Attorney General for $25,968.88 in Grant funds with No County Match. Click to View
 
Attachments
SAVNS Maintenance Grant Contract
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Discuss and consider accepting Briscoe King Pavilion New Facility Architect Proposal to present to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2. Click to View
 
Attachments
2023 Briscoe King Pavilion New Facility and Renovations Architectural & Engineering Documents Proposal
BRISCOE KING PAVILION-ROUGH BUDGET ESTIMATE
ARCHITECTURAL-OVERALL PLANS
SCHEMATIC RENDERINGS
 
2.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a cooperative contract purchase under Sourcewell Contract No. 031121 with Ewald Kubota for two (2) Kubota L4802HST Front Loader Tractors for Nueces County Coastal Parks in the amount of $67,658.36 to be paid with Coastal Parks (0180-5659) FY 22/23 Budgeted Funds. Click to View
 
Attachments
Kubota Quote
 
3.   Discuss and consider termination of an engineering services agreement with Mott MacDonald Group, LLC. in connection with the Packery Channel Living Shoreline Project, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Professional Services Contract
 
4.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of a Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 032119-CAT Lease-Purchase Agreement with Holt Texas, Inc. for one (1) new 2023 Caterpillar 930M Small Wheel Loader for Coastal Parks in the total amount of $173,653.13.   Click to View
 
Attachments
Lease Agreement
 
5.   Discuss and consider setting the first day or fraction of day of juror service pay at the rate of $20.00, and the second day or fraction of day at $58.00,  pursuant to Section 61.001 (a-1) (1) & (2) and (a-2) of the Texas Government Code; and any related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
HB 3474
 
6.   Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
2023 Commissioners Court Schedule
 
B. GRANTS
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing the execution of a Statement of Grant Award from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the FY2024 Continuing Multi-Year Improvement Grant program for the amount of $139,904.00. Click to View
 
Attachments
FY24 Nueces Continued Statement of Grant Award
 
C. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider award and execution of an American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA)-funded Agreement with South Texas Building Partners, Inc. for construction services for the Nueces County 6th Floor Renovations - Public Defenders Office project (IFB No. 3243-23) in the amount of $399,390.00, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
south Texas Building Partners Contract
 
D. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a Texas DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763 with DELL Technologies in the amount of $124,790.01 for the purchase of computer hardware for annual warranty replacements for Information Technology. Click to View
 
Attachments
Dell Quote
Computer Warranty Phase II Spreadsheet
DIR Contract
Contract Amendment 1
Contract Amendment 2
State Forms
 
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing reclassification of open position in Public Defender's Office from an Attorney V (pay group 37) to an Attorney III (pay group 35). Click to View
 
Attachments
Salary schedule PDO reduce V to III
 
2. Agenda Item 18159 has been deleted. Please remove this line from the agenda.
 
F. AUDITOR
 
1.   Discuss and consider providing additional funding to the group health account in the amount of $4,000,000 to cover at least five major claims that are pending and may not be covered by stop loss protection. Click to View
 
Attachments
Revenue & Expense Summary for Group Health Analysis
 
2.   Approve Budget Change Order No. 21 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
BCO#21 List
BCO#21 Backup
 
G. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
 
1.   Discuss and consider whether, pursuant to Texas Government Code, 551.0725, deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the collective bargaining contract being negotiated between the County and the Nueces County Sheriff's Officers Association pursuant to Section 174, Texas Local Gov't Code, and related matters, based on recommendation of Special Counsel. Click to View
 
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 attorney pursuant to Section 551.0725, Texas Gov’t 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 Gov’t Code Click to View
 
B.   Consult with the County Attorney and outside counsel regarding Case No. 2022-CCV-61337-4, Maria Krauskopf, et al. v. Nueces County, Texas, et al.; In Nueces County Court at Law #4; and related matters. (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View
 
C.   Consult with County Attorney regarding 1st Amendment to the Amended Cooperative Agreement for City-Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District; authorize County Attorney to negotiate public health services; and related matters (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View
 
D.   Consult with County Attorney regarding the City-County Interlocal Agreement regarding the approval of subdivision plats within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi; and related matters (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View
 
Attachments
Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County, Texas and City of Corpus Christi relating to platting
First Amendment Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi in regards to platting
 
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 taking action in Case No. 2022-CCV-61337-4, Maria Krauskopf, et al. v. Nueces County, Texas, et al; In Nueces County Court at Law #4; and related matters. Click to View
 
B.   Discuss and consider taking action on 1st Amendment to the Amended Cooperative Agreement for City-Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, authorize County Attorney to negotiate public health services; and related matters. Click to View
 
C.   Discuss and consider taking action on the City-County Interlocal Agreement regarding the approval of subdivision plats within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi; and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County, Texas and City of Corpus Christi relating to platting
First Amendment Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi in regards to platting
 
D. BUDGET
 
1.   Discuss and consider adoption of an Order approving the 2023 tax roll; setting the 2023 tax rate for the Nueces County Hospital District; and levying said tax rate against all taxable property in Nueces County for 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
NC Hospital District - FY2023 Tax Order
 
2.   Discuss and consider adoption of the 2023-2024 Nueces County Hospital District Budget. Click to View
 
Attachments
NC Hospital District - Adopted FY2023-2024 Budget
 
3.   Discuss and consider adoption of an Order approving the 2023 tax roll; setting the 2023 tax rate for Nueces County; and levying said tax rate against all taxable property in Nueces County for 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Nueces County - FY2023 Tax Order
 
4.   Discuss and consider adopting an Order rescinding prior year budget resolutions and orders. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution/Order - Rescinding Prior Year Resolutions & Orders
 
5.   Discuss and consider adoption of Orders and Resolutions related to the proposed 2023-2024 Nueces County Budget. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order - Budget Authority for Employee Positions
Resolution - Setting Travel Mileage/Per Diem Reimbursement Rates
Resolution - Interfund Loans
Resolution/Order - Establishing Guidelines for Minimum General Fund Reserves
Resolution/Order - Establishing Guidelines for Excess Revenue Generated at RMB Fairgrounds
Resolution/Order - Establishing a Special Revenue Account for Deposit of County Funds Received from Sale of Fixed Assets
 
6.   Discuss and consider Adoption of the Proposed 2023-2024 Nueces County Budget as presented by the County Auditor, in his capacity as the Budget Officer for Nueces County including decisions regarding whether to continue outside agency contracts, County Programs, and personnel changes (including but not limited to) pay, steps, freezing, reduction-in-force and consolidation or elimination of certain Nueces County departments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Nueces County - FY2023-2024 Proposed Budget Book
Proposed FY23-24 'Included Items'
Continuance Pay - Attachment A-1 thru A-4
Statutory Judicial Tiers - Attachment 2
TCDRS 2024 Plan Document - Attachment 3-1 thru 3-3
Banc of America Debt Svc - Attachment 4
NC Appraisal 2024 Budget - Attachment 6
FY 22/23 Mid-Year Personnel Changes
Fire Marshall Budget - FY22-23 - Attachment 16
Departments Budgets & Cuts - Attachment B-1 thru B-5
Personnel - New/Frozen/Deleted Positions - Attachment C-1 thru C-2
ARPA Funded Positions-Budget Cuts
 
A.   Discuss and consider adoption of "Amendments" for Inclusion in the Proposed 2023-2024 Nueces County Budget as presented by the County Auditor, in his capacity as the Budget Officer for Nueces County.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Amendments for Inclusion in the Proposed FY23/24 Budget
 
B.   Discuss and consider Adoption of the 2023-2024 Nueces County Budget, including Amendments as submitted by the County Auditor, in his capacity as the Budget Officer for Nueces County and authorized by Commissioners Court.
 
Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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