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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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SEPTEMBER 27, 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.
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 |
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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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.
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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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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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In recognition of "National 4-H Week", October 1 - 7, 2023. Click to View |
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Proclamation - National 4-H Week 2023
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In recognition of the month of September 2023 as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month". Click to View |
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Suicide Prevention Proclamation
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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 Airport Advisory Board Click to View |
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Board Description - Airport Advisory Board
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Nueces County Animal Services Advisory Committee Click to View |
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Board Description - Animal Services
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Application for Reappointment - Ninfa Acuna
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Letter of Intent - Sarah Spence
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Letter of Intent - Shane Gleason
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Board Application - Dr. Krista Burk
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Letter of Interest - Dr. Krista Burk
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Resume - Dr. Krista Burk
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Board Application - Cyndee Easter
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Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 4 Click to View |
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Board Description - ESD #4
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Board Application - Jesus Guerra
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Nueces County Hospital District Board of Managers Click to View |
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Board Description - Hospital District
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Letter of Intent - Mariana Garza
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Letter of Intent - Sylvia Tryon Oliver
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Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Board of Directors Click to View |
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Board Description - Regional Transportation Authority
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Letter of Intent - Lynn Allison
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Letter of Intent - Anna Jimenez
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Letter of Intent - Aaron Munoz
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Board Application - Patricia Benavides-Dominguez
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Resume - Patricia Benvides-Dominguez
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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 September 13, 2023 and September 19, 2023. Click to View |
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09-13-2023 Minutes
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09-19-2023 Minutes
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Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated September 29, 2023; and received check registers for payments on the vendor exceptions list dated September 6th, 8th, & 15th, 2023; and previously approved special motions payments dated September 15, 2023. Click to View |
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CK Reg - Regular 09-29-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 09-06-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 09-08-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 09-15-23
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CK Reg - Special Motions 09-15-23
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated September 5, 2023 through September 18, 2023. Click to View |
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Manual Check Register
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated September 27, 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 - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated September 27, 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 - Special Motions List - Hagerty dated September 27, 2023. Click to View |
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Special Motions Hagerty - List
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Special Motions Hagerty - Backup
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List - Lockwood Andrews & Newnam (LAN) dated September 27, 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 September 5, 2023 through September 19, 2023.. Click to View |
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Group Health Monthly
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Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for Travel that occurred between March 2023 through September 2023. Click to View |
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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 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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Approve the following Diabetes Contract for FY 2023-2024:
1. NAACP - Commissioner Pct. 3 - $49,000.00 Click to View |
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FY 23/24 Agreement w/ NAACP
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Accept Addendum No. 2 with Liberty Resources Family Service for Multisystemic Therapy Family Preservation Program Services (RFP No. 3098-19) as approved by the Juvenile Board of Nueces County Chair. Click to View |
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Liberty Resources Addendum No. 2 - Signed
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Signed Board Order Radification for MST Amendment #2
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Approve IFB (Invitation For Bids) as the method of procurement for 100LL aviation fuel for Nueces County Airport; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View |
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Approve IFB (Invitation For Bids) as the method of procurement for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Type D, PG 64-22; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View |
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Approve Request For Proposals (RFP) as the method of procurement for Job Order Contracting Services for General Construction and Multi-Trades; authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish notice; and adopt an Order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee. Click to View |
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RFP Order
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Approve Interlocal Agreement with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, related to the planning, development, operation and provision of 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points. Click to View |
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ILA w/ CBCOG re. PSAPs
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Authorize the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Manager to report to and relocate to the Grants Administration Department. Click to View |
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Job Description - ARPA Manager
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Authorize the ratification of the exceptions list for the check release roll to temporarily remove Social Services and Specified Grants from the exceptions list. Click to View |
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Vendor Exceptions List
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Receive update, if any, regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and all related matters. Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving the retirement and removal from County inventory, of Nueces County Constable Precinct 5 law enforcement K-9, “Arco”; authorize and approve agreement for the transfer of Arco to Nueces County Constable Precinct 5 Deputy Elliot Martinez; and all related matters. Click to View |
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Agreement for the Transfer of a Law Enforcement Animal
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TX Gov't Code Chapter 614
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Consideration and appropriate action, if any, to ratify a collective bargaining agreement negotiated between Nueces County, Texas and the Nueces County Sheriffs Officers Association (NCSOA). Click to View |
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Semi-Final Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023
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Tenative Agreement Art. 7 - Pay Table A
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Appendices B thru C
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Discuss and consider approval of the Fees for Sheriff and Constable for 2024, pursuant to Section 118.131 of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View |
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Nueces Co. Sheriff & Constables Fees w/ 5% Increase
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YTD July 2023 - Summary of Service Fees Revenue
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Comparison of Fee Schedules by County
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Discuss and consider renewal and amendment of agreement between Texas General Land Office/Veterans Land Board and Nueces County related to the operation of the Coastal Bend Veteran’s Cemetery, and related matters. Click to View |
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Contract Amendment
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Management and Operations Fee and Budget FY23/24
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Discuss and consider Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement Between Nueces County and City of Robstown for Fire and Emergency Rescue Services (MOU), and related matters. Click to View |
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Amendment No. 1 to MOU w/ City of Robstown for Fire Calls
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Discuss and consider taking action regarding CR 18 bridge repairs located at the intersection of CR 18 and CR 65, and other related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider policies regarding Nueces County ETJ Platting Interlocal and collecting plat application fees within the County's jurisdiction and related matters. Click to View |
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2003 Interlocal Agreement w/ City of CC re. Platting
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2004 First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement w/ City of CC re. Platting
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Discuss and consider approval of the transfer of the duties of recording the Executive Session from the County Clerk back to the Commissioners Court, and all related matters. Click to View |
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Proposed Course of Action
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Discuss and consider revising or adopting a policy formalizing the appointment process for appointments to boards and commissions by the commissioners court, and related matters. Click to View |
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Board Appointment Backup
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CCT Policies and Procedures re. Board Appointments
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Discuss and consider revising or adopting a policy for regular written reviews by the Commissioners Court of department heads that report to the Commissioners Court, and related matters. Click to View |
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Attachment 1
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Discuss and consider a narrowing and selection process for all qualified employees that report directly to the commissioners court, and related matters. Click to View |
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Commissioner Court Policy Page 10
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Backup #2
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Discuss and consider approving order designating Wednesday as the day of the week that Court will meet in regular term for fiscal year 2023-2024, pursuant to Section 81.005 of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View |
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Order-Designating Wednesday as Regular Term for FY 23/24
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Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters. Click to View |
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2023 Commissioners Court Schedule
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Discuss and consider whether, pursuant to Texas Government Code, 551.0725, deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on amending the personal services contract being negotiated between the County and Tomas Duran pursuant to Section 174, Texas Local Gov't Code, and related matters, based on recommendation of Count Attorney. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider taking action on amending the 2022 – 2023 personal services contract with Tomas Duran for employee health insurance benefits management and consulting; and related matters. Click to View |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving an Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract No. R200502, for $57,659.96 with ThyssenKrupp Elevator (TKE) for labor and material needed to repair Nueces County Jail Elevators No. 7 & No. 8. Click to View |
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TKE Work Order
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Discuss and consider granting to American Electric Power (AEP) an easement and right-of-way across a portion of the Nueces County Precinct 4 Yard property located at 5655 Bush Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78417. Click to View |
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AEP TEXAS EASEMENT - 5655 BUSH ST CC TX
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Discuss and Consider Authorizing and Approving an ARPA-Funded Sourcewell Cooperative (Contract No. 032119-CAT) Purchase from Holt Texas, Inc. for (1) one Caterpillar RM400 Road Reclaimer for Department of Public Works in the amount of $731,868.43. Click to View |
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Contract No. 032119-CAT
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of Jack and Jill of Many Trades for Mowing Services for Nueces County Airport (RFP No. 3246-23). Click to View |
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Proposal Tab
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of an Engagement Letter agreement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for RFP No. 3242-23 Auditing Services Contract for audits to be performed on the Nueces County financial statements, Sheriff's Commissary, and MPO Grants. Click to View |
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Engagement Letter
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Attachment A to Enagement Letter
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Discuss and consider approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Crowder Gulf, LLC for Disaster Debris Removal Services (RFP No. 3171-21). Click to View |
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Agreement Amendment No. 2 Unex by County
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GRANTS |
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Discuss and consider authorizing the execution of a Participating Entity Services Agreement for the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) with Appriss Inc. Click to View |
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First Contract Renewal
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Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County and the Community Supervision and Corrections Department in relation to the Veterans Treatment Court. Click to View |
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CSCD Interlocal Agmt. w/ CSCD re. Veterans Treatment Court
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AUDITOR |
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Discuss and consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) Pre-Trial Risk Assessment for the purposes of services and assistance to the Magistrates and the Nueces County District Courts and County Courts of Law to fulfill the additional duties required by Senate Bill 6. Click to View |
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Interlocal Agmt. w/ CSCD
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Authorize and approve removal of fixed assets that are no longer located in the departments. Click to View |
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FY 22-23 Disposal of Fixed Assets per dept physical inventory and Summary
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Memo Fixed Assets
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 22 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View |
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BCO#22 List
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BCO#22 Backup
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Approve Capital Budget Change Order No. 124. Click to View |
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PBCO#124 List
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PBCO#124 Backup
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and consider transferring the Nueces County Commissioner Court Manager position including revising the job description, duties and job title; and other related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider reclassification of two Heavy Equipment Operator positions in Dept 0180 - Coastal Parks and one Heavy Equipment Operator position in Dept 1397 - Veterans Cemetery. Click to View |
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FY 2023-2024 Budget - Road & Bridge
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Discuss and consider the title change of the newly adopted "Senior Accounting Asst. II" (Pay Group 15/01) positions for Department 1160 to "Records MGT Clerk II" (Pay Group 16/01), beginning October 1, 2023 for FY2023-2024. Click to View |
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Job Description - Senior Clerk II PG 15/01
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Job Description - Records Management Clerk PG 16/01
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County Clerk FY 23/24 Budget Request
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Discuss and consider changing the position of Animal Services Coordinator from part-time to full-time, and related matters. Click to View |
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Job Description - Animal Services Coordinator
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of Amendment 75 to Master Services Agreement under TASB BuyBoard State Contract No. 537-17 with Ricoh USA for fleet maintenance services and copy center labor. Click to View |
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Amendment 75
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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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Consult with the County Attorney regarding legal issues related to amending the 2022-2023 personal services contract with Tomas Duran for employee health insurance benefits management and consulting; and related matters (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View |
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FY 22/23 Personal Services Contract - Tomas Duran
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Deliberate business and financial issues related to amendments to a contract being negotiated between the County and Tomas Duran: 2022-2023 personal services contract with Tomas Duran for employee health insurance benefits management and consulting; and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.0725). Click to View |
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Attorney consultation pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Gov’t Code to receive legal advice pertaining to the County’s rights, duties, privileges and obligations arising out of the proposed collective bargaining agreement negotiated under Chapter 174, TLGC between representative of Nueces County and the NCSOA, and related legal matters. Click to View |
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Attachments |
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Semi-Final Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023
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Tenative Agreement Art. 7 - Pay Table A
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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) |