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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 

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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.
 

 

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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
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.
 
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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. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   In recognition of the month of October 2023 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 14, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023
 
2.   In recognition of the month of October 2023 as "Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month". Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
 
F. 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.
 
G. BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
 
1.   Nueces County Animal Services Advisory Committee Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Animal Services
Application for Reappointment - Ninfa Acuna
Letter of Intent - Sarah Spence
Letter of Intent - Shane Gleason
Board Application - Dr. Krista Burk
Letter of Interest - Dr. Krista Burk
Resume - Dr. Krista Burk
Board Application - Cyndee Easter
Letter of Intent - Dr. Whitlock
 
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 September 27, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
09-27-2023 Minutes
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated October 13, 2023; and received check registers for payments on the vendors exceptions list dated September 22nd & 29th, 2023; and previously approved special motions payments dated September 29, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 10-13-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 09-22-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 09-29-23
CK Reg - Special Motions 09-29-23
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills -  Manual Check registers dated September 19, 2023 through October 2, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual Check Register
 
D.   Authorize the payment of bills - Special Motions list dated October 11, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions Regular - List
Special Motions Regular - Backup
 
E.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated October 11, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions ARPA - List
Special Motions ARPA - Backup
 
F.   Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman for the month of September 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health Monthly
 
G.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for Travel that occurred between June 2023 through November 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Travel Expense Report June 2023
Travel Expense Report August 2023
Travel Expense Report September 2023
Travel Expense Report October 2023
Travel Expense Report November 2023
 
H.   Receive Personnel Actions Report including September 2023 through October 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Personnel Actions Report
 
I.   Approve Memorandum of Understanding between Texas State, through its Meadows Center and Clean Coast Texas Collaborative, and Nueces County Keach Family Library establishing a collaborative and cooperative objective to identify best practices for floodplain and water pollution management, and any related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
MOU Texas State University and Nueces County
 
J.   Approve method of procurement (Invitation for Bids) for Law Enforcement Uniforms; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View
 
K.   Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with AHI to remove janitorial services for the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, beginning on December 1, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amendment No 3
 
L.   Approve Renewal Order Form from Thomson Reuters for 3-year agreement of West Proflex Online Legal Research with West Publishing for the County Attorney's Office. Click to View
 
Attachments
West Proflex Renewal
 
M.   Ratify Modifications of interlocal agreements with the U.S. Marshals Service for East Hidalgo Detention Center and Coastal Bend Detention Center.   Click to View
 
Attachments
CB Modification
East Hidalgo Modification
 
N.   Approve the proposed 2024 Nueces County Holiday Calendar. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed 2024 Holiday Calendar
 
O.   Receive update, if any, regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and all related matters. Click to View
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing a Foreign Trade Zone agreement with the Port of Aransas, and related matters. Click to View
 
2.   Discuss and consider approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Nueces County, Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (NCMHID), and Nueces County Hospital District relating to certain mental health-related programs to be provided by or through the NCMHID and paid for by Hospital District; programs relate to diversion of persons from jails or other detention facilities for the period October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
ILA w/ Hospital District & MHID re. Jail Diversion FY 23/24
 
3.   Discuss and consider approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between Nueces County and Nueces County Hospital District relating to the following services and/or programs to be paid by the Hospital District during the period October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024:

a.  City of Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District for providing local
     public health programs for the citizens of Corpus Christi and residents
     throughout Nueces County;
b.  Emergency ambulance services provided by Emergency Service Districts within
     Nueces County and the City of Robstown to assist Nueces County
     in providing emergency medical services for residents in the
     unincorporated areas of County;
c.  Medical and hospital care provided at and arranged by the Nueces County
     Juvenile Detention Facility;
d.  Programs provided by various local agencies to assist Nueces County in the
     reduction and prevention of diabetes within Nueces County; and
e.  Programs to assist Nueces County in the reduction and prevention of drug abuse
     and alcoholism within the County.
Click to View
 
Attachments
ILA w/ Hospital Dist. re. Reimbursement of Public Health Expenses
ILA w/ Hospital Dist. re. EMS
ILA w/ Hospital Dist. re. Juvenile Facility
ILA w/ Hospital Dist. re. Diabetes Prevention
ILA w/ Hospital Dist. re. Drug & Alcohol Prevention - Cenikor Foundation
ILA w/ Hospital Dist. re. Drug & Alcohol Prevention - Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse
 
4.   Discuss and consider approval of license agreements between Nueces County and Mar Insurance related to providing enrollment by Mar Insurance for health services, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Mar Ins Outreach License
Mar Ins Mobile License
 
5.   Discuss and consider approval of license agreements between Nueces County and San Rafael Clinic related to providing health care services at the Outreach Clinic and Mobile Clinic by San Rafael Clinic, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
San Rafael Mobil License
San Rafael Outreach License
 
6.   Receive update on Capital Projects available balances; Allocate funds for pending capital projects. Click to View
 
Attachments
Capital Projects RECAP - Unassigned/Available Balances
1901 - General Capital Projects
1915 - 2004 CO's Capital Projects
1917 - 2007 CO's Capital Projects
1919 - 2015 CO's Capital Projects
1921 - 2016 CO's Capital Projects
1922 - 2017 CO's Capital Projects
1923 - 2019 Tax Note
1924 - ABM Bundled Energy Savings Projects (BOA Escrow)
1925 - 2021 CO's Capital Projects
1926 - PPFCO Capital Projects
 
7.   Authorize escrow disbursement request #16 in the amount of $745,009.43 from Banc of America Public Capital Corp., Payable to "ABM Building Services LLC" for Nueces County Bundled Energy Solutions Project; Authorize payment of $74,250.00 to "ABM Building Services LLC" for Services provided under Change Order #5, approved CCT 5/24/23 for the County Jail Energy Savings Project.  

Project Services, August 1st, 2023 through August 31st, 2023 - $819,259.43 grand total.
Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions List - BOA Public Capital & Nueces County
ABM - Pay Application #24
NC Pay Application #24 (CO #5)
 
8.   Discuss and consider allocating economic development contracts, approved with adoption of the Fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. Funding source from Special Revenue, Capital Credits Administration, Department #1379 and related matters. 
1. Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC): $50,000
2. Robstown Area Development Corporation (RADC): $10,000 
3. Downtown Management District (DMD): $10,000
4. Robstown Area Development Corporation (RADC): Additional $20,000 from Commissioner Marez, Pct. 3 Special Revenue Fund, Department #1388

Discuss and consider funding the following additional economic development contracts from Special Revenue, Capital Credits Administration, Department #1379 and related matters. 
1. Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce
2. Padre Island Business Association 
3. Flour Bluff Business Association 
4. Northwest Business Association 
5. West Side Business Association 
6. United CC Chamber of Commerce (TWIA)
7. United CC Chamber of Commerce (STMTF)
And all other economic development operations throughout Nueces County to be equitable. 
Click to View
 
Attachments
capital credits
texas code
Capital Credits Administration - General Ledger
 
9.   Discuss and consider reducing allocation for the Animal Care Facility Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
05-25-2022 CCT Minutes re. Animal Care Facility
06-21-2023 CCT Minutes re. Animal Care Facility
05-25-2022 Update re. Animal Care Facility Project
 
10.   Discuss and consider the possible amendment of the Commissioners Court orders governing the Nueces County Animal Services Advisory Board and to consider appointment of current board positions that are open, and all related matters. Click to View
 
11.   Discuss and consider the possible amendment of the 1991 Animal Control Orders adopted by the Commissioners Court governing the Nueces County Animal Services Advisory Board and consider the appointment of current board positions that are open, and all related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Appointment Back Up
 
12.   Discuss and consider application procedure for Nueces County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors and effect of proposed new legislation on this process, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
9-15-23 Letter from NCAD re. Board Appointment
Board Description - Appraisal District Board of Directors
Board Notice - Appraisal District Board of Directors
 
13.   Discuss and consider updating the Commissioner's Court Policies and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed changes
 
14.   Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
2023 Commissioners Court Schedule
 
B. SHERIFF
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Nueces County Sheriff's Office and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), State of Texas State Agency for providing School Marshal Training. Click to View
 
Attachments
MOU
 
C. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC for IFB No. 3180-21 Aggregate, Type PB, Grade 4S, LRA (Limestone Rock Asphalt). Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement Amendment No 2
 
D. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a reduction in the amount of the Septic System Bond for Royal Estates Subdivision Unit 2, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Bond - Royal Designers
 
2.   Discuss and consider Nueces County collecting plat application fees within the ETJ and County properties along with related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Plating Application Fees
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Capital Budget Change Order No. 125. Click to View
 
Attachments
CPBCO #125 - Report
CPBCO #125 - Backup
 
2.   Approve the Monthly Financial Report for the month of July 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
MFR July 2023
 
3.   Approve Monthly Procurement Card Report for the month of July 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
P-Card Report July 2023
 
4.   Discuss and consider removing Judge Samuel Neal as Contracting Executive and replacing Judge Neal with Judge Connie Scott, also setting up Dale Atchley as the Service Manager and Lorenzo Hernandez as the Service Setup Administrator and allowing a Bank Administration Institute (BAI2) file to be sent via SFTP to the account ending in-25970 with Frost Bank.  This is needed for integration between Frost Bank and Workday. Click to View
 
Attachments
Frost Bank
 
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of HireRight background services contract, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
HireRight Integration Addendum
HireRight Social Media Search Addendum
HireRight Key Account Settings document
 
2.   Approve the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) DSA-Residential Projects 2024 Grant awarded to Nueces County Juvenile Probation Department in the amount of $900,236.00 for facility enhancements, program improvements and to create five (5) full-time positions. Click to View
 
Attachments
DSA Grant Projects Summary
 
G. GRANTS
 
1.   Discuss and consider to accept a grant award from the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF) for their 2023 annual grant program in the amount of $10,000. Click to View
 
2.   Discuss and consider accepting a grant award from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Homeland Security Grants Division for the Nueces County Local Border Security Program under the Local Border Security Program, FY 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Local Border NOGA FY2024
 
3.   Discuss and consider accepting a grant award from the Office of the Governor - Texas, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Rifle Resistant Body Armor NOGA
 
4.   Discuss and consider accepting a grant award from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Felony Domestic Violence Court Program under the General Victim Assistance Grant Program. Click to View
 
Attachments
VOCA NOGA FY2024
 
5.   Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application for FY2024 Formula Grant Program of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission Grant Program. Click to View
 
Attachments
FY2024 Texas Indigent Defense Formula Grant
 
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 the County Attorney and outside counsel regarding legal matters related to the amended engagement letter for outside counsel for former Nueces County Medical Examiner Adel Shaker 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. (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071). Click to View
 
B.   Consult with the County Attorney and outside counsel regarding legal matters related to 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 the County Attorney regarding legal matters related to the claim and demand of Maria Zuniga dated September 22, 2023; and related matters. (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071). Click to View
 
D.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to the separation agreement with former Nueces County Medical Examiner Timothy Fagen; and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071 and §551.074). Click to View
 
E.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to reducing allocation for the Animal Care Facility Project (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View
 
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 on the amended engagement letter for outside counsel for former Nueces County Medical Examiner Adel Shaker 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 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
 
C.   Discuss and consider taking action on the claim and demand of Maria Zuniga, dated September 22, 2023; and related matters. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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