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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.
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NOVEMBER 29, 2023
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The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:00 a.m. for a Public Hearing and 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.
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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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PUBLIC HEARING WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M.
The Nueces County Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing to receive public input related to changing the name of Bernice Drive to Bernice Lane, in Nueces County, Texas, pursuant to Section 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONVENE REGULAR MEETING Click to View |
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Notice of Public Hearing
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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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In recognition of "Special Hearts Day" - December 8, 2023. Click to View |
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Proclamation - Special Hearts Day 2023
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PUBLIC COMMENT: This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any issues within its jurisdiction. The Commissioners Court may not take formal action on any requests made during the Public Comment period which are not on the Agenda, but can refer such requests to County staff for review if appropriate. |
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CONSENT AGENDA: The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. |
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Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated December 1, 2023; and received check registers for payment on the vendor exceptions list dated November 9th, 10th, and 17th, 2023; and previously approved special motions check register payments dated November 17, 2023. Click to View |
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CK Reg - Regular 12-1-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 11-09-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 11-10-23
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CK Reg - Exceptions 11-17-23
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CK Reg - Special Motions 11-17-23
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Authorize payment of bills - Manual check registers dated November 7, 2023 through November 17, 2023. Click to View |
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Manual Check Register
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated November 29, 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 November 29, 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 for Lockwood Andrews & Newnam (LAN) dated November 29, 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 Boon Chapman for November 7, 2023 and November 14, 2023. Click to View |
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Group Health Weekly
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Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for FY 22/23 Travel that occurred between August 2023. Click to View |
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Travel Expense Report August 2023
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Travel Budget to Actual FY 22-23
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Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for FY 23/24 Travel that occurred between October 2023 through November 2023. Click to View |
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Travel Expense Report October 2023
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Travel Expense Report November 2023
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Travel Budget to Actual FY 23-24
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Accept the following "Outside Agency Reports" for FY 2022-2023:
1. Amistad Community Health Center
2. Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc.
3. Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.
4. Robstown ISD Educational Foundation
5. Texas A&M University, Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center
6. Westside Business Association
7. West Side Helping Hand Click to View |
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Amistad Community Health Center - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
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Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. - FY22-23 OS Agency Report
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Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. - FY22/23 Outside Agency Report
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Robstown ISD Education Foundation - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
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TX A&M - Antonio Garcia Ctr - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
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Westside Business Association - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
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Westside Helping Hand - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
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Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Economic Development Contract for $10,000 with Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce. Click to View |
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Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce - FY23/24 Contract
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Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce - FY22/23 Annual Report
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Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Economic Development Contract for $40,000 with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, South Texas Military Task Force (STMTF). Click to View |
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United CC Chamber of Commerce (STMTF) - FY23/24 Contract
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United CC Chamber (STMTF) - FY22/23 Annual Report
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Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Economic Development Contract for $25,000 with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA). Click to View |
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United CC Chamber of Commerce (TWIA) - FY23/24 Contract
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United CC Chamber of Commerce (TWIA) - FY22/23 Annual Report
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Accept the awarded and executed Engagement Letter contract with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for Auditing Services (RFP No. 3242-23) for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD). Click to View |
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CSCD Engagement Letter
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Accept the awarded and executed Engagement Letter contract with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for auditing services (RFP No. 3242-23) for the Juvenile Justice Center, as approved by the Juvenile Board. Click to View |
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Juvenile Engagement Letter
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Approve award and execution of an Agreement with Waste Connections Lone Star DBA Corpus Christi Disposal for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Service (IFB No. 3249-23). Click to View |
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IFB No. 3249-23 Agreement
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Authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement by and between Nueces County and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the Feral Hog Abatement Program reviewed and approved by County Attorney's Office. Click to View |
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Interlocal Feral Hog Abatement Program
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Receive update from Nueces County Hospital District relating to the Emergency Medicine Residency Program operated by CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Corporation; and related matters. Click to View |
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Proposed Deal Points for Emergency Medicine Support Agreement
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Discuss and consider a revised fee schedule for the Medical Examiner's Office which implements the cremation filing fee changes and all related matters. Click to View |
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Cremation Authorization Cost analysis
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Proposed FY 23-24 Medical Examiner Fee Schedule
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Discuss and consider execution of depository agreements, security agreements, and third party custodian agreements for the County and the County and District Clerk Court Registry Funds with Frost National Blank and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. and all related matters. Click to View |
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Agreement
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Registry Funds
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Revised
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Security Agreement
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Security Agreement Registry Funds
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Receive updates, if any, regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and all related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider deleting the ARPA Manager position and discuss and consider retaining the services of GrantsWorks, Inc to handle ARPA County Precinct and County-Wide Projects, and related matters. Click to View |
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ARPA Projects-Information and Balances
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Job Description - ARPA Manager
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Discuss and consider award and execution of an Agreement with GrantWorks for Grant Management Services for Disaster Recovery including American Rescue Plan Act grants; and approve Task Authorization No. 1; and other related matters. Click to View |
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GrantWorks ARPA Contract
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ARPA Projects-Information and Balances
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Work Authorization #1 Grant Works
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Discuss and consider selection of International Consulting Inc. (ICE) for engineering services under Master Service Contract No. 20230259-4/26 (RFQ 3232-23) for ARPA funded Drainage Improvements for Petronilla Estates; and discuss and consider authorizing and approving Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $199,627.35 with International Consulting Inc. (ICE) under Master Service Contract No. 20230259-4/26 (RFQ 3232-23) for Drainage Improvements for Petronilla Estates, and related matters. Click to View |
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Work Authorization #3-ICE
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Master Service Agreement - ICE
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving Work Authorization No. 4 in the amount of $91,280.10 with International Consulting Inc. (ICE) under Master Service Contract No. 20230259-4/26 (RFQ 3232-23) for Drainage Improvements for Belk Lane. Click to View |
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Work Authorization #4-ICE
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Master Service Agreement - ICE
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Discuss and Consider health care services at the Nueces County Jail: the options available to the court through execution of the Extended Month-to-Month Period Amendment to the current Armor Correctional Health Services Agreement - Nueces County Correctional Facilities or executing an order granting an exception to competitive requirements pursuant to Local Govt. Code 262.024 for the purchase of jail health care services which may become necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county incarcerated in the Nueces County Jail and all related matters. Click to View |
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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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PUBLIC WORKS |
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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 adopting an Order, pursuant to section 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code, changing the name of Bernice Drive to Bernice Lane and related matters. Click to View |
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Notice of Public Hearing Bernice Drive
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Exhibit A-Aerial Photo
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Order Renaming Road
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Discuss and consider approval of Change Order No. 4 for the Nueces County Courthouse ADA Improvements and Upgrades Project. Click to View |
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Change Order #4
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with B & B Restaurant Group LLC, dba Shoreline Sandwich Company for Courthouse Food Services (RFP No. 3114-19). Click to View |
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Agreement Amendment 2
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of Anderson Columbia Co., Inc for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Type D, PG 64-222 (IFB No. 3255-23). Click to View |
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Bid Tab
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AUDITOR |
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Discuss and receive a schedule of important deadlines for the conversion to Workday's ERP- Financial. Discuss and approve using an existing policy in place for the one-time approval for payments not currently on the vendor payment exceptions list. Click to View |
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Memo- Important Dates for Upcoming Deadlines
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Vendor Exceptions List
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Approve Listing of Election Workers to be included in the Vendor Payments Exception List not requiring Commissioners Court pre-approval. Click to View |
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Vendor Exceptions List - Updated 09-27-23
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Approve the Monthly Expense Report, P-Card and Unreconciled P-Card Transactions through September 28, 2023. Click to View |
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Monthly Expense Report ending September 2023
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) by the vendor International Consulting Engineers (ICE) for November 29, 2023. Click to View |
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Special Motions ARPA (ICE) - List
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Special Motions ARPA (ICE) - Backup
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Discuss and consider approving the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement & Certification for Constable Pct. 3, Constable Pct. 5, District Attorney, and Sheriff's Office. Click to View |
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Constable Pct.3 - ESAC
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Constable Pct.5 - ESAC
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Sheriff Office - ESAC
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District Attorney - ESAC
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a sole source purchase with Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Company, Inc. for ONESolution maintenance renewals to the ONESolution financial system for Nueces County Auditor’s Office in the amount of $157,921.45. Click to View |
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2024-Renewal Document-1
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2024-Renewal Document-2
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving a purchasing cooperative agreement (Texas DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-4167) with Insight Public Sector Inc. in the total amount of $141,005.52 ($47,001.84 per year for 3 years) for a the Cisco Voice Flex IP phone system and Webex maintenance and support subscription, for Information Technology (IT) Department. Click to View |
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Insight Cloud Services Subscription Order Form
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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 County Attorney regarding Offer of Settlement from Abraham De La Garza’s attorney, Robert Heil regarding De La Garza’s employment claim; and related matters. (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Discuss and take action on same (In Open Session). Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney regarding the possibility of any Counter-Offer from County; possibility of authorizing County Attorney to delivering counter-offer from County to attorney, Robert Heil; and related matters. (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Discuss and take action on same (In Open Session). Click to View |
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Discuss and consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Information Technology Department Head, pursuant to Sec. 551.074 of the Texas Government Code; discuss, consider, and take action on same. (In open session). Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney on Nueces County Commissioner Court Board Appointments and all related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071) and take action on same in Open Session. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to the continued county involvement in the Corpus Christi Nueces County Health District. (551.071) Discuss and consider taking action on same in open session.
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First Amendment
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Agreement
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| Adjournment in Memory (upon request) |