Dec 13, 2023 Commissioners Court

1. CALL TO ORDER

E. PUBLIC HEARING WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. The Nueces County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in the Nueces County Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd Floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 to solicit the input and the participation of its residents of the Colonia Self-Help Center Program, Contract #CSH22-0202 made available through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONVENE REGULAR MEETING

1. In recognition of Graciela Conklin's 33 years of service with Nueces County.

2. In recognition of the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery staff for the customer satisfaction results and related matters.

1. Adopt the resolution in recognition of Dale Nelson's retirement and service to the Coastal Bend.

2. In recognition of Coach McMinn's 700th win and his outstanding career.

H. 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.

1. Nueces County Beach Management Advisory Committee

2. Christus Spohn Board of Trustees

3. Nueces County Civil Service Commission

4. Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 1

5. Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 2

6. Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 3

7. Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 4

8. Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 6

9. Port of Corpus Christi Authority

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 the Commissioner's Court Minutes for November 15, 2023, November 20, 2023 and November 29, 2023.

1. Receive updates, if any, regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and all related matters.

2. Receive update from Nueces County Hospital District relating to the Emergency Medicine Residency Program operated by CHRISTUS Spohn Health System Corporation; and related matters.

3. Discuss and consider the appointment process of the Christus Spohn Health Board of Trustees and authorize the Nueces County Hospital District Board of Managers to select and appoint the board member, and all related matters.

4. Discuss and consider giving the County Judge the authority to approve payments until the Next Commissioners Court and all related matters.

5. Discuss and consider approval of proposed projects in the total amount of $314,487.00 to be funded under the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Street Improvement Program for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

6. Discuss and consider placing a temporary hold on the ARPA Manager position and related matters.

7. Receive update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) county-wide allocated projects and other related matters.

8. Discuss and consider whether to adopt the resolution ratifying the Padre Balli Deed Restriction signed by previous County Judge on October 15, 2020; and all related matters.

9. Discuss and consider directing County Attorney to draft and file instrument to correct chain of title related to Padre Balli Deed Restriction signed by previous County Judge on October 15, 2020; and all related matters.

10. Discuss and consider the establishment of the Nueces County Health Unit pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code Sec. 121.004 and approve Order; and other related matters.

11. Discuss and consider the selection of Anchor QEA, LLC for engineering services for the Packery Channel Shoreline Enhancement Project; and authorize execution of an Engineering Services Contract for $414,806.00 with Anchor QEA, LLC.

12. Discuss and consider the renewal of Nueces County Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Calendar Year (CY) 2024, and any related matters.

13. Discuss and consider removing Commissioner's Court from the ranking process for potential bidders on Nueces County projects and/or services including architects, engineers, contractors, management, and consulting services; Discuss and consider adopting an Order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee for Employee Benefits Management and Consulting Services.

14. Discuss and consider approval of the proposed 2024 Commissioners Court Schedule.

1. Discuss and consider an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with no cash match, between Brooks County and Nueces County related to a Planning & Needs Assessment through the Texas Community Development Block Grant.

2. Discuss and consider approval of ratification of a grant application submitted to the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for $150,000 with no cash match for the Veteran's Assistance Program for fiscal year 2024-2025.

3. Discuss and consider approval of ratification of grant application submitted to the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for $200,000 with no cash match for the Veterans Treatment Court Grant for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

1. Discuss and consider acceptance of Rabbit Run Drive and Coyote Trail into the Nueces County roadway inventory for maintenance.

2. Discuss and consider the approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the IFB: 3231-23 Hazel Bazemore Splash Pad Project.

3. Discuss and consider the approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Nueces County Courthouse ADA Improvement Project.

4. Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of an agreement with Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC., under Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 060122-DYN, for the purchase of one (1) new Dynapac Pad Foot Roller for Public Works in the total amount of $172, 942.40.

5. Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of a construction agreement with South Texas Building Partners under GoodBuy Cooperative Contract No. 23 7N000 for Johnny S. Calderon – Constable Precinct 5 Office Renovations in the amount of $397,415.00.

6. Discuss and consider approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for $206,704.00 between Nueces County and Raptor Engineering, Inc. for the Johnson Controls, Inc. Energy Saving Performance Contract Third-Party Review.

1. Discuss and consider authorizing and approving method of procurement RFP (request for proposals) for Public Health Services; authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopt an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee.

2. Discuss and consider authorizing and approving method of procurement CSP (competitive sealed bids) for the lease of office space at Calderon Building for Primary Care Services; authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopt an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee.

1. Approve Budget Change Order No. 01 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

2. Approve Capital Budget Change Order No. 128.

3. Authorize the County Auditor to process Social Services list of requested payments as a one-time exception, to be included in the Vendor Payment Exceptions check run on Friday, December 15, 2023.

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.

Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

Dec 13, 2023 Commissioners Court - Regular