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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 
Regular Meeting & Public Hearing
*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.

 

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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.
 
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.   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
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Attachments
Notice of Public Hearing for Colonia Self-Help Center Program
 
F. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   In recognition of Graciela Conklin's 33 years of service with Nueces County. Click to View
 
2.   In recognition of the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery staff for the customer satisfaction results and related matters. Click to View
 
G. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   Adopt the resolution in recognition of Dale Nelson's retirement and service to the Coastal Bend.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Dale Nelson Resolution
 
2.   In recognition of Coach McMinn's 700th win and his outstanding career.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Coach McMinn- Resolution
 
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.
 
I. BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
 
1.   Nueces County Beach Management Advisory Committee Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Beach Management Advisory Committee
Letter of Intent - Florence Tissot
Board Application - Stephen Armstrong
Board Application - Daniel Cornelius
Board Application - Jon Brandt
 
2.   Christus Spohn Board of Trustees Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Christus Spohn Board of Trustees
Board Application - Yvonne Hinojosa
 
3.   Nueces County Civil Service Commission Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Civil Service Commission
 
4.   Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 1 Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Emergency Service District #1
Letter of Intent - Danny Tate
Letter of Intent - Eusebio Torres
 
5.   Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 2 Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Emergency Service District #2
Letter of Intent - Dona Eggenberger
Letter of Intent - Miguel Rodriguez
Board Application - Tammy Bolton
 
6.   Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 3 Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Emergency Service District #3
Letter of Intent - Kevin Keiper
Letter of Intent - Russell Jungmann
 
7.   Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 4 Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Emergency Service District #4
Letter of Intent - Donald Hermann
Letter of Intent - Geoffrey Atwood
Board Application - Christopher Wilson
 
8.   Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 6 Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Emergency Service District #6
Letter of Intent - Donny McNair
Letter of Intent - Gavanda Cadena
 
9.   Port of Corpus Christi Authority Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Board Application - Anthony Lamantia
Letter of Intent - Dr. Bryan Gulley
Board Application - Diane LaRue
Board Application - Frank McNiff
Board Application - Jaime Garcia
Board Application - John Valls
Board Application - John Weber
Board Application - Kenneth Berry
Board Application - Martin Parrish
Board Application - Michael Pedrotti
Board Application - Paul Altheide
Board Application - Scott Frazier
Notice of Pending Appointments
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
11-15-2023 Minutes
11-20-2023 Minutes
11-29-2023 Minutes
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated December 15, 2023; and received check registers for payment on the vendors exceptions list dated November 21st, 24th and December 1, 2023; and previously approved special motions payments dated December 1, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 12-15-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 11-21-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 11-24-23
CK Reg - Exceptions 12-01-23
CK Reg - Special Motions 12-01-23
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - Manual check registers dated November 20, 2023, through December 4, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual Check Register
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions list dated December 13, 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 December 13, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions ARPA - List
Special Motions ARPA - Backup
 
F.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions list for Lockwood Andrews & Newnam (LAN) dated December 13, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions LAN - List
Special Motions LAN - Backup
 
G.   Authorize payment of bills - Group Health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated November 1, 2023, through November 30, 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health Monthly
 
H.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for FY 23/24 Travel that occurred between November 2023 and January 2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
Travel Expense Report November 2023
Travel Expense Report December 2023
Travel Expense Report January 2024
Travel Budget to Actual FY 23-24
 
I.   Approve and accept donations for Animal Services for December 13, 2023 to the county in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032. Click to View
 
Attachments
Donations
 
J.   Authorize and accept the Letter of Engagement with Collier, Johnson & Woods PC for internal auditing services which was approved by commissioners' court on November 15, 2023, Regular item 3. D.5. Click to View
 
K.   Approve Release and Agreement for Acceptance of Electronic Data Files with Mott MacDonald for electronic data transfer of Nueces County project files.  County Attorney's office has reviewed and approved for Judge's signature. Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement
 
L.   Approve award and execution of an agreement with Anderson Columbia Co., Inc for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Type D, PG 64-222 (IFB No. 3255-23). Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement
 
M.   Accept the following "Diabetes Reports" for FY 2022-2023:
1. South Coastal Area Health Education Center (SCAHEC)
2. Texas A&M University Corpus Christi-Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center
3. Coastal Bend Food Bank
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Attachments
SC Area Health Ed Ctr Diabetes Report
AMUCC-Garcia Art Center Diabetes Report
CB Food Bank Diabetes Report
 
N.   Accept the following "Outside Agency Reports" for FY 2022-2023: 
1. American Red Cross 
2. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend
3. South Coastal Area Health Education Center (SCAHEC)
4. Texas A&M University CC - Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center
Click to View
 
Attachments
American Red Cross - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
Boys & Girls Clubs - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
SCAHEC - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
TX A&M CC - Garcia Arts Center - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
 
O.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Contract for $60,000 with Cenikor Foundation. Click to View
 
Attachments
Cenikor Foundation - FY23/24 Contract
Cenikor Foundation - FY22/23 Annual Report
 
P.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Contract for $25,000 with Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRGLA). Click to View
 
Attachments
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRGLA) - FY23/24 Contract
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid - FY22/23 Annual Report
 
Q.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Economic Development Contract for $10,000 with Flour Bluff Business Association. Click to View
 
Attachments
Flour Bluff Business Association - FY23/24 Economic Development Contract
 
R.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Economic Development Contract for $45,000 with Texas A&M University Corpus Christi - Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center. Click to View
 
Attachments
TX A&M CC - Antonio E Garcia Arts & Education Center - FY23/24 Contract
 
S.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Economic Development Contract for $10,500 with Westside Business Association. Click to View
 
Attachments
Westside Business Association - FY23/24 Economic Development Contract
 
T.   Authorize Contract Amendment No. 1 with Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC) for an additional $1,000 from Commissioner Hernandez, Pct. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
CCREDC - FY23/24 Amendment No. 1
CCREDC - FY23/24 Executed Contract - CCT 11/15/23 DOC#20230636-11/15
 
U.   Authorize Contract Amendment No. 1 with Robstown Area Development Commission (RADC) for an additional $500 from Commissioner Hernandez, Pct. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Robstown Area Development Commission (RADC) - FY23/24 Contract Amendment No. 1
RADC - FY23/24 Executed Contract - CCT 11/15/23 DOC# 20230637-11/15
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Receive updates, if any, regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and all related matters.  Click to View
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Deal Points for Emergency Medicine Support Agreement
Letter Agreement
 
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. Click to View
 
4.   Discuss and consider giving the County Judge the authority to approve payments until the Next Commissioners Court and all related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Upcoming Deadlines for Workday Conversion
Vendor Exceptions List - Updated 11-29-23
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Nueces County - RTA Street Improvement Projects
Executed RTA Additional Funding Documents - 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
RTA - Pct 1 Bus Stops
RTA - Pct 2 Bus Stops
RTA - Pct 3 Bus Stops
RTA - Pct 4 Bus Stops
 
6.   Discuss and consider placing a temporary hold on the ARPA Manager position and related matters. Click to View
 
7.   Receive update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) county-wide allocated projects and other related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
ARPA Project update report
 
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. Click to View
 
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. Click to View
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Sec. 121.004. LOCAL HEALTH UNITS.
Order Establishing N.C. Health Unit
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engineering Services Agreement
HB 89
 
12.   Discuss and consider the renewal of Nueces County Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Calendar Year (CY) 2024, and any related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
NC 2024 TAC RMP Workers' Comp Renewal
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order
 
14.   Discuss and consider approval of the proposed 2024 Commissioners Court Schedule. Click to View
 
Attachments
2024 Proposed Commissioners Court Schedule
2024 Monthly Calendar
 
B. GRANTS
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Interlocal Cooperation Contract Between Brooks & Nueces
2022 Colonia Planning and Needs Assessment program summary
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Budget Vet Assist
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Veterans Treatment Court Budget Summary FY24-25
 
C. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Discuss and consider acceptance of Rabbit Run Drive and Coyote Trail into the Nueces County roadway inventory for maintenance. Click to View
 
Attachments
Exhibit - Rabbit Run and Coyote Trail
 
2.   Discuss and consider the approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the IFB: 3231-23   Hazel Bazemore Splash Pad Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Certificate of Substantial Completion - Hazel Bazemore Splash Pad
 
3.   Discuss and consider the approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Nueces County Courthouse ADA Improvement Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Certificate of Substantial Completion CLK-ADA
 
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.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Doggett Participating Addendum
 
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.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Contractor Agreement
Contract Proposal
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Supplemental Agreement
339_20190558_4.B.6._Engineering_Services_Contract_with_Raptor_Engineering
 
D. PURCHASING
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order Public Health Services
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order for CSP-PCS
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Budget Change Order No. 01 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
BCO#01 List
BCO#01 Backup
 
2.   Approve Capital Budget Change Order No. 128. Click to View
 
Attachments
CPBCO#128 List
CPBCO#128 Backup
 
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. Click to View
 
Attachments
Social Services Payment List
 
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 in regard to the CC Polymers Tax Abatement Agreement; discuss and consider taking action on same during regular meeting; and all related matters (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071). Click to View
 
Attachments
Original Tax Abatement agreement
 
B.   Consult with the County Attorney on Cause No. 2:19-cv-43; Diana Bond, Estate of Tami Bond and next friend for A.R.B., a minor child. v. Nueces County, Texas, in the U.S. Southern District of Texas (Corpus Christi) (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); discuss, consider, and take action on approving settlement, authorizing County Judge to execute related settlement documents, and related matters. Click to View
 
C.   Consult with the County Attorney on legal matters related to Cause No. 2:23-cv-319; Britt v. Nueces County, et al., in the U.S. Southern District of Texas (Corpus Christi); and related matters. (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); discuss, consider, and take action on same, including the potential hiring of outside counsel and all related matters. Click to View
 
D.   Consult with County Attorney and outside counsel regarding Padre Balli Park cease and desist letter; and all related matters. (551.071) Discuss and consider taking action on same in open session. Click to View
 
E.   Consult with County Attorney in regard to the execution of a Release, Waiver, and Settlement Agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. and authorize the County Judge to sign an early release check for final payment, discuss and consider taking action in open session. (551.071) Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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