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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
Regular Meeting
*This meeting will have remote access; See instructions below:
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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.
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MARCH 6, 2024
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The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:00 a.m. for a 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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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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In recognition as March 2024 as National Social Work Month. Click to View |
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Proclamation - National Social Work Month 2024
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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 Library Advisory Board Click to View |
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Board Description - Library Advisory Board
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Board Application - Marc Puig
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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 Commissioner Court Minutes for February 21, 2024. Click to View |
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Minutes February 21, 2024
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Receive check registers for Exceptions List payments of Utilities dated February 14th & 21st, 2024; Payroll Garnishments dated February 16th, 2024, and payments on the vendors exceptions list dated February 16th, 20th, & 23rd, 2024. Receive check registers for previously authorized payments of bills for Regular, DSS and Special Motions lists dated February 23, 2024. Click to View |
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CK Reg - Regular 03-08-2024
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CK Reg - Exceptions Utilities 02-14-2024
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CK Reg - Exceptions Utilities 02-21-2024
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CK Reg - Exceptions Payroll Garnishments 02-16-2024
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CK Reg - Exceptions 02-16-2024
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CK Reg - Exceptions 02-20-2024
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CK Reg - Exceptions 02-23-2024
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Ck Reg - (Previously Approved) Regular 02-23-2024
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Ck Reg - (Previously Approved) DSS 02-23-2024
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Ck Reg - (Previously Approved) Regular 02-23-2024
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated February 12, 2024, through February 27, 2024. Click to View |
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Manual Check Register
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated March 6, 2024. 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 March 6, 2024. 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 - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated January 1, 2024, through January 31, 2024. Click to View |
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Group Health Monthly
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Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for FY 23/24 Travel submitted between November 2023 and February 2024. Click to View |
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Travel Expense Report November 2023
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Travel Expense Report December 2023
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Travel Expense Report January 2024
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Travel Expense Report February 2024
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Approve and accept donation to Nueces County Veterans Services Food Pantry in accordance with Local Governmental Code 81.032. Click to View |
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Donations - Veterans Services
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Donations - Animal Services
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Authorize the following "Outside Agency" Contract for FY 2023-2024.
1. Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association Inc. - Commissioner Pct. 4 - $5,000 Click to View |
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Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association, Inc. - FY23/24 OS Agency Contract
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Authorize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Economic Development Contract for $20,000 with Corpus Christi Downtown Management District (DMD). Click to View |
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CC Downtown Management District - FY23/24 Contract
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DMD - FY22/23 Annual Report
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Adopt a resolution authorizing submission of a "no cash match" grant application for $98,435.60 to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Nueces County Felony Domestic Violence Court Program under the State Crisis Intervention Grant Program, FY2025. (no cash match) Click to View |
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Resolution Family Domestic Violence (State Crisis Intervention Grant FY2025)
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Approve board application procedure for the following board:
1. Nueces County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board
- Recommend opening for letters of intent/applications March 6, 2024 to April 17, 2024
at 5:00 p.m. Click to View |
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Board Description - NCMHID
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Board Notice - NCMHID
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Approve award and execution of an agreement with Galls, LLC for Law Enforcement Uniforms (IFB No. 3258-23). Click to View |
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IFB No. 3258-23 Partially Signed Agreement
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Approve a finding for the method of procurement IFB (invitation for bids) for Nueces County Airport - 119.91 Acres of Farmland for Lease and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View |
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Approve annual renewal to Carahsoft, DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-4288, for $54,056.10 for the County's website hosting, maintenance, and support by Granicus. Click to View |
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Carasoft - Granicus Quote
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Form_1295
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Receive update regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and take action if needed, and all related matters. Click to View |
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Bob Hall Pier Update- March 6th Commissioners Court
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Discuss and consider taking action in approving the grant-funded, no cash match, contract between the Nueces County Family Drug Treatment Court at County Court at Law #5 and Distinctive Counseling for mental health services related to child welfare cases; and related matters. Click to View |
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Professional Services Agreement
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Receive a presentation from AVINA Clean Hydrogen Inc. Click to View |
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Avina Study
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Discuss and consider approval of a personal services contract for $17,500 with Legislative Consultant, Joel Romo, for services related to the 89th Texas Legislative Session, strategic planning, consulting, governmental relations services, and other related matters. Click to View |
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Joel Romo - Personal Services Contract - FY 23/24
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Discuss and consider approval of personal services contract for $17,500 with Legislative Consultant, Patricia Shipton, for services related to the 89th Texas Legislative Session, strategic planning, consulting, governmental relations services, and other related matters. Click to View |
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Patricia Shipton Personal Services Contract - 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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2024 Commissioners Court Schedule
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SHERIFF |
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Approve license agreement for $2,520 with the Corpus Christi Gun Club (CCGC) and the Nueces County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) for right to use CCGC rifle and pistol bays operated by CCGC for the purposes of firearm training, proficiency and qualification. Click to View |
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Agreement
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and consider award and execution of an agreement with Victory Building Team for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded Medical Examiner Facility Renovation Project (CSP No. 3252-23); and related matters. Click to View |
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CSP No. 3252-23 Post Bid Value Engineering Scope and Contract Amount
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CSP No. 3252-23 Agreement
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AUDITOR |
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Approve Budget Amendment No. 03 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Click to View |
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Budget Amendment #03 List
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Budget Amendment #03 Backup
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Accept and approve Project Budget Amendment #002. Click to View |
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Project Budget Amendment (PBA) 002
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Project Budget Amendment - BackUp
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving Change Order No. 4 to the Statement of Work No. 1 with Alight Solutions for Enterprise Resource Planning Software and Replacement of Timeclocks (RFP No. 3193-22) to include the Integration with the Texas State Attorney General for Child Support Garnishments in the format required and mandated by the State, as well as a no cost Integration to allow Employee Expense Reimbursements to be paid via a Direct Deposit through Accounts Payable. Click to View |
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Alight Implementation Agreement
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Alight Change Order #1 SOW #1
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Alight Change Order #2 SOW #1
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Alight Change order #3 SOW #1
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Alight Change Order #4 SOW #1
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Alight Service Agreement Amendment #1 SOW #2
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
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Discuss and approve authorization to execute an Amendment, NCP00001.1, to the primary License Agreement, NCP00001, with TeamDynamics for five (5) additional licenses for the Helpdesk and Project Management Software System used by the Information Technology department. Click to View |
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Amendment
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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 and outside counsel on legal matters relating to Cause No. 2:20-cv-00263; David Longoria, Individually and On Behalf of the Estate of David Johnson, Deceased v. Javier Zapata, Jr., et al.; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071); discuss, consider, and take action in regular session if needed. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney in regard to legal issues related to access to County Road 52 and take action in Open Session if necessary (Texas Government Code § 551.071). Click to View |
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Consult with the County Attorney on legal issues related to amending the Nueces County Personnel Policy Manual and all related matters and take action in Open Session. (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071) Click to View |
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Sick Leave 4.24
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Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to the property damage claim demand of Rey Vela; and all related matters (Texas Government Code §551.071); discuss, consider, and take action in regular session if needed. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney in regard to amending the withdrawal date from the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and all related matters; and take action in same Open Session. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Nueces County Appointed Department Heads, Inland Parks Director and Social Services Director, as scheduled by the Commissioners Court (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074). Click to View |
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