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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 
Regular Meeting
*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.


APRIL 10, 2024

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.
 
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.   Introduction of County Extension Agent for 4-H & Youth Development, Warner Seidel. Click to View
 
F. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   In recognition of Arlis Young's 27 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View
 
G. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   Recognizing the Tuloso-Midway Warrior's Powerlifting Team in State Competition  Click to View
 
Attachments
Powerlifting Team Recognition
 
2.   In recognition of the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Islanders Women’s Basketball Program for their successful 2023-2024 season and their exceptional performance at the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. Click to View
 
Attachments
TAMUCC Resolution
 
3.   In recognition of San Jacinto Day - April 21, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proclamation San Jacinto Day 2024
 
4.   In Recognition of April 2024 as Safe Digging Month. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Safe Digging Month
 
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 Library Advisory Board

- Recommend reopening for letters of intent/applications April 10, 2024
  to April 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Board Notice - Library Advisory Board
 
2.   South Texas Water Authority

- Recommend reopening for letters of intent/applications April 10, 2024
  to April 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Board Notice - South Texas Water 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 Minutes for March 20, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Minutes March 20, 2024
 
B.   Authorize payment of bill - regular bill and DSS summaries dated April 10, 2024; received check registers for the Exceptions List payments of Utilities dated March 13th, 20th & 27th, 2024; Payroll Garnishments dated March 15th & 29th, 2024; and payments on the vendors exceptions list dated  March 15th, 22nd & 28th, 2024; Received check registers for the previously authorized payments of bills for  Regular, DSS and Special Motions dated March 22, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 04-12-24
CK Reg - Regular DSS 04-12-24
CK Reg - Exceptions Utilities 03-13-24
CK Reg - Exceptions Utilities 03-20-24
CK Reg - Exceptions Utilities 03-27-24
CK Reg - Exceptions Payroll Garnishments 03-15-24
CK Reg - Exceptions Utilities Payroll Garnishments 03-29-24
CK Reg - Exceptions 03-15-24
CK Reg - Exceptions 03-22-24
CK Reg - Exceptions 03-28-24
Ck Reg - (Previously Approved) Regular 03-22-24
Ck Reg - (Previously Approved) DSS 03-22-24
Ck Reg - (Previously Approved) Special Motions 03-22-24
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills -  manual check registers dated March 13, 2024, through April 1, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual Check Register
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions Regular List dated April 10, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motion Reg 04-10-24
Special Motion Reg 04-10-24 Backup
 
E.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions list - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated April 10, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motion ARPA 04-10-24
Special Motion ARPA 04-10-24 Backup
 
F.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List submitted by the County Attorney dated April 10, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motion County Attorney 04-10-24
Special Motions County Attorney - Backup
 
G.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List - Lockwood Andrews & Newnam (LAN) dated April 10, 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motion LAN 04-10-24
Special Motion LAN 04-10-24 Backup
 
H.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for FY 23/24 Travel submitted between February 2024 and April 2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Travel Expense Report February 2024
Travel Expense Report March 2024
Travel Expense Report April 2024
 
I.   Approve and accept donation of 2 HP laptops (worth $398.00) from the Gulf Coast Humane Society to Nueces County Animal services in accordance with Local Governmental Code 81.032. Click to View
 
Attachments
Donations
 
J.   Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Coastal Bend Food Bank of Corpus Christi for the benefit of the Bishop Branch Library and Keach Family Library relating to making the Food Bank's Backpack program available to all participating in the 2024 Summer Library Programs. Click to View
 
Attachments
MOU Coastal Bend Food Bank & NCPL
 
K.   Receive Annual Report for October 2022- September 2023 for Nueces County Public Libraries. Click to View
 
Attachments
Library Infographic
 
L.   Receive and accept the 2023 Annual Report from the Medical Examiners Office.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Medical Examiner Annual Report 2023
 
M.   Approve Amendment No. 3 for extension of the contract expiration date to September 30, 2024, with the Texas Water Development Board related to the Tri-County Drainage Study. Click to View
 
Attachments
TWDB Amendment #3
 
N.   Approve award and execution of Contractor Agreements for Job Order Contracting Services for General Construction and Multi-Trades (RFP No. 3256-23). Click to View
 
Attachments
Amstar, Inc Agreement
Barcom Construction, Inc Agreement
Basic IDIQ Inc Agreement
Champion Flooring Agreement
Geofill Construction Agreement
Grace Paving & Consruction, Inc Agreement
Henock Construction, LLC Agreement
LMC Corporation Agreement
Nash Industries, Inc Agreement
R & R Petro Services, Inc. Agreement
South Texas Building Partners Agreement
SpawGlass Contractor Agreement
Trinity Refinishing and Remodeling Agreement
Triton Design and Construction, LLC Agreement
 
O.   Approve Renewal Amendment with SOE Software Corporation (dba SCYTL) for Election Night Reporting (ENR) for the County Clerk's Office. Click to View
 
Attachments
SOE Software Contract
20120050 SOE Software Contract Approved 3/28/2012
 
P.   Receive update regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and all related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Bob Hall Pier Update
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Discuss, consider and take action on Nueces County Game Room Regulations and all related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Game Room Ordinance
Game Room Application
 
2.   Discuss and consider adopting 1st Amendment to the Amended Cooperative Agreement for City Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and related matters. Click to View
 
3.   Discuss and consider granting a Potable Waterline Easement and Right of Way to the University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Center related to UTMSI’s construction of student housing on property adjoining County-owned property near the IB Magee Beach Park, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Easement
 
4.   Discuss and consider Coastal Parks seeking grant funding from the Texas General Land Office's Coastal Management Program to assist with costs to update the County's Beach Management Plan (BMP) and the Joint County/City Erosion Response Plan (ERP). Click to View
 
Attachments
BMP Cover Page
Application
 
5.   Discuss and consider executing a one-year GSA contract #47QTCA20D002T for $35,084.05 with Projectmates for construction project management software to be integrated into Workday financial software and all related matters.  Click to View
 
Attachments
One Year Projectmates contract-proposal
Capital Improvement Project (CIP) List
 
6.   Discuss and consider authorizing execution of Interlocal Agreement between the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and Nueces County providing for (2024) Street Improvement Program funding in an amount of $111,108.00. Click to View
 
Attachments
RTA - (2024) Street Improvement Fund Letter
RTA - Notification of (2024) Street Improvement Fund Allocation
 
7.   Discuss and consider the selection of International Consulting Engineers for Engineering Services under Master Service Contract No. #20230259-4/26 (RFQ No. 3232-23) for the Hazel Bazemore Park Improvement Project, Precinct 1. Click to View
 
Attachments
Hazel Bazemore culvert replacement
Hazel Bazemore Park Construction Cost
 
8.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving the selection of Levy Dykema for Oscar Ortiz Park Additions & Renovations. Click to View
 
Attachments
Oscar Ortiz Park additions and renovations map
 
9.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of an agreement with Musco Lighting, under BuyBoard Cooperative Contract No. 677-22, for the purchase of Lighting Structures at Banquete Park in the total amount of $395,460.00. Click to View
 
Attachments
234831 Ancillary Agreement Banquete Park Softball Signed by Musco
 
10.   Discuss and consider the creation of a County Assistance District or any other appropriate legal entity that allows the County to do this; and all related matters (551.071). Discuss and consider the possibility of Nueces County using the expiring 1/8 cents sales tax in conjunction with the creation of a County Assistance District, which would provide county wide drainage assistance, assistance and support of law enforcement, inland parks and pools, coastal parks, beaches and piers, tuition assistance for Nueces County residents, assistance for road improvements, and assistance for animals; and all related matters.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Local Government Code- County Assistance District
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
 
11.   Discuss and consider moving forward with the ARPA approved engineer, Freese and Nichols, Inc., for the widening of the bridge on County Road 47 and all related matters.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Bridge Construction Location
 
12.   Discuss and consider approving the ARPA beneficiary agreements for the Rescue House of South Texas dba Hope Unlimited ($49,500) and the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi Texas ($49,500). Click to View
 
Attachments
Hope Unlimited
Veterans Band Beneficiary Agreement
 
13.   Discuss and consider approval for method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Belk Lane Drainage Improvements; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and related matters. Click to View
 
14.   Discuss and consider approval for method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Petronila Estates Drainage Improvements; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and related matters. Click to View
 
15.   Discuss and consider approval for method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Colonias Septic System Improvements; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and related matters. Click to View
 
16.   Discuss and consider allowing Commissioner Joe A. Gonzalez (JAG), Precinct 2, to make requests to outside entities for additional funding for the Colonias Septic System Improvement Project in compliance with the Nueces County Commissioners Court policy, and then to bring back any positive responses for court consideration.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Court Policy- Funding Requests
 
17.   Commissioner Joe A. Gonzalez (JAG), Pct 2, will provide information on Nueces County Operation Health and Wellness event for 2024; discuss and consider funding needs and other related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Communty Health and Wellness Partners
 
18.   Discuss and Consider authorizing the submission of the TWDB SFY 2024-2025 Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) abridged application designating the County Judge as the authorized representative.  Click to View
 
Attachments
FIF Program
SFY2024-25 FIF-IUP
TWDB 0170 MOU
FIF SFY 24.25 Estimate
NC Drainage Improvements Exhibit
 
19.   Discuss and consider how Workday calculates hourly wages and all related matters.  Click to View
 
20.   Discuss and consider authorizing a letter of support for a Foreign Trade Zone for Cimbar Resources inc. and related matters.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Cimbar Presentation
Inventory Summary
Tax Impact with Values
FTZ Background
Mexico Exports Spotlight- Cimbar
Example letter for FTZ support
 
21.   Discuss and consider adopting tax abatement policy requested by Mike Culbertson, Chief Executive Officer of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Tax Abatement Proposed Policy 2024
 
22.   Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
2024 Commissioners Court Schedule
 
B. GRANTS
 
1.   Authorize the execution of a Grant Agreement for $10,000.00 with Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation to sponsor the Keach Library's Summer Reading Program with 'no cash match'.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Grant Agreement Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
 
2.   Discuss and consider the submission of a grant application for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 41 grant made available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  No Cash Match. Click to View
 
Attachments
FEMA EFSP Phase 41 Funding Application 3.28.2024
 
C. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Receive update on the Hilltop Community Center Renovation Project.   Click to View
 
Attachments
Hilltop Community Center Renovation - DLF Texas - VE Proposal
 
2.   Discuss and consider the selection of International Consultant Engineers (ICE) for the New Driscoll Community Center project, Precinct 1 and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Executed Architect Master Services Contract - ICE
 
3.   Discuss and consider execution of Work Authorization No. 1 for $67,232.00 with International Consultant Engineers (ICE) for the New Driscoll Community Center project, Precinct 1. Click to View
 
Attachments
ICE Architect MSA Work Authorization No. 1 Driscoll Community Ctr rev 3-12-24
Executed Architect Master Services Contract - ICE
 
D. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving the method of procurement, R.F.P. (request for proposals), for Morgue Transportation Services; authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopt an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee. Click to View
 
Attachments
Propose Order for RFP
 
2.   Discuss and consider conditional selection of Progressive Structures, Inc. for Veterans and Social Services Renovations (IFB No. 3265-24). Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB No. 3265-24 Bid Tabulation
Turner Ramirez Associates Inc Letter of Recommendation
 
3.   Discuss and consider conditional selection of Amistad Community Health Center, Inc. for Public Health Services at Calderon Building (RFP No. 3272-24) and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
RFP 3272-24 Proposal Tab AGENDA
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Budget Amendment No. 04 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Click to View
 
Attachments
Budget Amendment #05 List
Budget Amendment #05 Backup
 
2.   Accept and approve Project Budget Amendment #002. Click to View
 
Attachments
Project Budget Amendment (PBA) 002
Project Budget Amendment (PBA) 002 - BackUp
 
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 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
 
B.   Consult with the County Attorney on Cause No. 2023CCV-60026-2; Robert Novotny v. Nueces County, Texas, in the County Court at Law #2, Nueces County, Texas (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); discuss, consider, and take action to approve related settlement documents, authorize County Judge to execute related Release, Waiver and Settlement documents, authorize the issuance and release of an expedited check; and related matters. Click to View
 
C.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to creating and changing county departments, department-head job descriptions and reporting structures for the upcoming 24/25 County Budget and all related matters; take action, if necessary if same Open Session. Click to View
 
D.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to the reorganization of county departments, and reduction in force generally pursuant to the Nueces County Personnel Policy Manual; and all related matters. (551.071) Discuss and consider taking action related to Social Services Department in the 2024-2025 fiscal year in regular session if appropriate.   Click to View
 
E.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal matters related to Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six (TIRZ No. 6, Barisi Village); and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); discuss, consider, and take action in regular session if needed. Click to View
 
F.   Deliberate business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated: Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Six (TIRZ No. 6, Barisi Village); and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.0725); discuss, consider, and take action in regular session if needed. Click to View
 
G.   Consult with the County Attorney on legal matters regarding the Nueces County Auditor’s request for claim information to be considered in the 2023 independent audit; and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); discuss, consider, and take action in regular session if needed. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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