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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA*
*Public Hearing on Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-MIT)
*These will be a remote meetings with multiple methods of access;
See instructions below:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING*
* The Nueces County Commissioners Court may elect to have a meeting of Nueces County Road District No. 4, per the bottom of the agenda at any point
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OCTOBER 21, 2020
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The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet (via virtual access) on the above date at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas.
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BARBARA CANALES
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COUNTY JUDGE
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CAROLYN VAUGHN
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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 two (2) 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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| 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.
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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
Or QR Code
Phone number to call in is: 361-414-6767
- Dial the number above and enter the following meeting ID when prompted (do not forget to end with the # key)
You must call in 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 last 3 digits of your number will be announced before unmuting your line. 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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SAFETY BRIEFING |
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PUBLIC HEARING: |
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The Nueces County Commissioners Court will conduct a public hearing to solicit the input and the participation of its residents regarding proposed infrastructure improvements application(s) for the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) competition fund. Click to View |
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS: |
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Discuss the COVID 19 response, plans for COVID 19 testing, alternative care sites, Isolation and Community Protection Sites (Isofac), amended Orders, and activities related to area economic recovery; receive update from the Nueces County Emergency Operations Center. |
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Discuss Hurricane and Tropical Storm recovery, including items related to Bob Hall Pier, parking lots, roads, drainage, other infrastructure; receive update and reports, including Disaster Summary Outlines and Dune Surveys from consultants, Court members, and staff. Click to View |
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Approve the following Minutes: |
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Commissioners Court Minutes from October 7, 2020 and October 12, 2020. Click to View |
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10/7/20 Minutes
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10/12/20 Minutes
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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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Resolution for United Way 2020 Campaign Kickoff. Click to View |
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United Way
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Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition: |
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Ceremony in honor of Anita Eisenhauer. Click to View |
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Receive presentation and Certificate of Recognition from the Texas Historical Commission in honor of the Nueces County Historical Commission. Click to View |
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Certificate of Recognition
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Letter to County Judge Barbara Canales
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Release
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Misc. Docs
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS: |
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Nueces County Civil Service Commission Click to View |
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Application - Antonio Abarca
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Description - Civil Service Commision
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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 September 29, 2020; October 02, 2020; October 09, 2020; October 13, 2020; and October 15, 2020. Click to View |
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CK Reg 09-29-20.pdf
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CK Reg 10-02-20.pdf
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CK Reg 10-09-20.pdf
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CK Reg 10-13-20.pdf
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CK Reg 10-15-20.pdf
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated September 29, 2020, to October 12, 2020.
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Manual Ck Reg.pdf
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Authorize payment of bills - special motions list dated October 21, 2020. Click to View |
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Special Motions List
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Special Motions Backup
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Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated for the month of September and October 6, 2020.
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Group Health - Sept Monthly.pdf
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Group Health - Oct Weekly.pdf
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Approve Newsbank Contract for Nueces County Public Libraries, related to the provision of internet-based access to articles and videos for library patrons. Click to View |
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Newsbank Sole Source
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Newsbank HB Signed
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NewsBank Past Agreement
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Newsbank Updated Signed Agreement
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Accept for record purposes, the executed lease agreements for FY 2020-2021 at the Nueces County Airport:
1. T-1 Hangar - Bayne Horne
2. T-10 Hangar - Bayne Horne
3. T-15 Hangar - Thomas Perrigue
4. T-19 Hangar - Josh Hopkins
5. T-13 Hangar - Mark Rock
6. T-16 Hangar - Guillermo Pliego
7. T-17 Hangar - Guillermo Pliego Click to View |
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T-1 and T-10 Hangar-Bayne Horne
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T-15 Hangar-Thomas Perrigue
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T-19 Hangar-Josh Hopkins
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T-13-Mark Rock
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T-16 and T-17 Hangar-Guillermo Pliego
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Approve the application procedure for the South Texas Water Authority. Click to View |
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STWA Description
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STWA Notice
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Ratify the execution of the First Amendment to the Assignment and Assumption agreement between the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Inc. (CAEL) and Nueces County, in relation to the Inclusive Development Network (IDN) Corpus Christi/Nueces County Initiative. Click to View |
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First Amendment CAEL/IDN
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Authorize the execution of interlocal agreement with the Bishop Independent School District, designating a portion of County CARES Act funding allocation for technology equipment and services. Click to View |
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Interlocal Agreement
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Ratify agreement with BCFS Health and Human Services (HHS) Emergency Management Division (EMD) for Emergency Operations Exercises and Plans Development. Click to View |
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BCFS agreement
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Authorize execution of agreement with Armor Correctional RFP No. 3137-20 Medical Services for Nueces County. Click to View |
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Ratify letter of Engagement Letter with Ernest Garza for professional services audit on RFP No. 3137-20. Click to View |
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Engagement Letter
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Ratify professional services agreement between Nueces County and with Brad Snyder d/b/a Snyder+Associates for COVID-19 Public Health Messaging Services Request. Click to View |
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Snyder+Associates Agreement
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Ratify agreement with Crosswind Media & Communications, LLC for promoting safe voting during the COVID-19 pandemic to increase voter confidence in the safety of the process. Click to View |
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Crosswind Agreement
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REGULAR AGENDA:
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Discuss and consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement with respect to the acquisition, financing and leasing of certain personal property; authorizing the execution and delivery of documents required in connection therewith; and authorizing and prescribing other matters related thereto. Click to View |
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Resolution
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Discuss and consider approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman (LAN) Engineering for design services related to Phase 2 for the I.B. Magee Stormwater Retention Pond and Public Access Elements. Click to View |
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Phase II Proposal
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Phase II Supplement 1
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HB 89
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Discuss and consider approval of Interlocal Agreement for economic development services between Nueces County for the benefit of the Nueces County Industrial Commission a/k/a Nueces County Development Commission and the Port of Corpus Christi. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approval of a personal services contract with John Breier for purposes of providing services to the Nueces County Industrial Commission AKA Nueces County Development Commission related to their Economic Development Mission in Nueces County. Click to View |
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Brier Personal Service Agmt
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Discuss and consider approval of request by the Nueces County Tax Assessor-Collector (NCTAC) to lease four Registration and Title Services (RTS) workstations from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV). Click to View |
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RTS Lease Agreement
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Discuss and consider request by the Nueces County Animal Services Advisory Board to make the Animal Services Department an independent County Department under the Nueces County Commissioners Court. Click to View |
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Animal Services Recommendation
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Discuss and consider appointment of site selection committee for Nueces County Animal Services. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approval of the Election Day Vote Centers for the November 3, 2020, General Election; appoint and apportion Election Judges; appointment of election judges and apportionment of election judges for voting centers per commissioner precinct pursuant to Section 32.002 of the Texas Election Code. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approval of overtime pursuant to County policy for essential exempt employees during a declared disaster as it relates to COVID-19, and storm preparedness and response. Click to View |
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GRANTS |
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Authorize the submission of grant applications to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding program, subject to changes necessary based on any public comment received. Click to View |
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Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between Nueces County and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, in relation to the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding available through the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Click to View |
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MOA Port of CC Draft
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Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between Nueces County and the City of Robstown, in relation to the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding available through the Texas General Land Office (GLO). Click to View |
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MOA Robstown Draft
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Authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between Aransas County and Nueces County regarding a Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) application to fund the design and construction of a fiber optic loop. Click to View |
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Aransas County CDBG-MIT MOU
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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Discuss and authorize the Director of Public Works to issue a Notice to Proceed to ABM Building Services, LLC for the Energy Savings Performance Contract for Capital Improvement Program Projects. Click to View |
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Notice to Proceed
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and award IFB No. 3129-20 Horace Caldwell Pier Observation Deck. Click to View |
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Bid Tab IFB No. 3129-20
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AUDITOR |
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 01 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Click to View |
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BCO#01 List.pdf
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BCO#01 Backup.pdf
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Approve Capital Project Budget Change Order No. 89.
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CPBCO#89 List
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CPBCO#89 Backup
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and consider approving 12.5 new positions for the Veteran's Cemetery. Click to View |
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Veterans Cemetery - Budget & Position Schedule
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Discuss and consider reclassifying two engineering positions in the Public Works department. Downgrade Principal Engineer position from a pay group 42 to a pay group 40. Upgrade the Construction Engineer position from a pay group 38 to a 40. Responsibilities will be shifted. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider supplemental pay for Commissioner Assistant for County Commissioner Precinct 2 department, #1020. Click to View |
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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 on the Agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 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 on Case No. 20-40050; Diana Bond, Individually, as Representative/Heir of the Estate of Tami Bond and as next friend for A.R.B., a minor child v. Nueces County, Texas; In the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; ratify the hiring of Brian Miller with Royston Rayzor to conduct oral argument at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, approve engagement letter, and related matters. Click to View |
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Consult with the County Attorney on Case No. 2:20-CV-00028; Armando Carrillo, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Daniel Emilio Carrillo, deceased, and Alicia Carrillo vs. Oliver Buendia, Marcus Lopez, Thomas Lowke, Jesus Galvan; Jose Rodriguez; and Nueces County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; regarding demand letter from Plaintiff’s counsel, John Flood, mediation, and related matters. Click to View |
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CONVENE MEETING OF ROAD DISTRICT IV:
A. Discuss and consider $400,000 transfer of funds from Road District IV to the Nueces County Road & Bridge Fund for the construction or maintenance of roads in Road District IV.
ADJOURN MEETING OF ROAD DISTRICT IV Click to View |
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Adjournment in Memory (upon request) |