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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
*This will be a remote meeting with multiple methods of access;
See instructions below:
NOTICE OF SPECIAL 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 policy 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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AUGUST 16, 2021
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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 |
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 |
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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.
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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.
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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
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 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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Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s): |
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101st Celebration of the passing of 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (Right for Women to Vote). Click to View |
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Proclamation - Womens Equality Day
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Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition: |
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Randy Bates, Department of Public Works, retiring after 40 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View |
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GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS: |
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Discuss disaster preparedness and response, including matters related to COVID-19, Emergency Orders, severe weather, flooding, drainage, economic recovery, state and federal assistance, and infrastructure status, and other related matters. |
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Accept the following Minutes: |
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August 4, 2021
August 6, 2021
August 11, 2021 Click to View |
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8-4-21 Minutes
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8-6-21 Minutes
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8-11-21 Minutes
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS: |
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Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Click to View |
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Board Description
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Letter of Resignation - Dr. Osbert Blow
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Application - Buddy Ewing
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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 summary dated August 06, 2021. Click to View |
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CK Reg 8-06-21.pdf
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated August 03, 2021, to August 08, 2021. Click to View |
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Manual Ck Reg.pdf
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Authorize payment of bills - special motions list dated August 16, 2021. Click to View |
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Special Motions List
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Special Motions Backup
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Approve Amendment to Tax Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 2 Interlocal Agreement with City of Corpus Christi correcting typographical error. Click to View |
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TIRZ #2 Amendment to ILA
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Accept FY2019/2020 Report; Approve FY2020/2021 "Outside Agency" Contract with Their Day Foundation for $2,500 allocation from Commissioner Pct 4. Click to View |
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FY19/20 - Outside Agency Report
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Their Day Foundation - FY20/21 Outside Agency Contract
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HB89 Form - Their Day Foundation
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Approve FY 2020-2021 Diabetes Contract with YWCA-Corpus Christi.
1.County Judge Allocation - $7,500 Click to View |
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YWCA-Corpus Christi - FY20/21 Diabetes Contract
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HB89 Form - YWCA Corpus Christi
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Approve application procedure for the following boards:
1. Nueces County Special Task Unit of Adult Protective Services
2. Nueces County Animal Care Services Advisory Committee
3. Nueces County Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Board of Trustees Click to View |
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Letter of Resignation - Alicia Cuellar
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Board Description - Special Task Unit APS
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Board Description - Animal Care Services
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Board Description - NCMHID
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Approve Third Amendment to Contract with BCFS Health and Human Services for Incident Management Team Supplementation services related to support of COVID-19 vaccination operations. Click to View |
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3rd Amendment to BCFS Contract
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Approve the submission of an application to the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Texas Vaccine Outreach and Education grant. Click to View |
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Authorize the submission of a grant application to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for the Feral Hog Abatement Program. Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Discuss issues related to Nueces County Animal Care Services, including its autonomy, policies, operating procedures, and best practices. Click to View |
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Receive a report from third party reviewer on the Johnson Controls Inc., Phase I and Phase II Energy Savings Performance Contracts. Click to View |
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Receive update on Energy Savings Performance Contract with ABM Building Services, LLC for Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Click to View |
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ABM Project Update
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Receive overview and discuss permissible uses of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds under the final interim rules; discuss and consider project prioritization and allocation of ARPA funds. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider establishing the early voting polling locations for the state constitutional amendment election on November 2, 2021. Click to View |
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Proposed Early Voting Locations
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Discuss and consider approval of election day vote centers for the state constitutional amendment election on November 2, 2021. Click to View |
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Proposed Election Day Vote Centers
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Discuss and consider adoption of Order of Special Election for the state constitutional amendment election on November 2, 2021. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider 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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Democratic Party
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Republican Party
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Discuss recent COVID-19 related orders and recommendations; discuss and consider taking any action, approving policies, and/or adopting any resolutions or Orders authorized by law related to county facilities, county employees, citizens, and visitors of Nueces County regarding COVID-19. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider approval of overtime pursuant to County policy for essential exempt employees during declared disasters as it relates to COVID-19, and storm preparedness and response; severe weather preparedness and response; in addition, authorize payment of overtime to essential exempt City County Health District Employees. Click to View |
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SHERIFF |
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Discuss and consider jail population and Nueces County housing of prisoners out of county through interlocal agreements, including matters related to 2021-2022 budget. Click to View |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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Receive third quarter report from Nueces County Engineer regarding Public Work activities, including drainage, flood management, and roads. Click to View |
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AUDITOR |
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 19 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Click to View |
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BCO#19 List.pdf
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BCO#19 Backup.pdf
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Approve Monthly Financial Report for the month of May 2021. Click to View |
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MFR MAY 2021.pdf
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Discuss and consider insurance premium rates for Health, Life, and ancillary services for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Click to View |
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Group Health Premium Rates FY21/22
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and consider adding car allowance of $96.15 per pay period for the Director of Mental Health Programs from effective date of hire, March 22, 2021. 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 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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Discuss, consider and take action regarding claim and settlement demand of Frontier Communications and related matters. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney on legal matters related to taking action, approving policies, and/or adopting any resolutions or Orders authorized by law related to county facilities, county employees, citizens, and visitors of Nueces County regarding COVID-19. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney on legal matters related to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney on legal matters related to Energy Savings Performance Contract with ABM Building Services, LLC for Capital Improvement Program (CIP), and equipment lease/purchase agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney regarding health insurance and workers compensation law for law enforcement employees potentially injured during the course of their normal duty; discuss and consider payment of any outstanding claims. Click to View |
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