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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
*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.
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JUNE 8, 2022
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The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 8:30 a.m. 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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BARBARA CANALES
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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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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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In recognition of West Oso I.S.D.'s inaugural year of their Youth Government Academy program. Click to View |
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Youth_Government_Week_Resolution-updated
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In recognition of Feast of Corpus Christi Day and the 110th Anniversary of the Diocese of Corpus Christi. Click to View |
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In recognition of the month of June 2022 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Click to View |
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Resolution-Elder Abuse Awareness
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In recognition of the week of June 3rd through June 11th, 2022 as PRIDE Week. 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, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), and infrastructure status, and other related matters. |
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Accept the following Minutes: |
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May 25, 2022
May 26, 2022
May 27, 2022 Click to View |
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05-25-2022 Minutes
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05-26-2022 Minutes
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05-27-2022 Minutes
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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 Month June 10, 2022; and receive check registers of payments on vendor exception list dated May 20, 2022, and May 27, 2022, and previously approved special motions payments dated May 27, 2022. Click to View |
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CK Reg - Regular 06-10-22.pdf
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CK Reg - Exception List 05-20-22.pdf
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CK Reg - Exception List 05-27-22.pdf
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CK Reg - Special Motions 05-27-22.pdf
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Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated May 17, 2022, to May 30, 2022. Click to View |
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Manual CK Reg
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List, and Special Motion List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated June 08, 2022. Click to View |
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Special Motions List - Regular .pdf
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Special Motion Backup - Regular.pdf
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Special Motions List - ARPA.pdf
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Special Motion Backup - ARPA.pdf
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Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated May 17, 24, and 31, 2022. Click to View |
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Group Health Weekly.pdf
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Approve and accept donations to the county in accordance with Local Governmental Code 81.032. Click to View |
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Donation Backup
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Accept FY2020-2021 Diabetes Report; Approve FY2021-2022 Diabetes Contract for Focus Foundation.
1. Commissioner Pct. 3 - $3,000 Click to View |
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Focus Foundation - FY20/21 Diabetes Report
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Focus Foundation - FY21/22 Diabetes Contract
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Approve diabetes contract amendment with South Coastal Area Health Education Center (SCAHEC) for an additional $3,000 from Commissioner Marez, Pct. 3 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Click to View |
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South Coastal Area Health Education Center - FY21/22 Diabetes Contract Amendement
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Accept the following "Outside Agency" Reports for FY 2020-2021:
1. Northwest Business Association
2. Westside Business Association Click to View |
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Northwest Business Association - FY20/21 Outside Agency Report
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Westside Business Association - FY20/21 Outside Agency Report
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Approve the following "Outside Agency" Contracts for FY 2021-2022:
1. Grow Local South Texas - County Judge - $1,000
2. Northwest Business Association - Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000
3. Westside Business Association - $2,000
County Judge - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000 Click to View |
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Grow Local South Texas - FY21/22 Outside Agency Contract
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Northwest Business Association - FY21/22 Contract
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Westside Business Association - FY21/22 Outside Agency Contract
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Approve the following "Family Protection Fee" Contracts for FY 2021-2022:
1. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
2. Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend
3. Family Counseling Service
4. The ARK Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter for Youth (The ARK)
5. The Purple Door Click to View |
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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) - FY21/22 FPF Contract
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Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend - FY21/22 FPF Contract
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Family Counseling Service - FY21/22 FPF Contract
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The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter (The ARK) - FY21/22 FPF Contract
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The Purple Door - FY21/22 FPF Contract
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Approve application procedure for Nueces County Civil Service Commission. Click to View |
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Board Description - Civil Service Commission
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Letter of Resignation - Dr. Gilda Ramirez
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Approve the submission of an application for the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF) 2022 annual grant program. Click to View |
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Authorize TASB BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19 purchase from Cooper Equipment Co. of one (1) 2020 Broce Broom RCT-350 heavy equipment truck for Public Works. Click to View |
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Cooper Equipment Quote
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Approve a finding for the method of procurement (request for competitive 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 a finding for the method of procurement (request of competitive bids) for Asphalt Patch HP Material; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View |
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Ratify the hiring of Branscomb Law to handle legal services relating to Medical Examiner's Office complaints and related matters. Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Receive update from consultant Tim Richardson on GOMESA and other federal funding opportunities. Click to View |
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Q2 2022 Progress Report
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Receive presentation regarding development of a comprehensive collaborative behavioral mental health restoration program; Discuss and consider approving an Order transferring County funds to a Mental Health account. Click to View |
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Resolution-MentalHealthFund
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Presentation
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Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation and Nueces County Public Libraries. Click to View |
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Coastal Bend Wellness MOU
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Discuss and consider Office Lease Agreement between Nueces County and LYB Enterprises for continued housing of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (Adult Probation) in the Gollihar Street office, and related matters. Click to View |
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Lease Agreement
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Discuss and consider approval of the Supplemental Agreement for a no-cost time extension to the Engineering Services Contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. related to the Bob Hall Pier Parking Lot. Click to View |
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Supplemental Agreement
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Discuss and consider approval of a Dune Protection Permit Exemption for a single-family residence with a pool DPP-202203-03p located at Lot 4, Mustang Island Estates, Corpus Christi, TX. Click to View |
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DPP Exemption Request
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BMAC Recommendation Memo
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GLO Letter
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Discuss and consider approval of Work Authorization No. 2 with Advanced Construction Management, LLC pursuant to Professional Services Agreement related to Intergovernmental Services Agreement (IGSA) projects. Click to View |
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Work Authorization No. 2
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Discuss and consider approval of Second Supplemental Agreement with Susan Roth, P.E., for engineering services related to drainage master planning, and related matters. Click to View |
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Roth 2nd Supplemental
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Discuss and consider approving proposal/agreement with Forensic Pathology Staffing for Autopsy Report Continuation and Completion for the Medical Examiner’s Office. Click to View |
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Forensic Pathology Staffing Proposal
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Discuss and consider use of ARPA funds for the Out-of-County Incarceration - COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Correctional Facilities project. Click to View |
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Out-of-County Incarceration
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Discuss and consider use of ARPA funds for the Nueces County Employee Self-Funded Group Health Program - COVID-19 Diagnostics and Testing project. Click to View |
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COVID-19 Diagnostics and Testing
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Discuss and consider approval of Judge Pro Tem schedule for the Commissioners Court for the calendar year beginning January 1, 2023. Click to View |
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Discuss any need for an Order prohibiting the use and sale of aerial fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the County during the Fourth of July fireworks season; discuss and consider adopting an Order (if needed) prohibiting the use and sale of aerial fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the County during the Fourth of July fireworks season. Click to View |
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Discuss any need for an Order prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Nueces County; discuss and consider adopting an Order (if needed) prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Nueces County, pursuant to Section 352.081 of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View |
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Discuss the removal of courtroom chairs from the Nueces County Courthouse and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss County generator Resiliency Project, including any update from program manager. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider settlement agreement related to former medical examiner's separation from county employment and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider adopting employment contract for the new Medical Examiner, and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider taking action on notice of damages regarding negligence claims of Edna Pena regarding her deceased daughter and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider options and course of action regarding the CoreRecon LLC contract, and related matters. Click to View |
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GRANTS |
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Discuss and consider requesting No Cost Time Extension from FEMA for the DR-4245-0007 award for the Nueces County Emergency Generators for Sheriff Station and Jail. Click to View |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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Discuss and consider approval of Change Order No. 4 for the Nueces County Roadway Rehabilitation Projects County Road 22 and County Road 49. Click to View |
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Change Order #4 Unexecuted
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Discuss and consider funding source to hire a mechanical engineer/ mechanical engineering firm to assist the Department of Public Works. Click to View |
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AUDITOR |
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Recognize a change in broker dealer name from First Tennessee Bank to First Horizon Bank. Click to View |
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Backup
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Approve Monthly Financial Report for the month of April 2022. Click to View |
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MFR APR 2022.pdf
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Approve Monthly Procurement Card Report for the month of March 2022. Click to View |
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PCard Report MAR 2022.pdf
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Approve Budget Change Order No. 14 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Click to View |
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BCO#14 List.pdf
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BCO#14 Backup.pdf
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and consider reclassifying an Attorney V position as an Attorney VI (Violent Crimes and Gang Prosecutor) position. 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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Consult with outside counsel regarding legal matters related to former medical examiner's separation from County employment. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney and/or outside counsel on legal matters related to Medical Examiner officer complaints, operations, and related issues. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney regarding legal issues related to the employment contract for the new Medical Examiner, and related matters. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney regarding notice of damages regarding negligence claims of Edna Pena regarding her deceased daughter; and related matters. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney and outside counsel related to settlement in cause number 2021-DCV-4839-H; consider taking appropriate action, and related matters. Click to View |
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Consult with outside counsel regarding legal matters related to Padre Balli Park pursuant to engagement letter with Baker Wotring LLP executed January 22, 2020, and related matters. Click to View |
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Consult with County Attorney regarding potential legal issues with CoreRecon, LLC contract, and related matters. Click to View |
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