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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
*AMENDED*
 

*This meeting will have remote 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 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.
 

 

JULY 29, 2022

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.
 
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

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. SAFETY BRIEFING
 
F. 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.
 
G. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   In recognition of Ray Allen for his service to the County and Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - Ray Allen
 
2.   In Opposition to Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Rate Increases. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - In Opposition to TWIA Rate Increase
 
H. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   In recognition of the Nueces County Historical Commission for the 2021 Distinguished Service Award as presented by the Texas Historical Commission for its active and well-balanced preservation program. Click to View
 
I. GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS:
 
1. 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.
 
J. Accept the following Minutes:
 
1.   July 6, 2022
July 18, 2022
Click to View
 
Attachments
07-06-2022 Minutes
07-18-2022 Minutes
 
K. BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
 
1.   Nueces County Civil Service Commission Click to View
 
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.   Authorize payment of bills -  regular bill summaries dated July 29, 2022; and receive check registers of payments on the vendors exception list dated July 1, 2022, July 8, 2022, and July 15, 2022; and previously approved Special Motions payments dated July 8, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 07-29-22.pdf
CK Reg - Exceptions List 07-01-22.pdf
CK Reg - Exceptions List 07-08-22.pdf
CK Reg - Exceptions List 07-15-22.pdf
Ck Reg - Special Motions 07-08-22.pdf
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated June 28, 2022 to July 17, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual CK-Reg.pdf
 
C.   Authorize the payment of bills - Special Motions List and Special Motions List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated July 27, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions List - Regular
Special Motions Backup - Regular
Special Motions ARPA - List
Special Motions ARPA - Backup.pdf
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated July 5, 2022 and July 12, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health Weekly.pdf
 
E.   Approve Personnel Action of budgeted nature:
Personnel Action Summary
Click to View
 
Attachments
Attachment 1
 
F.   Approve the following "Outside Agency" Contract for FY 2021-2022:
1.  Reach Ministries - County Judge - $500
Click to View
 
Attachments
Reach Ministries - FY21/22 Outside Agency Contract
 
G.   Approve execution of Statement of Grant Award from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for Public Defender Office with Mental Health Division, two-year grant. Click to View
 
Attachments
Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) - Cover Letter
TIDC - Public Defender Office with Mental Health Division - NC Grant Award Document
 
H.   Authorize the County Judge and the Commissioner's Court to approve a resolution and execute an application with the State of Texas General Land Office for beach cleaning reimbursement. Click to View
 
Attachments
GLO Application Packet
 
I.   Approve the following 2021 bonds of the appointed Board of Park Commissioners:
1.  Troy Adler
2.  Robert J. Paulison
3.  Kimberly Zahn-Winton
4.  Mitra Khan
5.  Misty Svboda
6.  Cody Bates
7.  Rick Patel
Click to View
 
Attachments
321.021 Local Gov't Code
J.Bates - Oath & Bond
K.Zahn-Winton - Oath & Bond
M.Khan - Oath & Bond
M.Svoboda - Oath & Bond
R.Patel - Oath & Bond
R.Paulison - Oath & Bond
T.Adler - Oath & Bond
 
J.   Authorize TIPS Vendor Contract #220104 purchase with Dalkia Energy Solutions for the installation of trail and public space lighting throughout Ortiz Park. Click to View
 
Attachments
Dalkia - Oscar Ortiz Park - Lightning Proposal
 
K.   Authorize interlocal agreement with the City of Robstown to provide Fire and Emergency Rescue Services to citizens of Nueces County living in unincorporated areas not within the jurisdiction of an Emergency Service District or area not within the boundaries of any other city entities. Click to View
 
Attachments
County and Robstown Contract
 
L.   Authorize BuyBoard Contract No. 654-21 purchase and installation from FIRETROL Protections Systems, Inc. to provide design, labor and material needed to install one new Bi-Directional Amplifier System (BDA) needed to boost emergency responder radio signals for Public Works. Click to View
 
Attachments
FIRETROL Protections Systems, Inc. Buy Board Contract No. 654-21
 
M.   Authorize execution of Agreement Amendment No. 1 with Archangel Mortuary Transport for IFB No. 3134-20 Morgue Transport Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB 3134-2 Agreement Amendment No. 1 Morgue Transport
 
N.   Authorize execution of agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for RFP 3182-21 Disaster Debris Monitoring Services. Click to View
 
Attachments
Master Services Agreement for DDM-Tetra Tech
 
O.   Authorize execution of Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC for IFB No. 3130-20 Aggregate, Type PB, Grade 3S, LRA (Limestone Rock Asphalt). Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB No. 3130-20 Agreement Amendment No. 2
 
P.   Approve award and execution of lease agreement for IFB No. 3198-22 Maintenance Hangar M3 with A.J. Prebula, III. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB 3198-22 Maintenance Hangar M3 Lease
 
Q.   Approve execution of leases with Enterprise Fleet Management for one (1) 2022 Ford Explorer and two (2) 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the District Attorney’s Office. Click to View
 
Attachments
Q 6533922 - x 1 Ford Explorer (Nueces)
Q 6533932 - Tahoe PPV x 2 (Nueces)
 
R.   Authorize execution of Agreement Amendment No. 2 with HAC Materials, Ltd, for IFB No. 3143-20 Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete, Type D, PG 64-22. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB 3143-20 Agreement Amendment No. 2 Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Type D PG 64-22
 
S.   Authorize Goodbuy EZIQC Contract No. 20-21 7GCJOC2 purchase with Barcom Construction, Inc. for Nueces County Calderon Building Interior Renovations. Click to View
 
Attachments
Goodbuy Contract No 7GCJOC2-Barcom for Calderon Signed Work Order
Goodbuy Contract No 7GCJOC2-Barcom for Addendum 1 Calderon Building
 
T.   Authorize execution of Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. for IFB 3132-20 HFRS-2 Emulsified Asphalt. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB 3132-20 Amendment Agreement No. 2 Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions Inc.
 
U.   Approve renewals for the services listed below for the Nueces County Employee Self-Funded Group Health program and ancillary services.

1.  National Network, and/or Local Network and Secondary (Wrap) Network, or other
     Network Services;
2.  Third party administration (TPA);
3.  Pharmacy Benefit Management Program (PBM);
4.  Disease Management, Pre-Certification Utilization Program; and Wellness Program
5.  Cobra-HIPAA Administration;
6.  Cafeteria Plan Section 125 Plan Administrator and ancillary benefits;
7.  Group Term Life Insurance
Click to View
 
Attachments
Boon-Chapman Renewal Letter TPA
Boon Chapman Renewal Letter NSA
Script Care Renewal
Aflac 2022 renewal
Ameritas Letter
Ameritas Dental - Vision Plans
Ameritas Dental Performance Guarantee
Christus Renewal Letter
 
V.   Ratify hiring of attorney Ira Z. Miller to consult as outside counsel to Commissioners Court regarding the examination of County Policies relating to the function of the Medical Examiner’s Office. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engagement Letter
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   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; Discuss and consider American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funding for mental health restoration program.  Click to View
 
Attachments
MentalHealth-Follow-up
PowerPoint.MentalHealth-follow-up
 
2.   Discuss and consider approval of by-laws for Public Defender Office. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Bylaws for Public Defenders Office Oversight Board
 
3.   Discuss and consider approval of Third Supplemental Agreement with Susan Roth, P.E., for engineering services related to drainage master planning, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Third Supplemental Agreement - Susan Roth
 
4.   Discuss and consider prioritization of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects, including projects as set out in Nueces County 2022 ARPA Projects Prioritization Report ; allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds; and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Inventory of Proposed ARPA Projects
 
5.   Discuss SmithGroup, Inc. professional services agreement regarding medical examiner facility, and related matters.  Click to View
 
6.   Discuss and consider selecting Hanson Engineering, John Michael, as An Owners Representative to assist with evaluation of both Engineering and functional use concepts for Bob Hall Pier; approve professional services contract, and related matters. Click to View
 
7.   Discuss and consider all related matters to the construction of Bob Hall Pier; discuss and consider the timeline needed to move forward regarding the construction of Bob Hall Pier and related matters. Click to View
 
8.   Receive presentation from Govind regarding proposed design for Hazel Bazemore Dog Park, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Presentation for Hazel Bazemore Dog Park
Plans for Hazel Bazemore Dog Park
 
9.   Discuss and consider renewal and amendment of agreement between Texas General Land Office/Veterans Land Board and Nueces County related to the operation of the Coastal Bend Veteran’s Cemetery, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amendment No. 1 to GLO Contract for Veterans Cemetery
Mgmt and Operations Fee Budget FY22/23
Original GLO Contract for Veterans Cemetery 2021
 
10.   Discuss and consider adopting annual payment agreement amount – including request by City to increase budget based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) –  for the 2022-23 fiscal year between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi pursuant to Section 4 of the Amended Cooperative Agreement for City-Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amended Agreement for City-Operated Health District 2-15-2022
 
11.   Discuss 1115 waiver, current status, eligible uses and related matters. Click to View
 
12.   Discuss and consider approving use of 1115 Waiver funds for the 2022-23 fiscal year between Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi pursuant to Section 4 of the Amended Cooperative Agreement for City-Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amended Agreement for City-Operated Health District 2-15-2022
 
13.   Discuss and consider Addendum to Amended Cooperative Agreement for City-Operated Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Click to View
 
14.   Discuss and consider approval of contract extension request for Amistad Veterans Memorial and Westhaven Parks New Splashpad Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Letter of Award
Contract Extension Request
Letter of Executed Contract
 
15.   Discuss and consider approval of license agreement for use of the Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds Baseball Stadium with Monterey Music. Click to View
 
Attachments
Monterrey Music License Agreement
Fairgrounds Stadium Map
 
16.   Discuss and consider Precinct 4 drainage projects to be funded by Precinct 4 American Resuce Plan Act (ARPA) allocated funds for qualified projects. Click to View
 
17.   Discuss and consider allocating all of or part of all remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for qualified projects to each commissioner and county judge in an equal amount. All projects would have to be brought back to court by each County Commissioner and County Judge for approval. Click to View
 
18.   Discuss and consider additional changes to the policies and procedures of the Nueces County Commissioners Court. Click to View
 
19.   Discuss, consider, and direct outside counsel regarding the response and negotiation relating to the Padre Balli Park Cease and Desist Letter, attorney memorandum, and any related legal issues. Click to View
 
20.   Discuss, consider, and determine County plan of action regarding Hazel Bazemore Dog Park, and related matters. Click to View
 
21.   Ratify First Amendment to agreement with Ray Fernandez, M.D., PLLC providing licensed physician services related to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office, and related matters. Click to View
 
22.   Discuss and consider approval of Second Amendment to agreement with Ray Fernandez, M.D., PLLC providing licensed physician services related to the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office, and related matters. Click to View
 
23.   Discuss and consider next Commissioners Court meeting date. Click to View
 
Attachments
Item 3.A.22_12-15-2021 Minutes
Approved CCT Schedule for 2022
Item 3.A.6_03-02-2022 Minutes
FY 22-23 Approved Budget Planning Schedule
FY 22-23 Tax Planning Calendar
FY 22-23 Monthly Budget Planning Calendar
 
B. GRANTS
 
1.   Discuss and consider requesting additional funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program from the U.S. Department of Treasury (ERAP2). Click to View
 
Attachments
ERAP2 Additional Funds
 
C. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Receive a presentation from the Department of Public Works regarding recent and ongoing improvements to the Medical Examiners Facility. Click to View
 
2.   Discuss and consider selection of CLK Architects & Associates for Architectural Services related to the Nueces County Medical Examiners Facility. Click to View
 
3.   Discuss and consider approval of a First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 2 with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam (LAN), Inc. for Program Management providing for re-allocation of previously committed funds. Click to View
 
Attachments
CIP Program Management Services Work Authorization No. 2
NCPM Contract Lan First Amendment to Work Authorization 2
 
4.   Discuss and consider approval of a Third Amendment to Work Authorization No. 1 with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam (LAN), Inc. for Program Management providing for re-allocation of previously committed funds. Click to View
 
Attachments
NC PM Contract LAN #rd Amendment Work Auth No. 1
CIP_Program_Management_Services_Work_Authorization_No_1
NC_PM_Contract_LAN_First Amendment to Work Authorization 1 Executed_2021-03-24
NC_PM_Contract_LAN_Second Amendment to Work Authorization 1 Approved 2022-05-25
 
5.   Receive information from Public Works regarding removal of driveway along CR 52 at 3645 CR 52B (Valley View Dr.). Click to View
 
D. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing the lease of forty-eight (48) fleet vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. Click to View
 
Attachments
Ag Ext-Juvenile-Inland Parks-Library
Animal Ctrl-Vector Truck
Animal Ctrl Service Body
Bldg Mt Van w-bulkhead+ladder rack
Coastal Parks Truck
Emergency Mgmt. Tahoe SSV
HVAC Van Chassis
Inland Parks Truck
IT-Records Whse Van w-bulkhead
Jail Transport-Senior Comm Van
LE Explorers-SO-Constable-DA
LE Truck-Pct. 3 4 5
Public Works - 1500
Public Works - 2500(8)
Public Works - 4500
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Monthly Financial Report for the Month of May 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
MFR May 2022.pdf
 
2.   Approve Budget Change Order No. 16 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
BCO#16 List.pdf
BCO#16 Backup.pdf
 
3.   Approve Captial Project Budget Change Order No. 111. Click to View
 
Attachments
CPBCO#111 List.pdf
CPBCO#111 Backup.pdf
 
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider Fire Marshal Job Description. Click to View
 
Attachments
Fire Marshal - Job Description
 
2.   Discuss and consider increasing the Cadet Corrections Officer pay for the remainder of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year. Click to View
 
3.   Discuss and consider creating a Chief Public Defender position (Pay Group 47) for the Public Defender Office pursuant to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant.   Click to View
 
4.   Discuss and consider the creation of four positions: Felony VI (Pay Group 38); Certified Bailiff (Pay Group 20); Assistant Court Clerk (Pay Group 16); and Administrative Assistant II (Pay Group 19); in the Auxiliary Court funded by the Office of Court Administration American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Click to View
 
5.   Discuss and Consider deleting the Second Assistant Position (Pay Group 43/ Step 4) and creating a Felony Chief (Intake) position (Pay Group 41/ Step 1).   Click to View
 
6.   Discuss and consider reclassifying the two (2) Felony VI positions from a Pay Group 38 to a Pay Group 39. Click to View
 
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 County Attorney and outside counsel regarding the response and negotiation relating to the Padre Balli Park Cease and Desist Letter, attorney memorandum, and any related legal issues. Click to View
 
B.   Consult with County Attorney on legal matters related to construction on County Right-of-Way and/or County property along CR52 at 3645 CR52B (Valley View Dr.), and related matters. Click to View
 
C.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Hazel Bazemore Dog Park, and related matters. Click to View
 
D.   Consult with County Attorney related to cause number 2021-DCV-4839-H; The Estate of William R. Durrill, Sr., Deceased vs. Nueces County, Texas, and related matters. Click to View
 
E.   Consult with County Attorney on legal matters related to Concession Services contract for Bob Hall Pier, and related matters. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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