Agenda

NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

*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.

AUGUST 5, 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.

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.

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:

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CALL TO ORDER

County Judge calls for the Invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.

County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present.

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.

SAFETY BRIEFING

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS:

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.

REGULAR AGENDA:

AGENDA ITEMS

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

Mental Health Collaboration Presentation

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

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

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

Discuss and consider Supplemental Agreement with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. for disaster response and recovery support; discuss and consider Work Authorization(s) related to ARPA, FEMA, and Infrastructure and Recovery Grant Support. Click to View

Discuss SmithGroup, Inc. professional services agreement regarding medical examiner facility, and related matters. Click to View

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

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

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

10.

Discuss 1115 waiver, current status, eligible uses and related matters. Click to View

11.

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

12.

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

13.

Discuss and consider additional changes to the policies and procedures of the Nueces County Commissioners Court. Click to View

Attachments

Additional Changes to Commissioners Court Policies and Procedures

14.

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

15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

PUBLIC WORKS

Receive a presentation from the Department of Public Works regarding recent and ongoing improvements to the Medical Examiners Facility. Click to View

Discuss and consider selection of CLK Architects & Associates for Architectural Services related to the Nueces County Medical Examiners Facility. Click to View

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

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

AUDITOR

Approve Monthly Financial Report for the Month of May 2022. Click to View

Attachments

MFR - May 2022

HUMAN RESOURCES

Discuss and consider Nueces County student loan repayment policy, including any amendment. Click to View

Attachments

Nueces Co. Student Loan Repayment Program Service Agreement

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.

Adjournment in Memory (upon request)