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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 
Regular Meeting
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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.

MAY 21, 2025

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting in the Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas. Up to two (2) Court members may participate remotely.
 
CONNIE SCOTT
COUNTY JUDGE
MIKE PUSLEY
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. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   Resolution in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2025.
 
F. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   The Court will receive Senate Resolution #42 that was previously adopted at the State Capitol on February 12, 2025, for Coastal Bend Days at the State Capitol. 
 
G. 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.
 
H.   RECESS COMMISSIONERS COURT

CONVENE MEETING OF ROAD DISTRICT IV:


1.  Discuss and consider allocating funds necessary to build the road previously washed out by the storm and parking lot by Bob Hall Pier per The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and safety requirements from the City of Corpus Christi for fire and ambulance services. This is contingent on the Texas General Land Office (GLO) final approval.

ADJOURN MEETING OF ROAD DISTRICT IV AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
 
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 May 23, 2025; Received check registers for Utilities dated May 05 & 09, 2025; Payroll Garnishments dated May 09, 2025; and payments for Exceptions List dated May 09, 2025.
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - Manual Check register dated May 05, 2025, through May 11, 2025.
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions Regular List dated May 21, 2025.
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated May 21, 2025.
 
E.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for FY 2024/2025 - January, March, April, and May 2025.
 
F.   Approve and accept donations to Nueces County in accordance with Local Governmental Code 81.032 for the following:
 
$20,000.00 from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP to the Nueces County Host Court Fund.
 
G.   Accept fiscal year 2023-2024 Diabetes Report from Focus Foundation for $3,000.00 allocation by Commissioner Pct. 3.
 
H.   Approve board application procedure for TIRZ No. 6 (Barisi Village).

Recommend opening for applications from May 21, 2025 to June 18, 2025
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Discuss and consider allocating funds necessary to build the road previously washed out by the storm and parking lot by Bob Hall Pier per The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and safety requirements from the City of Corpus Christi for fire and ambulance services and all related matters.  This is contingent on the Texas General Land Office (GLO) final approval. The design for this has already been allocated by Road District 4 and this is the final element of that design.
 
2.   Discuss and consider the authorization of premiums for a one-year policy term for Property and Liability Insurance Renewals, per Broker of Record, and any related matters.
 
3.   Receive update on Legislative items for the 89th Legislative Session.  
 
4.   Receive update from the South Texas Military Task Force and take action if necessary. 
 
5.   Discuss and consider execution of Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Sec-Ops, Inc. for Nueces County Security Services (RFP 3158-21), to extend the Agreement for the final additional year, with specified unit price increase, and related matters.
 
6.   Discuss and consider approving a funding source for Packery Channel Nature Park Shoreline Enhancement Project; Discuss and consider approving method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Packery Channel Nature Park Shoreline Enhancement Project and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice and all related matters. 
 
7.   Discuss and consider approving a funding source for Packery Channel Nature Park Habitat Creation and Public Access Project; Discuss and consider approving method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Packery Channel Nature Park Habitat Creation and Public Access Project and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice and all related matters. 
 
8.   Discuss and consider approval of 90-day Renewal for Dune Protection Permit for proposed single family residence at 109 Mustang Island Estates Drive (Previously 6300 SH 361 Lot 4 Mustang Island Estates), Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas 78373 (DPP-202203-03e) and all related matters. 
 
9.   Receive into record Job Order Contract #NCCP-014 with LMC Corporation for the Horace Caldwell Pier Concession Renovation Project for $644,533.92 as authorized by the Coastal Parks Board on April 25th, 2025 and all related matters;

Authorize reallocation of funds totaling $644,533.92 to create New Project "Horace Caldwell Pier Concession Renovation":
$309,524.06 -2021 CO's - Horace Caldwell Pier Accessibility Ramp
$15,052.47 - Hurricane Harvey fund balance - Padre Balli Park Office
$97,565.43 - Hurricane Harvey fund balance - IB Magee Multipurpose Building
$222,391.96 - Coastal Parks - Sale of Assests funds
 
10.   Discuss and consider approving execution of supplemental agreement no. 2 between Nueces County and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., for the Rebuilding of Bob Hall Pier for additional scope of work, additional cost, extending termination date, and related matters.
 
11.   Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters.
 
B. GRANTS
 
1.   Discuss and consider adopting a Resolution approving construction of improvements to the Water System and the Wastewater System facilities in the Banquete, Texas area, in collaboration with the Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District #5; and, authorize execution of Interlocal Agreements between Nueces County and Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District #5 related to the Banquete Water Improvements Projects, and related matters.
 
C. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of Change Order No. 1 increase of $13,853.75 for Precinct 1, ARPA Stonegate Drainage Improvement Project, and all related matters.
 
2.   Discuss and consider adopting an Order approving Request-For-Proposals (RFP) under Local Government Code 262.030 as the method of procurement for purchase of Elevator Maintenance Services, authorizing the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice, and delegating evaluation authority to an Evaluation Committee; and related matters.
 
3.   Discuss and consider posting the speed limit signs on County Road 105 North of State Highway 44 outside the city limits of Agua Dulce and all related matters. . PCT 1
 
4.   Discuss and consider authorizing the Director of Public Works to procure a consultant to assist with the Nueces County Courthouse Fire Protection System, and related matters.
 
D. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider conditional selection of Snelling Staffing and BuzzClan, LLC for Personnel Services (RFP 3306-25).
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Discuss and consider authorizing approving the sole source purchase with Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Company, INC, for ONESolution maintenance renewal of the ONESolution financial system for Nueces County Auditor's Office in the amount of either $66,148.45 for 6 months or $132,296.91 for 1 year and related matters.
 
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 the County Attorney and outside counsel on legal matters related to Cause No. 2024-CCV-60001-3; Nueces County v. Jones Family Trust; and all related matters (Tex. Gov. Code §551.071).
 
B.   Consult with the County Attorney regarding the Corpus Christi Housing Authority and the Cameron County Housing Finance Corporation tax-exempt issue, and all related matters. Take action in open session if necessary. 
 
C.   Consult with the County Attorney regarding the CPS Energy tax-exempt issue, and all related matters. Take action in open session if necessary. 
 
D.   Consult with County Attorney and outside counsel on legal matters related to Sara Longoria v. Nueces County, 2:25-cv-00012, in the Southern District of Texas, (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); Discuss, consider, and take action in regular session if needed.
 
E.   Consult with County Attorney regarding options regarding high cost prescription claims and all related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); take action in open session if necessary. 
 
F.   Consult with County Attorney on the hiring of Ricardo J. Navarro with Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zach PC, Attorneys at Law, on legal matters related to collective bargaining, and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071); take action in open session if necessary. 
 
G.   Consult with County Attorney regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of Nueces County Director of Human Resources applicants (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.071); and take action in same open session if necessary.
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)


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