PUBLIC COMMENTS (No vote will be taken at this item) Public Comment Note: Anyone wishing to address the Court during Public Comments is required to register your name on the Clerk's registry prior to the meeting. Speakers may only address items listed on the current agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes maximum, and if there are more than three speakers who wish to address the same item, the Court reserves the right to limit speakers. THE COURT CANNOT DELIBERATE OR ACT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Consider and approve the Minutes from Special Commissioner's Court Meeting dated October 9, 2020.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the Lubbock County Expo Center's selection of a Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) in accordance with the Development Agreement between Lubbock County and the LCEC.
Discuss, consider and take action to confirm the scope of work performed for the Lubbock County Courthouse Reroof Project by JSA Architects and placed in service in September 2020 which may be eligible to pursue the IRC § 179D deduction and assign that deduction to JSA Architects.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Change Order #1 with ABF Roofing and Foam, Inc. for the Courthouse Re-Roof Project in the amount of $10,965.44 and 15 additional days.
Consider and approve the use of the Justice Court Technology Fund 11000120-540100 for FY2021 BPO in the amount of $500.00 issued to AT&T Mobility, to pay iPad wireless data service and air card for Judge Aurora Chaides-Hernandez.
Consider and approve the use of the Justice Court Technology Fund 11000120-550300 for FY21 Judicial and Experienced Clerk Training, thru the Texas Justice Court Training Center. To cover registration, lodging, and travel cost for Judge Aurora Chaides-Hernandez, Stephanie Martinez, Michelle Juarez and Crystal Filorio.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Agreement for Removal and Processing of Caliche for Construction and Maintenance of County Roads with Clyde and Janet Kitten as awarded in ITB 200803.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Written Findings as to the Court Fines and Fees Collection Contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP as required by Texas Government Code §§ 2254.1036(b)(1), (2), and (3) finding: 1) there is substantial need for the legal services specified in said contract; 2) the legal services cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of Lubbock County; and 3) the legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing only for the payment of hourly fees, without regard to the outcome of the matter, because of the nature of the matter for which these services will be obtained.
Discuss, consider and take action to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a contingent fee contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.0031, said contract being for the collection of delinquent Court Fines and Fees owed to Lubbock County, and notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Section 2254 of the Government Code.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the Lubbock County Expo Center's selection of a Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) in accordance with the Development Agreement between Lubbock County and the LCEC.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for secure short-term detention of juvenile offenders with the County of Victoria for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign as needed Memorandum of Understandings with school districts for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 lease agreement with City Bank for the lease of space at 5219 City Bank Parkway, for the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Transfer Agreement with UMB Bank, n.a. to move Health Savings Account TPA to HealthEquity.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the Regional SWAT Tactical Intervention Vehicle.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the South Plains Bomb Squad-Equipment Enhancement-Hook and Line Kit.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the South Plains Bomb Squad-Equipment Enhancement-ScanX System Source.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the South Plains Bomb Squad-Equipment Enhancement-ScanX System.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Deaf Smith County for the housing and care of inmates.
Consider and approve out of state travel for Jason Johnson and Brian Thieme to attend Death and Homicide Investigation ""'raining in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Consider and approve out of state travel for Chris Eppler and Ryan Fillman to attend Bomb Tech Recertification in Huntsville, Alabama.
Consider and approve an application to the State Justice Institute for a Curriculum Adaptation and Training (CAT) Grant for the Office of Dispute Resolution.
Consider and approve authorizing purchase of food and beverages with County credit cards for the Office of Dispute Resolution training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Public Safety for the testing and analysis of seized drug evidence.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an amendment to the Thomson Reuters Agreement No. 00070793.0 for the Law Library.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with West Carlisle Volunteer Fire Department.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with Buffalo Springs Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with the City of Slaton.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with Lake Ransom Canyon Volunteer Fire Department.
Discuss, consider and/or take action concerning an order authorizing the issuance of Lubbock County, Texas unlimited Tax Road Bonds, series 2020 and provisions incident and related to the issuance of said bonds.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of four one-year renewals with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. for Transportation Planning and Bond Administration as awarded in RFQ 190702.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment Number 2 with Halff Associates, Inc. as awarded in RFQ 180404 Lubbock County Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
Discuss, consider, and take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the plat Abi Ann 2, Tract B-1 A and B-1 B, located in Precinct 2.
Report on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (No vote will be taken at this item) Public Comment Note: Anyone wishing to address the Court during Public Comments is required to register your name on the Clerk's registry prior to the meeting. Speakers may only address items listed on the current agenda. Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes maximum, and if there are more than three speakers who wish to address the same item, the Court reserves the right to limit speakers. THE COURT CANNOT DELIBERATE OR ACT ON MATTERS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
Consider and approve the Minutes from Special Commissioner's Court Meeting dated October 9, 2020.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the Lubbock County Expo Center's selection of a Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) in accordance with the Development Agreement between Lubbock County and the LCEC.
Discuss, consider and take action to confirm the scope of work performed for the Lubbock County Courthouse Reroof Project by JSA Architects and placed in service in September 2020 which may be eligible to pursue the IRC § 179D deduction and assign that deduction to JSA Architects.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Change Order #1 with ABF Roofing and Foam, Inc. for the Courthouse Re-Roof Project in the amount of $10,965.44 and 15 additional days.
Consider and approve the use of the Justice Court Technology Fund 11000120-540100 for FY2021 BPO in the amount of $500.00 issued to AT&T Mobility, to pay iPad wireless data service and air card for Judge Aurora Chaides-Hernandez.
Consider and approve the use of the Justice Court Technology Fund 11000120-550300 for FY21 Judicial and Experienced Clerk Training, thru the Texas Justice Court Training Center. To cover registration, lodging, and travel cost for Judge Aurora Chaides-Hernandez, Stephanie Martinez, Michelle Juarez and Crystal Filorio.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Agreement for Removal and Processing of Caliche for Construction and Maintenance of County Roads with Clyde and Janet Kitten as awarded in ITB 200803.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign Written Findings as to the Court Fines and Fees Collection Contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP as required by Texas Government Code §§ 2254.1036(b)(1), (2), and (3) finding: 1) there is substantial need for the legal services specified in said contract; 2) the legal services cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of Lubbock County; and 3) the legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice under a contract providing only for the payment of hourly fees, without regard to the outcome of the matter, because of the nature of the matter for which these services will be obtained.
Discuss, consider and take action to approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a contingent fee contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 103.0031, said contract being for the collection of delinquent Court Fines and Fees owed to Lubbock County, and notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Section 2254 of the Government Code.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the Lubbock County Expo Center's selection of a Construction Management-At-Risk (CMAR) in accordance with the Development Agreement between Lubbock County and the LCEC.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an agreement for secure short-term detention of juvenile offenders with the County of Victoria for the term of September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign as needed Memorandum of Understandings with school districts for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 lease agreement with City Bank for the lease of space at 5219 City Bank Parkway, for the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign a Transfer Agreement with UMB Bank, n.a. to move Health Savings Account TPA to HealthEquity.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the Regional SWAT Tactical Intervention Vehicle.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the South Plains Bomb Squad-Equipment Enhancement-Hook and Line Kit.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the South Plains Bomb Squad-Equipment Enhancement-ScanX System Source.
Consider and approve the County Judge to accept the Homeland Security Grant award from the Office of the Governor for the South Plains Bomb Squad-Equipment Enhancement-ScanX System.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Deaf Smith County for the housing and care of inmates.
Consider and approve out of state travel for Jason Johnson and Brian Thieme to attend Death and Homicide Investigation ""'raining in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Consider and approve out of state travel for Chris Eppler and Ryan Fillman to attend Bomb Tech Recertification in Huntsville, Alabama.
Consider and approve an application to the State Justice Institute for a Curriculum Adaptation and Training (CAT) Grant for the Office of Dispute Resolution.
Consider and approve authorizing purchase of food and beverages with County credit cards for the Office of Dispute Resolution training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Public Safety for the testing and analysis of seized drug evidence.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign an amendment to the Thomson Reuters Agreement No. 00070793.0 for the Law Library.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with West Carlisle Volunteer Fire Department.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with Buffalo Springs Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with the City of Slaton.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the FY21 Fire Suppression and Rescue Agreement with Lake Ransom Canyon Volunteer Fire Department.
Discuss, consider and/or take action concerning an order authorizing the issuance of Lubbock County, Texas unlimited Tax Road Bonds, series 2020 and provisions incident and related to the issuance of said bonds.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the first of four one-year renewals with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. for Transportation Planning and Bond Administration as awarded in RFQ 190702.
Discuss, consider and/or take action to authorize the County Judge to sign Amendment Number 2 with Halff Associates, Inc. as awarded in RFQ 180404 Lubbock County Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
Discuss, consider, and take action to authorize the County Judge to sign the plat Abi Ann 2, Tract B-1 A and B-1 B, located in Precinct 2.
Report on the status of County Road Projects, Department Staffing, Training and Safety, unpaved and paved road maintenance, signs, parks, and fleet management report.