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Tarrant County

Commissioners Court

Charles J. Murray Courtroom
Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building
100 N. Calhoun St., 2nd Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76196

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2024 - 10:00 AM

ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AT ITS NEXT POSTED REGULAR MEETING. YOU MAY SUBMIT A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM USING THE LINK ON THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA WEBPAGE AT WWW.TARRANTCOUNTYTX.GOV OR IN-PERSON USING THE FORMS AVAILABLE INSIDE THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE. PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER YOU ARE ADDRESSING AN ITEM ON THE POSTED REGULAR AGENDA OR WHETHER PROVIDING GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS. COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE BY 5:00 PM ON THE DAY BEFORE THE REGULAR POSTED MEETING. REGARDLESS OF THE DESIRED METHOD TO ADDRESS THE COURT, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA. IT IS THE INTENT OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO HAVE A QUORUM PRESENT THE CHARLES J. MURRAY COURTROOM LOCATED AT 100 NORTH CALHOUN STREET, 2ND FLOOR, FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76196.  SOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY VIDEO-CONFERENCE CALL.  A VIDEO AND AUDIO FEED OF ANY COURT MEMBER PARTICIPATING BY VIDEO-CONFERENCE CALL WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE IN THE CHARLES J. MURRAY COURTROOM, WHICH WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE MEETING. THE TARRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY, TO CONDUCT A CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA IF THE SUBJECT MATTER IS PERMITTED FOR A CLOSED SESSION BY PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
 
10:00 AM OPEN MEETING, BRIEFING AGENDA AND PUBLIC HEARINGS IN THE CHARLES J. MURRAY COURTROOM;
10:00 AM CLOSED MEETING UPON COMPLETION OF OPEN MEETING OR 10:00 AM, WHICHEVER IS LATER;
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SHALL CONTINUE FROM HOUR-TO-HOUR AND DAY-TO-DAY UNTIL OFFICIALLY ADJOURNED.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS
IV. AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS
V. COMMISSIONERS COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Employee Recognition (Judge O’Hare)
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B. Resolution - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Southwest Bluegrass Club (Judge O'Hare)
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C. Resolution - In Honor of Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas Arlington Chapter - Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Commissioner Simmons)
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D. Proclamation - National 4-H Week 2024 (Commissioner Ramirez)
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
VIII. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. ** Approval of the Minutes of September 17, 2024
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IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - To Consider the Annual Plan for the Preservation and Restoration of the Records Archive (County Clerk)
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X. REPORTS AND BUSINESS
A. Administrator
1. Consideration of a Resolution Nominating Candidates to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors
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2. Consideration of the Renaming of the Tarrant County Northeast Courthouse to the Gary Fickes Northeast Courthouse and Acceptance of Work to be Performed by Brown Graphics
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3. Consideration of the Renaming of the Tarrant County Miller Avenue Government Center to the Roy Charles Brooks Tarrant County Government Center
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4. Consideration of Out-Of-State Travel Requests
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5. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement Renewal between Tarrant County and Tarrant Appraisal District for Security Services to be Provided by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department for Fiscal Year 2025
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B. Archives
1. ** Consideration to Accept Monetary Donations from Various Individuals to the Tarrant County Archives
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C. Auditor
1. ** Receive and File the Auditor's Report of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Follow-up Review of Financial and System Controls
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2. ** Receive and File the Auditor's Report of the My Health My Resources Contract for Inmate Mental Health Services
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3. ** Consideration of Funding Arrangements with HealthEquity, a Partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, for Flexible Spending Accounts
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D. Budget and Risk Management
1. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 21300 - Records Preservation/Restoration Fund (County Clerk)
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2. Discussion and Possible Action Related to Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation Adjustments
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3. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriation Adjustments
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4. ** Consideration to Accept Fiscal Year 2025 General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program Grant Award from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the Criminal District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance Unit
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5. ** Consideration to Submit a Grant Application to the North Texas Community Foundation's Conservation and Environment Fund in Support of the Stella Rowan Prairie Wilderness Conversation Plan Located at Resource Connection
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6. ** Consideration to Accept Fiscal Year 2025 Juvenile Justice and Truancy Prevention Grant Award from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the Reconnecting Youth Program
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7. ** Consideration to Submit the Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Certifications and Assurances Application Form to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Tarrant County's Sheriff's Office
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8. ** Consideration of Interlocal Contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to Fund Department of Family and Protective Services Staff
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9. ** Consideration of Risk Management Board Minutes and Recommended Claims
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10. ** Consideration of Exceptions to Fee Schedule for Court Interpreters
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E. Community Development
1. ** Bid No. 2024CD-006 – Consideration of Construction Contract between Tarrant County and MX Construction Services, Inc. for the City of Watauga, Texas 46th Year Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Project
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2. ** Consideration of Housing Assistance Payment Contracts and/or Contract Amendments between Landlords and Tarrant County, d/b/a Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office
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F. Criminal District Attorney
1. Receive and File the 2023 Tarrant County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report
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2. Consideration of a Short-Term Residential Guest License Agreement with Zilker Properties of Austin for the Housing of a Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office Liaison for the 89th Legislative Session
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G. Facilities Management
1. ** Consideration of a Public Property Right-Of-Way Encroachment Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for a Property Line Overhand for the Plaza Parking Garage Expansion Project
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2. ** Consideration of Change Order No. 1 to the Cowboys Roofing, LLC, d/b/a DSA Contractors Construction Services Contract for the Miller Avenue Complex Security Fence Project
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3. ** Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Southlake to Utilize County Office Space Located at the Southlake Town Hall
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4. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 4 to the Lease Agreement between Tarrant County and JB DFW, LLC for the Tarrant County Public Health Women Infant and Children Eastside Location
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5. ** Consideration of a Reassignment of Space for the Budget Office and the Purchasing Department at the G.K. Maenius Administration Building
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H. HIV Administration
1. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Part D Subrecipient Contract with CAN Community Health, Inc.
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2. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 3 to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Texas Department of State Health Services HIV/Services Subrecipient Contract with Tarrant County Hospital District
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I. Human Resources
1. ** Consideration of Salary Administration Guidelines Revisions
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2. ** Consideration of a Revision to the Tarrant County Civil Service Rules and Sheriff’s Department Civil Service Rules Related to State Active-Duty Leave and Military Leave Policies
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3. ** Receive and File the Personnel Agenda
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J. Information Technology
1. Consideration to Fund an Information Technology Steering Committee Project to Purchase Four FBI Certified Slap Scanners for the Criminal Courts
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2. ** Consideration of Amendment to the Software License and Professional Services Agreement, and Software Maintenance Agreement between Tarrant County and Tyler Technologies for the Implementation of SoftCode (Tyler Civilserve) Application
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K. Juvenile Services
1. ** Consideration of the Memorandum of Understanding between Tarrant County, d/b/a Tarrant County Juvenile Services and the Fort Worth Independent School District for the 2024-2025 School Year at the Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center
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2. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Contract between Tarrant County and MHMR of Tarrant County for the Provision of Comprehensive Youth Services
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3. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Renewal between Tarrant County and MHMR of Tarrant County for the Provision of On-Site Case Management Services
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4. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Renewal between Tarrant County and MHMR of Tarrant County for the Provision of Child Adolescent Training in Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Program Services
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5. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Renewal between Tarrant County and MHMR of Tarrant County for the Provision of Case Management Services Through a Full-Time Community Navigator
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6. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Renewal between Tarrant County and MHMR of Tarrant County for the Provision of On-Site Psychiatric Services for Clients of Tarrant County Juvenile Services at the Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center
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7. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Contract Renewal between Tarrant County and Lena Pope Home, Inc. for the Provision of Group Therapy Services for Juvenile Detention Residents at the Lynn W. Ross Juvenile Detention Center
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L. Public Health
1. ** Consideration to Accept Fiscal Year 2025 Texas Nurse-Family Partnership Program Notice of Award No. 2025-01 from Texas Health and Human Services for the Tarrant County Public Health Department Nurse-Family Partnership Program
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2. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Fiscal Year 2024-25 Texas Department of State Health Services Grant Agreement Under the Regional and Local Services System/Local Public Health Services Grant Agreement
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3. ** Consideration of a Clinical Learning Experiences Agreement between Tarrant County and the University of North Texas Health Science Center for the Nursing Education Program
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4. ** Consideration of an Affiliation Agreement between Tarrant County and Texas Christian University for the Harris College of Nursing and Health Science Program
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5. ** Consideration of an Education Affiliation Agreement between Tarrant County and Arizona College of Nursing for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
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6. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2025 Texas Department of State Health Services Community Preparedness Section/Hazards - Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Agreement
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7. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2025 Texas Department of State Health Services Community Preparedness Section/Cities Readiness Initiative - Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Agreement
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8. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2025 Texas Department of State Health Services Community Preparedness Section/Laboratory Response Network - Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Agreement
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9. ** Consideration of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Services Contract for the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program
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M. Purchasing
1. RFQ No. F2024091 - Annual Contract for Tissue Bank Services - Medical Examiner’s Office - Various Vendors - Per Contract Terms
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2. RFP No. F2024167 - Annual Contract for Counseling and Education Services for Veterans Treatment Program - Criminal Courts - Various Vendors - Per Contract Terms
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3. RFP No. F2024143 - Annual Contract for HIV and Related Services - HIV Administrative Agency - Collaborative Research, LLC - Per Contract Terms
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4. Bid No. F2024175 - Purchase of FBI Certified Slap Scanners - Criminal Courts - Dataworks Plus, LLC
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5. Consideration of Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements - Burial and Cremation Services - Human Services
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6. Consideration of Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirements - Purchase of Drug Standards and Controls, Instrument Parts, Non-Routine Laboratory Testing, and Consumables – Medical Examiner’s Office - Various Vendors
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7. Permission to Take Bids-RFPs
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8. ** RFP No. 2022-128 - Annual Contract for Family Preservation Program - Juvenile Services - Lena Pope Home, Inc. - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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9. ** RFP No. 2022-181 - Annual Contract for Pre-Court and Diversion Family Support Program - Juvenile Services - Lena Pope Home, Inc. - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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10. ** Bid No. 2022-191 - Annual Contract for Asphalt Road Surfacing Products - Countywide - Various Vendors - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices
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11. ** RFP No. 2023-100 - Annual Contract for Community Based Detention Services - Juvenile Services - K16 Ready Society, Inc. d/b/a TX Initiative Programs - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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12. ** RFP No. 2023-122 - Annual Contract for Out-Patient Treatment Services for Juveniles with Sexual Behavior Problems - Juvenile Services - Bettering Myself Within Counseling Center - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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13. ** Bid No. 2023-123 - Annual Contract for Urine, Hair Follicle, Nail, and Sweat Patch Drug Testing - Juvenile Services - Close to Home Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Integrity Health and Education - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices
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14. ** Bid No. 2021-129 - Annual Contract for HVAC Chiller Maintenance, Repair, and Parts Replacement - Facilities Management - Daikin Applied Americas, Inc.
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15. ** Consideration to Dispose of Damaged Medical Supplies - Public Health
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16. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 5 to Pricing Schedule - RFP No. 2021-132 - Annual Contract for Metropolitan Ethernet and Software-Defined Network Services - Information Technology - AT&T
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17. ** Consideration of Second Amendment - RFO No. 2023-104 - Annual Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Licenses - #DIR-CPO-5237 - Information Technology - SHI Government Solutions, Inc.
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18. ** Consideration of Contract - RFP No. F2024026 - Annual Contract for Marketing Services - Countywide - Proscalar, LLC
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19. ** Authorization to Submit Procurement Card Account Application Form to JPMorgan Chase Bank for Tarrant County Procurement Card - Precinct 2
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N. Resource Connection
1. ** Consideration of Posting of Tarrant County's Intent to Lease Property at the Resource Connection to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
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O. Sheriff
1. ** Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between Tarrant County and Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative for the Provision of Reentry Services to Tarrant County Inmates
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P. Tax Assessor-Collector
1. ** Consideration of Property Tax Refunds
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Q. Appointments to Various Boards
1. Action Concerning Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, Committees, or Tax Increment Finance District Boards
XI. VARIOUS CLAIMS AND ADDENDUM
A. ** Approval of Claims and Addendum
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
XIV. CLOSED MEETING
A. Pending or Contemplated Litigation
1. Anthony Johnson, Sr., et al. v. Tarrant County, Texas, et al.; Cause No. 4:24-cv-686
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2. Mattix, et al. v. Tarrant County, et al.; Case No. 4:23-cv-00635-Y
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3. Kristina Salinas v. Tarrant County, Texas; Cause No. 4:24-cv-00318-P
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B. Advice of Counsel
1. Legal Advice Regarding Civil Service Rules
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C. Real Estate Matters
D. Contract Deliberations
E. Personnel Matters
1. Position No. 20005256 (Tina Glenn, Human Resources Director)
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2. Position No. 20005123 (Tina Glenn, Human Resources Director)
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3. Position No. 20002659 (Tina Glenn, Human Resources Director)
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4. Position Nos. 20000278, 20002230, and 20007265 (Tina Glenn, Human Resources Director)
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5. Position No. 20007871 (Tina Glenn, Human Resources Director)
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6. Position No. 20000031
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F. Security Related Issues
1. Information Technology Security Update
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G. Economic Development Prospects
XV. COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED
XVI. ADJOURNMENT