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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, AUGUST 05, 2025 - 10:00 AM

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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. Resolution Recognizing the Historic Legacy and Honoring the Life and Achievements of Robert “Snake” LeGrand (Commissioner Simmons)
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B. Congratulatory Resolution Recognizing Darryl Gamboa for 30 years of Service to Tarrant County Information Technology Department (Commissioner Simmons)
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C. Resolution Recognizing Sharon Downs for Outstanding Public Service (Commissioner Simmons)
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D. Resolution Recognizing Lisa Sielski for Outstanding Public Service (Commissioner Simmons)
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E. Resolution Recognizing Eric Boatner for Outstanding Public Service (Commissioner Simmons)
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F. Resolution Recognizing Aaron Johnson for Outstanding Public Service (Commissioner Simmons)
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G. Resolution Recognizing Beatrice Rivas for Outstanding Public Service (Commissioner Simmons)
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H. Resolution Recognizing Mary Gutierrez for Outstanding Public Service (Commissioner Simmons)
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I. Resolution Recognizing Ronald Salas for Outstanding Public Service (Commissioner Simmons)
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
VIII. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. ** Approval of the Minutes from July 1, 2025
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IX. REPORTS AND BUSINESS
A. Administrator
1. Consideration of the Developer Awarded Project Agreement between Tarrant County Hospital District, d/b/a JPS Health Network and J.T. Vaughn Construction, LLC
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2. Receive and File Petition for the Creation of Tarrant County Fresh Water Supply District No. 3 and Set Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Creation of the District
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3. Consideration of an Order Designating the Frequency in Which the Commissioners Court will Convene in Regular Term During Fiscal Year 2026
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4. Consideration of Out of State Travel Requests
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5. ** Consideration of an Extension and Amendment to the Order Authorizing Payment of Certain Claims Submitted for Payment
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6. ** Receive and File the Tarrant County Child Protective Services Board Attendance Report for January 2024 through December 2024
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B. Archives
1. ** Consideration to Deaccession Items from the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau Collection of the Tarrant County Archives
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2. ** Consideration to Accept Monetary Donations from Various Individuals to the Tarrant County Archives
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3. ** Consideration to Accept Donations from Various Entities to the Tarrant County Archives
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C. Auditor
1. ** Receive and File the Auditor's Report for the Cash and Other Remittances Control Review of the County Clerk's Office
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2. ** Receive and File the Auditor's Report for the Cash and Other Remittances Control Review of the Public Health Department
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3. ** Receive and File the Auditor's Report for the Review of Financial and System Controls for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6
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4. ** Receive and File the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024
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5. ** Receive and File the Tarrant County Financial Statements for the Nine Month Ended June 30, 2025
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6. ** Receive and File the Quarterly Investment Report Ended June 30, 2025
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7. ** Consideration of the Release of Depository Collateral
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D. Budget and Risk Management
1. Consideration to Adopt a Partnership Model to Support Human Services in Tarrant County
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2. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Adjustments
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3. ** Consideration of Interim Funding for the Continuation of Ten Grant-Funded Positions for the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office Protective Order Unit, Human Trafficking Unit, and Victim Services Unit
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4. ** Consideration to Accept a Grant Award from the Fund for Veterans' Assistance Through the Texas Veterans Commission for the Tarrant County Veterans Treatment Court
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5. ** Consideration of Two Notices of Award from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for Texas Nurse-Family Partnership Grant Program for Tarrant County Public Health
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6. ** Consideration of a Revised Notice of Award from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services for Women, Infants, and Children Local Agency Funding
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7. ** Consideration of the Texas Department of State Health Services Grant Agreement Under the Regional and Local Services System/Local Public Health Services Grant Program to Support the Provision of Public Health Services in Tarrant County for Fiscal Years 2026-2027
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8. ** Consideration of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Grant Agreement for the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program
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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. ** Consideration to Submit a Revised SF424 form for the HOME – American Rescue Plan for Program Year 2021 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Community Development
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2. ** Bid No. 2025CD-006 – Consideration of Approval of Construction Contract between Tarrant County and Alderink Enterprises, Inc. dba CI Pavement for the City of Saginaw, Texas 50th Year Community Development Block Grant Project
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3. ** Bid No. 2025CD-10 – Consideration of Construction Contract between Tarrant County and Jeske Construction Company for the City of Hurst, Texas 50th Year Community Development Block Grant Project
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F. Criminal District Attorney
1. Consideration of an Attorney Employment Agreement Engaging Tim Davis of Jackson Walker, LLP for the Defense of Tom Wilder, District Clerk in a Lawsuit Entitled the State of Texas, Ex. Rel., Jose Portalatin, Ex Rel. Lewis Brooks McKenzie v. Tom Wilder, Case No. 348-365451-25
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G. Domestic Relations
1. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Integrated Child Support System Cooperative Agreement between Tarrant County and the Office of the Attorney General
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H. Elections Administration
1. ** Consideration of Appointments of the Ballot Board and Central Counting Station Presiding Judge and Alternate Judges
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2. ** Consideration to Authorize the Elections Administrator to Publish Written Notification of Approved Changes to Voting Precinct Boundaries
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I. Facilities Management
1. ** Consideration of a Reassignment of Space and Building Renovation for Building 1400, Suite 200 at the Resource Connection for Community Supervision and Corrections Department
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2. ** Consideration of a Building Renovation for Security Upgrades at the Elections Center
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3. ** Consideration of a Community Facilities Agreement with the City of Fort Worth Related to Utility Improvements for the Plaza Garage Expansion Project Included in the 2025 Capital Improvement Program
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4. ** Consideration of a Professional Services Contract with Air Balancing Company for Engineering Services for the Boiler Replacement System Project at the Corrections Center
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J. HIV Administration
1. ** Consideration of Interim Funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Part D Grant
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2. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Provider Contract with Grantee Payer Services, Inc.
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3. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Provider Contract with Harvesting International Ministry Center, Inc.
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4. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2025 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part C Subrecipient Contract with CAN Community Health, Inc.
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5. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Two Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Texas Department of State Health Services HIV/Services Subrecipient Contracts with AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Tarrant County Hospital District
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6. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Part D Contract with CAN Community Health, Inc.
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7. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Health Resources and Services Administration Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America – Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B Notice of Award
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K. Human Resources
1. ** Consideration to Establish New Hire-In Rates for Job Numbers 1026 and 1028
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2. ** Consideration of a Change to the Table of Organization – Community Development
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3. ** Consideration of Out-of-Class Pay Extension – Juvenile Services
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4. ** Consideration of Out-of-Class Pay Extension – Office of Communications
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5. ** Receive and File the Personnel Agenda
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L. Information Technology
1. ** Consideration of a Project Addendum between Tarrant County and TechShare Local Government Corporation
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M. Public Health
1. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Tarrant County and the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Provision of Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Services in Tarrant County for Fiscal Year 2026
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2. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Texas Department of State Health Services Human Immunodeficiency Virus Surveillance Grant Contract for Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Funding
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3. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Texas Department of State Health Services Laboratory Response Network Influenza Surveillance and Epidemiology Activities Grant Contract for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 Grant Funding
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4. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Texas Department of State Health Services Grant Agreement for the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant Program to Support Surveillance and Epidemiology Activities in Tarrant County for Fiscal Years 2026-2027
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N. Purchasing
1. Bid No. F2025105 - Annual Contract for Non-Emergency Transportation Services - Public Health - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
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2. RFP No. F2025115 - Subcourthouse in Arlington Passport Office Buildout - Facilities Management-Construction Services - Fast-Trak Construction, Inc.
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3. Bid No. F2025128 - Annual Contract for Rifles - Countywide - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
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4. Bid No. F2025133 - Annual Contract for Traffic Paint - Transportation Services - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
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5. RFP No. F2025136 - Annual Contract for Asbestos Abatement and Indoor Air Quality Consulting Services - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Per Contract Terms
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6. Bid No. F2025147 - Purchase of VxRail, Isilon, CloudPools Hardware and Software Maintenance - Information Technology - Thomas Gallaway Corporation d/b/a Technologent - Per Unit Price
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7. RFP No. F2025150 - Annual Contract for Jail Security Electronics and Software System Integration, Maintenance, and Repair - Facilities Management - CML Security, LLC - Per Contract Terms
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8. Bid No. F2025157 - Annual Contract for Lamps, Ballasts, and Electrical Supplies - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price and Discount from List Price
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9. Bid No. F2025164 - Annual Contract for Purchase and Installation of Ice and Water Machines - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price and Discount from List Price
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10. Bid No. F2025168 - Annual Contract for Inmate Uniforms - Countywide - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
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11. Bid No. F2025061 - Rescind Court Order #144963 and Award Purchase of Full Matrix Message Boards - Precincts 1 and 4 - Dallas Lite & Barricade, Inc. - Per Unit Price
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12. Bid No. F2025104 - Rescind Court Order #145475 and Award Furniture for 350 W. Belknap Remodel - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
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13. Bid No. F2025149 - Off-System Bridge Repairs - Transportation Services
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14. Approval of Invoice Payment - On-Site GeoElectionsArc Technical Training Services - Elections Administration - International Computer Works, Inc.
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15. Permission to Take Bids-RFPs
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16. ** RFO No. F2025194 - Purchase of Varonis Subscription for Windows - OMNIA Partners #2024056-02 - Information Technology - SHI Government Solutions, Inc.
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17. ** RFP No. 2021-137 - Annual Contract for Jail System Food Services - Sheriff’s Office - Various Vendors - Exercise Fourth Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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18. ** RFP No. 2022-120 - Annual Contract for Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Program Claims Administration, Cost Containment, 504 Program Administration, and/or Medical Case Management - Budget and Risk Management - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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19. ** Bid No. F2023170 - Annual Contract for Moving Services - Countywide - Various Vendors - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices and Hourly Rates
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20. ** Bid No. F2023189 - Annual Contract for Commercial Lime Slurry and Hydrated Lime - Countywide - Lhoist North America of Texas LLC - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices and Discount from List Price
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21. ** Bid No. F2023197 - Annual Contract for Fence and Gate Installation, Demolition, and Repairs - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices, Hourly Rates, and Markup for Parts
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22. ** RFP No. F2024072 - Annual Contract for Audio Visual Systems Renovations for Select County Facilities - Information Technology - Ford Audio-Visual Systems, LLC - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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23. ** RFP No. F2024102 - Annual Contract for Pre-Employment Physicals and Drug Testing - Human Resources - Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest, PA d/b/a Concentra Medical Centers - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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24. ** RFP No. F2024146 - Annual Contract for CDL Training - Countywide - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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25. ** RFP No. F2024160 - Annual Contract for Operation of the Reentry First Stop Center - Sheriff’s Office - Cornerstone Assistance Network - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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26. ** Bid No. F2024168 - Annual Contract for Preventative Maintenance and Repair of Automatic Sliding Gate Operators - Facilities Management - Dallas Automatic Gate, Inc. - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices, Hourly Rates, and Markup for Parts
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27. ** Bid No. F2024184 - Annual Contract for HVAC Chiller Maintenance, Repair, and Parts Replacement - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices, Hourly Rates, and Markup for Parts
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28. ** RFP No. 2020-178 - Annual Contract for Elevator Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Parts - Facilities Management - SW Elevators, LLC
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29. ** Bid No. F2024083 - Annual Contract for Roofing and Waterproofing Repair Services - Facilities Management - K Post Company
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30. ** Bid No. F2025015 - Annual Contract for Various Concrete Services - Precinct 1 - Reliable Paving, Inc.
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31. ** Spindlemedia, Inc. - Software Products and Maintenance - Tax Assessor/Collector
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32. ** Stratus Technologies Ireland, Ltd. - Stratus Hardware and Software Support - Information Technology
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33. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Commercial Food Items - Choice Partners #24/031TP-02 - Juvenile Services - Labatt Food Services, Inc. - Per Unit Price
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34. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Dairy and Other Related Products - Choice Partners #25/023TP-02 - Juvenile Services - Hiland Dairy Foods Co. f/k/a Borden Dairy Company - Per Unit Price
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35. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Purchase of Produce and Other Specialty Items - Choice Partners #23/030TP - Juvenile Services - Brothers Food Service - Per Unit Price
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36. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for Clear Proflex - #DIR-CPO-5258 - District Clerk’s Office - Thomson Reuters
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37. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for Clear Proflex - #DIR-CPO-5258 - Law Enforcement - Thomson Reuters
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38. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for Clear Proflex - #DIR-CPO-5258 - Non-Law Enforcement - Thomson Reuters
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39. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for Correctional Enterprise - #DIR-CPO-5258 - Sheriff’s Office - Thomson Reuters
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40. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for West Proflex CoCounsel - #DIR-CPO-5258 - District Attorney’s Office - Thomson Reuters
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41. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for West Proflex Edge - #DIR-CPO-5258 - Countywide - Thomson Reuters
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42. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for West Proflex Edge - #DIR-CPO-5258 - District Attorney’s Office - Thomson Reuters
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43. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Retail Fuel Cards - TXMAS #946M4-3244 - Fleet Services - U.S. Bank National Association - Per Contract Terms
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44. ** Consideration of Amendment - GovOS, Inc. - Remote Marriage Application Subscription Agreement - County Clerk’s Office
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45. ** Consideration of Request for Fleet Fuel Cards - Sheriff’s Office
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46. ** Recognition of Tarrant County Purchasing Department 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from The National Procurement Institute
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O. Sheriff
1. ** Consideration to Accept a Forfeited Vehicle to be Placed in Service by the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
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P. Tax Assessor-Collector
1. ** Consideration of Two WebDealer Motor Vehicle License Agreements between Tarrant County, d/b/a Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector, and Arlington Precise Auto Repair & Sales Inc. and the University of Texas at Arlington to process Motor Vehicle Titles and Registration
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2. ** Consideration of Tax Office Deputizations
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3. ** Consideration of Property Tax Refunds
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4. ** Consideration of Property Tax Waivers of Penalty and Interest
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Q. Transportation
1. ** Consideration to Enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Widening of RM 2871 from IH 20 to US 377
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2. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of River Oaks for the Striping of Robert's Cut Off Road - Precinct 4
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3. ** Receive and File City of Fort Worth Annexation Ordinance No. 27422-01-2025 (Case No. AX-24-013) – Precinct 2
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4. ** Receive and File Meeting Attendance Roster for the Surface Transportation Technical Committee of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council – May 2024 through June 2025
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R. County Judge and Commissioners
1. Commissioner, Precinct 2
a. ** Consideration of a Grant Agreement between Tarrant County and Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County to Provide Support Services to Tarrant County Residents
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S. Appointments to Various Boards
1. Action Concerning Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions, Committees, or Tax Increment Finance District Boards
T. Housing Assistance Office
1. ** Consideration of Housing Assistance Payments Contracts and/or Contract Amendments between Landlords and Tarrant County, d/b/a Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office
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X. VARIOUS CLAIMS AND ADDENDUM
A. ** Approval of Claims and Addendum
XI. BRIEFING
A. Operational Impact of Tarrant County Redistricting
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XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
XIV. CLOSED MEETING
A. Pending or Contemplated Litigation
1. Appeal of Tarrant County Appraisal Review Board’s Decisions Denying Housing Finance Corporations Exemption Challenges
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2. Phillip Hill v. Tarrant County, Texas, No. 048-347286-23
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3. State of Texas, Ex Rel, Jose Portalatin, Ex Rel., Lewis Brooks McKenzie v. Tom Wilder, Case No. 348-365451-25
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B. Advice of Counsel
1. J. Knapp - FWHRC Charge
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C. Real Estate Matters
D. Contract Deliberations
E. Personnel Matters
F. Security Related Issues
G. Economic Development Prospects
XV. COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED
XVI. ADJOURNMENT