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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

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 02, 2025 - 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. Proclamation - National Crime Victims' Rights Week (Judge O'Hare)
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C. Proclamation Honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Committee of Tarrant County on the Occasion of Its 25th Anniversary (Commissioner Simmons)
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
VIII. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. ** Approval of the Minutes of March 18, 2025
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IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - To Consider the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan – Community Development
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B. Public Hearing - To Consider a Stop Sign on Heritage Court and on Heritage Drive - Precinct 1
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C. ** Request For Public Hearing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM -To Consider Amendment No. 1 to the Program Year 2024 Action Plan - Community Development
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X. REPORTS AND BUSINESS
A. Administrator
1. Consideration of Out-of-State Travel Requests
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2. ** Consideration to Acknowledge the Acceptance by Patricia Burns of the Court’s Appointment to Statutory Probate Judge, Tarrant County Probate Court No. 1 Effective on March 22, 2025
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3. ** Consideration of Interest Payment Concerning the Conversion of Tarrant County Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2022B, from Taxable Bonds to Tax-Exempt Status
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4. ** Consideration of a Resolution Relating to the Issuance of Tax Exempt Financing by the Public Finance Authority for the Benefit of Lindenwood Education System for the Facility Located at 2241 S. Watson Road, Arlington, Texas
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B. Auditor
1. ** Consideration of the Release of Depository Collateral
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2. ** Consideration of Award Recommendation for RFA No. F2025049 - Banks Seeking to be Designated as the Depository for County Public Funds, Certain Trust Funds, and Court Registry Funds
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3. ** Receive and File the Tarrant County Financial Statements for the Four-Month Period Ended January 31, 2025
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C. Budget and Risk Management
1. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Adjustments
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2. ** Consideration of a Contract with Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County for Tarrant Cares Website Maintenance
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3. ** Consideration of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Contract between Tarrant County and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Provision of Title IV-E Child Welfare Board Services
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4. ** Consideration of the Title IV-E Legal Services Grant Contract between Tarrant County and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Provision of Legal Services in Child Protective Services Cases
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5. ** Consideration to Submit Grant Year 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Division, for the Cybersecurity Program Enhancement Project
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6. ** Consideration to Submit Grant Year 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Division, for the Emergency Management Program Enhancement Project
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7. ** Consideration of Risk Management Board Minutes
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D. Community Development
1. ** Bid No. 2025CD-001 – Consideration of Construction Contract between Tarrant County and Capital Underground Utilities for the City of North Richland Hills, Texas 50th Year Community Development Block Grant Project – Community Development
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2. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2024 Continuum of Care Grant Agreement between Tarrant County and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to Support the TBLA 114 Homeless Assistance Program
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3. ** Consideration of Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract between Tarrant County and Texas Pride Utilities for the City of North Richland Hills, Texas 49th Year Community Development Block Grant Project – Community Development
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E. County Clerk
1. ** Receive and File the County Clerk's Monthly Report - February 2025
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F. Criminal District Attorney
1. Consideration of Attorney Employment Agreement Engaging Mark Goldstucker with the Law Office of Mark Goldstucker Re: Defense of Former Tarrant County Employee JaQuavious Simmons in a Lawsuit Entitled Anthony R. Johnson, Sr., et al. v. Tarrant County, Texas, et al., Action No. 4:24-cv-686-O
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2. ** Consideration of Settlement Agreement and Full, Final and Complete Release in Connection with a Claim Filed Against Tarrant County, Texas by Rose Ann Beckwith
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G. Elections Administration
1. ** Consideration to Provide Written Notification to Party Chairs Regarding Proposed Changes to Voting Precinct Boundaries
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2. ** Consideration to Provide Notification to Party and Precinct Chairs Regarding the Proposed Elimination of Zero Precincts
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H. Facilities Management
1. ** Consideration of a Building Renovation for Courtrooms A and B of the Scott D. Moore Juvenile Justice Center
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2. ** Consideration of a Request to Use the Family Law Center from the National Family Law Trial Institute for a Continuing Legal Education Mock Trial
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3. ** Consideration of a Request to Use the 1895 Courthouse from the Tarrant County Historical Commission to Conduct Guided Public Tours During the Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival
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4. ** Consideration of a Request to Use the Subcourthouse at Mansfield from Palm Primary Care to Set Up an Information Table
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5. ** Consideration of a Request to Use the Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office for the Annual Employee Award Ceremony
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6. ** Consideration of Displaying Pinwheels and Signs for Child Abuse Prevention Month on the Lawn of the Northwest Subcourthouse
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7. ** Consideration of a Professional Services Contract with Baird, Hampton & Baird for Engineering Services for the Green Bay Jail Lighting Upgrade Project
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8. ** Consideration of a Professional Services Contract with Baird, Hampton & Brown for Engineering Services for the Subcourthouse at Mansfield Replacement of Existing Chillers Project
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9. ** Consideration of a Professional Services Contract with Baird, Hampton & Brown for Architectural Services for the Marion J. Brooks Public Health Building Replacement of Existing 250 Ton Chillers Project
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10. ** Consideration of a Professional Services Contract with Bennett Partners for Architectural Services for the Corrections Center Building Renovation of Inmate Housing Unit Shower Project
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I. HIV Administration
1. ** Consideration to Submit the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Texas Department of State Health Services HIV Health and Social Services Grant Renewal Application
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2. ** Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Subrecipient Contract with Tarrant County Hospital District
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3. ** Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Vendor Contract with Harvesting International Ministry Center, Inc.
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4. ** Consideration of 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 Subrecipient Contract Renewal with Tarrant County Hospital District
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J. Human Resources
1. ** Consideration of a Direction to Administer Self-Funded High Deductible Health Plan Health Savings Account Preventive Drug Program
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2. ** Consideration of an Amendment to Attachment No. 2 of the Claim Administrator Business Associate Agreement between Tarrant County and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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3. ** Consideration of a Change to the Table of Organization – Precinct 1
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4. ** Consideration of Out-of-Class Pay Extension – Constable 4
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5. ** Receive and File the Personnel Agenda
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K. Public Health
1. ** Consideration of the Ending the HIV Epidemic Grant Contract between Tarrant County and the Texas Department of State Health Services
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L. Purchasing
1. Bid No. F2025005 - Domestic Water Pump Skid Unit Replacement at Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center - Facilities Management - Freer Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
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2. RFP No. F2025048 - Annual Contract for Enterprise Resource Planning Advisory Services - Countywide - Avero Advisors - Per Contract Terms
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3. Bid No. F2025051 - Purchase of Haul Trucks - Precincts 1 and 4 - Rush Truck Center - Ft. Worth - Per Unit Price
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4. Bid No. F2025061 - Purchase of Full Matrix Message Boards - Precincts 1 and 4 - Superior Traffic Control, LLC - Per Unit Price
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5. Bid No. F2025074 - Annual Contract for Autopsy Saws and Control Boxes - Medical Examiner’s Office - DeSoutter Medical USA, Inc. - Per Unit Price
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6. Bid No. F2025076 - Annual Contract for Installation and Removal of Guard Fence - All Precincts - Vann/Elli, Inc. - Per Unit Price
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7. Bid No. F2025079 - Purchase of Portable Topsoil Screener - Precinct 1 - Argus Industrial CO., LLC - Per Unit Price
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8. Bid No. F2025082 - Annual Contract for Transportation of Human Remains - Medical Examiner’s Office - Fort Worth Funeral and Cremations - Per Unit Price
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9. Bid No. F2025086 - Annual Contract for Miscellaneous Office Furniture - Countywide - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price and Discount from List Price
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10. Bid No. F2025091 - Annual Contract for Subscription for Knowbe4 Training - Information Technology - New Tech Solutions, Inc. - Per Unit Price
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11. RFQ No. F2025093 - Annual Contract for Burial and Crematory Services - Tarrant County Department of Human Services - Various Vendors - Per Contract Terms
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12. RFP No. F2025068 - Annual Contract for Third-Party Risk and Attack Surface Management Platform and Maintenance - Information Technology
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13. Permission to Take Bids-RFPs
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14. ** RFQ No. 2022-050 - Audio Visual Professional Services - Information Technology - Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon & Williams, Inc. - Exercise Third and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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15. ** RFQ No. 2022-098 - Annual Contract for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Exercise Third Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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16. ** RFP No. 2022-119 - Annual Contract for Printing and Processing of Tax Statements - Tax Assessor/Collector - Various Vendors - Exercise Third and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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17. ** RFP No. 2023-003 - Annual Contract for Laboratory Information Management System – Medical Examiner’s Office - Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc. - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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18. ** RFP No. 2023-079 - Annual Contract for Electronic Pollbook System - Elections Administration - KNOWiNK LLC - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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19. ** Bid No. 2023-124 - Annual Contract for Computer Accessories, Peripherals, and Other Miscellaneous Hardware - Countywide - Various Vendors - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Discount from MSRP
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20. ** RFP No. F2024047 - Annual Contract for Meal Management Software - Juvenile Services - PCS Revenue Control Systems, Inc. - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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21. ** RFP No. F2024069 - Annual Contract for Professional Services to Prepare a Central Services Cost Allocation Plan - Auditor’s Office - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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22. ** Bid No. F2024083 - Annual Contract for Roofing and Waterproofing Repair Services - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices, and Markup for Parts.
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23. ** RFP No. F2024085 - Annual Contract for Website Quality Management Product - Information Technology - Silktide Inc. - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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24. ** Bid No. F2024097 - Annual Contract for Fire Suppression Equipment Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices, Hourly Rates, and Markup for Parts
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25. ** Bid No. F2024101 - Annual Contract for Pump and Motor Inspection, Repair, and Replacement Services - Facilities Management - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Hourly Rates and Markup for Parts
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26. ** BuyBoard No. 710-23 - Voter Registration and Election Management System - Elections Administration - VR Systems, Inc. - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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27. ** Niche Vision Forensics, LLC - STRmix DNA Analysis System - Medical Examiner’s Office
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28. ** Acknowledgement of Notification of Merger and Vendor Name Change of IonWave Technologies LLC to EUNA Solutions, Inc.
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29. ** Consideration of Request for Fleet Fuel Card - Precinct 2
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30. ** Authorization to Submit Procurement Card Account Application Form to JPMorgan Chase Bank for Tarrant County Procurement Card - Administrator’s Office
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31. ** Authorization to Submit Procurement Card Account Application Form to JPMorgan Chase Bank for Tarrant County Procurement Card - Fleet Management
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32. ** Authorization to Submit Procurement Card Account Application Form to JPMorgan Chase Bank for Tarrant County Procurement Card - Precinct 3
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33. ** Authorization to Submit Procurement Card Account Application Form to JPMorgan Chase Bank for Tarrant County Procurement Card - Sheriff’s Office
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34. ** Consideration of Tarrant County Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual Revisions - Amendment of Sections 2 and 14
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M. Sheriff
1. ** Consideration to Pay the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services Invoice and Submit the Fiscal Year 2025 Quarterly Production Records to the Office of the Attorney General for Reimbursement - Second Quarter
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N. Tax Assessor-Collector
1. ** Consideration of a WebDealer Motor Vehicle License Agreement between Tarrant County, d/b/a Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector and Avis Rent A Car System LLC, Avis Budget Car Rental LLC, Budget Rent a Car System Inc to Process Motor Vehicle Titles and Registrations
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2. ** Consideration of Property Tax Refunds
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3. ** Consideration of Property Tax Waivers of Penalty and Interest
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4. ** Receive and File Tax Office Deputizations
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5. ** Receive and File Certificates of Completion for Rick Barnes, Tax Assessor-Collector
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O. Transportation
1. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Colleyville Related to the Cheek-Sparger Road Widening Project - 2021 Transportation Bond Program - Precinct 3
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2. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lake Worth for the Striping of Azle Avenue - Precinct 4
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P. County Judge and Commissioners
1. County Judge
a. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Legal Services Agreement between Tarrant County and the Public Interest Legal Foundation
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2. Commissioner, Precinct 1
a. ** Consideration of a Grant Agreement between Tarrant County and Community Frontline to Provide Support Services to Tarrant County Residents
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b. ** Consideration of a Grant Agreement between Tarrant County and Create + Collaborate to Provide Support Services to Tarrant County Residents
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3. Commissioner, Precinct 2
a. ** Consideration of a Grant Agreement between Tarrant County and Dance Theatre of Arlington/Shakespeare LIVE to Provide Support Services to Tarrant County Residents
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b. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kennedale for the Reconstruction of Swiney Hiett Road from Collette Sublett Road to Joplin Road
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c. ** Consideration to Begin Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kennedale for the Reconstruction of Swiney Hiett Road from Collette Sublett Road to Joplin Road
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d. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mansfield for the Removal of Vegetation and Leveling Dirt at 320 Smith Street
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e. ** Consideration to Begin Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mansfield for the Removal of Vegetation and Leveling Dirt at 320 Smith Street
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f. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kennedale for the Reconstruction of South New Hope Road from the Railroad Crossing to Hudson Village Creek
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g. ** Consideration to Begin Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kennedale for the Reconstruction of South New Hope Road from the Railroad Crossing to Hudson Village Creek
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h. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kennedale for the Reconstruction of Eden Road S. from Kennedale Parkway to Hudson Village Creek
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i. ** Consideration to Begin Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kennedale for the Reconstruction of Eden Road S. from Kennedale Parkway to Hudson Village Creek
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4. Commissioner, Precinct 3
a. ** Consideration of Certain Expenses and Finding of a Direct Public Purpose - Commissioner, Precinct 3
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b. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Colleyville to Resurface Chimney Rock Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Hidden Valley Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Hunters Glen Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Mockingbird Lane from Saddlebrook to Cheek Sparger, Woodvale Court from Inwood Lane to Inwood Lane, Plantation Drive South from Bedford Road to Plantation Drive North, Plantation Drive North from Plantation Drive South to Plantation Drive South, Summertree Court from Southwood West Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Wilcrest Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Rodeo Drive from Mockingbird Lane to Inwood Lane, and Inwood Lane from Saddlebrook Drive to Mockingbird Lane
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c. ** Consideration to Begin Interlocal Agreement with the City of Colleyville to Resurface Chimney Rock Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Hidden Valley Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Hunters Glen Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Mockingbird Lane from Saddlebrook to Cheek Sparger, Woodvale Court from Inwood Lane to Inwood Lane, Plantation Drive South from Bedford Road to Plantation Drive North, Plantation Drive North from Plantation Drive South to Plantation Drive South, Summertree Court from Southwood West Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Wilcrest Court from Saddlebrook Drive to Cul-de-Sac, Rodeo Drive from Mockingbird Lane to Inwood Lane, and Inwood Lane from Saddlebrook Drive to Mockingbird Lane
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d. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hurst to Rehabilitate and Resurface Hurstview Drive from Harwood Road to Circleview Drive South and Resurface Glade Road from 150 feet West of David Drive to 150 East of Hurstview Drive
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e. ** Consideration to Begin Interlocal Agreement with the City of Hurst to Rehabilitate and Resurface Hurstview Drive from Harwood Road to Circleview Drive South and Resurface Glade Road from 150 feet West of David Drive to 150 East of Hurstview Drive
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f. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bedford to Resurface Tennis Drive from Airport Freeway to Bedford Road and Racquet Club Boulevard from Tennis Drive to Brown Trail
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g. ** Consideration to Begin Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bedford to Resurface Tennis Drive from Airport Freeway to Bedford Road and Racquet Club Boulevard from Tennis Drive to Brown Trail
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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. APPROVAL OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF SELF-INSURANCE
A. ** Certificate of Self-Insurance - Patricia M. Burns, Probate Court No. 1 Appointee
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XII. VARIOUS CLAIMS AND ADDENDUM
A. ** Approval of Claims and Addendum
XIII. BRIEFING
A. Federal Funding Suspension Response Plan
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B. Compassionate Release
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XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
XVI. CLOSED MEETING
A. Pending or Contemplated Litigation
1. Cassandra Johnson v. Tarrant County, et al., Case No. 4:24-cv-00682
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2. Vy Phan - CLAIM
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3. Manual Mata - CLAIM
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B. Advice of Counsel
C. Real Estate Matters
D. Contract Deliberations
E. Personnel Matters
F. Security Related Issues
G. Economic Development Prospects
XVII. COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT