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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, JANUARY 28, 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. Proclamation - Honoring Don Graves (Commissioner Ramirez)
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B. Recognition of 2024 Leadership Development Program Participants
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
VIII. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. ** Approval of Minutes from January 14, 2025
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IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - To Consider Establishing a Speed Limit of 35 MPH on Timberview Drive - Precinct 1
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B. Public Hearing - To Consider Establishing a Speed Limit of 25 MPH in the Southfork Estates Subdivision, Phases 1, 2, 3, & 4 - Precinct 1
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X. REPORTS AND BUSINESS
A. Administrator
1. Consideration of the Appointment of the Tarrant County Fire Marshal
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2. Consideration to Submit an Appointment to Head of Department Form to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Regarding the Fire Marshal
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3. Consideration to Adopt the Tarrant County Decorum Policy
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4. Consideration of Out-of-State Travel Requests
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5. ** Consideration of the Issuance of Series 2025 Hospital Revenue Bonds in One or More Series by the Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation for Cook Children's Medical Center in an Amount Not to Exceed $450,000,000.00
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6. ** Revised Notice of Public Meeting - Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. - To Consider Approval of Tax Abatement Agreement with Americold Realty Trust, Inc., Art Mortgage Borrower Propco 2010-5 LLC
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B. Archives
1. ** Consideration to Accept Monetary Donations from Various Individuals for the Tarrant County Archives
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C. Auditor
1. ** Receive and File the Auditor's Report of the Fiscal Year 2024 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report Prepared by the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
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2. ** Receive and File the Auditor's Report of the Review of Financial and System Controls for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8
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3. ** Receive and File the Quarterly Investment Report Ended September 30, 2024
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D. Budget and Risk Management
1. ** Consideration of Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Adjustments
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2. ** Consideration of the Updated Tarrant County Court Interpreter Policy
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3. ** Consideration to Submit the Fiscal Year 2026 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program Application and Resolution for the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office
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4. ** Consideration to Submit Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Applications and Resolutions to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the Drug Impact Rehabilitation Enhanced Comprehensive Treatment and Reaching Independence Through Self-Empowerment Court Programs
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5. ** Consideration of Exceptions to Fee Schedule for Court Interpreters
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E. Community Development
1. ** Consideration of a Professional Services Contract between Tarrant County and Terracon Consultants, Inc. to Provide Lead Risk Assessment Services for Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs
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2. ** Consideration of a Professional Services Contract between Tarrant County and All America Title Services, Inc. to Provide Land Title Search Services for the Tarrant County Housing Rehabilitation Program
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F. County Clerk
1. ** Receive and File the County Clerk's Monthly Report - December 2024
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G. Criminal District Attorney
1. Consideration of Additional Funding for Outside Counsel Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. for Litigation Expenses in the Amount of $35,000.00 for the Defense of Tarrant County Employee Phylicia Hollie in a Lawsuit Entitled Anthony R. Johnson, Sr., et al. v. Tarrant County, Texas, et al., Action No. 4:24-cv-686
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2. ** Consideration of a Settlement Agreement and Full, Final and Complete Release in Connection with a Suit Filed Against Tarrant County, Texas by Gregory Cater, Cause No. 141-356195-24
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H. HIV Administration
1. ** 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 Notice of Award
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2. ** Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part C Subrecipient Contract Renewal with CAN Community Health Inc.
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3. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Part D Notice of Award
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4. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Two Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White Treatment Extension Act Part A Subrecipient Contracts with Samaritan Housing, Inc. and The Salvation Army – Mabee Social Services Center
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I. Human Resources
1. ** Consideration of a Change to the Table of Organization – Human Resources
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2. ** Consideration of Changes to the Table of Organization – Precinct 3
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3. ** Consideration of Job Evaluation Committee Appointments
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4. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Member Entities of the Public Employee Benefits Cooperative for the Provision of Professional Services
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5. ** Consideration of Changes to the Table of Organization – Tax Office
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6. ** Consideration of a Waiver of Terminal Benefits – Precinct 1
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7. ** Consideration of a Waiver of Terminal Benefits – Precinct 3
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8. ** Receive and File the Personnel Agenda
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J. Information Technology
1. ** Consideration to Fund a Tarrant County Information Technology Steering Committee Project for the Procurement of a Risk Claim Management Software for the Budget and Risk Management Department
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K. Juvenile Services
1. ** Consideration of a Contract Renewal between Tarrant County and the Fort Worth Independent School District to Provide Teaching Services for the 2024-2025 School Year at the Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Alternative Program
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L. Medical Examiner
1. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County, D/B/A Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office and Erath County for the Provision of Medical Examiner Services
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M. Public Health
1. ** Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding between Tarrant County and the Arlington Housing Authority to Provide Housing Referrals for Tarrant County Nurse Family Partnership Homeless Clients
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2. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Pelican Bay for the Provision of Tarrant County Public Health Environmental Health Inspection Services
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3. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Edgecliff Village for the Provision of Tarrant County Public Health Environmental Health Inspection Services
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4. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 6 to the Fiscal Year 2025 Texas Department of State Health Services Ending the HIV Epidemic Grant Contract
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N. Purchasing
1. RFP No. F2024134 - Annual Contract for Facilities Construction Projects Management Software - Facilities Management - Systemates, Inc. - Per Contract Terms
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2. RFP No. F2024185 - Annual Contract for School Based Delinquency Prevention - Juvenile Services - Lena Pope Home, Inc. - Per Contract Terms
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3. Bid No. F2025027 - Annual Contract for Medical Supplies - Public Health - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price and Discount from List Price
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4. Bid No. F2025034 - Purchase of Traveling Axle Trailer - Precinct 1 - Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment - Per Unit Price
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5. Bid No. F2025037 - Annual Contract for Mosquito Control Pesticides and Other Products - Public Health - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
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6. Bid No. F2025040 - Purchase of Trailer Mounted Portable Traffic Signal System - Precinct 1 - Horizon Signal Technologies - Per Unit Price
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7. Bid No. F2025062 - Annual Contract for Biomedical and Hazardous Waste Pickup and Disposal - Countywide - Various Vendors - Per Unit Price
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8. Cloud Records Management Suite - County Clerks’ Office - GovOS, Inc.
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9. Permission to Take Bids-RFPs
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10. ** RFQ No. I20240526 - Annual Quote for Laundry Services - Housing Assistance Office - Fort Worth Laundry and Dry Cleaners Inc.
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11. ** RFP No. 2022-175 - Annual Contract for Forensic DNA and Laboratory Information Management Software - Medical Examiner’s Office - STACS DNA d/b/a InVita Healthcare Technologies - Exercise Second and Final Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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12. ** RFP No. F2024014 - Annual Contract for Professional Investigative Services of Applicants for Bondsman License - Countywide - Bearden Investigative Agency - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Contract Terms
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13. ** Bid No. F2024041 - Annual Contract for Traffic Control Equipment - All Precincts - Various Vendors - Exercise First and Final Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices and Discount from List Price
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14. ** Bid No. F2024045 - Annual Contract for Asphalt Crack Sealer - Countywide - Crafco, Inc. - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices
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15. ** Bid No. F2024052 - Annual Contract for Cold Milling Services - Countywide - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices
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16. ** Bid No. F2024066 - Annual Contract for Cement Slurry and Cementitious Slurry Services - Countywide - Martin Marietta Materials - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices
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17. ** Bid No. F2024078 - Annual Contract for Tactical Gear - Sheriff’s Office - Various Vendors - Exercise First Option for Renewal - Same Firm Fixed Prices and Discount from List Price
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18. ** Bid No. F2024184 - Annual Contract for HVAC Chiller Maintenance, Repair, and Parts Replacement - Facilities Management - Daikin Applied d/b/a Daikin Applied America, Inc.
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19. ** Southwest Solutions Group - Distribution, Maintenance, Repair, and Service of Spacesaver Corporation Equipment - District Clerk’s Office
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20. ** Consideration of Addendum 12 to Master Agreement - Electronic Payment Processing Services - County Clerk's Office - Catalis Payments, LLC - Per Contract Terms
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21. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Information Technology Subscription Based Research and Related Services - #DIR-CPO-5253 - Information Technology - Gartner, Inc.
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22. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Subscription Agreement for Accurint - #DIR-CPO-5255 - Medical Examiner’s Office - LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc.
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23. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Paint, Commercial Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Lubricants - TXMAS #24-63001 - Countywide - The Sherwin-Williams Company - Per Unit Price
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24. ** Consideration of Cooperative for Facilities Maintenance, Repair, Operating (MRO), and Industrial Supplies - TXMAS #25-45002 - Countywide - EVCO Partners, LP d/b/a Burgoon Company, an Authorized Dealer of W.W. Grainger, Inc. Per Contract Terms and Discount from List Price
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25. ** Consideration of Request for Fleet Fuel Card - Precinct 2
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26. ** Consideration of Request for Fleet Fuel Cards - Sheriff’s Office
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27. ** Authorization to Submit Procurement Card Account Application Form to JPMorgan Chase Bank for Tarrant County Procurement Card - Juvenile Services
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28. ** Consideration of Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and County of Wharton for Cooperative Purchasing of Goods and Services
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29. ** Consideration of Tarrant County Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual Revisions - Amendment of Sections 2 and 14
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O. Sheriff
1. ** Consideration to Pay the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services Invoice and Submit the Fiscal Year 2025 Quarterly Production Records to the Texas Office of the Attorney General for Reimbursement - First Quarter
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P. Tax Assessor-Collector
1. ** Consideration of Property Tax Refunds
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Q. Transportation
1. Consider Establishing a Speed Limit of 25 MPH in the Southfork Estates Subdivision, Phases 1, 2, 3, & 4 - Precinct 1
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2. Consider Establishing a Speed Limit of 35 MPH on Timberview Drive - Precinct 1
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3. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Forest Hill Related to the Wichita Street Widening Project - 2021 Transportation Bond Program
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4. ** Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Burleson Related to the Stone Road Improvements Project - 2006 and 2021 Transportation Bond Program
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5. ** Consideration of Final Plat and Construction Bond – Wyldewood – Precinct 1
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6. ** Consideration of Final Plat – Rendon Ridge – Precinct 1
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R. County Judge and Commissioners
1. Commissioner, Precinct 1
a. ** Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Benbrook to Overlay Various Roads Applying Two Inches of Type D Asphalt
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b. ** Consideration to Begin an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of Benbrook to Overlay Various Street Applying Two Inches of Type D Asphalt
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S. 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. Approval of Bonds and Certificates of Self-Insurance
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XII. VARIOUS CLAIMS AND ADDENDUM
A. ** Approval of Claims and Addendum
XIII. BRIEFING
A. Briefing on Education Code Sections 13.101 through 13.105
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XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
XV. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS
XVI. 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. CJ Grisham/Manuel Mata - CLAIM
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3. Gary and Monica Yancy – CLAIM
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B. Advice of Counsel
C. Real Estate Matters
D. Contract Deliberations
E. Personnel Matters
1. Position No. 20000176 (Roxie Held, Director of Human Resources)
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2. Position No. 20002068 (Roxie Held, Director of Human Resources)
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F. Security Related Issues
1. Security Implementation in Tarrant County Courtrooms
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G. Economic Development Prospects
XVII. COMMISSIONERS COURT RECONVENED
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT