Due to technical difficulties resulting in absence of audio, the video of this meeting is joined in progress. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION: PRESENTATIONS: 2. PRESENTATION. A. PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT FOR THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1, CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR TAX INCREMENTS TO BE RECEIVED ATTRIBUTABLE FOR THE TAX YEAR 2014 INCLUDING A RECONCILIATION OF TAX INCREMENTAL REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND ATTRIBUTABLE TO TAX YEARS 2005-2014. (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) 1. ACTION ITEMS. A. CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZATION TO RECLASSIFY FUND 420-5760 SLOT 8 PRE-TRIAL OFFICER POSITION WITH AN ANNUAL BASE SALARY OF $35,495 TO ANNUAL BASE SALARY OF $28,989. DIFFERENCE IN ANNUAL BASE SALARY WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: FUND 420-5760 SLOT 5 WITH BASE SALARY OF $35,494 WILL INCREASE TO $40,000 AND FUND 420-5760 SLOT 4 WILL INCREASE FROM $31,200 TO $32,200 AND SLOT 9 WILL INCREASE FROM $28,080 TO $29,080. THIS IS A BUDGET NEUTRAL REQUEST. (KS-PRE-TRIAL RELEASE)
Consent Items - C - I, M, O - DD, EE, FF, HH - TT Pulled Items - A, B, J, K, L, N, DD, GG, UU
Consideration of Consent Agenda
A. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN LETTER TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES REGARDING AN EB-5 DESIGNATION OF TARGETED EMPLOYMENT AREA FOR SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO US 77/83 SOUTH PARALLEL CORRIDOR ROAD PROJECT. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM NOVEMBER 30, 2015 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2017 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) FOR LA SIESTA PHASE I SUBDIVISION, PCT. 4. (CAS-CCDoT ENG) K. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR RODRIGUEZ ESTATE NO. I SUBDIVISION, LOT I, BLOCK 1, BEING A 6.744 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE EASTERN ONE THIRD, AND MIDDLE ONE THIRD OF THE NARANJO TRACT, SAID NARANJO TRACT BEING TRACT NO. 1 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE PARTITION OF THE JULIAN VERA LANDS OUT OF THE SAN PEDRO GRANT, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 36, OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS. SAID 6.744 ACRE TRACT, DESCRIBED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS IN VOLUME 18664, PAGE 253, OF THE CAMERON COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS, CAMERON COUNTY. TEXAS, PCT. 4. (CAS-CCDoT-ENG) L. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A NEW 1 SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 CELL PHONE AND ACTIVATION OF LINE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY 444TH DISTRICT COURT/VETERANS TREATMENT COURT COORDINATOR. AS PER AT&T TDIR CONTRACT DIR-SDD-1777. (DAS-CAMERON COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT) N. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE IN BUILDING SERVICE ENHANCEMENT METROCELL AGREEMENT. (AZ-COMPUTER CENTER)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FIXING AMERICA'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT (FAST ACT). (PSJ-COUNTY JUDGE)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF HARLINGEN AND SAN BENITO TO FINANCE A COLD STORAGE FACILITY AT THE FREE TRADE BRIDGE AT LOS INDIOS. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO CREATE FIVE (5) NEW JAILER POSITIONS FOR THE OLD COUNTY JAIL. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2015-2016 GENERAL FUND EQUIPMENT LIST. (XV-DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE JOB SLOT NO. 1 TITLED SAFETY RISK OFFICER AND TO FUND THE SLOT FROM FUND/DEPARTMENT 301-4020. (GEJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND CONTRACTORS OPERATING UNDER SOUTH TEXAS PARTNERSHIP. SOUTHWEST BORDER HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA). (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT BUYBOARD NO. 464-14 WITH SPAWGLASS CONTRACTORS INC. FOR PHASE I OF THE DANCY BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT TO INCLUDE ROOF REPLACEMENT AND EXTERIOR WINDOWS RESTORATION (DV-CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING EARLY VOTING SITES, DATES AND TIMES FOR THE UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD MARCH 1,2016. (RG-ELECTIONS)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESPECTING THE EXISTING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND ALSAY, INC., THE WATER WELL CONTRACTOR, WHOSE PERFORMANCE BOND IS WITH ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY. (BWH-LEGAL)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE NEW TEXAS OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION HOUSE BILL 910 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016 WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE THOSE WITH A HANDGUN LICENSE TO OPENLY CARRY A HOLSTERED HANDGUN, EXCEPT WHEN IN SOME RESTRICTED PUBLIC SPACES, SUCH AS COURTS, AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE OWNERS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS OF NEW LAW, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS INCLUDING SPECIFIC WORDING OF SIGNAGE. (JAG-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015R12073 ADOPTING BEACH USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY COASTAL PARKS LOCATED ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INCREASE PARK USER FEES AT ADOLPH THOMAE. JR. COUNTY PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20I5R20754 ADOPTING PARK USER FEF SCHEDULE FOR THE ADOLPH THOMAE, JR. COUNTY PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR THE FOLLOWING: (MF-PURCHASING) a. CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF APPLICATIONS, IMPLEMENTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY, TOURIST OPPORTUNITIES, AND REVIVED ECONOMIES (RESTORE) OF THE GULF COAST STATES ACT DOLLARS - RFQ NO. 150903.
ACTION ITEMS. A. DISCUSSION OF THE "RESIGN TO RUN," "HOLDOVER" AND "APPOINTMENT POWER" LAW IN THE CONTEXT OF A SITTING COUNTY COMMISSIONER WHO ANNOUNCES A RUN FOR A COUNTY JUDGESHIP. (AD-COMMISSIONER PCT. 2)
A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE COUNTY'S GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND THE COUNTY'S GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE COUNTY'S WATER WELL CONTRACT WITH ALSAY, INC. AND THE RESPONSE OF ARGO SURETY, ALSAY'S BOND COMPANY TO OUR RECENT NOTICE LETTER, AS AUTHORIZED BY GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) AND (B) AND (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS" COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLY FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN FOR AIR POLLUTION VIOLATIONS AND POSSIBLY HIRING OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY AS PERMITTED BY V.T.C.A. GOVT CODE SECTION 551.071(1) (A)&(2). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE I38TH DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551 .071 (1)(A)( B) AND ( 2). D. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS" COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING THE NEW TEXAS OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION HOUSE BILL 910 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1. 2016 WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE THOSE WITH A HANDGUN LICENSE TO OPENLY CARRY A HOLSTERED HANDGUN, EXCEPT WHEN IN SOME RESTRICTED PUBLIC SPACES. SUCH AS COURTS. AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE OWNERS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS OF NEW LAW. REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS INCLUDING SPECIFIC WORDING OF SIGNAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVT CODE SECTION 55 1.071 (I )(A)&(2)
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AND RETAINER AGREEMENT FOR HIRING OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN THE VOLKSWAGEN LITIGATION. (BWH-LEGAL)
Due to technical difficulties resulting in absence of audio, the video of this meeting is joined in progress. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION: PRESENTATIONS: 2. PRESENTATION. A. PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT FOR THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 1, CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR TAX INCREMENTS TO BE RECEIVED ATTRIBUTABLE FOR THE TAX YEAR 2014 INCLUDING A RECONCILIATION OF TAX INCREMENTAL REVENUES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND ATTRIBUTABLE TO TAX YEARS 2005-2014. (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) 1. ACTION ITEMS. A. CONSIDERATION AUTHORIZATION TO RECLASSIFY FUND 420-5760 SLOT 8 PRE-TRIAL OFFICER POSITION WITH AN ANNUAL BASE SALARY OF $35,495 TO ANNUAL BASE SALARY OF $28,989. DIFFERENCE IN ANNUAL BASE SALARY WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS: FUND 420-5760 SLOT 5 WITH BASE SALARY OF $35,494 WILL INCREASE TO $40,000 AND FUND 420-5760 SLOT 4 WILL INCREASE FROM $31,200 TO $32,200 AND SLOT 9 WILL INCREASE FROM $28,080 TO $29,080. THIS IS A BUDGET NEUTRAL REQUEST. (KS-PRE-TRIAL RELEASE)
Consent Items - C - I, M, O - DD, EE, FF, HH - TT Pulled Items - A, B, J, K, L, N, DD, GG, UU
Consideration of Consent Agenda
A. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN LETTER TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES REGARDING AN EB-5 DESIGNATION OF TARGETED EMPLOYMENT AREA FOR SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO US 77/83 SOUTH PARALLEL CORRIDOR ROAD PROJECT. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM NOVEMBER 30, 2015 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2017 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) FOR LA SIESTA PHASE I SUBDIVISION, PCT. 4. (CAS-CCDoT ENG) K. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR RODRIGUEZ ESTATE NO. I SUBDIVISION, LOT I, BLOCK 1, BEING A 6.744 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THE EASTERN ONE THIRD, AND MIDDLE ONE THIRD OF THE NARANJO TRACT, SAID NARANJO TRACT BEING TRACT NO. 1 AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE PARTITION OF THE JULIAN VERA LANDS OUT OF THE SAN PEDRO GRANT, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 6, PAGE 36, OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS. SAID 6.744 ACRE TRACT, DESCRIBED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS IN VOLUME 18664, PAGE 253, OF THE CAMERON COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS, CAMERON COUNTY. TEXAS, PCT. 4. (CAS-CCDoT-ENG) L. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A NEW 1 SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 CELL PHONE AND ACTIVATION OF LINE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY 444TH DISTRICT COURT/VETERANS TREATMENT COURT COORDINATOR. AS PER AT&T TDIR CONTRACT DIR-SDD-1777. (DAS-CAMERON COUNTY VETERANS TREATMENT COURT) N. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE IN BUILDING SERVICE ENHANCEMENT METROCELL AGREEMENT. (AZ-COMPUTER CENTER)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE FIXING AMERICA'S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ACT (FAST ACT). (PSJ-COUNTY JUDGE)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF HARLINGEN AND SAN BENITO TO FINANCE A COLD STORAGE FACILITY AT THE FREE TRADE BRIDGE AT LOS INDIOS. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO CREATE FIVE (5) NEW JAILER POSITIONS FOR THE OLD COUNTY JAIL. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE 2015-2016 GENERAL FUND EQUIPMENT LIST. (XV-DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE JOB SLOT NO. 1 TITLED SAFETY RISK OFFICER AND TO FUND THE SLOT FROM FUND/DEPARTMENT 301-4020. (GEJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND CONTRACTORS OPERATING UNDER SOUTH TEXAS PARTNERSHIP. SOUTHWEST BORDER HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA). (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT BUYBOARD NO. 464-14 WITH SPAWGLASS CONTRACTORS INC. FOR PHASE I OF THE DANCY BUILDING RESTORATION PROJECT TO INCLUDE ROOF REPLACEMENT AND EXTERIOR WINDOWS RESTORATION (DV-CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND ACTION REGARDING EARLY VOTING SITES, DATES AND TIMES FOR THE UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD MARCH 1,2016. (RG-ELECTIONS)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESPECTING THE EXISTING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND ALSAY, INC., THE WATER WELL CONTRACTOR, WHOSE PERFORMANCE BOND IS WITH ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY. (BWH-LEGAL)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE NEW TEXAS OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION HOUSE BILL 910 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016 WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE THOSE WITH A HANDGUN LICENSE TO OPENLY CARRY A HOLSTERED HANDGUN, EXCEPT WHEN IN SOME RESTRICTED PUBLIC SPACES, SUCH AS COURTS, AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE OWNERS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS OF NEW LAW, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS INCLUDING SPECIFIC WORDING OF SIGNAGE. (JAG-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015R12073 ADOPTING BEACH USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY COASTAL PARKS LOCATED ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO INCREASE PARK USER FEES AT ADOLPH THOMAE. JR. COUNTY PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 20I5R20754 ADOPTING PARK USER FEF SCHEDULE FOR THE ADOLPH THOMAE, JR. COUNTY PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFP'S/RFQ'S FOR THE FOLLOWING: (MF-PURCHASING) a. CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF APPLICATIONS, IMPLEMENTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY, TOURIST OPPORTUNITIES, AND REVIVED ECONOMIES (RESTORE) OF THE GULF COAST STATES ACT DOLLARS - RFQ NO. 150903.
ACTION ITEMS. A. DISCUSSION OF THE "RESIGN TO RUN," "HOLDOVER" AND "APPOINTMENT POWER" LAW IN THE CONTEXT OF A SITTING COUNTY COMMISSIONER WHO ANNOUNCES A RUN FOR A COUNTY JUDGESHIP. (AD-COMMISSIONER PCT. 2)
A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE COUNTY'S GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND THE COUNTY'S GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE COUNTY'S WATER WELL CONTRACT WITH ALSAY, INC. AND THE RESPONSE OF ARGO SURETY, ALSAY'S BOND COMPANY TO OUR RECENT NOTICE LETTER, AS AUTHORIZED BY GOV'T CODE SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) AND (B) AND (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS" COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLY FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN FOR AIR POLLUTION VIOLATIONS AND POSSIBLY HIRING OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY AS PERMITTED BY V.T.C.A. GOVT CODE SECTION 551.071(1) (A)&(2). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE I38TH DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551 .071 (1)(A)( B) AND ( 2). D. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS" COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING THE NEW TEXAS OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION HOUSE BILL 910 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1. 2016 WHICH WILL AUTHORIZE THOSE WITH A HANDGUN LICENSE TO OPENLY CARRY A HOLSTERED HANDGUN, EXCEPT WHEN IN SOME RESTRICTED PUBLIC SPACES. SUCH AS COURTS. AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES AT THE DISCRETION OF THE OWNERS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS OF NEW LAW. REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS INCLUDING SPECIFIC WORDING OF SIGNAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVT CODE SECTION 55 1.071 (I )(A)&(2)
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AND RETAINER AGREEMENT FOR HIRING OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN THE VOLKSWAGEN LITIGATION. (BWH-LEGAL)