Call to Order
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing May 3-9, 2015 as "Arson Awareness Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff Commissioners Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 21, 2015 as "1 in 5 Minds Day" and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation of behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the month of May 2015 as "Elder Abuse Prevention Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the month of May 2015 to be "Older Americans Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) e. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) f. Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of the "National Community Action Month" being promoted during the month of May 2015. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Commissioners Court)
Consent Agenda Items 9-49
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Interlocal Regional Mutual Aid Agreement between Bexar County and Alamo Area Council of Government, approved February 17,2015. b. Bexar County Auditor's Monthly Financial Report (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for the month of February 28,2015.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for April 21, 2015 and April 29, 2015.
Discussion and appropriate action concerning Bexar County's legislative program and the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature.
11:00 a.m. - Approval of the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $2,000 from the Therapeutic Justice Foundation to the Bexar County Mental Health Court to provide transportation assistance and other support services for the program participants. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation by the Community Venues Program of the First Quarterly Report of Amateur Sports Facilities funded with 2008 Venue Funds, including status of the operations (facility and financial); discussion and appropriate action by Commissioners Court on the results. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Items) Brought by Bexar Heritage & Parks: Discussion and appropriate action regarding travel to Bonn, Germany by the County Judge and Bexar Heritage Programs Director to attend the 39th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee taking place from June 28, 2015 through July 8, 2015, while the nomination of the San Antonio Missions is considered for inscription. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the acceptance of financial and in-kind donations from community based and private businesses in support of the Community Health and Education Fair to be held on May 30,2015 in Precinct 2 and designation of the use of the funds. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Public Defender's Office: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an electronic grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for the solicitation entitled "New Multi-Year Discretionary Grants -FY 2016" for the implementation of the Bexar County Public Defender's Central Magistration (CMAG) Program in the amount of $1,548,758; and acceptance of funds if awarded. The term of the grant is from September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2020 with $607,424 in grant funds and $941,334 as local match over the course of five fiscal years. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the following Bexar County Flood Control activities: Approval of a request awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc., for construction services in connection with the Walzem Road Reconstruction Project, in Precinct 4, in the amount of $7,090,349.45; and (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation and Overview of the Bexar County Public Works Mosquito Control Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal's Office Presentation and Status Update regarding the April 25, 2015 Severe Weather Response Event in far south Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 60. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Eric Dudley Sr. and Xandra Budd, Individually and as Guardians of Eric Dudley, Jr., a minor, Maribeth Huitfeldt, Individually and as Guardian of C. Huitfeldt, a minor v. Bexar County, Texas, Bexar County Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Juan Guillen ii. Claims against Schindler Elevator and Zachary Construction iii. Febee Rabago, as next friend of the unnamed minor JG v. Bexar County; Juan De La Rosa in his individual and official capacity. iv. Tommy Adkisson, Individually, and Officially on Behalf of Bexar County, Texas as County Commissioner Precinct 4 v. Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas; and Hearst Newspapers, LLC, Appellees v. Legal Claims against American Cadastre, LLC d/b/a "AMCAD" and 2) Legal Claims against NGM Insurance Company.
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: 57. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Ross Molina Oliveros PC which increases the scope of the Professional Services Agreement dated November 17, 2009 to include consultation and representation for legal matters arising from construction of County buildings and related claims. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) 58. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Eric Dudley Sr. and Xandra Budd, Individually and as Guardians of Eric Dudley, Jr., a minor, Maribeth Huitfeldt, Individually and as Guardian of C. Huitfeldt, a minor v. Bexar County, Texas, Bexar County Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Juan Guillen. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) 59. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Professional Services Agreement with attorney Albert Lopez for the representation of Juvenile Probation Officer Juan De La Rosa in the following litigation: Febee Rabago, as next friend of the unnamed minor JG v. Bexar County; Juan De La Rosa in his individual and official capacity. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) 60. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: A.IV.Tommy Adkisson, Individually, and Officially on Behalf of Bexar County, Texas as County Commissioner Precinct 4 v. Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas; and Hearst Newspapers, LLC, Appellees
Call to Order
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing May 3-9, 2015 as "Arson Awareness Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff Commissioners Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 21, 2015 as "1 in 5 Minds Day" and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation of behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the month of May 2015 as "Elder Abuse Prevention Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the month of May 2015 to be "Older Americans Month." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) e. Presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Commissioners Court) f. Presentation of a proclamation in recognition of the "National Community Action Month" being promoted during the month of May 2015. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Commissioners Court)
Consent Agenda Items 9-49
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Interlocal Regional Mutual Aid Agreement between Bexar County and Alamo Area Council of Government, approved February 17,2015. b. Bexar County Auditor's Monthly Financial Report (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for the month of February 28,2015.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for April 21, 2015 and April 29, 2015.
Discussion and appropriate action concerning Bexar County's legislative program and the 84th Session of the Texas Legislature.
11:00 a.m. - Approval of the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $2,000 from the Therapeutic Justice Foundation to the Bexar County Mental Health Court to provide transportation assistance and other support services for the program participants. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation by the Community Venues Program of the First Quarterly Report of Amateur Sports Facilities funded with 2008 Venue Funds, including status of the operations (facility and financial); discussion and appropriate action by Commissioners Court on the results. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Items) Brought by Bexar Heritage & Parks: Discussion and appropriate action regarding travel to Bonn, Germany by the County Judge and Bexar Heritage Programs Director to attend the 39th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee taking place from June 28, 2015 through July 8, 2015, while the nomination of the San Antonio Missions is considered for inscription. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the acceptance of financial and in-kind donations from community based and private businesses in support of the Community Health and Education Fair to be held on May 30,2015 in Precinct 2 and designation of the use of the funds. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Public Defender's Office: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an electronic grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for the solicitation entitled "New Multi-Year Discretionary Grants -FY 2016" for the implementation of the Bexar County Public Defender's Central Magistration (CMAG) Program in the amount of $1,548,758; and acceptance of funds if awarded. The term of the grant is from September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2020 with $607,424 in grant funds and $941,334 as local match over the course of five fiscal years. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the following Bexar County Flood Control activities: Approval of a request awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc., for construction services in connection with the Walzem Road Reconstruction Project, in Precinct 4, in the amount of $7,090,349.45; and (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation and Overview of the Bexar County Public Works Mosquito Control Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal's Office Presentation and Status Update regarding the April 25, 2015 Severe Weather Response Event in far south Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 60. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Eric Dudley Sr. and Xandra Budd, Individually and as Guardians of Eric Dudley, Jr., a minor, Maribeth Huitfeldt, Individually and as Guardian of C. Huitfeldt, a minor v. Bexar County, Texas, Bexar County Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Juan Guillen ii. Claims against Schindler Elevator and Zachary Construction iii. Febee Rabago, as next friend of the unnamed minor JG v. Bexar County; Juan De La Rosa in his individual and official capacity. iv. Tommy Adkisson, Individually, and Officially on Behalf of Bexar County, Texas as County Commissioner Precinct 4 v. Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas; and Hearst Newspapers, LLC, Appellees v. Legal Claims against American Cadastre, LLC d/b/a "AMCAD" and 2) Legal Claims against NGM Insurance Company.
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: 57. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Ross Molina Oliveros PC which increases the scope of the Professional Services Agreement dated November 17, 2009 to include consultation and representation for legal matters arising from construction of County buildings and related claims. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) 58. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Eric Dudley Sr. and Xandra Budd, Individually and as Guardians of Eric Dudley, Jr., a minor, Maribeth Huitfeldt, Individually and as Guardian of C. Huitfeldt, a minor v. Bexar County, Texas, Bexar County Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Juan Guillen. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) 59. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Professional Services Agreement with attorney Albert Lopez for the representation of Juvenile Probation Officer Juan De La Rosa in the following litigation: Febee Rabago, as next friend of the unnamed minor JG v. Bexar County; Juan De La Rosa in his individual and official capacity. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) 60. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: A.IV.Tommy Adkisson, Individually, and Officially on Behalf of Bexar County, Texas as County Commissioner Precinct 4 v. Greg Abbott, Attorney General of Texas; and Hearst Newspapers, LLC, Appellees