1. Opening Prayer: Sister Gabriella Lohan (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEMfS): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing a Bexar County employee for 25 years of service: Name Eva Garza Years 25 Date Employed 6-18-1990 Office/Department Tax Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court in recognition of the long-term commitment and dedication of the World Heritage team to achieve UNESCO World Heritage inscription for the five San Antonio Missions. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) c. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing August 8th 2015 as "Stuff the Bus Day" in Bexar County. Schools of San Antonio and Bexar County will host their annual event "Stuff the Bus," a school supply drive to help economically disadvantaged elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) d. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate Convent. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Nicholas Javon Walker, Eagle Scout. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Item(s) Brought by Elections: (Jacque Callanen) Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Amendment, Joint General and Special Election to include: a. An Order calling the Amendment, Joint General and Special Election; b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors to assure timely and accurate processing of the election payroll; e. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; f. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; g. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; h. An Order adopting the voting times for Saturdays and Sundays for the Amendment Election; i. An Order designating the rate of pay for 2 temporary employees for the by mail process. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution by Commissioners Court to encourage support for Proposition 7, which would add dollars and stability to the state transportation fund. The resolution would also reiterate Bexar County's request for $360 million from the state to complete the funding packages for US Hwy 281 and IH 10, so they can be built without tolls. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Kevin Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN: Recess Commissioners Court 11:00 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Board/Norton Rose Fulbright)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussed, and appropriate action taken separately. Items(s) Brought by Sheriffs Office: (Susan Pamerleau) 9. Approval of Sheriffs request to place into service 2007 Dodge Charger VIN# 2B3KA43H77H771013 awarded to the Sheriffs Office on July 15, 2015 under civil case number 2012-CI-10217. The Narcotics unit would like to convert this vehicle to agency use for undercover operations. Item(s) Brought by County Auditor: (Susan Yeatts) 10. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay routine bills from Monday August 3, 2015 through Friday, August 21, 2015. 11. Authorization to distribute payroll, including overtime and uniform and auto allowances to be paid Friday, August 14, 2015. 12. Approval of bills to include claims registers for Wednesday, July 22, 2015, Friday, July 24, 2015, Wednesday, July 29, 2015, and Friday, July 31, 2015. 13. Request approval for $175,832.91 in Tax Overpayment or Erroneous Payment Refunds due to 14 individual tax accounts for tax payments received per Section 31.11, which have been reviewed by the Auditor's Office and found to be valid. 14. Acceptance of the certification by the County Auditor, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0108, of additional revenue available for the Bexar County Sheriffs State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 in the amount of $8,635. The Commissioners Court is not hereby adopting a special budget. Item(s) Brought by Tax Assessor - Collector: (Albert Urest) 15. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $7.56 on account #00000-120-7532, Security Finance of Texas LP, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 16. Approvalof a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $71.64 on account #09071-032-0220, Gerald A. Uretsky, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 17. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $89.86 on account #04449-000-009l,Wendt Fredrick W, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 18. Approval and execution of an amendment to the current lease agreement between Bexar County and the State of Texas authorizing the lease of an additional State-owned automation equipment workstation (RTS) on behalf of River City Auto Title. 19. Approval and execution of an amendment to the current lease agreement between Bexar County and the State of Texas authorizing the lease of an additional State-owned automation equipment workstation (RTS) on behalf of GM&N. 20. Approval and execution of: a. A revised contract between Bexar County and Tisdale, Inc., authorizing Tisdale to continue acting as a Deputy Tax Collector; and b. An amendment to the current lease agreement between Bexar County and the State of Texas authorizing the lease of an additional State-owned automation equipment workstation (RTS) on behalf of Tisdale. Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) 21. Approval of one (1) Community Development Block Grant Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County and the City of Hill Country Village that has elected to participate in the Community Development Block Grant, HOME and ESG Entitlement Programs for the period 2016-2018. 22. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the University of Texas San Antonio Institute for Health Disparities Research in the amount of $7,182 for the analysis of data associated with the augmentation of the Bexar County 2014 Comprehensive HIV Needs Assessment Survey. 23. Approval of contract Amendment #1 for an increase in funds totaling $219,026.56 for services funded by Ryan White Part A Formula, Supplemental and M.A.I, provided by the San Antonio AIDS Foundation for the contract period of March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. 24. Approval of contract Amendment #1 for an increase in funds totaling $291,634.78 for services funded by Ryan White Part A Formula, Supplemental, and M.A.I, provided by the Alamo Area Resource Center for the contract period of March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. 25. Approval of a request to modify the structure of the Bexar County Veterans Advisory Committee (BCVAC) in order to allow for an alternate representative of each county precinct and the County Judge. Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) 26. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation for Bids to provide for the purchase of Lubricants on a requirements contract basis, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Fleet Maintenance Division. 27. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by The Levy Company, L.P. (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the Blanco Road at Slumber Pass Traffic Signal Project in Precinct 3, in the amount of $144,458.20, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 28. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Craic Technologies, Inc. to provide for the purchase and installation of a Microspectrophmeter as requested by the Bexar County Judicial Services, Criminal Investigation Laboratory Division in the amount of $133,550; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record. 29. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best bid submitted by Associated Time Instruments Company to provide for the installation of a Parking Revenue Control System for the Bexar County Records Center parking lot hi the amount of $68,225, as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Department and, authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 30. Ratification of awarding a delivery orders to Pitney Bowes Software, Inc. for the purchase of shipping and mailing services, software maintenance and database access in the combined total amount of $93,776, as requested by the Bexar County Information Technology Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record. 31. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to donate two (2) vehicles in accordance with attached Vehicle List to the City of Sandy Oaks, as requested by the Bexar County Commissioners Court, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate documents for record. 32. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to sell at auction two (2) surplus vehicles in accordance with attached Vehicle List, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Office, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 33. Authorizing the removal and sale of one (1) surplus firearm weapon to retired Bexar County Sheriffs Office Captain Kenneth Meshew in the amount of $414, in accordance with attached Surplus Firearm Equipment List, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to update the Bexar County Inventory Records and file the appropriate documents for record. Itemfs) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) 34. Approval of Professional Service Agreement between Bexar County and Kleinfelder, Inc. in the amount of $36,048.00, for Quality Assurance Construction Materials Testing Services in connection with the Capital Project, Walzem Road Reconstruction Project. Precinct Number 4. 35. Approval of Field Alteration Request Number 5 between Bexar County and Prudent Construction Services, Inc., requesting to increase the contract amount by $35,054.35 and increase the number of contract calendar days by 164, in connection with Flood Control Capital Project, Rock Creek NWWC Outfall, SA6, Purchase Order No. 175122. Precinct Number 3. 36. Approval of a First Amendment to Lease between Bexar County, Texas and Crestway Centre, L.P. to update and correct the Term dates within the existing Lease dated October 28, 2014, to the new Commencement Date of May 1, 2015, for the 16,360 square feet of rentable office space, located at 5121 Crestway Road, Suite 500, for the continued operation of the northeast field office for the Community Services and Corrections Department, at no additional cost to the County. Precinct Number 4. 37. Approval of a First Amendment to Lease between Bexar County, Texas and BFSC Group, L.P. to update and correct the Term dates within the existing Lease dated August 26, 2014, to the new Commencement Date of May 1, 2015, for the 9,100 square feet of rentable office space, located at 7723 Guilbeau Road, Suite 125, for the continued operation of the northwest field office for the Community Services and Corrections Department, at no additional cost to the County. Precinct Number 2. 39. Approval of subdivision plat#140493 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Ladera Unit IB Enclave, owner: Ladera I, LLC, located northwest of Banditos Ridge (private) and Costa Leon (private), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 40. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50305 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: The Canyons at Scenic Loop Unit 6D PUD, owner: Southerland Canyons, LLC, located southeast of Linwood Ridge (private) and Edens Canyon (private), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. 41. Approval of subdivision plat#150107 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Champions Park Unit 10, owner: TXBC Meadows, LP, located southwest of Night Flight and Decidedly, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 42. Approval of subdivision plat#150169 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Overlook at Medio Creek Unit 1, owner: KB Home Lone Star, Inc., located southwest of Marbach Road and Marbach Oaks, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 43. Approval of subdivision plat#140469 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 2, owner: Bella Vista Homes, located southeast of Arcadia Path and Potranco Road (F.M. 1957), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1 44. Traffic Control Devices to be established: Stop Zones To Be Established: Precinct Number 1 Wolf Creek Subd. Unit 5 & 6B Plat #130029 The controlled road shall be Gentle Fox Bay at its intersection with Gray Fox Creek. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Blue Wolf Pier at its intersection with Gray Fox Creek. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Gray Fox Creek at its intersection with Big Wolf Creek. (1 stop) Westpointe East Unit 22C Plat #140228 The controlled road shall be Bailey Heights at its intersection with Merritt Villa. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Derussy Road at its intersection with Merritt Villa. (1 stop) Westpointe East Unit 22K2 Plat #140230 The controlled road shall be Cullum Park at its intersection with Tower Forest. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Tower Creek at its intersection with Tower Forest. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Tower Forest at its intersection with Sage Run. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Cullum Park at its intersection with Sage Run. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Hardee Walk at its intersection with Cullum Park. (1 stop) Hickory Hollow Subd. Unit 6 Plat #110337 The controlled road shall be Mesquite Ridge at its intersection with Kendall Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Hackberry Hill at its intersection with Kendall Way. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Hickory Knoll at its intersection with Kendall Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Sandy Creek at its intersection with Hackberry Hill. (1 stop) Precinct Number 3 The Preserve At Indian Springs Unit 2 Phase 4 Plat #130358 The controlled road shall be Preserve Rise at its intersection with Preserve Peak. (1 stop) Precinct Number 4 Miller Ranch Unit 6B Plat #140355 The controlled road shall be Green Leaf Way at its intersection with Wildflower Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Bluff Crossing at its intersection with Wildflower Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Bluff Crossing at its intersection with Gerber Meadow. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Gerber Meadow at its intersection with Sunset Bend. (1 stop) Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) 45. Approval of contract between Bexar County and George Walton in the amount of $800 for service as one of the two trainers for the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center's 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Program to be held on August 7, 14, 15, 28, 29 and September 11, 2015. 46. Approval of contract between Bexar County and Margaret Leeds in the amount of $800 for service as one of the two trainers for the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center's 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Program to be held on August 7, 14, 15, 28, 29 and September 11, 2015. 47. Approval of an agreement between Bexar County and Dr. Norma Guerra in an amount of $400 to conduct a presentation on the process of communication in mediation to training participants on August 15, 2015 as part of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center's 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Program. Item(s) Brought by Human Resources: (Janet Guadarrama) 48. Approval of Non-Disclosure Agreement between Bexar County and Benelogic, LLC Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management Department: ("Jose Torralva) 49. Authorization to execute Change Order #lfor IFB# 2014-339 between Bexar County and Stoddard Construction Mgt. INC to expand the original fees to include additional fire protection devices, the replacement of older equipment, additional casework, and the addition of 1 -month of general Conditions from the previous amount of $4,015,000 to increase fee by $477,365.62 to the new amount of $4,492,365.62 for the construction services related to the Bexar Forensic Science Center-Renovations Project. Item(s) Brought by Economic Development: (David Marquez) 50. Authorizing the Economic Development Executive Director to provide written consent to the San Antonio Economic Development Corporation's request to amend the Economic Development Agreement with InCube Labs, LLC. Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) 51. Approval of a request from the Bexar County Hospital District (d/b/a University Health System) to approve a resolution by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas authorizing publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligations, Series 2015; and authorizing other action related thereto.
7. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2015 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. b. First Amendment to BiblioTech West Lease Agreement between Bexar County and San Juan III, Ltd., approved February 3, 2015. c. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action, Re: Randolph Jackson, vs. Bexar County Texas. d. Take Notice of Motion to Dismiss with Perjudice - State of Texas v. Hermelinda Garza. e. Notice of Claim from the Office of Javier Padilla, Attorney at Law, Re: Brandon Lott. f. Notice of Claim -AT&T Center submitted by the Law Office of Shawn C. Brown, P.C.; Re: Mary M. Garza. g. Notice of Claim Bodily Injuries submitted by the Law Offices of Rudy Vasquez, P.C.; Re: Richard Valenzuela. h. Notice of Personal Injury Claim submitted by Wasmiller Cordova, Attorneys at Law, Re: YU-Mei You. i. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of John D. Wennermark, Re: Guadalupe Sanchez. j. Notice of Citation Directed to State of Texas County of Bexar by Serving Nelson W. Wolff County Judge, Re: Texas Home Improvement Inc. et al vs. Bexar County road & Flood Districts. k. Notice of Citation Directed to Bexar County Road & Flood Districts by Serving Nelson W. Wolff County Judge, Re: Texas Home Improvement Inc. et al vs. Bexar County road & Flood Districts. 8. Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for July 21,2015.
Item(s) Brought by Tax Assessor - Collector: (Albert Uresti) Submission of 2015 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the office of the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of the continued collection of the County Road and Bridge fee in the amount of $10.00; the Child Safety Fee in the amount of $1.50; and the County Project Transportation Fee in the amount of $10.00 for a total of $21.50 for each vehicle registered in Bexar County for registration year 2016 as provided under Section 502.401, 502.402, and 502.403 of the Texas Transportation Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain and approval of an Order declaring the public use and necessity for the acquisition in Fee Simple of a 0.0406 of an acre (1,770 sq. ft.) tract of land and 0.4719 of an acre (20,556 sq. ft.) tract of land by Temporary Construction Easement both being in the John W. Peacock Survey No. 135, Abstract No. 595, County Block 5123, Bexar County, Texas, and being part of a called 73.390 tract of land conveyed by deed to Randy Ellis, as recorded in Volume 11444, Page 582, of the Real Property Records of Bexar County, Texas, and Kelli Speer, as recorded in Deed of Trust, Volume 14658, Page 98 and re-recorded in Volume 14704, Page 278, of the Real Property Records of Bexar County, Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds and shown in Exhibits "A" and "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, as part of the Kirkner Road Low Water Crossing Project, SA46, which will advance and achieve the public use of mitigating flooding to reduce threats to the health and safety of the public, and authorizing the institution of condemnation proceedings to acquire the necessary land rights. Flood Control Capital Improvements Project, Kirkner Road LWC, SA46. Precinct Number 4 (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Curran Contracting Company to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the W.T. Montgomery Road Phase I Project in Precinct 1, in the amount of $6,089,011.66, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Salas)
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to donate two (2) vehicles in accordance with attached Vehicle List to the City of Sandy Oaks, as requested by the Bexar County Commissioners Court, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate documents for record.
TIME CERTAIN: b. 11:15 a.m. - Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding a mass gathering permit application by Mi Casa Tamales to hold the "Spazmatics Concert Event" starting August 15, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 15, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. at Mi Casa Tamales event grounds, located at 25930 I.H. 10 West, Boerne, Texas 78008. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (Chris Lopez) c. Immediately following item 4(b) - Discussion and appropriate action regarding a mass gathering permit application by Mi Casa Tamales to hold the "Spazmatics Concert Event" on August 15 2015 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 15, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. at the Mi Casa Tamales event grounds, located at 25930 IH lOWest, Boerne, Texas 78008. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a contract totaling $1,207,421.83 with University Health System for services funded under FY2015-2016 Ryan White Part A Formula, Part A Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI), and Part A Supplemental for the contract period beginning March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nancy Taguacta)
Item(s) Brought by Economic Development: (David Marquez) Status update regarding the program of renovations and improvements to the AT&T Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Item(s) Brought by the County Clerk's Office: (Gerard Rickhoff) Drawing 20 additional names from the 2014 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2015 Salary Grievance Committee; additional names as needed to serve as alternates. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Gerard Rickhoff)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 61. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Bexar County claims relating to the recovery of unpaid recording fees resulting from illegal and fraudulent actions of Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. (MERS), including its mortgage industry members and all participating similarly situated culpable parties; and 62. § 551.072 Deliberation regarding real property: a. Discussion regarding potential environmental issues related to the due diligence investigation of approximately 10 acres out of New City Block 1249, New City Block 1250, New City Block 1251 and New City Block 1252, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
1. Opening Prayer: Sister Gabriella Lohan (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEMfS): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing a Bexar County employee for 25 years of service: Name Eva Garza Years 25 Date Employed 6-18-1990 Office/Department Tax Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court in recognition of the long-term commitment and dedication of the World Heritage team to achieve UNESCO World Heritage inscription for the five San Antonio Missions. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) c. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing August 8th 2015 as "Stuff the Bus Day" in Bexar County. Schools of San Antonio and Bexar County will host their annual event "Stuff the Bus," a school supply drive to help economically disadvantaged elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) d. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate Convent. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Nicholas Javon Walker, Eagle Scout. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Item(s) Brought by Elections: (Jacque Callanen) Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Amendment, Joint General and Special Election to include: a. An Order calling the Amendment, Joint General and Special Election; b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors to assure timely and accurate processing of the election payroll; e. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; f. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; g. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; h. An Order adopting the voting times for Saturdays and Sundays for the Amendment Election; i. An Order designating the rate of pay for 2 temporary employees for the by mail process. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution by Commissioners Court to encourage support for Proposition 7, which would add dollars and stability to the state transportation fund. The resolution would also reiterate Bexar County's request for $360 million from the state to complete the funding packages for US Hwy 281 and IH 10, so they can be built without tolls. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Kevin Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN: Recess Commissioners Court 11:00 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Board/Norton Rose Fulbright)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussed, and appropriate action taken separately. Items(s) Brought by Sheriffs Office: (Susan Pamerleau) 9. Approval of Sheriffs request to place into service 2007 Dodge Charger VIN# 2B3KA43H77H771013 awarded to the Sheriffs Office on July 15, 2015 under civil case number 2012-CI-10217. The Narcotics unit would like to convert this vehicle to agency use for undercover operations. Item(s) Brought by County Auditor: (Susan Yeatts) 10. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay routine bills from Monday August 3, 2015 through Friday, August 21, 2015. 11. Authorization to distribute payroll, including overtime and uniform and auto allowances to be paid Friday, August 14, 2015. 12. Approval of bills to include claims registers for Wednesday, July 22, 2015, Friday, July 24, 2015, Wednesday, July 29, 2015, and Friday, July 31, 2015. 13. Request approval for $175,832.91 in Tax Overpayment or Erroneous Payment Refunds due to 14 individual tax accounts for tax payments received per Section 31.11, which have been reviewed by the Auditor's Office and found to be valid. 14. Acceptance of the certification by the County Auditor, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0108, of additional revenue available for the Bexar County Sheriffs State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 in the amount of $8,635. The Commissioners Court is not hereby adopting a special budget. Item(s) Brought by Tax Assessor - Collector: (Albert Urest) 15. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $7.56 on account #00000-120-7532, Security Finance of Texas LP, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 16. Approvalof a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $71.64 on account #09071-032-0220, Gerald A. Uretsky, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 17. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $89.86 on account #04449-000-009l,Wendt Fredrick W, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 18. Approval and execution of an amendment to the current lease agreement between Bexar County and the State of Texas authorizing the lease of an additional State-owned automation equipment workstation (RTS) on behalf of River City Auto Title. 19. Approval and execution of an amendment to the current lease agreement between Bexar County and the State of Texas authorizing the lease of an additional State-owned automation equipment workstation (RTS) on behalf of GM&N. 20. Approval and execution of: a. A revised contract between Bexar County and Tisdale, Inc., authorizing Tisdale to continue acting as a Deputy Tax Collector; and b. An amendment to the current lease agreement between Bexar County and the State of Texas authorizing the lease of an additional State-owned automation equipment workstation (RTS) on behalf of Tisdale. Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) 21. Approval of one (1) Community Development Block Grant Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County and the City of Hill Country Village that has elected to participate in the Community Development Block Grant, HOME and ESG Entitlement Programs for the period 2016-2018. 22. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with the University of Texas San Antonio Institute for Health Disparities Research in the amount of $7,182 for the analysis of data associated with the augmentation of the Bexar County 2014 Comprehensive HIV Needs Assessment Survey. 23. Approval of contract Amendment #1 for an increase in funds totaling $219,026.56 for services funded by Ryan White Part A Formula, Supplemental and M.A.I, provided by the San Antonio AIDS Foundation for the contract period of March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. 24. Approval of contract Amendment #1 for an increase in funds totaling $291,634.78 for services funded by Ryan White Part A Formula, Supplemental, and M.A.I, provided by the Alamo Area Resource Center for the contract period of March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. 25. Approval of a request to modify the structure of the Bexar County Veterans Advisory Committee (BCVAC) in order to allow for an alternate representative of each county precinct and the County Judge. Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) 26. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation for Bids to provide for the purchase of Lubricants on a requirements contract basis, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Fleet Maintenance Division. 27. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by The Levy Company, L.P. (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the Blanco Road at Slumber Pass Traffic Signal Project in Precinct 3, in the amount of $144,458.20, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 28. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Craic Technologies, Inc. to provide for the purchase and installation of a Microspectrophmeter as requested by the Bexar County Judicial Services, Criminal Investigation Laboratory Division in the amount of $133,550; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record. 29. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best bid submitted by Associated Time Instruments Company to provide for the installation of a Parking Revenue Control System for the Bexar County Records Center parking lot hi the amount of $68,225, as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Department and, authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 30. Ratification of awarding a delivery orders to Pitney Bowes Software, Inc. for the purchase of shipping and mailing services, software maintenance and database access in the combined total amount of $93,776, as requested by the Bexar County Information Technology Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record. 31. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to donate two (2) vehicles in accordance with attached Vehicle List to the City of Sandy Oaks, as requested by the Bexar County Commissioners Court, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate documents for record. 32. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to sell at auction two (2) surplus vehicles in accordance with attached Vehicle List, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Office, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 33. Authorizing the removal and sale of one (1) surplus firearm weapon to retired Bexar County Sheriffs Office Captain Kenneth Meshew in the amount of $414, in accordance with attached Surplus Firearm Equipment List, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to update the Bexar County Inventory Records and file the appropriate documents for record. Itemfs) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) 34. Approval of Professional Service Agreement between Bexar County and Kleinfelder, Inc. in the amount of $36,048.00, for Quality Assurance Construction Materials Testing Services in connection with the Capital Project, Walzem Road Reconstruction Project. Precinct Number 4. 35. Approval of Field Alteration Request Number 5 between Bexar County and Prudent Construction Services, Inc., requesting to increase the contract amount by $35,054.35 and increase the number of contract calendar days by 164, in connection with Flood Control Capital Project, Rock Creek NWWC Outfall, SA6, Purchase Order No. 175122. Precinct Number 3. 36. Approval of a First Amendment to Lease between Bexar County, Texas and Crestway Centre, L.P. to update and correct the Term dates within the existing Lease dated October 28, 2014, to the new Commencement Date of May 1, 2015, for the 16,360 square feet of rentable office space, located at 5121 Crestway Road, Suite 500, for the continued operation of the northeast field office for the Community Services and Corrections Department, at no additional cost to the County. Precinct Number 4. 37. Approval of a First Amendment to Lease between Bexar County, Texas and BFSC Group, L.P. to update and correct the Term dates within the existing Lease dated August 26, 2014, to the new Commencement Date of May 1, 2015, for the 9,100 square feet of rentable office space, located at 7723 Guilbeau Road, Suite 125, for the continued operation of the northwest field office for the Community Services and Corrections Department, at no additional cost to the County. Precinct Number 2. 39. Approval of subdivision plat#140493 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Ladera Unit IB Enclave, owner: Ladera I, LLC, located northwest of Banditos Ridge (private) and Costa Leon (private), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 40. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50305 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: The Canyons at Scenic Loop Unit 6D PUD, owner: Southerland Canyons, LLC, located southeast of Linwood Ridge (private) and Edens Canyon (private), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. 41. Approval of subdivision plat#150107 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Champions Park Unit 10, owner: TXBC Meadows, LP, located southwest of Night Flight and Decidedly, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 42. Approval of subdivision plat#150169 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Overlook at Medio Creek Unit 1, owner: KB Home Lone Star, Inc., located southwest of Marbach Road and Marbach Oaks, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 43. Approval of subdivision plat#140469 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 2, owner: Bella Vista Homes, located southeast of Arcadia Path and Potranco Road (F.M. 1957), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1 44. Traffic Control Devices to be established: Stop Zones To Be Established: Precinct Number 1 Wolf Creek Subd. Unit 5 & 6B Plat #130029 The controlled road shall be Gentle Fox Bay at its intersection with Gray Fox Creek. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Blue Wolf Pier at its intersection with Gray Fox Creek. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Gray Fox Creek at its intersection with Big Wolf Creek. (1 stop) Westpointe East Unit 22C Plat #140228 The controlled road shall be Bailey Heights at its intersection with Merritt Villa. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Derussy Road at its intersection with Merritt Villa. (1 stop) Westpointe East Unit 22K2 Plat #140230 The controlled road shall be Cullum Park at its intersection with Tower Forest. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Tower Creek at its intersection with Tower Forest. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Tower Forest at its intersection with Sage Run. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Cullum Park at its intersection with Sage Run. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Hardee Walk at its intersection with Cullum Park. (1 stop) Hickory Hollow Subd. Unit 6 Plat #110337 The controlled road shall be Mesquite Ridge at its intersection with Kendall Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Hackberry Hill at its intersection with Kendall Way. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Hickory Knoll at its intersection with Kendall Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Sandy Creek at its intersection with Hackberry Hill. (1 stop) Precinct Number 3 The Preserve At Indian Springs Unit 2 Phase 4 Plat #130358 The controlled road shall be Preserve Rise at its intersection with Preserve Peak. (1 stop) Precinct Number 4 Miller Ranch Unit 6B Plat #140355 The controlled road shall be Green Leaf Way at its intersection with Wildflower Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Bluff Crossing at its intersection with Wildflower Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Bluff Crossing at its intersection with Gerber Meadow. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Gerber Meadow at its intersection with Sunset Bend. (1 stop) Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) 45. Approval of contract between Bexar County and George Walton in the amount of $800 for service as one of the two trainers for the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center's 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Program to be held on August 7, 14, 15, 28, 29 and September 11, 2015. 46. Approval of contract between Bexar County and Margaret Leeds in the amount of $800 for service as one of the two trainers for the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center's 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Program to be held on August 7, 14, 15, 28, 29 and September 11, 2015. 47. Approval of an agreement between Bexar County and Dr. Norma Guerra in an amount of $400 to conduct a presentation on the process of communication in mediation to training participants on August 15, 2015 as part of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center's 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training Program. Item(s) Brought by Human Resources: (Janet Guadarrama) 48. Approval of Non-Disclosure Agreement between Bexar County and Benelogic, LLC Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management Department: ("Jose Torralva) 49. Authorization to execute Change Order #lfor IFB# 2014-339 between Bexar County and Stoddard Construction Mgt. INC to expand the original fees to include additional fire protection devices, the replacement of older equipment, additional casework, and the addition of 1 -month of general Conditions from the previous amount of $4,015,000 to increase fee by $477,365.62 to the new amount of $4,492,365.62 for the construction services related to the Bexar Forensic Science Center-Renovations Project. Item(s) Brought by Economic Development: (David Marquez) 50. Authorizing the Economic Development Executive Director to provide written consent to the San Antonio Economic Development Corporation's request to amend the Economic Development Agreement with InCube Labs, LLC. Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) 51. Approval of a request from the Bexar County Hospital District (d/b/a University Health System) to approve a resolution by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas authorizing publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligations, Series 2015; and authorizing other action related thereto.
7. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2015 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. b. First Amendment to BiblioTech West Lease Agreement between Bexar County and San Juan III, Ltd., approved February 3, 2015. c. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action, Re: Randolph Jackson, vs. Bexar County Texas. d. Take Notice of Motion to Dismiss with Perjudice - State of Texas v. Hermelinda Garza. e. Notice of Claim from the Office of Javier Padilla, Attorney at Law, Re: Brandon Lott. f. Notice of Claim -AT&T Center submitted by the Law Office of Shawn C. Brown, P.C.; Re: Mary M. Garza. g. Notice of Claim Bodily Injuries submitted by the Law Offices of Rudy Vasquez, P.C.; Re: Richard Valenzuela. h. Notice of Personal Injury Claim submitted by Wasmiller Cordova, Attorneys at Law, Re: YU-Mei You. i. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of John D. Wennermark, Re: Guadalupe Sanchez. j. Notice of Citation Directed to State of Texas County of Bexar by Serving Nelson W. Wolff County Judge, Re: Texas Home Improvement Inc. et al vs. Bexar County road & Flood Districts. k. Notice of Citation Directed to Bexar County Road & Flood Districts by Serving Nelson W. Wolff County Judge, Re: Texas Home Improvement Inc. et al vs. Bexar County road & Flood Districts. 8. Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for July 21,2015.
Item(s) Brought by Tax Assessor - Collector: (Albert Uresti) Submission of 2015 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the office of the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of the continued collection of the County Road and Bridge fee in the amount of $10.00; the Child Safety Fee in the amount of $1.50; and the County Project Transportation Fee in the amount of $10.00 for a total of $21.50 for each vehicle registered in Bexar County for registration year 2016 as provided under Section 502.401, 502.402, and 502.403 of the Texas Transportation Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain and approval of an Order declaring the public use and necessity for the acquisition in Fee Simple of a 0.0406 of an acre (1,770 sq. ft.) tract of land and 0.4719 of an acre (20,556 sq. ft.) tract of land by Temporary Construction Easement both being in the John W. Peacock Survey No. 135, Abstract No. 595, County Block 5123, Bexar County, Texas, and being part of a called 73.390 tract of land conveyed by deed to Randy Ellis, as recorded in Volume 11444, Page 582, of the Real Property Records of Bexar County, Texas, and Kelli Speer, as recorded in Deed of Trust, Volume 14658, Page 98 and re-recorded in Volume 14704, Page 278, of the Real Property Records of Bexar County, Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds and shown in Exhibits "A" and "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, as part of the Kirkner Road Low Water Crossing Project, SA46, which will advance and achieve the public use of mitigating flooding to reduce threats to the health and safety of the public, and authorizing the institution of condemnation proceedings to acquire the necessary land rights. Flood Control Capital Improvements Project, Kirkner Road LWC, SA46. Precinct Number 4 (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Curran Contracting Company to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the W.T. Montgomery Road Phase I Project in Precinct 1, in the amount of $6,089,011.66, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Engineering Services Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Salas)
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to donate two (2) vehicles in accordance with attached Vehicle List to the City of Sandy Oaks, as requested by the Bexar County Commissioners Court, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate documents for record.
TIME CERTAIN: b. 11:15 a.m. - Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding a mass gathering permit application by Mi Casa Tamales to hold the "Spazmatics Concert Event" starting August 15, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 15, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. at Mi Casa Tamales event grounds, located at 25930 I.H. 10 West, Boerne, Texas 78008. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (Chris Lopez) c. Immediately following item 4(b) - Discussion and appropriate action regarding a mass gathering permit application by Mi Casa Tamales to hold the "Spazmatics Concert Event" on August 15 2015 at 8:00 p.m. and running through August 15, 2015 at 12:00 a.m. at the Mi Casa Tamales event grounds, located at 25930 IH lOWest, Boerne, Texas 78008. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a contract totaling $1,207,421.83 with University Health System for services funded under FY2015-2016 Ryan White Part A Formula, Part A Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI), and Part A Supplemental for the contract period beginning March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nancy Taguacta)
Item(s) Brought by Economic Development: (David Marquez) Status update regarding the program of renovations and improvements to the AT&T Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Item(s) Brought by the County Clerk's Office: (Gerard Rickhoff) Drawing 20 additional names from the 2014 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2015 Salary Grievance Committee; additional names as needed to serve as alternates. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Gerard Rickhoff)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 61. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Bexar County claims relating to the recovery of unpaid recording fees resulting from illegal and fraudulent actions of Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. (MERS), including its mortgage industry members and all participating similarly situated culpable parties; and 62. § 551.072 Deliberation regarding real property: a. Discussion regarding potential environmental issues related to the due diligence investigation of approximately 10 acres out of New City Block 1249, New City Block 1250, New City Block 1251 and New City Block 1252, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.