1. Opening Prayer: Melissa Shannon, Economic Development (Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 12, 2015 through October 16, 2015 as "San Antonio Minority Enterprise Development Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) b. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Friday, October 9, 2015, as the County observance of "World Mental Health Day" and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day and participate in the Mental Health Department's event as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) c. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Texas Diaper Bank and October 2015 as "Diaper Need Awareness Month". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) d. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and designating October 4, 2015 through October 10, 2015 as "National 4-H Week" in Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day" Committee, recognizing October 15, 2015 as "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) f. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 4, 2015 through October 9, 2015 as "Fire Prevention Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court) g. Presentation of a resolution on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Indigenous People and designating October 12, 2015 as "Indigenous Peoples Day" in YanaGuana now known as San Antonio, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action on a briefing regarding the proposed Historic Hot Wells County Park, a new public park, on the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement between 502D Air Base Wing and Bexar County, Texas for the provision of BiblioTech Library Services at Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) 10. Acceptance of the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc., donation of $75,000 to Bexar County Commissioners Court from funds donated to the Hidalgo Foundation for BiblioTech. 11. Approval of a request from Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Precinct Number 4: a. Re-appoint Joe R. Straus Jr., Keith M Kaysing and William H. Weeper Sr. to the Retama Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board for terms to begin upon appointment and expire August 31, 2017; and b. Appoint Jacob Lehman to replace Daniel Simpson on the Retama Park TIRZ Board for a term to begin upon appointment and expire August 31, 2017. Items(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) 14. Approval of Sheriffs request to accept a $5,000 donation from the Target Corporation to the Bexar County Sheriffs Office and approval for the County Auditors to accept these funds to finance the National Night Out. Item(s) Brought by County Courts at-Law (Eugenia Wright) 15. Approval of a request from Judge Walden Shelton to hire retiree, Gina Rios, as Court Coordinator (E-05) for County Court at Law No. 9 at a salary of $57,012. Item(s) Brought by County Auditor: (Susan Yeatts) 16. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay routine bills from Monday, October 5, 2015 through Friday, October 16, 2015. 17. Authorization to distribute payroll, including overtime and uniform and auto allowances to be paid Thursday, October 15, 2015. 18. Approval of bills to include claims registers for Wednesday, September 16, 2015, Friday, September 18, 2015, Wednesday, September 23, and Friday, September 25, 2015; Wednesday, September 30 and Friday, October 2, 2015. 19. Request approval for $39,152.73 in Tax Overpayment or Erroneous Payment Refunds due to 9 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. 20. Approval of FY2016 Per Diem Rates, effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, for all business travel. In addition, the approval of the mileage reimbursement rate of 57.5 cents for all business miles driven for October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 21. Approval to pay an outstanding JP Morgan Chase travel card balance of $22,997.36 for county-wide travel transactions from 2004 through 2014 and the budget transfer to cover payment. Item(s) Brought by Tax Assessor - Collector: (Albert Urestfl 22. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $78.72 on account #18859-114-1401, Ochoa Hilda, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 23. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $900.27 on account #18009-000-0070, Sweatt William, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 24. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $901.65 on account #18009-000-0060,Sweatt Williams, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 25. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $250.64 on account #00000-118-7329, James Foody, President of Merlin One Aircraft LLC, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 26. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $9.12 on account #04207-000-0094, Dove Robert H L/E, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 27. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $14.23 on account #06064-006-0300, Vallecillo Derenda Dove, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) 28. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise a Request for Proposal to provide for the purchase of Countywide Training Services as requested by the Bexar County Human Resources Department. 29. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation for Bids to provide for the purchase of Printing Services for the printing of multi-part forms for Bexar County departments and offices. 30. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise a Request for Proposals to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Security Guard Services as requested by the Bexar County Purchasing Department. 31. Awarding a contract to the best and most advantageous bid submitted by SAT Radio Communications, LTD., dba Industrial Communications to provide for the purchase of installation/removal of decals on law enforcement vehicles on a requirements basis, in the estimated annual amount of $55,000 as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 32. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by SAT Radio Communications, LTD, dba Industrial Communications to provide for the purchase of installation or removal services of electronic emergency equipment on law enforcement vehicles and other emergency vehicles on a requirements basis, in the estimated annual amount of $53,287.50, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 33. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by E-Z Bel Construction, LLC (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the Alamo Ranch Parkway Traffic Signals Project, in Precincts 1 and 2, in the amount of $712,828.50, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 34. Awarding a contract to Arnold Oil Company of Austin to provide for the purchase of Lubricants on a requirements basis for a two-year period beginning October 6, 2015 and ending October 5, 2017 for an estimated annual contract amount of $92,594.60, and providing for three (3) one-year options for renewal upon mutual consent, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 35. Awarding a delivery order to IPR South Central, LLC to provide for the one-time purchase of Culvert Pipe Rehabilitation Services and Products necessary for the repairs of a drainage project on Greenwood Road in Precinct 1, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department in the contract amount of $125,454; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 36. Awarding a delivery order to IPR South Central, LLC to provide for the one-time purchase of Culvert Pipe Rehabilitation Services and Products necessary for the repairs of a drainage project on O'Brien Road in Precinct 1, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department in the contract amount of $118,560; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 37. Rescinding the sale of one (1) firearm weapon to retired Bexar County Sheriffs Officer Deputy Kristopher Saxon in the amount of $414 and reinstating weapon into the inventory as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to file the appropriate documents for record. 38. Rescinding the sale of one (1) firearm weapon to retired Bexar County Sheriffs Officer Deputy Reynaldo Garcia in the amount of $414 and reinstating weapon into the inventory as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to file the appropriate documents for record. 39. Awarding a delivery order to Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC to provide for the one-time purchase of one (1) 2015 Type C Conventional Prison Bus, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office in the amount of $133,970.85; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 40. Awarding an agreement to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation to provide for the purchase of Elevator Products and Services for a two (2) period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2017, in the annual amount of $229,438.32, as requested by Bexar County Facilities Management; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 41. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best bid submitted by Park Place Recreation Designs to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the Padre, Pletz, and Orsinger Parks Fall Zone Material and ADA Modifications in the amount of $289,011 as requested by the Bexar Heritage and Parks Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) 42. Approval of the agreement with Bexar County and Housing Innovations, LLC for a term beginning March 1, 2015 to November 15, 2015 in the amount of $46,068 utilizing 2013 Housing and Urban Development Planning Grant Funds. Item(s^ Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) 43. Approval of Professional Service Agreement between Bexar County and Professional Services Industries, Inc., in the amount of $30,544, for Quality Assurance Construction Materials Testing Services in connection with the Capital Project, WT Montgomery Road Reconstruction Project. Precinct Number 1. 44. Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Sanchez-Salazar & Associates (SMWBE), for Professional Civil Engineering Design Services in an amount not to exceed $448,200 for design fees related to the Old Corpus Christi Road - Spur 122 (South Presa Street) to Donop Road project. Precinct Number 4. 45. Approval of Field Alteration Request Number 1 between Bexar County and Olmos Equipment, Inc., requesting to increase contract amount by $6,275 in connection with the Big Country Phase V Project. Precinct Number 1. 46. Approval of Field Alteration Request Number 1 between Bexar County and D.Plata Construction Company, LLC requesting to increase the contract amount by $14,363.60 in connection with Flood Control Capital Project, Grosenbacher Road South of Madrona, MR-30, Purchase Order No. 3755491. Precinct Number 1. 47. Approval of the Field Alteration Request Number 6 between Bexar County and SMC Contractors requesting to increase the contract amount by $134,920.52 in connection with Public Works Capital Project, Borgfeld Drive Phase I. Precinct Number 3. 48. Approval of subdivision plat#140175 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Silver Oaks Unit 12A, owner: Centex Homes, located southeast of Oakwood Park and Amber Vista, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 2. 49. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50072 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Savannah Unit 10 Re-plat, owner: Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., located northeast of Ranch View and Culebra Road (F.M. 471), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 2. 50. Authorizing the approval of a Temporary Construction Easement to be granted to the City of San Antonio, a municipal corporation, for their Menger Creek Drainage and Linear Park Project, being a 2.3077 acre tract of land out of Lot 3, Block 1, NCB 7663, CAB Subdivision, as recorded in Volume 9650, Page 106, Plat Records, Bexar County, Texas and being owned by Bexar County. Precinct Number 4. 51. Approval of the Real Estate List for the November 3, 2015 Commissioners Court Auction and authorizing the Sheriff to advertise and sell the properties at a public sale pursuant to Section 34.05(h) of the Texas Tax Code. 52. Traffic Control Devices to be established: STOP ZONES: Precinct Number 1 Falcon Landing Unit 2 Plat #140366 The controlled road shall be Cascade Point at its intersection with Catalina Port. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Pioneer Field at its intersection with Cascade Point. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Daystar Pass at its intersection with Pioneer Field. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Delta Point at its intersection with Clipper Harbor. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Clipper Harbor at its intersection with Culebra Road. (1 stop) Precinct Number 2 Kallison Ranch Phase 1 Unit 4A Plat #140196 The controlled road shall be Rawhide Way at its intersection with Clydesdale Trl. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Clydesdale Trl at its intersection with Palomino Place. (1 stop) Kallison Ranch Phase 1 Unit 3B Plat #110285 The controlled road shall be Rawhide Way at its intersection with Winchester Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Palomino Place at its intersection with Winchester Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Winchester Way at its intersection with Kallison Bend. (1 stop) Precinct Number 3 The Oaks At Fox Grove Units 1 & 2 Plat #140174 The controlled road shall be Roche Oak at its intersection with Montrose Wood. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Oak Panache at its intersection with Roche Oak. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Oak Panache at its intersection with Sebastian Oak. (1 stop) Precinct Number 4 Miller Ranch Units 3 & 6A Plat #140354 The controlled road shall be Lake Horizon at its intersection with Hackberry Pond. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Green Leaf Way at its intersection with Wildflower Way. (1 stop) NO PARKING ANYTIME ZONE: Precinct Number 2 No Parking Anytime ("tow-away zone) Parking shall be prohibited on Galm Road from Park Rd to 600 ft. south on west side of road only. Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) 53. Approval and execution of the Second Amendment to the Agreement between Crosspoint to increase funding by $10,503.94 to provide Housing Assistance to the Prostitution Prevention Program (PPP) (aka) Esperanza Court participants with an amount not to exceed $57,681.94. The term of the agreement will begin September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 utilizing Justice Assistance Grant Funding from FY 2012, 2013 and 2014. 54. Approval and execution of the Amendment between Bexar County and Recovery Healthcare Corporation to extend the term from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 for Offender-Paid Electronic Monitoring Services, at no cost to the county. Item(s) Brought by Resource Management: (Tina Smith-Dean) 55. Approval of: a. An Order by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas, authorizing the issuance of "Bexar County, Texas Tax-Exempt Venue Project Revenue Refunding Bonds (Combined Venue Tax), Series 2015"; providing the terms and conditions of such bonds and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of such bonds, including the approval and distribution of an Official Statements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, Escrow Agreement, and Purchase Contract; complying with the requirements of the Depository Trust Company; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this order; delegating the authority to certain members of the Commissioners Court and County Staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; with an effective date of October 6, 2015; b. Resolution by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas, approving the Preliminary Official Statement pertaining to the sale of Combined Venue Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds; complying with the requirements contained in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and other matters in connection therewith. 56. Approval of an Extension of the Contract between Bexar County and McGriff, Seibels, & Williams of Texas, Inc., for Consulting Services related to the County's comprehensive insurance services extending the current term for a one-year period through October 31, 2016. 57. Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with American Appraisal in an amount not to exceed $23,200, to provide Bexar County with current replacement value appraisals of County owned buildings and contents as requested by the Office of the County Manager. Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: (Dan Curry) 58. Approval of a Consulting Services Contract between Bexar County and HKA Elevator Consulting Inc., in the amount of $ 11,500. For the modernization of Elevator #4 located in the Paul Elizondo Tower. 59. Approval of a Consulting Services Contract between Bexar County and HKA Elevator Consulting Inc., in the amount of $16,000 for the design of a single new corner post elevator and the removal of Elevator #1 and the Custody Elevator located in the Bexar County Courthouse. Items(s) Brought by Emergency Management/Fire Marshal Office: (Kyle Coleman) 60. Authorizing the Bexar County Judge to sign the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Integrated Public Alerting and Warning System Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN) Memorandum of Agreement at no cost to the County. Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) 61. Authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement with LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc., for online legal research database and Lexis for Microsoft Office for a period beginning upon execution of the agreement and ending September 30, 2018 for a combined estimated annual amount of $55,116, as requested by the Bexar County District Attorney's Office and providing for three (3) years with an option for renewal upon mutual consent of the County and LexisNexis. Also asking for authorization for the District Attorney's Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Interlocal Agreement between County of Bexar and San Antonio Water System, approved August 18,2015. b. Jacquelyn Callanen, Elections Administrator, Bexar County Election's Department FY 2015-2016 Budget. c. Nicholas "Nico" LaHood, Criminal District Attorney, Budgets for FY2016 State Asset Forfeiture Funds, Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds, Check Section Funds and LEOSE Funds and Comptroller Funds. d. Susan Pamerleau, Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2015 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 and FY 2016 Budgets for State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312, Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund 313, Chapter 18 State Asset Forfeiture Fund 330, and LEOSE Fund 114. e. Notice of Complaint and Notice to Show Cause regarding alleged unlawful detainment of Hermelinda Garza and Notice of Complaint and Request for Disclosure regarding harassment by the Bexar County Sheriffs office and detainment of Hermelinda Garza. f. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: David Rodriguez v. Jonathan Garcia, Badge No. 1777 and Bexar County. g. Fax notices from Juan Contreras, President Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County regarding grievances from the following: Ricardo Gonzales and Ronald Bailey. h. Fax notice from Juan Contreras, President, Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance - Notice of Intention to submit Step 3 Negotiations. i. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Northern District of Texas Forth Worth Division, Re: AMSCO Steel Company, LLC Pyndus Steel & Aluminum Co. Inc. - Debtors. j. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action - Re: Maritza Amador Individually and Rep of Estate et al v. Bexar County, Bexar County Sheriff Office, et al. k. Citation Directed to Bexar County Texas by Serving Its County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Re: Christella Flores vs. Bexar County Texas. 1. U.S. District Court Western District of Texas San Antonio Division, Re: Richard Anthony Padilla v. Ray Olivarri, Judge 399th Judicial District Court, Bexar County Texas and William Stephens, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division.
Discussion and appropriate action on a Resolution of Support of Jail Relocations. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
11:30 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation of the results of the 2015 Bexar County campaign for the ArtsFund and announcement of the winning departments for most money raised, largest increase in employee participation and the largest increase in employee giving over the previous year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
The Texas Veterans Land Board will recognize Bexar County as one of ten counties in Texas that has done the most to serve their Veterans using VLB loan programs and benefits in FY14. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and The Center for Community and Business Research (CCBR) at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development to conduct an African American Business Enterprise (AABE) Research Study in the Alamo Region in an amount not to exceed, $76,450.
Approval of a first amendment to the Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Aurora M. Sanchez for Community Resources Special Project Consultation in an amount not to exceed $32,582 to commence October 1, 2015 for an additional 90 days or until a permanent Director of the Housing Authority of Bexar County is hired.
Status update regarding the program of renovations and improvements to the AT&T Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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. 67. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Marita Amador, individually and as representative of the estate of Gilbert Flores and as next friend of minor R.M.F., Vanessa Flores, Marisela Flores, Carmen Flores and Rogelio Flores v. Bexar County, Bexar County Sheriffs Office, Greg Vasquez, Individually and in his Official Capacity, and Robert Sanchez, Individually and in his Official Capacity; ii. Possible Legal Claims against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., and Audi of America, IXC. b. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which the duty of the attorney for Bexar County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act: i. Audit Report of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Professional Legal Services Agreement with Charles Frigerio regarding representation of Sheriffs Deputy Greg Vasquez and Sheriffs Deputy Robert Sanchez in the pending federal lawsuit styled Marita Amador, individually and as representative of the estate of Gilbert Flores and as next friend of minor R.M.F., Vanessa Flores, Marisela Flores, Carmen Flores and Rogelio Flores v. Bexar County, Bexar County Sheriffs Office, Greg Vasquez, Individually and in his Official Capacity, and Robert Sanchez, Individually and in his Official Capacity. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
1. Opening Prayer: Melissa Shannon, Economic Development (Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 12, 2015 through October 16, 2015 as "San Antonio Minority Enterprise Development Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) b. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Friday, October 9, 2015, as the County observance of "World Mental Health Day" and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day and participate in the Mental Health Department's event as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) c. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Texas Diaper Bank and October 2015 as "Diaper Need Awareness Month". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) d. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and designating October 4, 2015 through October 10, 2015 as "National 4-H Week" in Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day" Committee, recognizing October 15, 2015 as "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) f. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 4, 2015 through October 9, 2015 as "Fire Prevention Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court) g. Presentation of a resolution on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Indigenous People and designating October 12, 2015 as "Indigenous Peoples Day" in YanaGuana now known as San Antonio, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action on a briefing regarding the proposed Historic Hot Wells County Park, a new public park, on the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Memorandum of Agreement between 502D Air Base Wing and Bexar County, Texas for the provision of BiblioTech Library Services at Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) 10. Acceptance of the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc., donation of $75,000 to Bexar County Commissioners Court from funds donated to the Hidalgo Foundation for BiblioTech. 11. Approval of a request from Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Precinct Number 4: a. Re-appoint Joe R. Straus Jr., Keith M Kaysing and William H. Weeper Sr. to the Retama Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board for terms to begin upon appointment and expire August 31, 2017; and b. Appoint Jacob Lehman to replace Daniel Simpson on the Retama Park TIRZ Board for a term to begin upon appointment and expire August 31, 2017. Items(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) 14. Approval of Sheriffs request to accept a $5,000 donation from the Target Corporation to the Bexar County Sheriffs Office and approval for the County Auditors to accept these funds to finance the National Night Out. Item(s) Brought by County Courts at-Law (Eugenia Wright) 15. Approval of a request from Judge Walden Shelton to hire retiree, Gina Rios, as Court Coordinator (E-05) for County Court at Law No. 9 at a salary of $57,012. Item(s) Brought by County Auditor: (Susan Yeatts) 16. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay routine bills from Monday, October 5, 2015 through Friday, October 16, 2015. 17. Authorization to distribute payroll, including overtime and uniform and auto allowances to be paid Thursday, October 15, 2015. 18. Approval of bills to include claims registers for Wednesday, September 16, 2015, Friday, September 18, 2015, Wednesday, September 23, and Friday, September 25, 2015; Wednesday, September 30 and Friday, October 2, 2015. 19. Request approval for $39,152.73 in Tax Overpayment or Erroneous Payment Refunds due to 9 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. 20. Approval of FY2016 Per Diem Rates, effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, for all business travel. In addition, the approval of the mileage reimbursement rate of 57.5 cents for all business miles driven for October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 21. Approval to pay an outstanding JP Morgan Chase travel card balance of $22,997.36 for county-wide travel transactions from 2004 through 2014 and the budget transfer to cover payment. Item(s) Brought by Tax Assessor - Collector: (Albert Urestfl 22. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $78.72 on account #18859-114-1401, Ochoa Hilda, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 23. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $900.27 on account #18009-000-0070, Sweatt William, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 24. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $901.65 on account #18009-000-0060,Sweatt Williams, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 25. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $250.64 on account #00000-118-7329, James Foody, President of Merlin One Aircraft LLC, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 26. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $9.12 on account #04207-000-0094, Dove Robert H L/E, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 27. Approval of a request for the waiver of penalty and interest, for the Bexar County taxing jurisdiction, in the amount of $14.23 on account #06064-006-0300, Vallecillo Derenda Dove, tax year(s) 2014 in accordance with Section 33.011 of the Texas Property Tax Code. Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Salas) 28. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise a Request for Proposal to provide for the purchase of Countywide Training Services as requested by the Bexar County Human Resources Department. 29. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation for Bids to provide for the purchase of Printing Services for the printing of multi-part forms for Bexar County departments and offices. 30. Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise a Request for Proposals to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Security Guard Services as requested by the Bexar County Purchasing Department. 31. Awarding a contract to the best and most advantageous bid submitted by SAT Radio Communications, LTD., dba Industrial Communications to provide for the purchase of installation/removal of decals on law enforcement vehicles on a requirements basis, in the estimated annual amount of $55,000 as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 32. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by SAT Radio Communications, LTD, dba Industrial Communications to provide for the purchase of installation or removal services of electronic emergency equipment on law enforcement vehicles and other emergency vehicles on a requirements basis, in the estimated annual amount of $53,287.50, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 33. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by E-Z Bel Construction, LLC (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the Alamo Ranch Parkway Traffic Signals Project, in Precincts 1 and 2, in the amount of $712,828.50, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 34. Awarding a contract to Arnold Oil Company of Austin to provide for the purchase of Lubricants on a requirements basis for a two-year period beginning October 6, 2015 and ending October 5, 2017 for an estimated annual contract amount of $92,594.60, and providing for three (3) one-year options for renewal upon mutual consent, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 35. Awarding a delivery order to IPR South Central, LLC to provide for the one-time purchase of Culvert Pipe Rehabilitation Services and Products necessary for the repairs of a drainage project on Greenwood Road in Precinct 1, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department in the contract amount of $125,454; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 36. Awarding a delivery order to IPR South Central, LLC to provide for the one-time purchase of Culvert Pipe Rehabilitation Services and Products necessary for the repairs of a drainage project on O'Brien Road in Precinct 1, as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department in the contract amount of $118,560; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 37. Rescinding the sale of one (1) firearm weapon to retired Bexar County Sheriffs Officer Deputy Kristopher Saxon in the amount of $414 and reinstating weapon into the inventory as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to file the appropriate documents for record. 38. Rescinding the sale of one (1) firearm weapon to retired Bexar County Sheriffs Officer Deputy Reynaldo Garcia in the amount of $414 and reinstating weapon into the inventory as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to file the appropriate documents for record. 39. Awarding a delivery order to Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC to provide for the one-time purchase of one (1) 2015 Type C Conventional Prison Bus, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office in the amount of $133,970.85; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 40. Awarding an agreement to ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation to provide for the purchase of Elevator Products and Services for a two (2) period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2017, in the annual amount of $229,438.32, as requested by Bexar County Facilities Management; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 41. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best bid submitted by Park Place Recreation Designs to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the Padre, Pletz, and Orsinger Parks Fall Zone Material and ADA Modifications in the amount of $289,011 as requested by the Bexar Heritage and Parks Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) 42. Approval of the agreement with Bexar County and Housing Innovations, LLC for a term beginning March 1, 2015 to November 15, 2015 in the amount of $46,068 utilizing 2013 Housing and Urban Development Planning Grant Funds. Item(s^ Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) 43. Approval of Professional Service Agreement between Bexar County and Professional Services Industries, Inc., in the amount of $30,544, for Quality Assurance Construction Materials Testing Services in connection with the Capital Project, WT Montgomery Road Reconstruction Project. Precinct Number 1. 44. Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Sanchez-Salazar & Associates (SMWBE), for Professional Civil Engineering Design Services in an amount not to exceed $448,200 for design fees related to the Old Corpus Christi Road - Spur 122 (South Presa Street) to Donop Road project. Precinct Number 4. 45. Approval of Field Alteration Request Number 1 between Bexar County and Olmos Equipment, Inc., requesting to increase contract amount by $6,275 in connection with the Big Country Phase V Project. Precinct Number 1. 46. Approval of Field Alteration Request Number 1 between Bexar County and D.Plata Construction Company, LLC requesting to increase the contract amount by $14,363.60 in connection with Flood Control Capital Project, Grosenbacher Road South of Madrona, MR-30, Purchase Order No. 3755491. Precinct Number 1. 47. Approval of the Field Alteration Request Number 6 between Bexar County and SMC Contractors requesting to increase the contract amount by $134,920.52 in connection with Public Works Capital Project, Borgfeld Drive Phase I. Precinct Number 3. 48. Approval of subdivision plat#140175 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Silver Oaks Unit 12A, owner: Centex Homes, located southeast of Oakwood Park and Amber Vista, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 2. 49. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50072 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Savannah Unit 10 Re-plat, owner: Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., located northeast of Ranch View and Culebra Road (F.M. 471), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 2. 50. Authorizing the approval of a Temporary Construction Easement to be granted to the City of San Antonio, a municipal corporation, for their Menger Creek Drainage and Linear Park Project, being a 2.3077 acre tract of land out of Lot 3, Block 1, NCB 7663, CAB Subdivision, as recorded in Volume 9650, Page 106, Plat Records, Bexar County, Texas and being owned by Bexar County. Precinct Number 4. 51. Approval of the Real Estate List for the November 3, 2015 Commissioners Court Auction and authorizing the Sheriff to advertise and sell the properties at a public sale pursuant to Section 34.05(h) of the Texas Tax Code. 52. Traffic Control Devices to be established: STOP ZONES: Precinct Number 1 Falcon Landing Unit 2 Plat #140366 The controlled road shall be Cascade Point at its intersection with Catalina Port. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Pioneer Field at its intersection with Cascade Point. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Daystar Pass at its intersection with Pioneer Field. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Delta Point at its intersection with Clipper Harbor. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Clipper Harbor at its intersection with Culebra Road. (1 stop) Precinct Number 2 Kallison Ranch Phase 1 Unit 4A Plat #140196 The controlled road shall be Rawhide Way at its intersection with Clydesdale Trl. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Clydesdale Trl at its intersection with Palomino Place. (1 stop) Kallison Ranch Phase 1 Unit 3B Plat #110285 The controlled road shall be Rawhide Way at its intersection with Winchester Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Palomino Place at its intersection with Winchester Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Winchester Way at its intersection with Kallison Bend. (1 stop) Precinct Number 3 The Oaks At Fox Grove Units 1 & 2 Plat #140174 The controlled road shall be Roche Oak at its intersection with Montrose Wood. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Oak Panache at its intersection with Roche Oak. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Oak Panache at its intersection with Sebastian Oak. (1 stop) Precinct Number 4 Miller Ranch Units 3 & 6A Plat #140354 The controlled road shall be Lake Horizon at its intersection with Hackberry Pond. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Green Leaf Way at its intersection with Wildflower Way. (1 stop) NO PARKING ANYTIME ZONE: Precinct Number 2 No Parking Anytime ("tow-away zone) Parking shall be prohibited on Galm Road from Park Rd to 600 ft. south on west side of road only. Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) 53. Approval and execution of the Second Amendment to the Agreement between Crosspoint to increase funding by $10,503.94 to provide Housing Assistance to the Prostitution Prevention Program (PPP) (aka) Esperanza Court participants with an amount not to exceed $57,681.94. The term of the agreement will begin September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015 utilizing Justice Assistance Grant Funding from FY 2012, 2013 and 2014. 54. Approval and execution of the Amendment between Bexar County and Recovery Healthcare Corporation to extend the term from October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 for Offender-Paid Electronic Monitoring Services, at no cost to the county. Item(s) Brought by Resource Management: (Tina Smith-Dean) 55. Approval of: a. An Order by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas, authorizing the issuance of "Bexar County, Texas Tax-Exempt Venue Project Revenue Refunding Bonds (Combined Venue Tax), Series 2015"; providing the terms and conditions of such bonds and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of such bonds, including the approval and distribution of an Official Statements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, Escrow Agreement, and Purchase Contract; complying with the requirements of the Depository Trust Company; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this order; delegating the authority to certain members of the Commissioners Court and County Staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; with an effective date of October 6, 2015; b. Resolution by the Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas, approving the Preliminary Official Statement pertaining to the sale of Combined Venue Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds; complying with the requirements contained in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and other matters in connection therewith. 56. Approval of an Extension of the Contract between Bexar County and McGriff, Seibels, & Williams of Texas, Inc., for Consulting Services related to the County's comprehensive insurance services extending the current term for a one-year period through October 31, 2016. 57. Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with American Appraisal in an amount not to exceed $23,200, to provide Bexar County with current replacement value appraisals of County owned buildings and contents as requested by the Office of the County Manager. Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: (Dan Curry) 58. Approval of a Consulting Services Contract between Bexar County and HKA Elevator Consulting Inc., in the amount of $ 11,500. For the modernization of Elevator #4 located in the Paul Elizondo Tower. 59. Approval of a Consulting Services Contract between Bexar County and HKA Elevator Consulting Inc., in the amount of $16,000 for the design of a single new corner post elevator and the removal of Elevator #1 and the Custody Elevator located in the Bexar County Courthouse. Items(s) Brought by Emergency Management/Fire Marshal Office: (Kyle Coleman) 60. Authorizing the Bexar County Judge to sign the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Integrated Public Alerting and Warning System Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN) Memorandum of Agreement at no cost to the County. Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) 61. Authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement with LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc., for online legal research database and Lexis for Microsoft Office for a period beginning upon execution of the agreement and ending September 30, 2018 for a combined estimated annual amount of $55,116, as requested by the Bexar County District Attorney's Office and providing for three (3) years with an option for renewal upon mutual consent of the County and LexisNexis. Also asking for authorization for the District Attorney's Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Interlocal Agreement between County of Bexar and San Antonio Water System, approved August 18,2015. b. Jacquelyn Callanen, Elections Administrator, Bexar County Election's Department FY 2015-2016 Budget. c. Nicholas "Nico" LaHood, Criminal District Attorney, Budgets for FY2016 State Asset Forfeiture Funds, Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds, Check Section Funds and LEOSE Funds and Comptroller Funds. d. Susan Pamerleau, Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2015 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 and FY 2016 Budgets for State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312, Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund 313, Chapter 18 State Asset Forfeiture Fund 330, and LEOSE Fund 114. e. Notice of Complaint and Notice to Show Cause regarding alleged unlawful detainment of Hermelinda Garza and Notice of Complaint and Request for Disclosure regarding harassment by the Bexar County Sheriffs office and detainment of Hermelinda Garza. f. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: David Rodriguez v. Jonathan Garcia, Badge No. 1777 and Bexar County. g. Fax notices from Juan Contreras, President Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County regarding grievances from the following: Ricardo Gonzales and Ronald Bailey. h. Fax notice from Juan Contreras, President, Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance - Notice of Intention to submit Step 3 Negotiations. i. U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Northern District of Texas Forth Worth Division, Re: AMSCO Steel Company, LLC Pyndus Steel & Aluminum Co. Inc. - Debtors. j. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action - Re: Maritza Amador Individually and Rep of Estate et al v. Bexar County, Bexar County Sheriff Office, et al. k. Citation Directed to Bexar County Texas by Serving Its County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Re: Christella Flores vs. Bexar County Texas. 1. U.S. District Court Western District of Texas San Antonio Division, Re: Richard Anthony Padilla v. Ray Olivarri, Judge 399th Judicial District Court, Bexar County Texas and William Stephens, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division.
Discussion and appropriate action on a Resolution of Support of Jail Relocations. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
11:30 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Presentation of the results of the 2015 Bexar County campaign for the ArtsFund and announcement of the winning departments for most money raised, largest increase in employee participation and the largest increase in employee giving over the previous year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
The Texas Veterans Land Board will recognize Bexar County as one of ten counties in Texas that has done the most to serve their Veterans using VLB loan programs and benefits in FY14. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and The Center for Community and Business Research (CCBR) at the University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development to conduct an African American Business Enterprise (AABE) Research Study in the Alamo Region in an amount not to exceed, $76,450.
Approval of a first amendment to the Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Aurora M. Sanchez for Community Resources Special Project Consultation in an amount not to exceed $32,582 to commence October 1, 2015 for an additional 90 days or until a permanent Director of the Housing Authority of Bexar County is hired.
Status update regarding the program of renovations and improvements to the AT&T Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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. 67. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Marita Amador, individually and as representative of the estate of Gilbert Flores and as next friend of minor R.M.F., Vanessa Flores, Marisela Flores, Carmen Flores and Rogelio Flores v. Bexar County, Bexar County Sheriffs Office, Greg Vasquez, Individually and in his Official Capacity, and Robert Sanchez, Individually and in his Official Capacity; ii. Possible Legal Claims against Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., and Audi of America, IXC. b. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which the duty of the attorney for Bexar County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act: i. Audit Report of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Inspector General.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Professional Legal Services Agreement with Charles Frigerio regarding representation of Sheriffs Deputy Greg Vasquez and Sheriffs Deputy Robert Sanchez in the pending federal lawsuit styled Marita Amador, individually and as representative of the estate of Gilbert Flores and as next friend of minor R.M.F., Vanessa Flores, Marisela Flores, Carmen Flores and Rogelio Flores v. Bexar County, Bexar County Sheriffs Office, Greg Vasquez, Individually and in his Official Capacity, and Robert Sanchez, Individually and in his Official Capacity. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)