1. Opening Prayer: (Nelson Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Nelson Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to the World AIDS Day Collaborative, recognizing December 1, 2015 as "World AIDS Day." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation by Commissioners Court recognizing the 70th Anniversary of Padgett Stratemann & Co. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Court)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 10 - 59 ITEMS PULLED: 60
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. First Amendment to Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Aurora M. Sanchez, approved October 6,2015. b. Notice of Written Answer submitted by Hermelinda Garza, Pro Se; regarding her previous complaints about her harassment and detainment; received on October 27, 2015 and November 4,2015.
Item(s) Brought by Bexar Heritage: (Betty Bueche) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the activities and events associated with the Tri-Centennial of the San Antonio de Bexar Presidio: a. Presentation of the three year program of events to commemorate the Tri-Centennial; b. Approval of funding in the amount of $390,000 in FY 2016, which includes $230,000 for County events, and a grant of $160,000 to the joint Bexar County/City of San Antonio TriCentennial Commission non-profit organization; and the appropriate budgetary transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Presentation and adoption of a resolution by Commissioners Court in support of efforts by SAWS and Joint Base San Antonio to improve the water infrastructure of our military bases. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (CourtJRobert Puente)
11:30 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the re-allocation of currently empty bed capacity to other functions and renovation of the Adult Detention Center Annex and other Campus improvements to support this effort to include the following: 1. Presentation of a renovation program including associated schedule, costs, and benefits; 11. Adoption of a resolution from Bexar County Commissioners Court and the Bexar County Sheriff that directs the County Manager to move forward with the reallocation, renovation, installation, relocation, and new construction plans in coordination with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Immediately following Item 5b.- Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request for authority to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural Services for two (2) Law Enforcement Substations, to include Construction Documents and Construction Administration for Building and Site Improvements. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Immediately following Item 5c.- Discussion and appropriate action regarding an amended Capital Budget to reallocate funds for proposed Capital Improvements Projects. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry/Tina Smith-Dean)
TIME CERTAIN: Recess Commissioners Court a. 11:00 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Board/Norton Rose Fulbright) Reconvene Commissioners Court
INDIVIDUAL AGENDA ITEMS: The following Individual Agenda Items may be considered at any time during this meeting: Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) Discussion and appropriate action of the following Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care items: a. Submission of the 2015 Notice of Funding Award (NOFA) grant request for ReallocationlRenewal and New Bonus Projects totaling $9,141,138 on behalf ofthe San AntoniolBexar Texas 500 area; b. Submission of a Planning Grant by Bexar County as the Texas 500 Collaborative Applicant in the amount of $ 274,460 with 25% required match in the amount $30,000 in in·kind match plus a cash match in the amount of $38,615 for a total of $343,075 for a term beginning November 2016 to November 2017 and acceptance of grant funding upon award; c. Creation of a City/County Continuum of Care Steering Committee to include five (5) members appointed by Commissioners Court and five (5) members appointed by the San Antonio City Council and one (1) ex-officio member representing the homeless community. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nancy Taguacta)
Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action concerning the Fourth Quarterly 201412015 Judicial Management Report on District Attorney, Criminal District Courts, Criminal County Coutts at Law, Justice of the Peace, Specialty Courts, and Central Magistration. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
Item(s) Brought byPurchasing: (Mary Salas) Discussion and appropriate action regarding granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a contract on a sole source requirements basis for a one-year period beginning upon award and ending September 30, 2016 to Thomson-West for the purchase of publications, subscriptions and West Law access as requested by Bexar County Offices and Departments for an estimated annual amount of $554,180; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the selection of 4M Building Solutions, to provide Bexar County with custodial services for various County facilities, as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Management Department, contingent upon successful contract negotiations. The necessary contract terms and documents will be submitted to Commissioners Court at a later date for consideration and action. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Salas)
Awarding delivery orders to various suppliers for the purchase of computer equipment, software and supply items including: desktop software license renewals, wiring and cabling, computer parts, cell phones and pager services, and related technology peripherals on a requirements contract basis in the estimated combined annual amount of $9.2 million utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Salas)
Item(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed reVISIOns to the Boards and Commissions Application Form to address appointments to the Housing Authority of Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Aurora Sanchez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the implementation of performance pay for Bexar County employees on the Exempt and Executive Pay Plans. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Foster CM Group, Inc. (SMWBE), for Construction Management and Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $2,039,226.20 for fees related to the SH 211 Pass-Through Finance Project, Precinct Number I. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Construction Inspection Services Agreement between Bexar County and Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $105,905.50 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $891,967.50 in connection with the Flood Control Capital Project, Huebner Creek Enhanced Conveyance NWWC Segment II, LCI7, Purchase Order Number 187022, Precinct Number 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation an office of the Justice of the Peace in Bexar County, Precinct 2; designating a place number; and providing for an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAYBE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 72. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. 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: 1. Creation of a part time Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2; 11. Adult Detention Center Video Visitation project; lll. Elected Offica! request for reduction of salary (Section 152.052 Local Gov. Code).
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation an office of the Justice of the Peace in Bexar County, Precinct 2; designating a place number; and providing for an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
1. Opening Prayer: (Nelson Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Nelson Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to the World AIDS Day Collaborative, recognizing December 1, 2015 as "World AIDS Day." (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation by Commissioners Court recognizing the 70th Anniversary of Padgett Stratemann & Co. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Court)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 10 - 59 ITEMS PULLED: 60
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. First Amendment to Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Aurora M. Sanchez, approved October 6,2015. b. Notice of Written Answer submitted by Hermelinda Garza, Pro Se; regarding her previous complaints about her harassment and detainment; received on October 27, 2015 and November 4,2015.
Item(s) Brought by Bexar Heritage: (Betty Bueche) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the activities and events associated with the Tri-Centennial of the San Antonio de Bexar Presidio: a. Presentation of the three year program of events to commemorate the Tri-Centennial; b. Approval of funding in the amount of $390,000 in FY 2016, which includes $230,000 for County events, and a grant of $160,000 to the joint Bexar County/City of San Antonio TriCentennial Commission non-profit organization; and the appropriate budgetary transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Presentation and adoption of a resolution by Commissioners Court in support of efforts by SAWS and Joint Base San Antonio to improve the water infrastructure of our military bases. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (CourtJRobert Puente)
11:30 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the re-allocation of currently empty bed capacity to other functions and renovation of the Adult Detention Center Annex and other Campus improvements to support this effort to include the following: 1. Presentation of a renovation program including associated schedule, costs, and benefits; 11. Adoption of a resolution from Bexar County Commissioners Court and the Bexar County Sheriff that directs the County Manager to move forward with the reallocation, renovation, installation, relocation, and new construction plans in coordination with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Immediately following Item 5b.- Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request for authority to Advertise a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural Services for two (2) Law Enforcement Substations, to include Construction Documents and Construction Administration for Building and Site Improvements. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Immediately following Item 5c.- Discussion and appropriate action regarding an amended Capital Budget to reallocate funds for proposed Capital Improvements Projects. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry/Tina Smith-Dean)
TIME CERTAIN: Recess Commissioners Court a. 11:00 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Board/Norton Rose Fulbright) Reconvene Commissioners Court
INDIVIDUAL AGENDA ITEMS: The following Individual Agenda Items may be considered at any time during this meeting: Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Nancy Taguacta) Discussion and appropriate action of the following Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Homeless Assistance Continuum of Care items: a. Submission of the 2015 Notice of Funding Award (NOFA) grant request for ReallocationlRenewal and New Bonus Projects totaling $9,141,138 on behalf ofthe San AntoniolBexar Texas 500 area; b. Submission of a Planning Grant by Bexar County as the Texas 500 Collaborative Applicant in the amount of $ 274,460 with 25% required match in the amount $30,000 in in·kind match plus a cash match in the amount of $38,615 for a total of $343,075 for a term beginning November 2016 to November 2017 and acceptance of grant funding upon award; c. Creation of a City/County Continuum of Care Steering Committee to include five (5) members appointed by Commissioners Court and five (5) members appointed by the San Antonio City Council and one (1) ex-officio member representing the homeless community. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nancy Taguacta)
Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action concerning the Fourth Quarterly 201412015 Judicial Management Report on District Attorney, Criminal District Courts, Criminal County Coutts at Law, Justice of the Peace, Specialty Courts, and Central Magistration. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
Item(s) Brought byPurchasing: (Mary Salas) Discussion and appropriate action regarding granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a contract on a sole source requirements basis for a one-year period beginning upon award and ending September 30, 2016 to Thomson-West for the purchase of publications, subscriptions and West Law access as requested by Bexar County Offices and Departments for an estimated annual amount of $554,180; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the selection of 4M Building Solutions, to provide Bexar County with custodial services for various County facilities, as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Management Department, contingent upon successful contract negotiations. The necessary contract terms and documents will be submitted to Commissioners Court at a later date for consideration and action. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Salas)
Awarding delivery orders to various suppliers for the purchase of computer equipment, software and supply items including: desktop software license renewals, wiring and cabling, computer parts, cell phones and pager services, and related technology peripherals on a requirements contract basis in the estimated combined annual amount of $9.2 million utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Salas)
Item(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed reVISIOns to the Boards and Commissions Application Form to address appointments to the Housing Authority of Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Aurora Sanchez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the implementation of performance pay for Bexar County employees on the Exempt and Executive Pay Plans. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Foster CM Group, Inc. (SMWBE), for Construction Management and Inspection Services in an amount not to exceed $2,039,226.20 for fees related to the SH 211 Pass-Through Finance Project, Precinct Number I. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Construction Inspection Services Agreement between Bexar County and Freese and Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $105,905.50 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $891,967.50 in connection with the Flood Control Capital Project, Huebner Creek Enhanced Conveyance NWWC Segment II, LCI7, Purchase Order Number 187022, Precinct Number 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation an office of the Justice of the Peace in Bexar County, Precinct 2; designating a place number; and providing for an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAYBE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 72. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. 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: 1. Creation of a part time Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2; 11. Adult Detention Center Video Visitation project; lll. Elected Offica! request for reduction of salary (Section 152.052 Local Gov. Code).
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation an office of the Justice of the Peace in Bexar County, Precinct 2; designating a place number; and providing for an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)