1. Opening Prayer: - Pastor Tom Heger, retired Presbyterian Minister (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Tommy Calvert)
3. CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing a Bexar County employee for 25 years of service: Name Years Date Employed Office/Department John Hydrick 25 12/03/1990 Constable Pet. 4 Robert Jimenez 25 12/06/1990 Public Works (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing January 29, 2016 to be Cowboy Breakfast Day. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 11, 2016 through February 28, 2016 to be "Official Rodeo Season" and Thursday February 1, 2016 as " Official Dress Western San Antonio Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court honoring the participants of the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) e. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 7, 2016 to be "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Items - 9 - 20, 22 - 26, 28 - 30, 32 - 64
Items(s) Brought by Constable Precinct 3: (Mark Vojvodich) Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Immigration and Customs Enforcement -Homeland Security Investigations and Constable, Precinct 3 for the reimbursement of joint operations expenses from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Ouinones) Awarding a delivery order to SpawGlass Building Services to provide for the purchase of construction services to furnish all labor and materials for the Relocation of the Bexar County Clinic Project, in the amount of $85,648.76, as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record.
Awarding a delivery order to Nardis Public Safety to provide for the purchase of one hundred fifty (150) Spike II Stab Vests, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office, in the amount of $59,925; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the 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. Bexar County Auditor's Office Monthly Financial Report for the months of October 31, 2015 and November 30, 2015. b. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Juan Contreras, President, Re: Grievance 2015-DSABC-Class-04 (per diem) c. Notice of Personal Injury claim submitted by the Carlson Law Firm, Re: Alivia Bracha, a minor.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 12, 2016 and Janaury 19, 2016.
Item(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Consideration and adoption of a Resolution approving a Fifth Amendment to ATD/County Local Share Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County, Texas and the Advanced Transportation District relating to the continued transfer of certain proceeds of the Sales and Use Tax received by the Advanced Transportation District to the County to provide for the financing, payment, or reimbursement of certain costs relating to acquiring, designing, engineering, and constructing various 2016 projects; and other matters in connection therewith. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
TIME CERTAIN: 11:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Resolution accepting the Joint Base San Antonio Randolph Air Force Base (JBSA-Randolph) Joint Land Use Study, Background Report, and Executive Summary, and endorsing and supporting the strategies described therein that are intended to encourage the compatibility of development surrounding JBSA-Randolph, maximizing Randolph's usefulness to the Air Force, and ensure JSBA-Randolph's long-term viability as a center of training excellence. Precinct Number 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Quinones^ Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a delivery order to ARC and an agreement with Vigilant, Inc. for the purchase of software licenses and services on a sole source basis in the amount of $47,995 as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the renewal of an existing agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide for the purchase of food services for the period of February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office in the estimated annual amount of $3,906,483; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
11:30 a.m. - Presentation and briefing by City of San Antonio Housing Commission Chair, Jennifer M. Gonzalez. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jennifer M. Gonzalez)
11:45 a.m. or immediately following item 5b - Presentation and briefing by Housing Authority of Bexar County Chair, Kirk Francis, on the Authority's Affordable Housing programs and activities. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Kirk Francis)
Item(s) Brought by Facilities Department: (Dan Curry) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the request of the use of Courtroom 2.01, known as the Double Height Courtroom; for the Civil District Courts Presiding Docket on Mondays. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following related to the San Pedro Creek Improvements project: a. Approval for the San Antonio River Authority to authorize additional design services in an amount not to exceed $1,969,315; b. Authority for the San Antonio River Authority to advertise an RFQ to select a Construction Manager-at-Risk for the San Pedro Creek Improvements project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Settlement Agreement, in lieu of Condemnation, authorizing the sale of approximately 1.808 acres of land, more or less, being a portion of right-of-way known as Fischer Road, said acreage coming out of a right-of-way dedication as shown on plat Freeport Business Centre, Unit 1, as recorded in Volume 9536, Page 163, of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, located in south Bexar County, to the BNSF Railway Company, for the total consideration of $165,800 plus all applicable costs, in addition BNSF will convey to Bexar County a 0.413 acre tract of land abutting said Fischer Road and further will construct a new cul-de-sac at the new termination point of Fischer Road at Agua Pura Road. Precinct Number 1. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Galm Road Phase III Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Project (MPO): a.Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $459,402 for professional engineering services in connection with the Preliminary Design Phase of the Galm Road Phase III-FM 471 (Culebra Road) to Government Canyon State Natural Area Project (MPO). Precinct Number 2. b.Approval of a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for $89,096 for the Galm Road Phase III- FM 471 (Culebra Road) to Government Canyon State Natural Area Project (MPO). Precinct Number 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
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. 74. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Alamo Title Ins v. Jerry F. Martinez and Bexar County 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: ii. Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Antonio concerning fiber optic cable necessary for Video Visitation at the ADC South Annex; iii. 2015 OIG report regarding the Housing Authority of Bexar County Commissioners. 75. § 551.072 Deliberation regarding real property: a. Discussion regarding potential environmental and title 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.
Ttem(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) Discussion and appropriate action concerning a settlement offer in the following litigation: Alamo Title Ins v. Jerry F. Martinez and Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
1. Opening Prayer: - Pastor Tom Heger, retired Presbyterian Minister (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Tommy Calvert)
3. CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing a Bexar County employee for 25 years of service: Name Years Date Employed Office/Department John Hydrick 25 12/03/1990 Constable Pet. 4 Robert Jimenez 25 12/06/1990 Public Works (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing January 29, 2016 to be Cowboy Breakfast Day. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 11, 2016 through February 28, 2016 to be "Official Rodeo Season" and Thursday February 1, 2016 as " Official Dress Western San Antonio Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court honoring the participants of the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) e. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 7, 2016 to be "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Items - 9 - 20, 22 - 26, 28 - 30, 32 - 64
Items(s) Brought by Constable Precinct 3: (Mark Vojvodich) Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Immigration and Customs Enforcement -Homeland Security Investigations and Constable, Precinct 3 for the reimbursement of joint operations expenses from the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Ouinones) Awarding a delivery order to SpawGlass Building Services to provide for the purchase of construction services to furnish all labor and materials for the Relocation of the Bexar County Clinic Project, in the amount of $85,648.76, as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record.
Awarding a delivery order to Nardis Public Safety to provide for the purchase of one hundred fifty (150) Spike II Stab Vests, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office, in the amount of $59,925; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the 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. Bexar County Auditor's Office Monthly Financial Report for the months of October 31, 2015 and November 30, 2015. b. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Juan Contreras, President, Re: Grievance 2015-DSABC-Class-04 (per diem) c. Notice of Personal Injury claim submitted by the Carlson Law Firm, Re: Alivia Bracha, a minor.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 12, 2016 and Janaury 19, 2016.
Item(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Consideration and adoption of a Resolution approving a Fifth Amendment to ATD/County Local Share Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County, Texas and the Advanced Transportation District relating to the continued transfer of certain proceeds of the Sales and Use Tax received by the Advanced Transportation District to the County to provide for the financing, payment, or reimbursement of certain costs relating to acquiring, designing, engineering, and constructing various 2016 projects; and other matters in connection therewith. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
TIME CERTAIN: 11:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Resolution accepting the Joint Base San Antonio Randolph Air Force Base (JBSA-Randolph) Joint Land Use Study, Background Report, and Executive Summary, and endorsing and supporting the strategies described therein that are intended to encourage the compatibility of development surrounding JBSA-Randolph, maximizing Randolph's usefulness to the Air Force, and ensure JSBA-Randolph's long-term viability as a center of training excellence. Precinct Number 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Quinones^ Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a delivery order to ARC and an agreement with Vigilant, Inc. for the purchase of software licenses and services on a sole source basis in the amount of $47,995 as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the renewal of an existing agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide for the purchase of food services for the period of February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office in the estimated annual amount of $3,906,483; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
11:30 a.m. - Presentation and briefing by City of San Antonio Housing Commission Chair, Jennifer M. Gonzalez. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jennifer M. Gonzalez)
11:45 a.m. or immediately following item 5b - Presentation and briefing by Housing Authority of Bexar County Chair, Kirk Francis, on the Authority's Affordable Housing programs and activities. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Kirk Francis)
Item(s) Brought by Facilities Department: (Dan Curry) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the request of the use of Courtroom 2.01, known as the Double Height Courtroom; for the Civil District Courts Presiding Docket on Mondays. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following related to the San Pedro Creek Improvements project: a. Approval for the San Antonio River Authority to authorize additional design services in an amount not to exceed $1,969,315; b. Authority for the San Antonio River Authority to advertise an RFQ to select a Construction Manager-at-Risk for the San Pedro Creek Improvements project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Settlement Agreement, in lieu of Condemnation, authorizing the sale of approximately 1.808 acres of land, more or less, being a portion of right-of-way known as Fischer Road, said acreage coming out of a right-of-way dedication as shown on plat Freeport Business Centre, Unit 1, as recorded in Volume 9536, Page 163, of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, located in south Bexar County, to the BNSF Railway Company, for the total consideration of $165,800 plus all applicable costs, in addition BNSF will convey to Bexar County a 0.413 acre tract of land abutting said Fischer Road and further will construct a new cul-de-sac at the new termination point of Fischer Road at Agua Pura Road. Precinct Number 1. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Galm Road Phase III Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Project (MPO): a.Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and HNTB Corporation in the amount of $459,402 for professional engineering services in connection with the Preliminary Design Phase of the Galm Road Phase III-FM 471 (Culebra Road) to Government Canyon State Natural Area Project (MPO). Precinct Number 2. b.Approval of a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for $89,096 for the Galm Road Phase III- FM 471 (Culebra Road) to Government Canyon State Natural Area Project (MPO). Precinct Number 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
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. 74. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Alamo Title Ins v. Jerry F. Martinez and Bexar County 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: ii. Interlocal Agreement with the City of San Antonio concerning fiber optic cable necessary for Video Visitation at the ADC South Annex; iii. 2015 OIG report regarding the Housing Authority of Bexar County Commissioners. 75. § 551.072 Deliberation regarding real property: a. Discussion regarding potential environmental and title 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.
Ttem(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) Discussion and appropriate action concerning a settlement offer in the following litigation: Alamo Title Ins v. Jerry F. Martinez and Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)