1. Opening Prayer: - Pastor Corey Webb 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): A. Presentation of a service pin recognizing a Bexar County employee for 25 & 30 years of service: B. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 7, 2016 through February 14, 2016 to be LULAC week in Bexar County.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Consent Items 8 - 10, 13 - 51
Acceptance of a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation through a contribution from Google Fiber in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for BiblioTech.
Approval of a Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Catarina Velasquez for digital education provision supporting the federal ConnectHome initiative at five (5) designated San Antonio Housing Authority development in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to commence February 15, 2016 and terminate August 30 2016.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 26, 2016 and February 2, 2016.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Professional Services Agreement for contingent fee legal between Bexar County and Hilliard Munoz Gonzales, LLP; Maloney & Campolo, Law Offices of Carlos Uresti, the Hill Law Firm, and Law Offices of Pat Moloney, approved December 21, 2015. b. U. S. District Court - Notice of a Lawsuit and Request for Waive Service of a Summons to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Kellie Cloud v. Bexar County, Texas. c. Citation Directed to Bexar County by Serving Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Leon Wyrick vs. Bexar County Texas. d. Notice of Appeal submitted by Karl Brehm, Staff Attorney for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), South Texas Office, Re: Notice of Intention to Invoke Final Binding Arbitration in Discipli9nary Appeal.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. Presentation of research findings by University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education and Human Development on BiblioTech's impact in the local community. b. lease agreement between Bexar County and Wheatley Family 1, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, for a term of 15 years, at an annual rate of $1.00 per year to commence one (1) business day after notice to Tenant of Landlord's completion of the build out work described in Exhibit B. c. Subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement between Bexar County and Wheatley Family 1. d. Authorizing the County Judge to execute a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Munoz & Company, in the amount of $43,890 for Architectural and Engineering services in connection with design documents for BiblioTech Wheatley Choice Phase II located at 1203 North Walters Street, San Antonio TX 78202. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes)
Discussion and presentation regarding Zika Virus prevention and preparation actions. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Update on the status of the transfer of the Collaborative Applicant designation for the Continuum of Care from Bexar County to the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH). (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request for authority to negotiate a professional architectural and engineering services contract with Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects in relation to the Bexar County Law Enforcement Substations Project as requested by Facilities Management.
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to Thyssen-Laughlin, LLC to provide Construction Services for the Bulverde Road at Mud Creek Tributary A (SC-27) Flood Control Project, in Precinct 2, in the amount of $3,211,568.35 as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; rejecting the apparent low bidder as non-responsive and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to J3 Company, LLC to provide Construction Services for the Elm Forrest at Turtle Cross Outfall (MR-31), Flood Control Project, in Precinct 1 in the amount of $1,717,784.40 for the Bexar County Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appriate acting awarding a delivery order to H. A. Gray & Associates to provide for the purchase for the replacement of Fill Material for the cooling tower at the Bexar County Justice Center in the amount of $61,112.50 for Facilities Management through a BuyBoard cooperative contract; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of two Local Project Advance Funding Agreements between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contribute a total of $52,000,000 for non-tolled highway improvements on Loop 1604, to include the appropriate budgetary amendment. Precinct 1; a. $28,200,000 Local Project Advance Funding Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements on Loop 1604 from FM 1957 (Potranco Road) to FM 471 (Culebra Road). b. $23,800,000 Local Project Advance Funding Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements on Loop 1604 from US 90 to FM 1957 (Potranco Road).
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement and a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agreement with Resolution between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contribute a total of $48,000,000 for non-tolled highway improvements on US 281 from Loop 1604 to the Comal County Line to include the appropriate budgetary amendment. Precinct 3; a. $39,080,033 Local Project Advance Funding Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements on US 281 from Loop 1604 to Stone Oak Parkway. b. $8,919,967 Right-of-Way Agreement and Resolution to Contribute Right-of-Way Funds between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for additional Right-of-Way acquisition and utility adjustments necessary for highway improvements on US 281 from Stone Oak Parkway to the Comal County Line.
Discussing and approporiate action regarding an amendment to extend the following agreements until February 30, 2017 to complete the Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan (SEP-HCP) and develop an implementation strategy in satisfaction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service grant requirements: a. Increase the Consulting Services Agreement with Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. for development of an implementation plan for the SEP-HCP in the amount of $168,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,696,000 ($1,032,332.07 grant funded and $172,055.35 City of San Antonio funded). b. Increase the Consulting Services Agreement with Jackson Walker for development of an implementation plan for the SEP-HCP in the amount of $70,000 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000 ($308,358.93 grant funded and $51,393.16 City of San Antonio funded).
Drawing 25 names from the 2015 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2016 Salary Grievance Committee; additional names as needed to serve as Alternates.
§ 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Ryan Barboza v. Sheriffs Deputy Cynthia Benevidez 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. Environmental enforcement authority to counties under Texas Water Code Section 7.351
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with Jacob Jordan, PLLC for representation of a sheriffs deputy in the following lawsuit: Ryan Barboza v. Sheriffs Deputy Cynthia Benevidez. (Estimated Present
1. Opening Prayer: - Pastor Corey Webb 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): A. Presentation of a service pin recognizing a Bexar County employee for 25 & 30 years of service: B. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing February 7, 2016 through February 14, 2016 to be LULAC week in Bexar County.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Consent Items 8 - 10, 13 - 51
Acceptance of a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation through a contribution from Google Fiber in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for BiblioTech.
Approval of a Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Catarina Velasquez for digital education provision supporting the federal ConnectHome initiative at five (5) designated San Antonio Housing Authority development in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to commence February 15, 2016 and terminate August 30 2016.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for January 26, 2016 and February 2, 2016.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Professional Services Agreement for contingent fee legal between Bexar County and Hilliard Munoz Gonzales, LLP; Maloney & Campolo, Law Offices of Carlos Uresti, the Hill Law Firm, and Law Offices of Pat Moloney, approved December 21, 2015. b. U. S. District Court - Notice of a Lawsuit and Request for Waive Service of a Summons to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Kellie Cloud v. Bexar County, Texas. c. Citation Directed to Bexar County by Serving Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Leon Wyrick vs. Bexar County Texas. d. Notice of Appeal submitted by Karl Brehm, Staff Attorney for the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), South Texas Office, Re: Notice of Intention to Invoke Final Binding Arbitration in Discipli9nary Appeal.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. Presentation of research findings by University of Texas at San Antonio College of Education and Human Development on BiblioTech's impact in the local community. b. lease agreement between Bexar County and Wheatley Family 1, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, for a term of 15 years, at an annual rate of $1.00 per year to commence one (1) business day after notice to Tenant of Landlord's completion of the build out work described in Exhibit B. c. Subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement between Bexar County and Wheatley Family 1. d. Authorizing the County Judge to execute a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Munoz & Company, in the amount of $43,890 for Architectural and Engineering services in connection with design documents for BiblioTech Wheatley Choice Phase II located at 1203 North Walters Street, San Antonio TX 78202. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes)
Discussion and presentation regarding Zika Virus prevention and preparation actions. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Update on the status of the transfer of the Collaborative Applicant designation for the Continuum of Care from Bexar County to the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH). (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request for authority to negotiate a professional architectural and engineering services contract with Durand-Hollis Rupe Architects in relation to the Bexar County Law Enforcement Substations Project as requested by Facilities Management.
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to Thyssen-Laughlin, LLC to provide Construction Services for the Bulverde Road at Mud Creek Tributary A (SC-27) Flood Control Project, in Precinct 2, in the amount of $3,211,568.35 as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; rejecting the apparent low bidder as non-responsive and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to J3 Company, LLC to provide Construction Services for the Elm Forrest at Turtle Cross Outfall (MR-31), Flood Control Project, in Precinct 1 in the amount of $1,717,784.40 for the Bexar County Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appriate acting awarding a delivery order to H. A. Gray & Associates to provide for the purchase for the replacement of Fill Material for the cooling tower at the Bexar County Justice Center in the amount of $61,112.50 for Facilities Management through a BuyBoard cooperative contract; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of two Local Project Advance Funding Agreements between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contribute a total of $52,000,000 for non-tolled highway improvements on Loop 1604, to include the appropriate budgetary amendment. Precinct 1; a. $28,200,000 Local Project Advance Funding Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements on Loop 1604 from FM 1957 (Potranco Road) to FM 471 (Culebra Road). b. $23,800,000 Local Project Advance Funding Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements on Loop 1604 from US 90 to FM 1957 (Potranco Road).
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement and a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agreement with Resolution between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contribute a total of $48,000,000 for non-tolled highway improvements on US 281 from Loop 1604 to the Comal County Line to include the appropriate budgetary amendment. Precinct 3; a. $39,080,033 Local Project Advance Funding Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements on US 281 from Loop 1604 to Stone Oak Parkway. b. $8,919,967 Right-of-Way Agreement and Resolution to Contribute Right-of-Way Funds between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation for additional Right-of-Way acquisition and utility adjustments necessary for highway improvements on US 281 from Stone Oak Parkway to the Comal County Line.
Discussing and approporiate action regarding an amendment to extend the following agreements until February 30, 2017 to complete the Southern Edwards Plateau Habitat Conservation Plan (SEP-HCP) and develop an implementation strategy in satisfaction of the US Fish and Wildlife Service grant requirements: a. Increase the Consulting Services Agreement with Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. for development of an implementation plan for the SEP-HCP in the amount of $168,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,696,000 ($1,032,332.07 grant funded and $172,055.35 City of San Antonio funded). b. Increase the Consulting Services Agreement with Jackson Walker for development of an implementation plan for the SEP-HCP in the amount of $70,000 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000 ($308,358.93 grant funded and $51,393.16 City of San Antonio funded).
Drawing 25 names from the 2015 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2016 Salary Grievance Committee; additional names as needed to serve as Alternates.
§ 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Ryan Barboza v. Sheriffs Deputy Cynthia Benevidez 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. Environmental enforcement authority to counties under Texas Water Code Section 7.351
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with Jacob Jordan, PLLC for representation of a sheriffs deputy in the following lawsuit: Ryan Barboza v. Sheriffs Deputy Cynthia Benevidez. (Estimated Present