1. Opening Prayer: - Cate Gruenburg, Aide to the County Manager (Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation to the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in honor of the 17 women that are to be inducted at their 2016 "Visionary Women Who Inspire Tomorrow" Induction Gala. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) b. Presentation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing March 8,2016 as "Bexar County Women's Day" to commemorate Women's History Month, supporting the National theme of "Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government" in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners - San Antonio Chapter. The Court will also present the 2016 Bexar County Pioneer Award to Jacquelyn F. Callanen, Elections Administrator, Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing KEDA, Radio Station (1540 AM) Anniversary on March 17, 2016 of 50 years of service to our community. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing March 2016 as "Kidney Month" in Bexar County . (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) e. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing March 10, 2016 as "National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Presentation of the Bexar County HEB Slim down Showdown program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Janet Guadarrama) b. Second yearly presentation of the Commissioners Cup awards to the winners of the Land Navigation and Orienteering competition and the Air Rifle Marksmanship competition. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Kevin Wolff)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussed, and appropriate action taken separately. Item(s) Brought by the Commissioners Court: (Court) 9. Approval of a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc., for the purchase of e-books for BiblioTech East in the amount of $100,000. 10. Approval of a request from Commissioner Tommy Calvert to reappoint and appoint the following appointees to the Emergency Services District #11. Name Date of Appointment Expire Replacing John True March 8, 2016 March 8, 2018 Reappointment Earline Williams March 8, 2016 March 8, 2018 Reappointment Robert E. Brown March 8, 2016 March 8, 2018 Paul Parker 3 Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) 11. Approval of a request from the Criminal District Attorney to provide additional pay from its Asset Forfeiture Account for the following: $2,220.00 additional pay per year to Criminal District Attorney Employee #37837. Item(s) Brought by County Auditor: (Susan Yeatts) 12. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay routine bills from Monday, March 7, 2016 through Friday, March 18, 2016. 13. Authorization to distribute payroll, including overtime, uniform allowances, and auto allowances to be paid Tuesday, March 15, 2016. 14. Approval of bills to include claims registers for Wednesday, February 24, 2016, Friday February 26, 2016; Wednesday, March 2, 2016 and Friday, March 4, 2016. 15. Request approval for $166,027.77 in Tax Overpayment or Erroneous Payment Refunds due to 29 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. 16. Acceptance of the certification by the County Auditor, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0108, of additional revenue available for the Bexar County Sheriffs State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 in the amount of $8,044. The Commissioners Court is not hereby adopting a special budget. Item(s) Brought by: Public Defender's Office (Michael Young) 17. Approval of a request from the Public Defender's Office authorizing the County Auditor to pay three (3) invoices equaling $178.88 for Identification cards for new attorney's at the Public Defender's Office. Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Quinones) 18. Awarding a requirements contract to Grande Truck Center to provide for the purchase of Parts and Services for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks for the Bexar County Public Works Department, in the estimated annual amount of $57,000; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 19. Awarding a contract to Tropical Contracting LLC (SMWBE) for the purchase of construction services for the Bulverde Road Pedestrian Amenities, in Precinct 3, in the amount of $769,363 as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 20. Awarding a delivery order to Vermeer Equipment of Texas, Inc. to provide for the purchase of three (3) Vermeer Brush Chippers in the amount of $213,099 for the Bexar County Public Works Department through a BuyBoard contract; approving the attached equipment be declared surplus and authorized for use as a trade in; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 21. Awarding a delivery order to Cooper Equipment Co. to provide for the purchase of one (1) Broce Broom in the amount of $37,878.40 for the Bexar County Public Works Department through a BuyBoard contract; approving the attached equipment be declared surplus; use of the surplus as a trade-in and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 4 22. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements to award a contract on a sole source requirements basis to Thomson-West for County Wide use for an estimated annual amount of $554,180; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 23. Authorizing the removal and sale of one (1) surplus firearm weapon to retiring Bexar County Sheriffs Office Lieutenant Marcia A. Paquel in the amount of $414.00 as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to update the Bexar County Inventory Records and file the appropriate documents for record. 24. Authorizing the execution of a service agreement with 4M Building Solutions to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Custodial Services for the period beginning upon award and ending February 28, 2017 in the estimated amount of $951,101 as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Department; and authorizing the filing of the appropriate award documents for the record. 25. Authorizing the execution of three agreements with Frost Bank as a depository for lockbox funds: a. Agreement with Frost Bank to provide for the purchase of lockbox services to Bexar County for a period beginning upon execution and ending October 31, 2019 in the estimated annual amount of $93,000.00 with an option to extend pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 116.025; b. Security Agreement between Frost Bank and Bexar County for collateral held by The Federal Reserve Bank; and c. Pledgee Agreement authorizing the named individuals to take authoritative action on behalf of the collateral placed in the Federal Reserve Bank. Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Eddie Ortega) 26. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Young Women's Christian Association for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $22,000 from the General Fund. 27. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Center for Family Relations for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015, and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $20,000 from the General Fund. 28. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the administration of adoption services through "Project Swift" in Bexar County for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 in the amount of $342,594 from the General Fund. 29. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) program for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 in the amount of $10,000 from the General Fund. 30. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and San Antonio Fighting Back for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $20,000 from the General Fund. 31. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Jefferson Outreach for Older People for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 in the amount of $10,000 from the General Fund. 5 32. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with ACMA Social Marketing in the amount of $25,150 for the design and creation of a Bexar County Fotonovela that will be used to encourage high risk populations to link to medical care if found HIV positive or continue to use harm reduction strategies to remain HIV negative. Item(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) 33. Approval of a Sponsorship Agreement between Bexar County and DMN CrowdSource LLC for sponsorship and programming of the Maverick Music Festival, to be held April 8-9, 2016, for promotional materials highlighting Bexar County Venues for a total amount not to exceed $75,000. Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) 34. Approval to execute a field alteration request for final recapitulation of project costs between Bexar County and Prudent Construction Services, Inc. (SMWBE), in connection with Flood Control Capital Project, Rock Creek NWWC Outfall, SA6, Purchase Order No. 175122. The recapitulation shows an increase in the amount of $2,080.54 for a final construction amount of $2,037,007.97. Precinct Number 3. 35. Approval of a 0.0006 acre Permanent Water Easement being granted to the City of San Antonio for the use by the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees, in order to install a water meter, being out of a 2.875 acre tract of land owned by Bexar County, located at 2300 Roosevelt and described as being within New City Block 7456 and recorded in Volume 1391, Page 604 of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, Texas. Precinct 1. 36. Approval of subdivision plat#150382 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Overlook at Medio Creek Unit 2, owner: KB Home Lone Star, Inc., located southwest of Marbach Road and Overlook Landing, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 37. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50395 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Redbird Ranch Unit 7B, owner: Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., located northwest of Reeves Loop and Red Crossbill, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 38. Approval of subdivision plat#150312 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Reserve of Lost Creek Unit 3B Phase 1 Replat, owner: Centex Homes, located northwest of Rio Bend and Paraiso Hill, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. 39. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50544 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Texas Research Park Units 3 & 1 A, owner: CADG Lambda 257, LLC, located southwest of Lambda Drive and Omicron Drive, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 40. Approval of subdivision plat#150513 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: The Canyons at Scenic Loop Unit 6A3 PUD, owner: Southerland Canyons, LLC, located southeast of Ivory Canyon (private) and Edens Canyon (private), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. 41. Approval of subdivision plat#150196 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Windfield Unit 8R Replat, owner: K.B. Home Lone Star, Inc., located northeast of Uresti Fields and Slaton Fields, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 4. 6 42. Approval of a Correction Right of Way Easement across a portion of Bexar County owned property located at 2300 Roosevelt Avenue as described in Volume 1391, Page 604 of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, the original easement was granted to the State of Texas on May 20, 2003 and its intent was to convey a utility easement and right of way easement but the appropriate language was inadvertently omitted from said document describing the utility portion of the easement, said original easement is a 0.254 acre tract of land located in New City Block 7456 and is further described in Volume 10115 Page 1360, Deed Records of Bexar County, Texas. Precinct 1. 43. Approval of a variance request to Article 4, Section D(4) and Article 4, Section D(5)(d) of the Bexar County Flood Damage Prevention Court Order for Texas Research Park to reclaim FEMA floodplain. Precinct No. 1. 44. Traffic Control Devices To Be Established: STOP ZONES TO BE ESTABLISHED: Precinct Number 1 Stevens Ranch POD 3A Plat #140262 The controlled road shall be Sam Houston Way at its intersection with Stevens Pkwy. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be James Bonham Way at its intersection with Sam Houston Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Lucchese Street at its intersection with Sam Houston Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be James Fannin ST at its intersection with Sam Houston Way. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be James Fannin ST at its intersection with Santa Anna Way. (1 stop) Stevens Ranch POD IB Plat #150047 The controlled road shall be Bullrun Way at its intersection with Rio Rancho. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Bullrun Way at its intersection with Montessa Park. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Montessa Park at its intersection with Tahoe Avenue. (1 stop) Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 4A-1 Plat #140557 The controlled road shall be Sarakini Rd at its intersection with Tripoli. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Sarakini Rd at its intersection with Kotili Ln. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Astros Ln at its intersection with Dimitra Dr. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Astros Ln at its intersection with Kosmas Dr. (1 stop) Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 5A-1 Plat #140329 The controlled road shall be Desert Candle at its intersection with Crown Daisy. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Desert Candle at its intersection with Laurel Branch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Elounda at its intersection with Laurel Branch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Knob Creek at its intersection with Laurel Branch. (1 stop) Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 5B-1 Plat #140328 The controlled road shall be Persimmon Cove at its intersection with Argos Star. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Persimmon Cove at its intersection with Spanish Wells. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Lazada at its intersection with Spanish Wells. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Spanish Wells at its intersection with Tripoli. (1 stop) 7 Overlook AT Medio Creek Unit 1 Plat #150169 The controlled road shall be Nectar Creek at its intersection with Overlook Canyon. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Overlook Landing at its intersection with Overlook Canyon. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Overlook Point at its intersection with Overlook Landing. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Overlook Landing at its intersection with Marbach Road. (1 stop) Alamo Ranch Unit 15A Plat #150064 The controlled road shall be Panhandle Cove at its intersection with Calaveras Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Red Maple Way at its intersection with Calaveras Way. (1 stop) Precinct Number 2 Savannah Subdivision Unit 5 Plat #150074 The controlled road shall be Ranch View at its intersection with Culebra Road. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Ranch Bend at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Valley Lake at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Melton Glen at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) Savannah Subdivision Unit 5A Plat #150075 The controlled road shall be Samsel Falls at its intersection with Ranch Bend, (lstop) The controlled road shall be Murphy Haven at its intersection with Samsel Falls. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Samsel Falls at its intersection with Granbury Field. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Granbury Field at its intersection with Hamer Ranch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Rodeo Drive at its intersection with Hamer Ranch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Rodeo Drive at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) Stillwater Ranch Unit 14A Plat #150273 The controlled road shall be Canyon Ranch at its intersection with Old Stillwater. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Canyon Ranch at its intersection with McKinney Hills. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Rounders at its intersection with McKinney Hills. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be White River Dr at its intersection with Old Stillwater. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be McKinney Hills at its intersection with White River Dr. (1 stop) Sawyer Meadows Unit 2 Plat #130352 The controlled road shall be Forecast Dr at its intersection with Sawyer Valley. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Forecast Dr at its intersection with Stalemate Cove. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Sawyer Meadow at its intersection with Sawyer Valley. (1 stop) Precinct Number 4 The Pare At Escondido Unit 5 Plat #150017 The controlled road shall be Loring Park at its intersection with Palmetto Park. (1 stop) 8 The controlled road shall be Falcon Park at its intersection with Loring Park. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Falcon Park at its intersection with Pease Park. (1 stop) Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) 45. Approval and execution of the Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Customized Assessments & Training to conduct psychological assessment for the Adult Drug Court from September 1, 2015 to September 31, 2016, for a total not to exceed $5,400 with approval funding from Criminal Justice Division Governor's grant# 2047008. Item(s) Brought by Economic Development: (David Marquez) 46. Authorization and approval for the County Judge to sign a Default Notice on the Tax Abatement Agreement between the County of Bexar and 606 Avenue B, LP. Item(s) Brought by Resource Management: (Tina Smith-Dean) 47. Approval of a renewal of policies with the following firms providing Bexar County with General Liability, Public Officials Liability, Law Enforcement Liability, Business Auto Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Excess Workers' Compensation, and Crime insurance coverage for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2016 and ending April 1, 2017 for a combined total premium amount of $1,116,625. The renewal awards include: Type Coverage General Liability Public Officials Liability Law Enforcement Liability Business Auto Liability Employee Benefits Liability Umbrella / Excess Liability Excess Workers Compensation Crime Firms One Beacon Insurance Group Midwest Employers Casualty Company Hartford Fire Insurance Company Annual Premiums $940,000 $164,571 $12,054 Item(s) Brought by Facilities: (Dan Curry) 48. Authorizing the County Judge to execute Change Order #3 between Bexar County and Stoddard Construction Mgt. INC in the amount of $175,215.45 to increase the existing contract amount from $4,721,895.55 to $4,897,111 for work and Extended General Conditions related to the Bexar County Forensic Science Center Renovations Project, located at 7337 Louis Pasteur Drive, San Antonio Texas 78229, and approval of the appropriate budgetary transfer. 49. Authorization and approval for T-Mobile to modify their antenna system located at the roof top Bexar County building located at 218 South Laredo Street as per original rooftop license agreement.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a.Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Health and Human Services and Bexar County, approved November 17, 2015. b.Ruben C. Tejeda, Constable Precinct No. 1 - Re: FY 2015 Racial Profiling Report. c.Mark S. Vojvodich, Constable Pet. 3 - 835 State Asset Forfeiture Budget and 118 - Law Enforcement Officers Special Education Fund Balance. d.Notice of Citation Direct to Bexar County AKA The County of Bexar by Serving its County Judge, Nelson Wolff, Re: Janice Cadena vs. San Antonio Livestock Exposition. e.Notice of Personal Injury Claim from the Office of Branch Law Firm Re: Tanisha Smith (aka Tanisha Craig). f. Notice of Suit submitted by Arthur Rakowitz regarding damage of property. g.Fax letters from Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County from Juan Contreras, President regarding the following 3 claims: Joni Dawn Rodriguez, Krissy Perez and Harold Schneider.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a summary of streets and street easements located in the unincorporated area of Bexar County not maintained by Bexar County Public Works. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Bexar County Post Construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) Manual as required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) effective April 1, 2016 as part of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. County wide. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
52. Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. awarding a construction contract to Sterling Construction Company for the FM 1957 (Potranco Road) Pass-Through Project, in Precinct 1 in the amount of $46,305,602.47, 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; b. Approval of the Reimbursement Agreement between Bexar County and Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC, in the amount of $495,140 to be paid by Bexar County for pipe encasements on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project done within a dedicated Enterprise Texas Pipeline easement (Precinct 1): and c. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and San Antonio Water System (SAWS) in the amount of; i. $3,085,295.55 to be paid by SAWS for utility relocation on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project (Precinct 1); ii. $547,426.86 to be paid by Bexar County for the associated construction fees on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project for work done within a dedicated SAWS easement (Precinct 1); and iii. $19,295.68 to be paid by Bexar County for the associated design fees on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project for work done within a dedicated SAWS easement (Precinct 1)- (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green/Mary Quinones)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action on the following child welfare items: a. Introduction of the new Texas Department of Family and Protective Services' (TDFPS) Region 5 Director by the outgoing Regional Director, Sherry Gomez; b. Presentation of a Mid-Year Report by TDFPS; and c. Execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and TDFPS for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015, and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $2,246,900 from the General Fund. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
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. 54. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Steven G. Barloco v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office
1. Opening Prayer: - Cate Gruenburg, Aide to the County Manager (Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation to the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame in honor of the 17 women that are to be inducted at their 2016 "Visionary Women Who Inspire Tomorrow" Induction Gala. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) b. Presentation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing March 8,2016 as "Bexar County Women's Day" to commemorate Women's History Month, supporting the National theme of "Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government" in partnership with the National Association of Women Business Owners - San Antonio Chapter. The Court will also present the 2016 Bexar County Pioneer Award to Jacquelyn F. Callanen, Elections Administrator, Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing KEDA, Radio Station (1540 AM) Anniversary on March 17, 2016 of 50 years of service to our community. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing March 2016 as "Kidney Month" in Bexar County . (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Paul Elizondo) e. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing March 10, 2016 as "National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a. Presentation of the Bexar County HEB Slim down Showdown program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Janet Guadarrama) b. Second yearly presentation of the Commissioners Cup awards to the winners of the Land Navigation and Orienteering competition and the Air Rifle Marksmanship competition. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Kevin Wolff)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussed, and appropriate action taken separately. Item(s) Brought by the Commissioners Court: (Court) 9. Approval of a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc., for the purchase of e-books for BiblioTech East in the amount of $100,000. 10. Approval of a request from Commissioner Tommy Calvert to reappoint and appoint the following appointees to the Emergency Services District #11. Name Date of Appointment Expire Replacing John True March 8, 2016 March 8, 2018 Reappointment Earline Williams March 8, 2016 March 8, 2018 Reappointment Robert E. Brown March 8, 2016 March 8, 2018 Paul Parker 3 Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Nicholas "Nico" LaHood) 11. Approval of a request from the Criminal District Attorney to provide additional pay from its Asset Forfeiture Account for the following: $2,220.00 additional pay per year to Criminal District Attorney Employee #37837. Item(s) Brought by County Auditor: (Susan Yeatts) 12. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay routine bills from Monday, March 7, 2016 through Friday, March 18, 2016. 13. Authorization to distribute payroll, including overtime, uniform allowances, and auto allowances to be paid Tuesday, March 15, 2016. 14. Approval of bills to include claims registers for Wednesday, February 24, 2016, Friday February 26, 2016; Wednesday, March 2, 2016 and Friday, March 4, 2016. 15. Request approval for $166,027.77 in Tax Overpayment or Erroneous Payment Refunds due to 29 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. 16. Acceptance of the certification by the County Auditor, pursuant to Local Government Code §111.0108, of additional revenue available for the Bexar County Sheriffs State Asset Forfeiture Fund 312 in the amount of $8,044. The Commissioners Court is not hereby adopting a special budget. Item(s) Brought by: Public Defender's Office (Michael Young) 17. Approval of a request from the Public Defender's Office authorizing the County Auditor to pay three (3) invoices equaling $178.88 for Identification cards for new attorney's at the Public Defender's Office. Item(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Quinones) 18. Awarding a requirements contract to Grande Truck Center to provide for the purchase of Parts and Services for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks for the Bexar County Public Works Department, in the estimated annual amount of $57,000; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. 19. Awarding a contract to Tropical Contracting LLC (SMWBE) for the purchase of construction services for the Bulverde Road Pedestrian Amenities, in Precinct 3, in the amount of $769,363 as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 20. Awarding a delivery order to Vermeer Equipment of Texas, Inc. to provide for the purchase of three (3) Vermeer Brush Chippers in the amount of $213,099 for the Bexar County Public Works Department through a BuyBoard contract; approving the attached equipment be declared surplus and authorized for use as a trade in; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 21. Awarding a delivery order to Cooper Equipment Co. to provide for the purchase of one (1) Broce Broom in the amount of $37,878.40 for the Bexar County Public Works Department through a BuyBoard contract; approving the attached equipment be declared surplus; use of the surplus as a trade-in and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 4 22. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements to award a contract on a sole source requirements basis to Thomson-West for County Wide use for an estimated annual amount of $554,180; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 23. Authorizing the removal and sale of one (1) surplus firearm weapon to retiring Bexar County Sheriffs Office Lieutenant Marcia A. Paquel in the amount of $414.00 as requested by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to update the Bexar County Inventory Records and file the appropriate documents for record. 24. Authorizing the execution of a service agreement with 4M Building Solutions to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Custodial Services for the period beginning upon award and ending February 28, 2017 in the estimated amount of $951,101 as requested by the Bexar County Facilities Department; and authorizing the filing of the appropriate award documents for the record. 25. Authorizing the execution of three agreements with Frost Bank as a depository for lockbox funds: a. Agreement with Frost Bank to provide for the purchase of lockbox services to Bexar County for a period beginning upon execution and ending October 31, 2019 in the estimated annual amount of $93,000.00 with an option to extend pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 116.025; b. Security Agreement between Frost Bank and Bexar County for collateral held by The Federal Reserve Bank; and c. Pledgee Agreement authorizing the named individuals to take authoritative action on behalf of the collateral placed in the Federal Reserve Bank. Item(s) Brought by Community Resources: (Eddie Ortega) 26. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Young Women's Christian Association for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $22,000 from the General Fund. 27. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Center for Family Relations for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015, and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $20,000 from the General Fund. 28. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the administration of adoption services through "Project Swift" in Bexar County for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 in the amount of $342,594 from the General Fund. 29. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) program for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 in the amount of $10,000 from the General Fund. 30. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and San Antonio Fighting Back for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $20,000 from the General Fund. 31. Approval and execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Jefferson Outreach for Older People for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015 and ending September 30, 2016 in the amount of $10,000 from the General Fund. 5 32. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with ACMA Social Marketing in the amount of $25,150 for the design and creation of a Bexar County Fotonovela that will be used to encourage high risk populations to link to medical care if found HIV positive or continue to use harm reduction strategies to remain HIV negative. Item(s) Brought by the County Manager's Office: (David Smith) 33. Approval of a Sponsorship Agreement between Bexar County and DMN CrowdSource LLC for sponsorship and programming of the Maverick Music Festival, to be held April 8-9, 2016, for promotional materials highlighting Bexar County Venues for a total amount not to exceed $75,000. Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) 34. Approval to execute a field alteration request for final recapitulation of project costs between Bexar County and Prudent Construction Services, Inc. (SMWBE), in connection with Flood Control Capital Project, Rock Creek NWWC Outfall, SA6, Purchase Order No. 175122. The recapitulation shows an increase in the amount of $2,080.54 for a final construction amount of $2,037,007.97. Precinct Number 3. 35. Approval of a 0.0006 acre Permanent Water Easement being granted to the City of San Antonio for the use by the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees, in order to install a water meter, being out of a 2.875 acre tract of land owned by Bexar County, located at 2300 Roosevelt and described as being within New City Block 7456 and recorded in Volume 1391, Page 604 of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, Texas. Precinct 1. 36. Approval of subdivision plat#150382 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Overlook at Medio Creek Unit 2, owner: KB Home Lone Star, Inc., located southwest of Marbach Road and Overlook Landing, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 37. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50395 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Redbird Ranch Unit 7B, owner: Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., located northwest of Reeves Loop and Red Crossbill, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 38. Approval of subdivision plat#150312 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Reserve of Lost Creek Unit 3B Phase 1 Replat, owner: Centex Homes, located northwest of Rio Bend and Paraiso Hill, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. 39. Approval of subdivision plat#l 50544 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Texas Research Park Units 3 & 1 A, owner: CADG Lambda 257, LLC, located southwest of Lambda Drive and Omicron Drive, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 1. 40. Approval of subdivision plat#150513 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: The Canyons at Scenic Loop Unit 6A3 PUD, owner: Southerland Canyons, LLC, located southeast of Ivory Canyon (private) and Edens Canyon (private), not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. 41. Approval of subdivision plat#150196 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio: Windfield Unit 8R Replat, owner: K.B. Home Lone Star, Inc., located northeast of Uresti Fields and Slaton Fields, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 4. 6 42. Approval of a Correction Right of Way Easement across a portion of Bexar County owned property located at 2300 Roosevelt Avenue as described in Volume 1391, Page 604 of the Official Public Records of Bexar County, the original easement was granted to the State of Texas on May 20, 2003 and its intent was to convey a utility easement and right of way easement but the appropriate language was inadvertently omitted from said document describing the utility portion of the easement, said original easement is a 0.254 acre tract of land located in New City Block 7456 and is further described in Volume 10115 Page 1360, Deed Records of Bexar County, Texas. Precinct 1. 43. Approval of a variance request to Article 4, Section D(4) and Article 4, Section D(5)(d) of the Bexar County Flood Damage Prevention Court Order for Texas Research Park to reclaim FEMA floodplain. Precinct No. 1. 44. Traffic Control Devices To Be Established: STOP ZONES TO BE ESTABLISHED: Precinct Number 1 Stevens Ranch POD 3A Plat #140262 The controlled road shall be Sam Houston Way at its intersection with Stevens Pkwy. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be James Bonham Way at its intersection with Sam Houston Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Lucchese Street at its intersection with Sam Houston Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be James Fannin ST at its intersection with Sam Houston Way. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be James Fannin ST at its intersection with Santa Anna Way. (1 stop) Stevens Ranch POD IB Plat #150047 The controlled road shall be Bullrun Way at its intersection with Rio Rancho. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Bullrun Way at its intersection with Montessa Park. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Montessa Park at its intersection with Tahoe Avenue. (1 stop) Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 4A-1 Plat #140557 The controlled road shall be Sarakini Rd at its intersection with Tripoli. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Sarakini Rd at its intersection with Kotili Ln. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Astros Ln at its intersection with Dimitra Dr. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Astros Ln at its intersection with Kosmas Dr. (1 stop) Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 5A-1 Plat #140329 The controlled road shall be Desert Candle at its intersection with Crown Daisy. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Desert Candle at its intersection with Laurel Branch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Elounda at its intersection with Laurel Branch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Knob Creek at its intersection with Laurel Branch. (1 stop) Arcadia Ridge Phase 1 Unit 5B-1 Plat #140328 The controlled road shall be Persimmon Cove at its intersection with Argos Star. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Persimmon Cove at its intersection with Spanish Wells. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Lazada at its intersection with Spanish Wells. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Spanish Wells at its intersection with Tripoli. (1 stop) 7 Overlook AT Medio Creek Unit 1 Plat #150169 The controlled road shall be Nectar Creek at its intersection with Overlook Canyon. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Overlook Landing at its intersection with Overlook Canyon. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Overlook Point at its intersection with Overlook Landing. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Overlook Landing at its intersection with Marbach Road. (1 stop) Alamo Ranch Unit 15A Plat #150064 The controlled road shall be Panhandle Cove at its intersection with Calaveras Way. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Red Maple Way at its intersection with Calaveras Way. (1 stop) Precinct Number 2 Savannah Subdivision Unit 5 Plat #150074 The controlled road shall be Ranch View at its intersection with Culebra Road. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Ranch Bend at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Valley Lake at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Melton Glen at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) Savannah Subdivision Unit 5A Plat #150075 The controlled road shall be Samsel Falls at its intersection with Ranch Bend, (lstop) The controlled road shall be Murphy Haven at its intersection with Samsel Falls. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Samsel Falls at its intersection with Granbury Field. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Granbury Field at its intersection with Hamer Ranch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Rodeo Drive at its intersection with Hamer Ranch. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Rodeo Drive at its intersection with Ranch View. (1 stop) Stillwater Ranch Unit 14A Plat #150273 The controlled road shall be Canyon Ranch at its intersection with Old Stillwater. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Canyon Ranch at its intersection with McKinney Hills. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Rounders at its intersection with McKinney Hills. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be White River Dr at its intersection with Old Stillwater. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be McKinney Hills at its intersection with White River Dr. (1 stop) Sawyer Meadows Unit 2 Plat #130352 The controlled road shall be Forecast Dr at its intersection with Sawyer Valley. (2 stops) The controlled road shall be Forecast Dr at its intersection with Stalemate Cove. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Sawyer Meadow at its intersection with Sawyer Valley. (1 stop) Precinct Number 4 The Pare At Escondido Unit 5 Plat #150017 The controlled road shall be Loring Park at its intersection with Palmetto Park. (1 stop) 8 The controlled road shall be Falcon Park at its intersection with Loring Park. (1 stop) The controlled road shall be Falcon Park at its intersection with Pease Park. (1 stop) Item(s) Brought by Judicial Services: (Mike Lozito) 45. Approval and execution of the Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Customized Assessments & Training to conduct psychological assessment for the Adult Drug Court from September 1, 2015 to September 31, 2016, for a total not to exceed $5,400 with approval funding from Criminal Justice Division Governor's grant# 2047008. Item(s) Brought by Economic Development: (David Marquez) 46. Authorization and approval for the County Judge to sign a Default Notice on the Tax Abatement Agreement between the County of Bexar and 606 Avenue B, LP. Item(s) Brought by Resource Management: (Tina Smith-Dean) 47. Approval of a renewal of policies with the following firms providing Bexar County with General Liability, Public Officials Liability, Law Enforcement Liability, Business Auto Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Excess Workers' Compensation, and Crime insurance coverage for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2016 and ending April 1, 2017 for a combined total premium amount of $1,116,625. The renewal awards include: Type Coverage General Liability Public Officials Liability Law Enforcement Liability Business Auto Liability Employee Benefits Liability Umbrella / Excess Liability Excess Workers Compensation Crime Firms One Beacon Insurance Group Midwest Employers Casualty Company Hartford Fire Insurance Company Annual Premiums $940,000 $164,571 $12,054 Item(s) Brought by Facilities: (Dan Curry) 48. Authorizing the County Judge to execute Change Order #3 between Bexar County and Stoddard Construction Mgt. INC in the amount of $175,215.45 to increase the existing contract amount from $4,721,895.55 to $4,897,111 for work and Extended General Conditions related to the Bexar County Forensic Science Center Renovations Project, located at 7337 Louis Pasteur Drive, San Antonio Texas 78229, and approval of the appropriate budgetary transfer. 49. Authorization and approval for T-Mobile to modify their antenna system located at the roof top Bexar County building located at 218 South Laredo Street as per original rooftop license agreement.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a.Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Health and Human Services and Bexar County, approved November 17, 2015. b.Ruben C. Tejeda, Constable Precinct No. 1 - Re: FY 2015 Racial Profiling Report. c.Mark S. Vojvodich, Constable Pet. 3 - 835 State Asset Forfeiture Budget and 118 - Law Enforcement Officers Special Education Fund Balance. d.Notice of Citation Direct to Bexar County AKA The County of Bexar by Serving its County Judge, Nelson Wolff, Re: Janice Cadena vs. San Antonio Livestock Exposition. e.Notice of Personal Injury Claim from the Office of Branch Law Firm Re: Tanisha Smith (aka Tanisha Craig). f. Notice of Suit submitted by Arthur Rakowitz regarding damage of property. g.Fax letters from Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County from Juan Contreras, President regarding the following 3 claims: Joni Dawn Rodriguez, Krissy Perez and Harold Schneider.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a summary of streets and street easements located in the unincorporated area of Bexar County not maintained by Bexar County Public Works. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Bexar County Post Construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) Manual as required by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) effective April 1, 2016 as part of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. County wide. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
52. Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. awarding a construction contract to Sterling Construction Company for the FM 1957 (Potranco Road) Pass-Through Project, in Precinct 1 in the amount of $46,305,602.47, 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; b. Approval of the Reimbursement Agreement between Bexar County and Enterprise Texas Pipeline LLC, in the amount of $495,140 to be paid by Bexar County for pipe encasements on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project done within a dedicated Enterprise Texas Pipeline easement (Precinct 1): and c. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and San Antonio Water System (SAWS) in the amount of; i. $3,085,295.55 to be paid by SAWS for utility relocation on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project (Precinct 1); ii. $547,426.86 to be paid by Bexar County for the associated construction fees on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project for work done within a dedicated SAWS easement (Precinct 1); and iii. $19,295.68 to be paid by Bexar County for the associated design fees on the FM 1957 Potranco Road (Pass Through Finance) Project for work done within a dedicated SAWS easement (Precinct 1)- (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green/Mary Quinones)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action on the following child welfare items: a. Introduction of the new Texas Department of Family and Protective Services' (TDFPS) Region 5 Director by the outgoing Regional Director, Sherry Gomez; b. Presentation of a Mid-Year Report by TDFPS; and c. Execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and TDFPS for a one year period beginning October 1, 2015, and ending on September 30, 2016, in the amount of $2,246,900 from the General Fund. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
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. 54. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Steven G. Barloco v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office