1. Opening Prayer: Juan Hernandez (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing McAllister Little League team.(Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Monday, October 10, 2016 as the County observance of World Mental Health Day and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day and participate in the Mental Health Department's event, at Mission Park, as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) c. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 2nd-8t h , 2016 as National 4-H Week in Texas and commend the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) d. Presentation of a proclamation to the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Committee, recognizing October 15, 2016 as "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
10:30 a.m. Presentation on the High Water Alert Lifesaving Technology (HALT) Website, showing real-time status of monitored low water crossings throughout Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes )
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Innovation Application as submitted by Liquid Web, LLC.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Innovation Application as submitted by Codeup, LLC.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the following Innvoation Fund Grant Agreements: a. A Grant Agreement with Turner Logic, LLC in an amount not to exceed $30,000. b. A Grant Agreement with 3 Day Startup, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $70,000. c. A Grant Agreement with Legal Holdings, LLC in an amount not to exceed $50,000. d. A Grant Agreement with Rising Barn, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. District Attorney's Office State Asset Forfeiture Funds, Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds, Check Section Funds, Gambling Funds, Comptroller Funds, and LEOSE Funds for FY2017. b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313 for FY 2016 Budget. c. Bexar County Elections Department - Re: Budget - Contract (510), HAVA (511), and Chapter 19 (320) d. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Summons in a Civil Action to Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Re: Julio Christian Trujillo-Santoyo v. Bexar County, Texas et al. e. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Summons in a Civil Action to Bexar County, Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Re: Bexar County Opportunities Industrialized Centers, Inc. v. Bexar County, Bexar County Appraisal District, and Bexar County Sheriffs Office.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the project to receive and store data from Body-Worn Cameras, video evidence, and other law enforcement evidence provided by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office, San Antonio Police Department, and other agencies that submit evidence to the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. a. Authorizing a services work order with Microsoft for the purchase of software development services to build an automated ingestion system for digital evidence in the not to exceed amount of $562,685, as requested by the Information Technology Department through a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record; b. Authorizing a delivery order with Sirius Computer Solutions for the purchase of digital storage in the not to exceed amount of $250,000 as requested by the Information Technology Department through a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appropriate action pertaining to the Data Center Consulting/Migration Planning Project for the Information Technology Department.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Watson Road Phase I Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Project (MPO): a. Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Don Durden, Inc. dba Civil Engineering Consultants (SMWBE) in the amount of $739,184 for professional engineering services in connection with the Watson Road Phase I- Somerset Road to 700' south of SW Verano Parkway Project. Precinct Number 1; and b. Approval of a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for $59,444 for the Watson Road Phase I- Somerset Road to 700' south of SW Verano Parkway Project. Precinct Number 1.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the acceptance of an FLSA summary report regarding nonexempt County personnel that have accrued FLSA hours in excess of 199 but less than 240, and law enforcement personnel FLSA hours in excess of 439 but less than 480, as of the month ending August 2016. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $29,952 and the appropriate budget transfer.
58. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the settlement offer in the following litigation: Jared Louis Knighton v. Sheriff Deputy Avery Lawrence. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 59. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with Coats Rose, P.C. for legal services necessary and arising from the bankruptcy filing of Olmos Equipment, Inc., including general construction related legal consultation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 60. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for legal services necessary to respond to claims raised by the probate judges, constables and justices of the peace concerning budget related actions by the Commissioners Court. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 61. Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorization to the District Attorney to assert any all legal claims against relevant contractors, subcontractors and insurers necessary to enforce Bexar County's right to defense and indemnity in the following litigation: Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, LTD, Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc. and Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 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. 62. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Cathy Barrera v. Bexar County; ii. NGM Insurance Company v. Bexar County; iii. Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, LTD, Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc. and Bexar County; iv. Jared Louis Knighton v. Sheriff Deputy Avery Lawrence; v. Petition in Bankruptcy filed by Olmos Equipment Inc. which involves claims against Bexar County; and vi. Legal claims raised by Probate Judges. 63. 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: a. Elimination of part-time JP positions. 64. § 551.0725 Deliberation regarding contract being negotiated: (Upon receipt of written authorization from the Criminal District Attorney, the Commissioners Court must vote unanimously that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person.) a. Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County under Chapter 174 of the Local Government Code.
1. Opening Prayer: Juan Hernandez (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing McAllister Little League team.(Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Monday, October 10, 2016 as the County observance of World Mental Health Day and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day and participate in the Mental Health Department's event, at Mission Park, as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) c. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 2nd-8t h , 2016 as National 4-H Week in Texas and commend the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert) d. Presentation of a proclamation to the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Committee, recognizing October 15, 2016 as "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
10:30 a.m. Presentation on the High Water Alert Lifesaving Technology (HALT) Website, showing real-time status of monitored low water crossings throughout Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes )
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Innovation Application as submitted by Liquid Web, LLC.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Innovation Application as submitted by Codeup, LLC.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the following Innvoation Fund Grant Agreements: a. A Grant Agreement with Turner Logic, LLC in an amount not to exceed $30,000. b. A Grant Agreement with 3 Day Startup, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $70,000. c. A Grant Agreement with Legal Holdings, LLC in an amount not to exceed $50,000. d. A Grant Agreement with Rising Barn, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. District Attorney's Office State Asset Forfeiture Funds, Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds, Check Section Funds, Gambling Funds, Comptroller Funds, and LEOSE Funds for FY2017. b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313 for FY 2016 Budget. c. Bexar County Elections Department - Re: Budget - Contract (510), HAVA (511), and Chapter 19 (320) d. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Summons in a Civil Action to Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Re: Julio Christian Trujillo-Santoyo v. Bexar County, Texas et al. e. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas - Summons in a Civil Action to Bexar County, Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Re: Bexar County Opportunities Industrialized Centers, Inc. v. Bexar County, Bexar County Appraisal District, and Bexar County Sheriffs Office.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the project to receive and store data from Body-Worn Cameras, video evidence, and other law enforcement evidence provided by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office, San Antonio Police Department, and other agencies that submit evidence to the Bexar County District Attorney's Office. a. Authorizing a services work order with Microsoft for the purchase of software development services to build an automated ingestion system for digital evidence in the not to exceed amount of $562,685, as requested by the Information Technology Department through a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record; b. Authorizing a delivery order with Sirius Computer Solutions for the purchase of digital storage in the not to exceed amount of $250,000 as requested by the Information Technology Department through a State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contract; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record.
Discussion and appropriate action pertaining to the Data Center Consulting/Migration Planning Project for the Information Technology Department.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Watson Road Phase I Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Project (MPO): a. Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Don Durden, Inc. dba Civil Engineering Consultants (SMWBE) in the amount of $739,184 for professional engineering services in connection with the Watson Road Phase I- Somerset Road to 700' south of SW Verano Parkway Project. Precinct Number 1; and b. Approval of a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for $59,444 for the Watson Road Phase I- Somerset Road to 700' south of SW Verano Parkway Project. Precinct Number 1.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the acceptance of an FLSA summary report regarding nonexempt County personnel that have accrued FLSA hours in excess of 199 but less than 240, and law enforcement personnel FLSA hours in excess of 439 but less than 480, as of the month ending August 2016. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $29,952 and the appropriate budget transfer.
58. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the settlement offer in the following litigation: Jared Louis Knighton v. Sheriff Deputy Avery Lawrence. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 59. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with Coats Rose, P.C. for legal services necessary and arising from the bankruptcy filing of Olmos Equipment, Inc., including general construction related legal consultation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 60. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for legal services necessary to respond to claims raised by the probate judges, constables and justices of the peace concerning budget related actions by the Commissioners Court. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 61. Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorization to the District Attorney to assert any all legal claims against relevant contractors, subcontractors and insurers necessary to enforce Bexar County's right to defense and indemnity in the following litigation: Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, LTD, Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc. and Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger) 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. 62. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Cathy Barrera v. Bexar County; ii. NGM Insurance Company v. Bexar County; iii. Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, LTD, Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc. and Bexar County; iv. Jared Louis Knighton v. Sheriff Deputy Avery Lawrence; v. Petition in Bankruptcy filed by Olmos Equipment Inc. which involves claims against Bexar County; and vi. Legal claims raised by Probate Judges. 63. 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: a. Elimination of part-time JP positions. 64. § 551.0725 Deliberation regarding contract being negotiated: (Upon receipt of written authorization from the Criminal District Attorney, the Commissioners Court must vote unanimously that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person.) a. Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County under Chapter 174 of the Local Government Code.