1. Opening Prayer: (Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 17, 20165 to October 21, 2016 as "San Antonio Minority Enterprise Development Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 16, 2016 to October 22, 2016 as the "Save for Retirement Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEMS: a. 10:30 a.m. Recognition of participants in the success of Act I of the San Pedro Creek opera, Las Fundaciones de Bejar. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute an Amendment for a Permanent Portal Easement at Mission Park Pavilions, to the San Antonio River Authority. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Consent Items 9 - 50
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between Bexar County BiblioTech and the Bexar County Health District D.B.A. University Health System, to serve Health System patients and their families by providing BiblioTech registration and access to BiblioTech collections for an indefinite term beginning on the execution date and remaining on force until terminated with 30 days' notice by either party. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Laura Cole)
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Third Amendment to Grant and Development Agreement between Bexar County, City of San Antonio, and Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation for the construction of a public parking garage to the Tobin Center, approved May 3, 2016. b. Lease Agreement between Bexar County and Bexar Metro 9-1-1 for occupancy space in the Quarry Run Regional Emergency Operations Center, approved May 3, 2016. c. Bexar County Auditor's Monthly Financial Report (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for the month of July 31, 2016. d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2016 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313. e. Citation Directed to Bexar County, by Serving County Judge, Nelson Wolff- Re: Susie S. Castillo vs. Joeris General Contractors LTD et al. f. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action to Judge Nelson W. Wolff - Re: Julio Christian Trujillo - Santoyo v. Bexar County, Texas et al. g. Notice of Intent to Sue submitted by Law Office of George C. Ruiz on behalf of Jerry Rodriguez. h. Notice of Injury and Liability Claim submitted by the Law Office of George L. Salinas - Re: Rebecca Aldrich. i. Fax letters from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Juan Contreras, President, regarding the following grievances: Grievance 2016-DSABC-05 (personal time off request) Grievance 2016-DSABC-05 (to proceed with step 2) Grievance 2016-DSABC-Class 03
Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes for October 4, 2016.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of the First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority for the Construction of the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project authorizing project management during construction by SARA, construction phase design services by the design team, and construction funding for work packages 1, 2, and 3 of the project, in an amount not to exceed $32,218,240, and approval of the appropriate budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Innovation Application as submitted by Project QUEST, Inc. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Status update on the Recovery and Resiliency Partnership with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and local community partners. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action of awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by D. Plata Construction Company, LLC (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of construction services for the French Creek Tributary NWWC (LC-23) - Environmental Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $2,487,925.63, as requested by the Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; 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 of awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Gratr Landscapes, Ltd. to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Huebner Creek Enhanced Conveyance NWWC Segment II (LC-17) Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $1,999,331.70, as requested by the Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; 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 selection of Bank of America, N.A. to provide for the purchase of banking depository services; contract execution documents will be brought to Commissioners Court at a later date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
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 September 2016. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $38,076 and the appropriate budget transfer.. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2017 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provisions, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 65. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Gerald Reiff v. Constable Precinct 2; ii. Bexar County, Texas v. Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation; iii. Cathy Barrera auto accident claim against Bexar County; iv. NGM Insurance Company v. Bexar County. 11 66. 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. 67. § 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.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer in the following civil service litigation: Gerald Reiff v. Constable Precinct 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the settlement proposal in the following Htigation: Bexar County, Texas v. Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Cause No. 2012-CI-03128 in the 57th Judicial District of Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer in the following legal claim: Cathy Barrera auto accident claim against Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action to reconsider the prior order of the Bexar County Commissioners Court creating an office of Justice of the Peace in Bexar County Justice Precinct 2, designated as "Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2," to be effective January 1, 2017 (hereafter "Creation Order"); and rescinding this Creation Order, voiding and nullifying it so that no new position of Justice of the Peace, designated as "Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2" shall exist on January 1, 2017. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
1. Opening Prayer: (Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance (Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 17, 20165 to October 21, 2016 as "San Antonio Minority Enterprise Development Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 16, 2016 to October 22, 2016 as the "Save for Retirement Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEMS: a. 10:30 a.m. Recognition of participants in the success of Act I of the San Pedro Creek opera, Las Fundaciones de Bejar. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the County Judge to execute an Amendment for a Permanent Portal Easement at Mission Park Pavilions, to the San Antonio River Authority. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Consent Items 9 - 50
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between Bexar County BiblioTech and the Bexar County Health District D.B.A. University Health System, to serve Health System patients and their families by providing BiblioTech registration and access to BiblioTech collections for an indefinite term beginning on the execution date and remaining on force until terminated with 30 days' notice by either party. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Laura Cole)
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Third Amendment to Grant and Development Agreement between Bexar County, City of San Antonio, and Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation for the construction of a public parking garage to the Tobin Center, approved May 3, 2016. b. Lease Agreement between Bexar County and Bexar Metro 9-1-1 for occupancy space in the Quarry Run Regional Emergency Operations Center, approved May 3, 2016. c. Bexar County Auditor's Monthly Financial Report (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for the month of July 31, 2016. d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2016 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313. e. Citation Directed to Bexar County, by Serving County Judge, Nelson Wolff- Re: Susie S. Castillo vs. Joeris General Contractors LTD et al. f. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action to Judge Nelson W. Wolff - Re: Julio Christian Trujillo - Santoyo v. Bexar County, Texas et al. g. Notice of Intent to Sue submitted by Law Office of George C. Ruiz on behalf of Jerry Rodriguez. h. Notice of Injury and Liability Claim submitted by the Law Office of George L. Salinas - Re: Rebecca Aldrich. i. Fax letters from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Juan Contreras, President, regarding the following grievances: Grievance 2016-DSABC-05 (personal time off request) Grievance 2016-DSABC-05 (to proceed with step 2) Grievance 2016-DSABC-Class 03
Approval of Commissioners Court Minutes for October 4, 2016.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of the First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority for the Construction of the San Pedro Creek Improvements Project authorizing project management during construction by SARA, construction phase design services by the design team, and construction funding for work packages 1, 2, and 3 of the project, in an amount not to exceed $32,218,240, and approval of the appropriate budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Innovation Application as submitted by Project QUEST, Inc. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Status update on the Recovery and Resiliency Partnership with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and local community partners. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action of awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by D. Plata Construction Company, LLC (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of construction services for the French Creek Tributary NWWC (LC-23) - Environmental Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $2,487,925.63, as requested by the Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; 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 of awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Gratr Landscapes, Ltd. to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Huebner Creek Enhanced Conveyance NWWC Segment II (LC-17) Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $1,999,331.70, as requested by the Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; 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 selection of Bank of America, N.A. to provide for the purchase of banking depository services; contract execution documents will be brought to Commissioners Court at a later date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
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 September 2016. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $38,076 and the appropriate budget transfer.. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2017 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provisions, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 65. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Gerald Reiff v. Constable Precinct 2; ii. Bexar County, Texas v. Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation; iii. Cathy Barrera auto accident claim against Bexar County; iv. NGM Insurance Company v. Bexar County. 11 66. 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. 67. § 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.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer in the following civil service litigation: Gerald Reiff v. Constable Precinct 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the settlement proposal in the following Htigation: Bexar County, Texas v. Atascosa Rural Water Supply Corporation, Cause No. 2012-CI-03128 in the 57th Judicial District of Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer in the following legal claim: Cathy Barrera auto accident claim against Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action to reconsider the prior order of the Bexar County Commissioners Court creating an office of Justice of the Peace in Bexar County Justice Precinct 2, designated as "Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2," to be effective January 1, 2017 (hereafter "Creation Order"); and rescinding this Creation Order, voiding and nullifying it so that no new position of Justice of the Peace, designated as "Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2" shall exist on January 1, 2017. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)