1. Opening prayer: Lauren Mandel (Court/Kevin Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin Wolff)
Consent Items 8 - 39, 43 - 69
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Full and final release of all claims (Laddie Place Drainage Phase III (SA-2) Project) between Olmos Equipment, Inc. and Bexar County, Texas, approved February 21, 2017. b. Bexar County Auditor's Office completed audits for FY2016-2017 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification and Chapter 59 State Asset Forfeiture Reports for the following offices: Bexar County District Attorney Bexar County Sheriff Bexar County Constable Precinct 1 Bexar County Constable Precinct 2 Bexar County Constable Precinct 4 And FY2016 and FY2015 Chapter 59 State Asset Forfeiture Reports for the following Office: Bexar County Constable Precinct 3; c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office - FY2017 Budget for Sheriffs Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund -313 and State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312; d. Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County - Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-01 (Nature: Brian Higby) Step 3 Negotiations; e. Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County - Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-Class-01 (SERT Realignment) Step 1; and f. Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County - Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-Class-02 (Detention Captains Realignment) Step 2.
*** A portion of this Item is available without audio Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request from the County Courts at Law to purchase supplemental professional liability insurance for a total premium amount of $15,781.51. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Judge John Longoria)
*** A portion of this Item is available without audio Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution concerning the abuse of prescription opioids and synthetic compounds. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
10:30 a.m. The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding preliminary selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,180,749) HOME ($533,384) and Emergency Solutions Grant ($189,629) Program funds for the 2017-2018 Budget Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: as needed) (Eddie Ortega)
10:40 a.m. or immediately following 3a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the public hearing for the preliminary selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,180,749) HOME ($533,384) and ESG ($189,629) Program funds for the 2017-2018 Budget Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
11:00 a.m. The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding Medio Springs Ranch Apartments located in unincorporated Bexar County within the City of San Antonio Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Estimated Presentation Time: as needed) (Eddie Ortega)
11:10 a.m. or immediately following item 3c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the public hearing and resolution in support of Medio Springs Ranch Apartments affordable housing community being developed by Medio Springs, LP located in unincorporated Bexar County within the City of San Antonio Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an interlocal agreement between Bexar County and various Texas governments for the purpose of BiblioTech's participation in Bibliotecha's cloudLink service, which allows electronic content sharing among member libraries, for a term often (10) years to commence upon court approval, with the option for one or more five (5) year renewals. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
11:10 a.m. or immediately following item 3c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the public hearing and resolution in support of Medio Springs Ranch Apartments affordable housing community being developed by Medio Springs, LP located in unincorporated Bexar County within the City of San Antonio Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Long Range Financial Forecast for Fiscal Year 2017-18 through Fiscal Year 2021-22. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and Brooks Development Authority in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the construction of the Brooks Greenline Linear Park Mission Reach Linkage Project, Precinct Number 1. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the selection of KDHK, Inc., to provide Bexar County with custodial and floor care services in the estimated annual amount of $1,460,544 and Squeegee Squad, SA LLC for window cleaning services in the estimated annual amount of $63,270 for various County facilities and cancel the power washing portion of the bid and rebid as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by Joeris General Contractors for the new Public Works building in the amount of $16,140,000 as requested by the Facilities Management Department. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Acceptance of an FLSA summary report regarding non-exempt 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 May 2017. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $72,615 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain and approval of an Order declaring the public use and necessity for the acquisition in Fee Simple of a 0.322 acre tract of land located in County Block 4910, being a portion of Lot 4 Block 4 Fossil Ridge Unit 1, a subdivision of record in Volume 9548, Page 197 of the plat records of Bexar County, Texas and being a portion of that tract described to Roxcar Limited of record in Volume 11498, Page 223 of the Deed Records of Bexar County, Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes; and a 0.226 acre Temporary Construction Easement located in County Block 4910, being a portion of Lot 4 Block 4 Fossil Ridge Unit 1, a subdivision of record in Volume 9548, Page 197 of the plat records of Bexar County, Texas and being a portion of that tract described to Roxcar Limited of record in Volume 11498, Page 223 of the Deed Records of Bexar County, Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, to advance and achieve the public use of the reconstruction of Evans Road from Bulverde Road to TPC Parkway, which includes constructing, operating, repairing and maintaining road improvements, including expanding Evans Road from the existing two lane rural roadway to a four lane urban section with four feet wide shoulders, and a continuous center turn lane and required drainage improvements, to expand roadway capacity to relieve traffic congestion and accommodate current and projected traffic volumes and to resolve threats to the health and safety of the public as part of the Evans Road Phase I - Bulverde to TPC Parkway Project and authorizing the institution of condemnation proceedings to acquire these rights. Evans Road Phase I - Bulverde Road to TPC Parkway. Precinct 3. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Presentation discussion and appropriate action regarding the construction of Bibliotech East on the following: a. Cancel IFB Event #553; b. Awarding Purchase Orders to the following vendors based on Best Value to the County: i. Limitless Construction Services LLC AABE/ESBE/MBE/SBE in the amount of $206,484.06; ii. Earl Greenwood Construction Inc. AABE/ESBE/MBE/SBE in the amount of $59,770.20; iii. Tejas Premier Building Contractors LLC WBE/SBE/HUB in the amount of $359,508; iv. JDL Customs HUB/SBE in the amount of $19,635; v. Allied Flooring WBE/SBE/MBE/HUB/DBE in the amount of $48,691.95; vi. Premier Window Tinting $ 11,276.75. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the San Pedro Creek Restoration project to include the following: a. A status update on the ongoing design and construction; b. A status update on progress of the Tri-centennial Sculpture, Plethora; c. A status update on the San Pedro Creek Art Program; and d. A review of the proposed Interpretive Art Elements that will be incorporated into the design of the Creek for the remainder of Phase 1 that includes Houston Street to Caesar Chavez Boulevard. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Tony Canez/Suzanne Scott)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request to create a Mental Health Associate Probate Judge position to preside over court-ordered mental health services, pursuant to section 574.0085(a) of the Texas Health & Safety Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (David Smith)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a retainer agreement with MALDEF as approved by the District Attorney for representation of Bexar County in litigation challenging the constitutionality of SB4. (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. 83. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Kelly M. Cross, Presiding Judge Bexar County Statutory Probate Court No. 1 v. Bexar County Commissioners Court, et al.; and ii. Constitutional challenge of SB 4. 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. CMAR Agreement between Sundt/Davila JV and San Antonio River Authority relating the San Pedro Creek Improvement Project.
1. Opening prayer: Lauren Mandel (Court/Kevin Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin Wolff)
Consent Items 8 - 39, 43 - 69
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Full and final release of all claims (Laddie Place Drainage Phase III (SA-2) Project) between Olmos Equipment, Inc. and Bexar County, Texas, approved February 21, 2017. b. Bexar County Auditor's Office completed audits for FY2016-2017 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification and Chapter 59 State Asset Forfeiture Reports for the following offices: Bexar County District Attorney Bexar County Sheriff Bexar County Constable Precinct 1 Bexar County Constable Precinct 2 Bexar County Constable Precinct 4 And FY2016 and FY2015 Chapter 59 State Asset Forfeiture Reports for the following Office: Bexar County Constable Precinct 3; c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office - FY2017 Budget for Sheriffs Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund -313 and State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312; d. Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County - Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-01 (Nature: Brian Higby) Step 3 Negotiations; e. Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County - Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-Class-01 (SERT Realignment) Step 1; and f. Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County - Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-Class-02 (Detention Captains Realignment) Step 2.
*** A portion of this Item is available without audio Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request from the County Courts at Law to purchase supplemental professional liability insurance for a total premium amount of $15,781.51. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Judge John Longoria)
*** A portion of this Item is available without audio Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution concerning the abuse of prescription opioids and synthetic compounds. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
10:30 a.m. The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding preliminary selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,180,749) HOME ($533,384) and Emergency Solutions Grant ($189,629) Program funds for the 2017-2018 Budget Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: as needed) (Eddie Ortega)
10:40 a.m. or immediately following 3a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the public hearing for the preliminary selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,180,749) HOME ($533,384) and ESG ($189,629) Program funds for the 2017-2018 Budget Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
11:00 a.m. The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding Medio Springs Ranch Apartments located in unincorporated Bexar County within the City of San Antonio Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Estimated Presentation Time: as needed) (Eddie Ortega)
11:10 a.m. or immediately following item 3c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the public hearing and resolution in support of Medio Springs Ranch Apartments affordable housing community being developed by Medio Springs, LP located in unincorporated Bexar County within the City of San Antonio Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an interlocal agreement between Bexar County and various Texas governments for the purpose of BiblioTech's participation in Bibliotecha's cloudLink service, which allows electronic content sharing among member libraries, for a term often (10) years to commence upon court approval, with the option for one or more five (5) year renewals. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
11:10 a.m. or immediately following item 3c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the public hearing and resolution in support of Medio Springs Ranch Apartments affordable housing community being developed by Medio Springs, LP located in unincorporated Bexar County within the City of San Antonio Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Long Range Financial Forecast for Fiscal Year 2017-18 through Fiscal Year 2021-22. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and Brooks Development Authority in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the construction of the Brooks Greenline Linear Park Mission Reach Linkage Project, Precinct Number 1. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the selection of KDHK, Inc., to provide Bexar County with custodial and floor care services in the estimated annual amount of $1,460,544 and Squeegee Squad, SA LLC for window cleaning services in the estimated annual amount of $63,270 for various County facilities and cancel the power washing portion of the bid and rebid as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by Joeris General Contractors for the new Public Works building in the amount of $16,140,000 as requested by the Facilities Management Department. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Acceptance of an FLSA summary report regarding non-exempt 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 May 2017. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $72,615 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the use of the power of eminent domain and approval of an Order declaring the public use and necessity for the acquisition in Fee Simple of a 0.322 acre tract of land located in County Block 4910, being a portion of Lot 4 Block 4 Fossil Ridge Unit 1, a subdivision of record in Volume 9548, Page 197 of the plat records of Bexar County, Texas and being a portion of that tract described to Roxcar Limited of record in Volume 11498, Page 223 of the Deed Records of Bexar County, Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes; and a 0.226 acre Temporary Construction Easement located in County Block 4910, being a portion of Lot 4 Block 4 Fossil Ridge Unit 1, a subdivision of record in Volume 9548, Page 197 of the plat records of Bexar County, Texas and being a portion of that tract described to Roxcar Limited of record in Volume 11498, Page 223 of the Deed Records of Bexar County, Texas and being more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, to advance and achieve the public use of the reconstruction of Evans Road from Bulverde Road to TPC Parkway, which includes constructing, operating, repairing and maintaining road improvements, including expanding Evans Road from the existing two lane rural roadway to a four lane urban section with four feet wide shoulders, and a continuous center turn lane and required drainage improvements, to expand roadway capacity to relieve traffic congestion and accommodate current and projected traffic volumes and to resolve threats to the health and safety of the public as part of the Evans Road Phase I - Bulverde to TPC Parkway Project and authorizing the institution of condemnation proceedings to acquire these rights. Evans Road Phase I - Bulverde Road to TPC Parkway. Precinct 3. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Presentation discussion and appropriate action regarding the construction of Bibliotech East on the following: a. Cancel IFB Event #553; b. Awarding Purchase Orders to the following vendors based on Best Value to the County: i. Limitless Construction Services LLC AABE/ESBE/MBE/SBE in the amount of $206,484.06; ii. Earl Greenwood Construction Inc. AABE/ESBE/MBE/SBE in the amount of $59,770.20; iii. Tejas Premier Building Contractors LLC WBE/SBE/HUB in the amount of $359,508; iv. JDL Customs HUB/SBE in the amount of $19,635; v. Allied Flooring WBE/SBE/MBE/HUB/DBE in the amount of $48,691.95; vi. Premier Window Tinting $ 11,276.75. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the San Pedro Creek Restoration project to include the following: a. A status update on the ongoing design and construction; b. A status update on progress of the Tri-centennial Sculpture, Plethora; c. A status update on the San Pedro Creek Art Program; and d. A review of the proposed Interpretive Art Elements that will be incorporated into the design of the Creek for the remainder of Phase 1 that includes Houston Street to Caesar Chavez Boulevard. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Tony Canez/Suzanne Scott)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request to create a Mental Health Associate Probate Judge position to preside over court-ordered mental health services, pursuant to section 574.0085(a) of the Texas Health & Safety Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (David Smith)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a retainer agreement with MALDEF as approved by the District Attorney for representation of Bexar County in litigation challenging the constitutionality of SB4. (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. 83. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Kelly M. Cross, Presiding Judge Bexar County Statutory Probate Court No. 1 v. Bexar County Commissioners Court, et al.; and ii. Constitutional challenge of SB 4. 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. CMAR Agreement between Sundt/Davila JV and San Antonio River Authority relating the San Pedro Creek Improvement Project.