1. Opening prayer: (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to the Alamo Area Council of Governments recognizing and proclaiming September 16, 2017 as "Drive Electric Day" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 10:15 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following: i. Consideration and approval of a Resolution of Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas, authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation for the benefit of the District in accordance with specified parameters; approving and authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement; authorizing all other required actions on behalf of the District; and resolving other matters relating thereto. ii. Consideration and approval of an Order authorizing the Issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation in the Aggregate principal amount not to exceed $308,000,000; providing for the payment of the Certificates of Obligation by the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax upon all Taxable Property within the District and further securing said certificates by a Lien on and pledge of the Surplus revenues of the District's Hospital System; providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; Authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement and paying agent/registrar agreement; authorizing and approving the preparation and distribution of an Official statement; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of the Certificates of Obligations; and providing an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez)
Consent Items 8 - 48
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for August 31, 2017 and September 5, 2017.
Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution regarding the DREAM Act. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
10:30 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a motion to set the 2017 ad valorem tax rate at the existing tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System and approval of an order of Bexar County Commissioners Court setting the 2017 tax rate and levying the 2017 taxes for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System's operating, capital outlook. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (George Hernandez)
Public Hearing 10:30 a.m. or Immediately following 4b. The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the Bexar County Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (Seth McCabe)
Immediately following Item 4c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding adoption of the Bexar County FY 2017-18 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget including the proposed changes documented in the memorandum from the Budget Officer dated September 11, 2017. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Immediately following Item 4d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding adopting the 2017 Bexar County property tax rate of $0.304097 and approval of an Order of Bexar County Commissioners Court adopting the 2017 tax rate of $0.304097 consisting of a $0.012868 flood control tax rate and a $0.291229 general fund tax rate and levying the 2017 taxes for Bexar County in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2017-18. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
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. 51. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Esmeralda Ramos v. Bexar County; and ii. Possible litigation against certain opioid drug manufacturers. 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. P-25 Radio System Project among City of San Antonio and City Public Service.
Item(s) Brought by Sheriffs Office: (Javier Salazar) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services between Bexar County and the City of Leon Valley. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
1. Opening prayer: (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to the Alamo Area Council of Governments recognizing and proclaiming September 16, 2017 as "Drive Electric Day" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 10:15 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following: i. Consideration and approval of a Resolution of Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas, authorizing the defeasance of certain outstanding Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation for the benefit of the District in accordance with specified parameters; approving and authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement; authorizing all other required actions on behalf of the District; and resolving other matters relating thereto. ii. Consideration and approval of an Order authorizing the Issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation in the Aggregate principal amount not to exceed $308,000,000; providing for the payment of the Certificates of Obligation by the Levy of an Ad Valorem Tax upon all Taxable Property within the District and further securing said certificates by a Lien on and pledge of the Surplus revenues of the District's Hospital System; providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; Authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement and paying agent/registrar agreement; authorizing and approving the preparation and distribution of an Official statement; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of the Certificates of Obligations; and providing an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez)
Consent Items 8 - 48
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for August 31, 2017 and September 5, 2017.
Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: (Court) Discussion and appropriate action on a resolution regarding the DREAM Act. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
10:30 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a motion to set the 2017 ad valorem tax rate at the existing tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System and approval of an order of Bexar County Commissioners Court setting the 2017 tax rate and levying the 2017 taxes for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System's operating, capital outlook. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (George Hernandez)
Public Hearing 10:30 a.m. or Immediately following 4b. The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the Bexar County Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (Seth McCabe)
Immediately following Item 4c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding adoption of the Bexar County FY 2017-18 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget including the proposed changes documented in the memorandum from the Budget Officer dated September 11, 2017. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Immediately following Item 4d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding adopting the 2017 Bexar County property tax rate of $0.304097 and approval of an Order of Bexar County Commissioners Court adopting the 2017 tax rate of $0.304097 consisting of a $0.012868 flood control tax rate and a $0.291229 general fund tax rate and levying the 2017 taxes for Bexar County in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2017-18. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
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. 51. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Esmeralda Ramos v. Bexar County; and ii. Possible litigation against certain opioid drug manufacturers. 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. P-25 Radio System Project among City of San Antonio and City Public Service.
Item(s) Brought by Sheriffs Office: (Javier Salazar) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Dispatch Services between Bexar County and the City of Leon Valley. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)