1. Opening prayer: Marilyn Flores (Court/Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Timothy De La Fuente 7/13/1992 25 Sheriffs Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of an Hidalgo Award on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Retired Probate Court No. 1 Judge Polly Jackson Spencer for her 25 years of service. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming November 11, 2017 to be "Philippine Women of America Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming November 3, 2017 to be "Human Trafficking Awareness Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff/Court) e. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming October 14, 2017 to be "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) f. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Latina Leadership Institute Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) g. Recognition of county employees for design work and publication of the County Progress Report. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court)
In observance of Veterans Day 2017, a ceremony will be held at Commissioners Court on October 31, 2017 in honor of all of our nation's military Veterans and those who serve them. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Presentation and recognition of the recipient of the 2017 Leroy V. Greene, Jr. Memorial Award for outstanding volunteer service in support of the military and veteran community of Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval and execution of the Bexar County Felony Veterans Treatment Drug Court Resolution pursuant to Government Code 124.002. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Consent Items 9 - 43
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Bexar County Sheriffs Office - LEOSE Fund 114 for FY 2018 Budget. b. Certified letter submitted by Brenneise Law Group, regarding the lease agreement between Bexar County and GCA Investment, Inc. c. Funding Agreement between Bexar County, Texas, San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc., and Community Arenas Board, approved October 3, 2017. d. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Scott Dalrymple, Re: Rudolfo Carrazco. e. Notice of Suit submitted by John E. Rodarte. f. Notice of Texas Tort Claim submitted by The Carlson Law Firm, Re: Griselda Janneth Aguilera Velasquez. g. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action - Bexar County, Judge Nelson W. Wolff - Re: Robert Cantu v. Bexar County, et al. h. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action - Bexar County, Judge Nelson W. Wolff - Re: Gregorio Amador, et al. v. B. Wolfe, et al.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the update of the "The Winds and Words of War: World War I Posters and Prints" Exhibit currently on its final tour through Europe to celebrate the 100-anniversary of "Armistice Day" the official end of World War I on November 11, 2018. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Consent Items 9 - 43
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Commissioners Court Resolution opposing the reduction or elimination of the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to the best qualified bid submitted by AOC Calton, LTD to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Fire Marshal Emergency Response Facility in the amount of $4,205,000, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Facility Lease and License & Operating Agreements between Bexar County and Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc., in the amount of $ 1,500,000 to fund the construction and equipment of "The Neighborhood Place and Cultural/Community Center." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Funding and Development Agreement between Bexar County, City of San Antonio, Alameda Theater Conservancy, and Texas Public Radio for the Alameda Theater Complex Renovation Project that includes restoration of the historic Alameda Theater and construction of a new corporate headquarters for Texas Public Radio in the amount of $9,000,000; and to provide funding for the development of an operations and programming plan for the Alameda Theater Conservancy in the amount of $200,000, for a total amount not to exceed $9,200,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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. Robert Cantu v. Bexar County, Sheriff, and Deputies Anthony Alvarado, Charles Flores, Patricia Nava, officially and individually. 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; ii. Funding and Development Agreement between Bexar County, City of San Antonio, Alameda Theater Conservancy, and Texas Public Radio for the Alameda Theater Complex Renovation Project;
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Professional Service Agreements for legal services needed for the representation of Sheriff s Deputies Anthony Alvarado, Charles Flores, and Patricia Nava. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
1. Opening prayer: Marilyn Flores (Court/Paul Elizondo) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Paul Elizondo)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a service pin recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Timothy De La Fuente 7/13/1992 25 Sheriffs Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of an Hidalgo Award on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Retired Probate Court No. 1 Judge Polly Jackson Spencer for her 25 years of service. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Paul Elizondo/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming November 11, 2017 to be "Philippine Women of America Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming November 3, 2017 to be "Human Trafficking Awareness Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff/Court) e. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming October 14, 2017 to be "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) f. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Latina Leadership Institute Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) g. Recognition of county employees for design work and publication of the County Progress Report. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court)
In observance of Veterans Day 2017, a ceremony will be held at Commissioners Court on October 31, 2017 in honor of all of our nation's military Veterans and those who serve them. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Presentation and recognition of the recipient of the 2017 Leroy V. Greene, Jr. Memorial Award for outstanding volunteer service in support of the military and veteran community of Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval and execution of the Bexar County Felony Veterans Treatment Drug Court Resolution pursuant to Government Code 124.002. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Consent Items 9 - 43
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Bexar County Sheriffs Office - LEOSE Fund 114 for FY 2018 Budget. b. Certified letter submitted by Brenneise Law Group, regarding the lease agreement between Bexar County and GCA Investment, Inc. c. Funding Agreement between Bexar County, Texas, San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc., and Community Arenas Board, approved October 3, 2017. d. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Scott Dalrymple, Re: Rudolfo Carrazco. e. Notice of Suit submitted by John E. Rodarte. f. Notice of Texas Tort Claim submitted by The Carlson Law Firm, Re: Griselda Janneth Aguilera Velasquez. g. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action - Bexar County, Judge Nelson W. Wolff - Re: Robert Cantu v. Bexar County, et al. h. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action - Bexar County, Judge Nelson W. Wolff - Re: Gregorio Amador, et al. v. B. Wolfe, et al.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the update of the "The Winds and Words of War: World War I Posters and Prints" Exhibit currently on its final tour through Europe to celebrate the 100-anniversary of "Armistice Day" the official end of World War I on November 11, 2018. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Consent Items 9 - 43
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Commissioners Court Resolution opposing the reduction or elimination of the federal State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action awarding a contract to the best qualified bid submitted by AOC Calton, LTD to provide for the purchase of construction services for the Fire Marshal Emergency Response Facility in the amount of $4,205,000, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Facility Lease and License & Operating Agreements between Bexar County and Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc., in the amount of $ 1,500,000 to fund the construction and equipment of "The Neighborhood Place and Cultural/Community Center." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Funding and Development Agreement between Bexar County, City of San Antonio, Alameda Theater Conservancy, and Texas Public Radio for the Alameda Theater Complex Renovation Project that includes restoration of the historic Alameda Theater and construction of a new corporate headquarters for Texas Public Radio in the amount of $9,000,000; and to provide funding for the development of an operations and programming plan for the Alameda Theater Conservancy in the amount of $200,000, for a total amount not to exceed $9,200,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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. Robert Cantu v. Bexar County, Sheriff, and Deputies Anthony Alvarado, Charles Flores, Patricia Nava, officially and individually. 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; ii. Funding and Development Agreement between Bexar County, City of San Antonio, Alameda Theater Conservancy, and Texas Public Radio for the Alameda Theater Complex Renovation Project;
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Professional Service Agreements for legal services needed for the representation of Sheriff s Deputies Anthony Alvarado, Charles Flores, and Patricia Nava. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)