1. Opening prayer: Rev. Ann E. Helmke, Community Faith-Based Liaison, City of San Antonio. (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Inc., recognizing April 18, 2019 through April 28, 2019 as "Fiesta Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing His Royal Majesty, "El Rey Feo LXXI," Sal Barbaro and his Royal Court and the presentation of Fiesta Medals in celebration of Fiesta Week. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) c. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing April 23, 2019 through April 26, 2019 to be "Night In Old San Antonio." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing "King Antonio XCVII," Roger C. Hill III and presentation of Fiesta Medals and appreciation letter by King Antonio and his aides, the Texas Cavaliers in celebration of Fiesta Week. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing April 2019 as Alcohol Awareness Month. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
a. 11:00 a.m.: Presentation of the status report on Phase II of the Bexar County's 300th Anniversary Celebration of Bejar webpage project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
Presentation and briefing on Confluence Park by Robert Amerman, Executive Director of the San Antonio River Foundation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson W. Wolff)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 9 - 34 & 36 - 40
Approval of Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Penelope Farthing, in a total amount of $72,000 annually, to provide services related to Federal issues.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Citation and Plaintiffs Original Petition Directed to Bexar County, Texas by Serving Nelson W. Wolff, County Judge, Re: Jeanne Russell et al vs. Bexar County. b. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to County of Bexar by Serving Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolfe, Re: Rodolfo Carrazco v. County of Bexar, Civil Action No. 5:19- CV-00274-OLG. c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. d. Agreement with the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, approved March 12, 2019.
Commissioners Court minutes for March 26, 2019.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action related to contracted custodial services in County owned and leased facilities, including a solicitation and delivery strategy for the future fiscal years to include the following: A. Approval to extend Allegiance Environmental Services on a month to month basis for the period of August 1, 2019 thru September 30, 2019 for the following facilities: Cadena Reeves Justice Center, Paul Elizondo Tower, Bexar County Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, New and existing Flores Street Parking Garage Building and Offices, Comal Street Parking Garage, Archives Building, Precinct 4/JP4 Building, and the Adult Probation - CSCD Building; B. Approval to issue a delivery order for custodial services to 4M in the amount of $130,384 for custodial services at the Public Works Mission Reach Building, Precinct 3 Building, NE Sheriff Substation, and NW Sheriff Substation for the period of February 1, 2019 thru September 30, 2019; C. Authorization to terminate the Custodial Services Agreement dated January 15, 2019 between Bexar County and Unified Service Associates in the public interest and for the public good; and D. Direction from Commissioners Court on the delivery method for providing custodial services for all County owned and leased facilities. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of two Professional Engineering Service Agreements for projects related the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to design, analyze, and coordinate the installation and improvement of existing traffic signals within Bexar County countywide. a. Approval of the Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Traf-IQ, Inc. (SMWBE) in an amount not to exceed $210,648.20 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Design Phase in connection with the Highway Safety Improvements Project. Precincts 1, 3, & 4. b. Approval of the Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Don Durden, Inc., d/b/a Civil Engineering Consultants (SMWBE) in an amount not to exceed $150,812.98 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Design Phase in connection with the Highway Safety Improvements Project. Precinct 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the amendments to Bexar County's R.10 Post Retirement Policy, and the addition of the Withdrawn/Rehire section to the Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following items: a. Authorizing of 31,534 hours in overtime to be paid to uniformed Detention Officers for mandatory overtime worked through May 31, 2019. b. 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 March 2019. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $70,638 and approval of the appropriate budgetary transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Susan Yeatts / Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Drawing 25 names from the 2018 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2019 Salary Grievance Committee; an additional nine (9) names are needed to serve as Alternates. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Lucy Adame-Clark)
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. 48. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Arbitration proceeding arising from the dismissal of Deputy Hugh Wes Anderson. 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. Right-of-way acquisition related to construction of State Highway 211 and ancillary agreements with Westside 211 Special Improvement District.
1. Opening prayer: Rev. Ann E. Helmke, Community Faith-Based Liaison, City of San Antonio. (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Inc., recognizing April 18, 2019 through April 28, 2019 as "Fiesta Week." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing His Royal Majesty, "El Rey Feo LXXI," Sal Barbaro and his Royal Court and the presentation of Fiesta Medals in celebration of Fiesta Week. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) c. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing April 23, 2019 through April 26, 2019 to be "Night In Old San Antonio." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing "King Antonio XCVII," Roger C. Hill III and presentation of Fiesta Medals and appreciation letter by King Antonio and his aides, the Texas Cavaliers in celebration of Fiesta Week. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing April 2019 as Alcohol Awareness Month. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
a. 11:00 a.m.: Presentation of the status report on Phase II of the Bexar County's 300th Anniversary Celebration of Bejar webpage project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
Presentation and briefing on Confluence Park by Robert Amerman, Executive Director of the San Antonio River Foundation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson W. Wolff)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 9 - 34 & 36 - 40
Approval of Personal Services Agreement between Bexar County and Penelope Farthing, in a total amount of $72,000 annually, to provide services related to Federal issues.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Citation and Plaintiffs Original Petition Directed to Bexar County, Texas by Serving Nelson W. Wolff, County Judge, Re: Jeanne Russell et al vs. Bexar County. b. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to County of Bexar by Serving Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolfe, Re: Rodolfo Carrazco v. County of Bexar, Civil Action No. 5:19- CV-00274-OLG. c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. d. Agreement with the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, approved March 12, 2019.
Commissioners Court minutes for March 26, 2019.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action related to contracted custodial services in County owned and leased facilities, including a solicitation and delivery strategy for the future fiscal years to include the following: A. Approval to extend Allegiance Environmental Services on a month to month basis for the period of August 1, 2019 thru September 30, 2019 for the following facilities: Cadena Reeves Justice Center, Paul Elizondo Tower, Bexar County Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, New and existing Flores Street Parking Garage Building and Offices, Comal Street Parking Garage, Archives Building, Precinct 4/JP4 Building, and the Adult Probation - CSCD Building; B. Approval to issue a delivery order for custodial services to 4M in the amount of $130,384 for custodial services at the Public Works Mission Reach Building, Precinct 3 Building, NE Sheriff Substation, and NW Sheriff Substation for the period of February 1, 2019 thru September 30, 2019; C. Authorization to terminate the Custodial Services Agreement dated January 15, 2019 between Bexar County and Unified Service Associates in the public interest and for the public good; and D. Direction from Commissioners Court on the delivery method for providing custodial services for all County owned and leased facilities. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of two Professional Engineering Service Agreements for projects related the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to design, analyze, and coordinate the installation and improvement of existing traffic signals within Bexar County countywide. a. Approval of the Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Traf-IQ, Inc. (SMWBE) in an amount not to exceed $210,648.20 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Design Phase in connection with the Highway Safety Improvements Project. Precincts 1, 3, & 4. b. Approval of the Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Don Durden, Inc., d/b/a Civil Engineering Consultants (SMWBE) in an amount not to exceed $150,812.98 for Professional Engineering Services in connection with the Design Phase in connection with the Highway Safety Improvements Project. Precinct 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the amendments to Bexar County's R.10 Post Retirement Policy, and the addition of the Withdrawn/Rehire section to the Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following items: a. Authorizing of 31,534 hours in overtime to be paid to uniformed Detention Officers for mandatory overtime worked through May 31, 2019. b. 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 March 2019. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $70,638 and approval of the appropriate budgetary transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Susan Yeatts / Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Drawing 25 names from the 2018 Grand Jury List, nine (9) of which will serve on the 2019 Salary Grievance Committee; an additional nine (9) names are needed to serve as Alternates. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Lucy Adame-Clark)
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. 48. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Arbitration proceeding arising from the dismissal of Deputy Hugh Wes Anderson. 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. Right-of-way acquisition related to construction of State Highway 211 and ancillary agreements with Westside 211 Special Improvement District.