1. Opening prayer: James Rivera (Nelson W. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees 25 and 35 years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department Thomas Beasley 25 05/25/1994 Sheriff Manuel Gutierrez 35 05/07/1984 Sheriff b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming October 8, 2019 through October 12, 2019 to be '"Peanut Festival Days" in Floresville, Texas celebrating its 75th Annual Floresville Peanut Festival. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes (Nelson W Wolff/Court)
Introduction of the interns and departments participating in the 2019 Bexar County High School Summer Internship Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. i. Bexar County BiblioTech in the amount of $100,000 for the digital content and programing to include GED testing; and ii. Bexar County Early Intervention Program in the amount of $25,000 for "wraparound services." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
Presentation discussion and appropriate action on the following Military and Veteran Service items: i. Department of Defense's 2020 Warrior Games, presented by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, United States Marine Corp; and ii. Bexar County support of the Department of Defense 2020 Warrior Games through the utilization of the Freeman Coliseum and AT&T Center for athletic events in September 2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Karen L. Rolirad)
Award a contract to ALP Contracting, LLP for construction services for the Rodriguez Park Playground Improvements, Precinct 2, in the amount of $370,689.98 for the Heritage & Parks Department and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
6. Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 10 - 15, 17, 19 - 25, 27, 28, 30 - 52, 54 - 60 & 62
Approval of the First Amendment to the County Depository Agreement authorizing the deletion of section 4.03 of the depository agreement and amending the FDIC assessment unit price to the current rate of $0.1461, and, in the event of changes in the FDIC assessment set by the federal government, the fee may increase or decrease.
Approval of the payment to Krueger International, Inc. in the amount of $11,177 for furniture in the Criminal Division.
Granting a discretionary exemption (sole source) for the purpose of awarding a contract to Rolltech Specialty Vehicles LLC, to provide services to build a custom up-fitted Mobile Outreach Trailer requested by the Sheriffs Office in the amount of $159,438.87 and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Awarding a professional services contract to Weaver and Tidwell L.L.P. and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Approval of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation for a 10-year 80% abatement of County ad valorem taxes on qualified real and personal property.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Request for Negotiations for Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2020. b. Notice of Hearing and Third Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. c. Fourth Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. d. Fourth Amended Notice of Lis Pendens and Fourth Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. e. Notice of Claim under Texas Torts Claims Act submitted by Daspit Law Firm, Re: Jose Perez. f. Plaintiffs First Amended Petition, Plaintiffs Amended Responses to Master Interrogatories, Requests for Production and Requests for Disclosure, and Plaintiffs Amended Notice of Desposition; Re: Robert J. Jenkins and Eva J. Jenkins vs. A.O. Smith Water Products Company, et al, Case No. 2019-24591. g. Plaintiffs Original Petition for Equitable Bill of Review, Re: Sandra Campos vs. County of Bexar, et al, Case No. 2019-CI-09199. h. Plaintiffs Sworn Cross-Action Petition Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary Injunction Against All Defendents, Re: James Myart, Jr. vs. McCormack, et al and Nicole Love, Manager, Wheatley Senior Living Center, Nelson Wolf, County of Bexar, Laura Cole, Dr. Ivey, Case No's. 2018-CI-15370 and 2019-CI-09065. i. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to County of Bexar, County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Genco Energy Services, Inc. v. County of Bexar, Albert Uresti, County Tax Assessor-Collector, Civil Action No. 5:19-cv-708. j. Interlocal Lease Agreement between Bexar County, Texas and Alamo Community College District, approved March 26, 2019. k. Bexar County Elections Department FY2019-2020 Elections HAVA Reimbursement Fund 511.
11:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,299,875), HOME Investment Partnership Program ($652,665) and Emergency Solutions Grant ($202,772) funds for the 2019-2020 Program Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
11:30 a.m. - Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Gates Special Improvement District petition and its corresponding Resolution of Intent. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action on the bi annual appointment of election judges for the period of August 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2021 as presented with the approval of additions and subtractions made to the list during the appointment term. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Discussion and direction to staff regarding the proposed salaries and allowances for Elected Officials for FY 2019-20. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Presentation regarding an update on the BCIT Data Center Modernization Program, to include the completion of several projects focused on the optimization of Bexar County's network, compute and storage infrastructure, and cloud migration efforts. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Mark Gager)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Capital Excavation Company to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the South Hausman Low Water Crossing Project in Precinct 3, in the amount of $6,937,058.68 as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record; and b. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Don Durden, Inc., dba Civil Engineering Consultants (SMWBE), in the amount of $847,130.00 for Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services in connection with Bexar County Public Works, South Hausman Road Low Water Crossings, LC5, Precinct 3. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Event 657 - Inmate Phone System RFP. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 70. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Monica James v. Bexar County; and ii. Vanae Wright and Leilani Green v. BCSO et. al; and iii. B.B., a Minor et al. v. Perez, et al; and iv. Robert M. Adelman v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and v. Vanessa Ray v. Bexar County. 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.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Robert M. Adelman v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
1. Opening prayer: James Rivera (Nelson W. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees 25 and 35 years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department Thomas Beasley 25 05/25/1994 Sheriff Manuel Gutierrez 35 05/07/1984 Sheriff b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming October 8, 2019 through October 12, 2019 to be '"Peanut Festival Days" in Floresville, Texas celebrating its 75th Annual Floresville Peanut Festival. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes (Nelson W Wolff/Court)
Introduction of the interns and departments participating in the 2019 Bexar County High School Summer Internship Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. i. Bexar County BiblioTech in the amount of $100,000 for the digital content and programing to include GED testing; and ii. Bexar County Early Intervention Program in the amount of $25,000 for "wraparound services." (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
Presentation discussion and appropriate action on the following Military and Veteran Service items: i. Department of Defense's 2020 Warrior Games, presented by the Wounded Warrior Regiment, United States Marine Corp; and ii. Bexar County support of the Department of Defense 2020 Warrior Games through the utilization of the Freeman Coliseum and AT&T Center for athletic events in September 2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Karen L. Rolirad)
Award a contract to ALP Contracting, LLP for construction services for the Rodriguez Park Playground Improvements, Precinct 2, in the amount of $370,689.98 for the Heritage & Parks Department and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
6. Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 10 - 15, 17, 19 - 25, 27, 28, 30 - 52, 54 - 60 & 62
Approval of the First Amendment to the County Depository Agreement authorizing the deletion of section 4.03 of the depository agreement and amending the FDIC assessment unit price to the current rate of $0.1461, and, in the event of changes in the FDIC assessment set by the federal government, the fee may increase or decrease.
Approval of the payment to Krueger International, Inc. in the amount of $11,177 for furniture in the Criminal Division.
Granting a discretionary exemption (sole source) for the purpose of awarding a contract to Rolltech Specialty Vehicles LLC, to provide services to build a custom up-fitted Mobile Outreach Trailer requested by the Sheriffs Office in the amount of $159,438.87 and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Awarding a professional services contract to Weaver and Tidwell L.L.P. and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Approval of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation for a 10-year 80% abatement of County ad valorem taxes on qualified real and personal property.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Request for Negotiations for Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2020. b. Notice of Hearing and Third Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. c. Fourth Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. d. Fourth Amended Notice of Lis Pendens and Fourth Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. e. Notice of Claim under Texas Torts Claims Act submitted by Daspit Law Firm, Re: Jose Perez. f. Plaintiffs First Amended Petition, Plaintiffs Amended Responses to Master Interrogatories, Requests for Production and Requests for Disclosure, and Plaintiffs Amended Notice of Desposition; Re: Robert J. Jenkins and Eva J. Jenkins vs. A.O. Smith Water Products Company, et al, Case No. 2019-24591. g. Plaintiffs Original Petition for Equitable Bill of Review, Re: Sandra Campos vs. County of Bexar, et al, Case No. 2019-CI-09199. h. Plaintiffs Sworn Cross-Action Petition Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Temporary Injunction Against All Defendents, Re: James Myart, Jr. vs. McCormack, et al and Nicole Love, Manager, Wheatley Senior Living Center, Nelson Wolf, County of Bexar, Laura Cole, Dr. Ivey, Case No's. 2018-CI-15370 and 2019-CI-09065. i. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to County of Bexar, County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Genco Energy Services, Inc. v. County of Bexar, Albert Uresti, County Tax Assessor-Collector, Civil Action No. 5:19-cv-708. j. Interlocal Lease Agreement between Bexar County, Texas and Alamo Community College District, approved March 26, 2019. k. Bexar County Elections Department FY2019-2020 Elections HAVA Reimbursement Fund 511.
11:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,299,875), HOME Investment Partnership Program ($652,665) and Emergency Solutions Grant ($202,772) funds for the 2019-2020 Program Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
11:30 a.m. - Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Gates Special Improvement District petition and its corresponding Resolution of Intent. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action on the bi annual appointment of election judges for the period of August 1, 2019 thru July 31, 2021 as presented with the approval of additions and subtractions made to the list during the appointment term. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Discussion and direction to staff regarding the proposed salaries and allowances for Elected Officials for FY 2019-20. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Presentation regarding an update on the BCIT Data Center Modernization Program, to include the completion of several projects focused on the optimization of Bexar County's network, compute and storage infrastructure, and cloud migration efforts. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Mark Gager)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. Awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Capital Excavation Company to provide for the purchase of Construction Services for the South Hausman Low Water Crossing Project in Precinct 3, in the amount of $6,937,058.68 as requested by the Bexar County Public Works Department, Flood Control Division; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record; and b. Approval of the Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Don Durden, Inc., dba Civil Engineering Consultants (SMWBE), in the amount of $847,130.00 for Construction Inspection and Material Testing Services in connection with Bexar County Public Works, South Hausman Road Low Water Crossings, LC5, Precinct 3. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Event 657 - Inmate Phone System RFP. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 70. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Monica James v. Bexar County; and ii. Vanae Wright and Leilani Green v. BCSO et. al; and iii. B.B., a Minor et al. v. Perez, et al; and iv. Robert M. Adelman v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office; and v. Vanessa Ray v. Bexar County. 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.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Robert M. Adelman v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)