1. Opening prayer: JoseAngel Siller (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 9:15 a.m. Public Hearing: Public hearing, presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Gates Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Purchase Agreement authorizing the purchase of a property located at 15903 University Oak, San Antonio, TX 78249, being approximately 5.331 acres of land including a 10,200 square foot office/warehouse building, said property being known as Tract I that includes Lots 6, & 7, Block 4, New City Block 14848 as recorded in Volume 9631, Page 64-68 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, Texas, together with a non-exclusive Easement Agreement for reciprocal access as recorded in Volume 15453, Page 2106 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County Texas and Tract II being Lot 8, Block 4, New City Block 14848 as recorded in Volume 9631, Page 64-68 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, Texas from Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network District for a total consideration of $2,457,865.09 plus applicable costs for the continued use by the Sheriffs Office as a Northside Sub-Station. Precinct 3 (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
4. Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 8 - 86
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 FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund, Chapter 18 Gambling Proceeds - 330. e. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund, Treasury Fund -334. f. Citation directed to Bexar Commissioners Court, and Plaintiffs First Amended Petition, Re: Robert J. Jenkins and Eva J. Jenkins vs. A.O. Smith Water Products Company, et al, Case No. 2019-24591. g. Subpoena, Re: The State of Texas vs. Myart, James Willie, Case No. 2017-CR-9530. h. Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement, Re: Mission Del Lago Reinvestment Zone Number 6, approved June 18, 2019. i. Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement, Re: Alamo Ranch Pkwy Interchange project, approved June 18, 2019. j. Citation directed to County of Bexar Texas by Serving County Judge, Judge Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Michael Martinez vs. County of Bexar Texas, Case No. 2019-CI-13583. k. Citation directed to County of Bexar Texas by Serving Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition with Request for Disclosure and Attached Discovery, Re: Jonathan Santos vs. County of Bexar, Case No. 2019 CI-12704. l. Modification of Contract with Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Re: Adult Detention Center Work Release Program, approved June 4, 2019. m. Plaintiffs Original Complaint, Re: Genco Energy Services, Inc. v. County of Bexar and Albert Uresti, County Tax Assessor-Collector, Civil Action No. 5:19-cv-708. n. Citation directed to Bexar County c/o Honorable Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs First Amended Petition for Interpleader, Re: American Security Insurance Company vs. Cynthia Cuevas et al in CaseNo.2019-CI-10221. o. Bexar County Community Supervision and Corrections Department Proposed Initial Budget for FY 2020 and FY 2021. p. Plaintiffs Non-Party Request for Production to AT&T Center, Re: Orca USA, LTD. v. Avendra, LLC, Aramark Corporation, William Key, Christine M. Petersen, and Gregory O. Young in Case No. l:18-cv-03272-SEB-DLP. q. Citation directed to Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition Re: Jose Perez v. Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, CST Stations Texas, LLC, and Mission Del Lago Homeowner's Association in Case No. 2019-CI-14014. r. Citation directed to Bexar County Public Works Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition and Request for Disclosure and Written Discovery Re: Jennifer Estrada, Jennifer Zapata, Individually as Next of Friend Sabian Zapata, Jim Martinez, Individually as Next of Friend Jacinda Martinez v. Bexar County Public Works in Case No. 2019-CL15044. s. Professional Services Agreement with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC, approved on July 9,2019.
Commissioners Court minutes for July 9, 2019 and August 6, 2019.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Presentation of the 2019 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the Office of Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
9:30a.m. Presentations from University Hospital District d/b/a University Health System regarding: i. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the 2019 ad valorem property tax rate recommendation for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System in Support of its Operating and Capital Budget and Debt Service Outlook for FY 2020; and ii. immediately following 3(b)i: Consideration and approval of an Order authorizing the issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Limited Tax Refunding Bonds; Levying a tax in payment thereof; Providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; Approving the Official Statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and iii. immediately following 3(b)ii: Consideration and approval of a Resolution approving and authorizing publication of a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation for the benefit of the Bexar County Hospital District; and authorizing all other required and related actions in connection therewith. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (George B. Hernandez, Jr.)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the acceptance of an FLSA summary report regardmg 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 July 2019. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $176,449 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Crestway Road Phase III Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Project (MPO): a. Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Halff Associates in the amount of $1,105,048.14 for professional engineering services in connection with the Crestway Road Phase Ill-Kitty Hawk to FM 1976 Project. Precinct Number 4. b. Approval of a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for $94,792 for the Crestway Road Phase Ill-Kitty Hawk to FM 1976 Project. Precinct Number 4. c. Approval of a revised Resolution per TxDOT policy changes allowing Bexar County to enter into a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) for the Crestway Road Phase Ill-Kitty Hawk to FM 1976 Project. Precinct Number 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request to approve 49,440 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center from July 13, 2019 through September 30, 2019. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by J3 Company (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Fischer Road Phase I Project in Precinct 1, in the amount of $2,108,824.38, as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
10:30 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County FY 2019-20 Proposed Tax Rate and Operating and Capital Budget and placement of the proposed tax rate of $0.301097 on the Commissioners Court agenda of September 10, 2019 meeting as an action item. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Immediately following 3c: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed salaries and allowances for Elected Officials for FY 2019-20. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Public Hearing Immediately following 3d: Commissioners court invites public comment on the proposed allocation of the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $766,317 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio;
Immediately following 3e: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2019-2020 JAG program recommended allocations and submission of the final application to the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ); execution of the Certifications and Assurances document by the Chief Executive Officer; permission to apply the digital signature of the Bexar County Judge to the electronic application; and to accept the grant funding upon award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Mia Buentello-Garcia)
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. 96. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Christopher De La Cerda v. Bexar County Constable Precinct 2; and ii. Moreno and De La Cerda v. Bexar County, et al.; and iii. In the Interest of Z.M. and K.M. Children (being handled by the Bexar County Domestic Relations Office); and iv. Vanessa Ray v. Bexar County.
1. Opening prayer: JoseAngel Siller (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 9:15 a.m. Public Hearing: Public hearing, presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Gates Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Purchase Agreement authorizing the purchase of a property located at 15903 University Oak, San Antonio, TX 78249, being approximately 5.331 acres of land including a 10,200 square foot office/warehouse building, said property being known as Tract I that includes Lots 6, & 7, Block 4, New City Block 14848 as recorded in Volume 9631, Page 64-68 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, Texas, together with a non-exclusive Easement Agreement for reciprocal access as recorded in Volume 15453, Page 2106 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County Texas and Tract II being Lot 8, Block 4, New City Block 14848 as recorded in Volume 9631, Page 64-68 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, Texas from Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network District for a total consideration of $2,457,865.09 plus applicable costs for the continued use by the Sheriffs Office as a Northside Sub-Station. Precinct 3 (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
4. Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 8 - 86
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 FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund, Chapter 18 Gambling Proceeds - 330. e. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund, Treasury Fund -334. f. Citation directed to Bexar Commissioners Court, and Plaintiffs First Amended Petition, Re: Robert J. Jenkins and Eva J. Jenkins vs. A.O. Smith Water Products Company, et al, Case No. 2019-24591. g. Subpoena, Re: The State of Texas vs. Myart, James Willie, Case No. 2017-CR-9530. h. Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement, Re: Mission Del Lago Reinvestment Zone Number 6, approved June 18, 2019. i. Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement, Re: Alamo Ranch Pkwy Interchange project, approved June 18, 2019. j. Citation directed to County of Bexar Texas by Serving County Judge, Judge Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Michael Martinez vs. County of Bexar Texas, Case No. 2019-CI-13583. k. Citation directed to County of Bexar Texas by Serving Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition with Request for Disclosure and Attached Discovery, Re: Jonathan Santos vs. County of Bexar, Case No. 2019 CI-12704. l. Modification of Contract with Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Re: Adult Detention Center Work Release Program, approved June 4, 2019. m. Plaintiffs Original Complaint, Re: Genco Energy Services, Inc. v. County of Bexar and Albert Uresti, County Tax Assessor-Collector, Civil Action No. 5:19-cv-708. n. Citation directed to Bexar County c/o Honorable Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs First Amended Petition for Interpleader, Re: American Security Insurance Company vs. Cynthia Cuevas et al in CaseNo.2019-CI-10221. o. Bexar County Community Supervision and Corrections Department Proposed Initial Budget for FY 2020 and FY 2021. p. Plaintiffs Non-Party Request for Production to AT&T Center, Re: Orca USA, LTD. v. Avendra, LLC, Aramark Corporation, William Key, Christine M. Petersen, and Gregory O. Young in Case No. l:18-cv-03272-SEB-DLP. q. Citation directed to Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition Re: Jose Perez v. Bexar County, the City of San Antonio, CST Stations Texas, LLC, and Mission Del Lago Homeowner's Association in Case No. 2019-CI-14014. r. Citation directed to Bexar County Public Works Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition and Request for Disclosure and Written Discovery Re: Jennifer Estrada, Jennifer Zapata, Individually as Next of Friend Sabian Zapata, Jim Martinez, Individually as Next of Friend Jacinda Martinez v. Bexar County Public Works in Case No. 2019-CL15044. s. Professional Services Agreement with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC, approved on July 9,2019.
Commissioners Court minutes for July 9, 2019 and August 6, 2019.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Presentation of the 2019 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the Office of Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes)
9:30a.m. Presentations from University Hospital District d/b/a University Health System regarding: i. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the 2019 ad valorem property tax rate recommendation for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System in Support of its Operating and Capital Budget and Debt Service Outlook for FY 2020; and ii. immediately following 3(b)i: Consideration and approval of an Order authorizing the issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Limited Tax Refunding Bonds; Levying a tax in payment thereof; Providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Agreement and an Escrow Agreement; Approving the Official Statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and iii. immediately following 3(b)ii: Consideration and approval of a Resolution approving and authorizing publication of a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation for the benefit of the Bexar County Hospital District; and authorizing all other required and related actions in connection therewith. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (George B. Hernandez, Jr.)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the acceptance of an FLSA summary report regardmg 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 July 2019. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $176,449 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Crestway Road Phase III Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Project (MPO): a. Approval of Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and Halff Associates in the amount of $1,105,048.14 for professional engineering services in connection with the Crestway Road Phase Ill-Kitty Hawk to FM 1976 Project. Precinct Number 4. b. Approval of a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for $94,792 for the Crestway Road Phase Ill-Kitty Hawk to FM 1976 Project. Precinct Number 4. c. Approval of a revised Resolution per TxDOT policy changes allowing Bexar County to enter into a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) for the Crestway Road Phase Ill-Kitty Hawk to FM 1976 Project. Precinct Number 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request to approve 49,440 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center from July 13, 2019 through September 30, 2019. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by J3 Company (SMWBE) to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Fischer Road Phase I Project in Precinct 1, in the amount of $2,108,824.38, as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for the record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
10:30 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County FY 2019-20 Proposed Tax Rate and Operating and Capital Budget and placement of the proposed tax rate of $0.301097 on the Commissioners Court agenda of September 10, 2019 meeting as an action item. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Immediately following 3c: Discussion and appropriate action regarding proposed salaries and allowances for Elected Officials for FY 2019-20. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Public Hearing Immediately following 3d: Commissioners court invites public comment on the proposed allocation of the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $766,317 for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio;
Immediately following 3e: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2019-2020 JAG program recommended allocations and submission of the final application to the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ); execution of the Certifications and Assurances document by the Chief Executive Officer; permission to apply the digital signature of the Bexar County Judge to the electronic application; and to accept the grant funding upon award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Mia Buentello-Garcia)
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. 96. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Christopher De La Cerda v. Bexar County Constable Precinct 2; and ii. Moreno and De La Cerda v. Bexar County, et al.; and iii. In the Interest of Z.M. and K.M. Children (being handled by the Bexar County Domestic Relations Office); and iv. Vanessa Ray v. Bexar County.