1. Opening prayer: Pastor Jonathan Ellis, The Conqueror's Assembly (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees 25 and 30 years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department Alex Orozco 25 8/1/1994 District Attorney's Office Frank Cantu 25 8/8/1994 Information Technology Kimberly Turner 30 8/26/1989 Information Technology b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the month of October 2019 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissoners Court recognizing Thursday, October 10, 2019, as the County observance of World Mental Health Day and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day and participate in the Mental Health Department's event at the San Antonio Clubhouse as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez/Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and welcoming the Tejano Democrats State Convention in Bexar County Kicking Off the 2020 State and Local Elections Friday September 28-29, 2019 Embassy Suites Hotel. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Court) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Indigenous People and designating October 12th as Indigenous Peoples Day in YanaGuana now known as San Antonio, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) f. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 6-12, 2019 as National 4-H Week in Texas and commend the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) g. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 11, 2019 to be "International Day of the Girl". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff/Court) h. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming the month of October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court) i. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 2019 as Manufacturing Month in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court)
11:00 a.m.: An order authorizing the issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $170,000,000; 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 hospital district; 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 obligation; and providing an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
11:15 a.m: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of a resolution to respectfully request Amtrak increase the frequency of service of the Sunset Limited to daily as soon as practical and to pursue any funding needed for this service from local, state and federal sources (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court)
6. Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 10 - 21, 23 - 53
Ratification of a delivery order to increase funding in the estimated amount of $30,000 for purchases on a sole source basis with Bibliotheca, LLC for annual platform subscription fees, eBook and eAudiobook content, and licenses through September 30, 2019; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
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. Notice of personal injury claim submitted by Wayne Wright Lawyers, Re: Jonathan Kruse. c. Notice of Deposit, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. d. Motion to Withdraw the Award of Special Commissioners, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. e. Citation directed to Bexar County by Serving Nelson Wolff, County Judge of Bexar County, and Plaintiffs Original Petition, Jury Demand, and Request for Disclosures, Re: Juan Rivas vs. Bexar County, Case No. 2019-CI-18523. f. Notice of claim submitted by Zinda Law Group, Re: Spencer Piro. g. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to County of Bexar, County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Matthew Hogan v. Sheriff Javier Salazar, Civil Action No. 5:19-cv-00255-dae-esc. h. Citation directed to Bexar County by Serving Nelson Wolff, County Judge of Bexar County, and Plaintiffs Original Petition, Jury Demand, and Request for Disclosures, Re: Christopher De La Cerda vs. Bexar County, Case No. 2019-CI-18314. i. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to Bexar County and Its Sheriffs Office, Re: Inessa G. Batyukova v. Brandon Lee Doege #1282, Civil Action No. 19-cv-00391-olg. j. Citation directed to Bexar County by Serving County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition and First Set of Discovery to Defendants, Re: Darlene Dixon vs. Bexar County et al, Case No. 2019-CI-17866. k. Citation directed to County of Bexar by Serving Nelson Wolff, and Sworn Original Petition and Application for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and Permanent Injunction, Re: James Myart, Jr., Pro Se vs. City Council District 8 Manny Paleaz, et al, Case No. 2019-CI-18596.
Commissioners Court minutes for September 6, 2019, September 9, 2019, and September 10, 2019.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an incentive application submitted by Navistar International Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an incentive application submitted by FGF, LLC. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. Discussion and update on Bexar County Economic Development workforce initiatives. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: Discussion and appropriate action regarding an update on the Programming and Schematic design phase of the Precinct 4 satellite building. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following items related to Custodial Services: a. Authorize the purchasing agent to extend the current custodial contracts at County owned and leased buildings thru November 30th, approximately 60 days, to allow for the effective transition of services to the new providers; b. Approval to award Custodial Services agreements for County owned and leased facilities to; 4M Building Services in the amount of $1,611,637.20, ABM Janitorial in the amount of $437,459.96, KDHK in the amount of $1,110,792, Kenneth Demerson in the amount of$166,422, and Ernestina Luna in the amount of $159,121, and execute formal agreements at the next available Commissioners Court. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an amendment to Commissioners Court Order 13.200.020388; related to non-smoking in County Facilities to include e-cigarettes and vapor products. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding delivery orders to various suppliers for the purchase of computer equipment, software and supply items including: desktop software license renewals, wiring and cabling, computer parts, cell phones, pager services and related technology peripherals on a requirements contract basis in the estimated combined annual amount of $19 million utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to file appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Brought by Commissioners Court: Discussion and appropriate action regarding an appointment to fill the vacancy of interim Constable, Precinct 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: as required) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a process and recommendation to allocate contingency funding in the amount of $736,540. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Court)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 63. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. James Myart, Jr. vs. Bexar County, Texas, et al.; and ii. Teresita Lopez, et al. v. Bexar County, Texas; and iii. Texas Association of County Employees (TACE) vs. Bexar County, et al. 64. § 551.0725 Deliberation regarding contract being negotiated: (Upon receipt of written authorization from the Criminal District Attorney, the Commissioners Court must vote unanimously that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person.) a. Collective Bargaining contract negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County.
1. Opening prayer: Pastor Jonathan Ellis, The Conqueror's Assembly (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees 25 and 30 years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department Alex Orozco 25 8/1/1994 District Attorney's Office Frank Cantu 25 8/8/1994 Information Technology Kimberly Turner 30 8/26/1989 Information Technology b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the month of October 2019 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissoners Court recognizing Thursday, October 10, 2019, as the County observance of World Mental Health Day and inviting all Bexar County employees to wear green on that day and participate in the Mental Health Department's event at the San Antonio Clubhouse as a means of supporting and increasing mental health awareness. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez/Court) d. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and welcoming the Tejano Democrats State Convention in Bexar County Kicking Off the 2020 State and Local Elections Friday September 28-29, 2019 Embassy Suites Hotel. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Court) e. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Indigenous People and designating October 12th as Indigenous Peoples Day in YanaGuana now known as San Antonio, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) f. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 6-12, 2019 as National 4-H Week in Texas and commend the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court) g. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 11, 2019 to be "International Day of the Girl". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin Wolff/Court) h. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and proclaiming the month of October as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court) i. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 2019 as Manufacturing Month in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Court)
11:00 a.m.: An order authorizing the issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $170,000,000; 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 hospital district; 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 obligation; and providing an effective date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
11:15 a.m: Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of a resolution to respectfully request Amtrak increase the frequency of service of the Sunset Limited to daily as soon as practical and to pursue any funding needed for this service from local, state and federal sources (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert/Court)
6. Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 10 - 21, 23 - 53
Ratification of a delivery order to increase funding in the estimated amount of $30,000 for purchases on a sole source basis with Bibliotheca, LLC for annual platform subscription fees, eBook and eAudiobook content, and licenses through September 30, 2019; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
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. Notice of personal injury claim submitted by Wayne Wright Lawyers, Re: Jonathan Kruse. c. Notice of Deposit, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. d. Motion to Withdraw the Award of Special Commissioners, Re: The State of Texas v. Cowboys Far West, LTD., a Texas LP, et al, Cause No. 2018-ED-0011. e. Citation directed to Bexar County by Serving Nelson Wolff, County Judge of Bexar County, and Plaintiffs Original Petition, Jury Demand, and Request for Disclosures, Re: Juan Rivas vs. Bexar County, Case No. 2019-CI-18523. f. Notice of claim submitted by Zinda Law Group, Re: Spencer Piro. g. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to County of Bexar, County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Matthew Hogan v. Sheriff Javier Salazar, Civil Action No. 5:19-cv-00255-dae-esc. h. Citation directed to Bexar County by Serving Nelson Wolff, County Judge of Bexar County, and Plaintiffs Original Petition, Jury Demand, and Request for Disclosures, Re: Christopher De La Cerda vs. Bexar County, Case No. 2019-CI-18314. i. U.S. District Court - Summons in a Civil Action Directed to Bexar County and Its Sheriffs Office, Re: Inessa G. Batyukova v. Brandon Lee Doege #1282, Civil Action No. 19-cv-00391-olg. j. Citation directed to Bexar County by Serving County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, and Plaintiffs Original Petition and First Set of Discovery to Defendants, Re: Darlene Dixon vs. Bexar County et al, Case No. 2019-CI-17866. k. Citation directed to County of Bexar by Serving Nelson Wolff, and Sworn Original Petition and Application for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and Permanent Injunction, Re: James Myart, Jr., Pro Se vs. City Council District 8 Manny Paleaz, et al, Case No. 2019-CI-18596.
Commissioners Court minutes for September 6, 2019, September 9, 2019, and September 10, 2019.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an incentive application submitted by Navistar International Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an incentive application submitted by FGF, LLC. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. Discussion and update on Bexar County Economic Development workforce initiatives. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: Discussion and appropriate action regarding an update on the Programming and Schematic design phase of the Precinct 4 satellite building. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following items related to Custodial Services: a. Authorize the purchasing agent to extend the current custodial contracts at County owned and leased buildings thru November 30th, approximately 60 days, to allow for the effective transition of services to the new providers; b. Approval to award Custodial Services agreements for County owned and leased facilities to; 4M Building Services in the amount of $1,611,637.20, ABM Janitorial in the amount of $437,459.96, KDHK in the amount of $1,110,792, Kenneth Demerson in the amount of$166,422, and Ernestina Luna in the amount of $159,121, and execute formal agreements at the next available Commissioners Court. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an amendment to Commissioners Court Order 13.200.020388; related to non-smoking in County Facilities to include e-cigarettes and vapor products. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding delivery orders to various suppliers for the purchase of computer equipment, software and supply items including: desktop software license renewals, wiring and cabling, computer parts, cell phones, pager services and related technology peripherals on a requirements contract basis in the estimated combined annual amount of $19 million utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to file appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Brought by Commissioners Court: Discussion and appropriate action regarding an appointment to fill the vacancy of interim Constable, Precinct 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: as required) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a process and recommendation to allocate contingency funding in the amount of $736,540. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Court)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 63. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. James Myart, Jr. vs. Bexar County, Texas, et al.; and ii. Teresita Lopez, et al. v. Bexar County, Texas; and iii. Texas Association of County Employees (TACE) vs. Bexar County, et al. 64. § 551.0725 Deliberation regarding contract being negotiated: (Upon receipt of written authorization from the Criminal District Attorney, the Commissioners Court must vote unanimously that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person.) a. Collective Bargaining contract negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County.