1. Opening prayer: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a.Presentation of service pins recognizing employees 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service. Name Years Date Employed Department Rachel Garza 25 09/06/1994 Tax Office Jose Esquivel 25 09/19/1994 Tax Office Terry Henderson 25 09/19/1994 Sheriff Victor Montalvo 30 09/15/1989 Sheriff Morris Pena 35 09/17/1984 District Clerk Velia Mata 40 09/12/1979 Tax Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing November 10, 2019 through November 16, 2019 as "National Nurse Practitioner Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson W. Wolff/Court)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. Presentation on the following Military and Veteran Service items: i. In observance of Veterans Day 2019, a celebration in honor of all of our nation's military veterans and special recognition of Bexar County Veteran employees; ii. Military and Veterans Services Center FY 18/19 End of Year Report. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Karen Rolirad)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 9 - 22, 24 - 28, 30 - 38
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing (Mary Quinones) Approval to donate two vehicles to the City of Sandy Oaks.
Item(s) Brought by County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Approval and execution of a Public Service Agreement between Bexar County and Ballet San Antonio for a one year period beginning October 1, 2019 and ending on September 30, 2020, in the amount of $100,000 from the Venue Project Fund.
Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development: (David Marquez) Approval of a Tax Abatement and Grant Agreement between the County of Bexar and Navistar, Inc. for a 10-year, 100% abatement of County ad valorem taxes on qualified real and personal property, Skills Development Grant of up to $250,000, and a 381 Economic Development Grant for Ag Exemption taxes owed not to exceed $423,352.05 to include the appropriate budgetary transfer.
Commissioners Court minutes for October 15, 2019
Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development: (David Marquez) Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Embry Partners, Ltd. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
Item(s) Brought by Public Defender's Office: (Michael Young) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval to submit a grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for the solicitation entitled "Mental Health Public Defender Improvement Grant Program" in the total amount of $1,137,003; and a County cash match in the amount of $304,519 for a total project cost of $1,441,522 over a four-year period; and approval of a resolution authorizing the grant request; and acceptance of funding upon award; the term of the grant will be from January 01, 2020 through September 30, 2023. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Michael Young)
Item(s) Brought by County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution by Commissioner's Court that recognizes the need for fair and equal access to e-books and e-audio books for all public library patrons and to stand in opposition to restrictive purchasing models for public libraries. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Laura Cole)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the recommended artist selection for the Interactive Light-based Art Installation, STREAM, to be located on the San Pedro Creek Culture Park; and authorization for the San Antonio River Authority to proceed with the development and installation of the work. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Quinones) Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by D. Plata Construction, Inc. (SBE, MBE), to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Sanctuary Subdivision Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $1,776,819.12, 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: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Alamo City Constructors, Inc. (SBE, MBE, WBE), to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Pavement Reconstruction Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $2,697,138, 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: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. B.B., A Minor et al. v. Sergeant Hancock, et al.; ii. Julio Trujillo Santoyo v. Bexar County; iii. Federal litigation in the matter of: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation; and iv. State litigation in the matter of: Bexar County v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al. / In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation.
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Joe Gonzales) Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Julio Trujillo Santoyo v. Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding possible settlement of the following opioid litigation: i. Federal litigation in the matter of: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation; and ii. State litigation in the matter of: Bexar County v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al. / In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
1. Opening prayer: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a.Presentation of service pins recognizing employees 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service. Name Years Date Employed Department Rachel Garza 25 09/06/1994 Tax Office Jose Esquivel 25 09/19/1994 Tax Office Terry Henderson 25 09/19/1994 Sheriff Victor Montalvo 30 09/15/1989 Sheriff Morris Pena 35 09/17/1984 District Clerk Velia Mata 40 09/12/1979 Tax Office (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court) b. Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing November 10, 2019 through November 16, 2019 as "National Nurse Practitioner Week" in Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson W. Wolff/Court)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. Presentation on the following Military and Veteran Service items: i. In observance of Veterans Day 2019, a celebration in honor of all of our nation's military veterans and special recognition of Bexar County Veteran employees; ii. Military and Veterans Services Center FY 18/19 End of Year Report. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Karen Rolirad)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Items 9 - 22, 24 - 28, 30 - 38
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing (Mary Quinones) Approval to donate two vehicles to the City of Sandy Oaks.
Item(s) Brought by County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Approval and execution of a Public Service Agreement between Bexar County and Ballet San Antonio for a one year period beginning October 1, 2019 and ending on September 30, 2020, in the amount of $100,000 from the Venue Project Fund.
Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development: (David Marquez) Approval of a Tax Abatement and Grant Agreement between the County of Bexar and Navistar, Inc. for a 10-year, 100% abatement of County ad valorem taxes on qualified real and personal property, Skills Development Grant of up to $250,000, and a 381 Economic Development Grant for Ag Exemption taxes owed not to exceed $423,352.05 to include the appropriate budgetary transfer.
Commissioners Court minutes for October 15, 2019
Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development: (David Marquez) Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Embry Partners, Ltd. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Deborah Carter)
Item(s) Brought by Public Defender's Office: (Michael Young) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval to submit a grant application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for the solicitation entitled "Mental Health Public Defender Improvement Grant Program" in the total amount of $1,137,003; and a County cash match in the amount of $304,519 for a total project cost of $1,441,522 over a four-year period; and approval of a resolution authorizing the grant request; and acceptance of funding upon award; the term of the grant will be from January 01, 2020 through September 30, 2023. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Michael Young)
Item(s) Brought by County Manager's Office: (David Smith) Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution by Commissioner's Court that recognizes the need for fair and equal access to e-books and e-audio books for all public library patrons and to stand in opposition to restrictive purchasing models for public libraries. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Laura Cole)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the recommended artist selection for the Interactive Light-based Art Installation, STREAM, to be located on the San Pedro Creek Culture Park; and authorization for the San Antonio River Authority to proceed with the development and installation of the work. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing: (Mary Quinones) Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by D. Plata Construction, Inc. (SBE, MBE), to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Sanctuary Subdivision Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $1,776,819.12, 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: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best qualified bid submitted by Alamo City Constructors, Inc. (SBE, MBE, WBE), to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Pavement Reconstruction Project in Precinct 2, in the amount of $2,697,138, 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: 5 minutes) (Mary Quinones)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. B.B., A Minor et al. v. Sergeant Hancock, et al.; ii. Julio Trujillo Santoyo v. Bexar County; iii. Federal litigation in the matter of: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation; and iv. State litigation in the matter of: Bexar County v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al. / In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation.
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Joe Gonzales) Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Julio Trujillo Santoyo v. Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding possible settlement of the following opioid litigation: i. Federal litigation in the matter of: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation; and ii. State litigation in the matter of: Bexar County v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al. / In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)