1. Opening Prayer: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. 11:15 a.m.: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network District Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget pursuant to the Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 772.309. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Brett Schneider)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 39, 46 - 48
Items(s) Brought by Commissioners Court (Court) Approval of individual interlocal grant agreements between the County of Bexar and the following municipal jurisdictions in the amounts listed below for the reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenses made between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 as allowed and governed by the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund: Municipal Jurisdiction Grant Amount Alamo Heights $472,615 Bale ones Heights $180,950 Castle Hills $245,905 China Grove $72,820 Converse $1,525,810 Elmendorf $112,695 Fair Oaks Ranch $384,835 Helotes $526,185 Hill Country Village $60,225 Kirby $481,085 Leon Valley $631,675 Municipal Jurisdiction Grant Amount Live Oak $874,940 Lytle $2,695 Olmos Park $134,750 Sandy Oaks City $253,825 Schertz $111,430 Selma $460,900 Shavano Park $215,930 Terrell Hills $298,375 Universal City $1,142,515 Von Ormy $71,390 Windcrest $323,070
Item(s) Brought by Office of Criminal Justice: (Mike Lozito) Approval and execution of a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and the Center for Health Care Services ("CHCS") for the County to contribute $2,203,000 in general funds to provide mental health and support services in order to restore mental health to mentally ill persons, to divert from incarceration and to facilitate their entry into treatment.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Notice of Objection to the Award of Special Commissioners, Re: The State of Texas v. NAJDS Property Investments, Inc., ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0045. b. Executive Order NW-10 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued June 17, 2020. c. Executive Order NW-11 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued June 25, 2020. d. Executive Order NW-12 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued July 1, 2020. e. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-05 (Jesse Mendez). f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-05 (Jesse Mendez) to proceed to Step 2. g. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-Class-02 (Captains and Lieutenants Holiday Time). h. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-Class-02 (Captains and Lieutenants Holiday Time) to proceed to Step 2. i. Notice of Eminent Domain Award, Re: The State of Texas vs. County of Bexar, Texas, Et al, case no. 2019ED0047. j. State's First Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071. k. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-06 (Savannah Rivera). 1. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-06 (Savannah Rivera) to proceed to Step 2. m. Notice of Claim submitted by Janicek Law, Re: Carly Perez and Ezra Perez. n. Notice of Claim submitted by The Krist Law Firm, P.C. and Crosley Law Firm, P.C., Re: Christopher Prescott & Rubi Prescott, Individually and as personal representatives of the Estate of Kameron Prescott, Deceased v. Bexar County, Javier Salazar, Individually and as the Bexar County Sheriff, John Aguillon, George Herrera, Jesse Arias, and Johnny Longoria; Case No. 5:19-CV-01392. o. Summons in Civil Action directed to County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Matthew Hogan SID #1090721 v. Bexar County, Et. AL; Civil ActionNo. SA-20-CV-652-DAE.
Commissioners Court minutes for June 30, 2020.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Item(s) Brought by Criminal District Court: (Ron Rangel) Discussion and appropriate action regarding Approval of Grand Jury Supplemental Pay for the additional term the 2 Grand Juries served in May/June. The judges are requesting an additional $65 per week (8 weeks) for each Grand Juror (23 jurors) for the extra term that the Grand Juries worked. The total supplemental pay would cost $11,960. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ron Rangel)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contribute to the local match for the FM 1518 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Project from FM 78 to IH 10 East. Precinct 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal: (Kyle Coleman) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval to adopt an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning, effective on the date of adoption of the Order through July 16th, 2020 and expires on October 15th, 2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Items(s) Brought by Commissioners Court (Court) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Court's direction to staff on current Collective Bargaining negotiations and related issues. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
Item(s) Brought by Office of the County Manager: (David L. Smith) Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: a. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund to include Bexar County Strong updates on the Temporary Rental Assistance Measure, Household Emergency Grant, Social Services Agency Programs, Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, Utility Assistance Program and Relocation Assistance Program; b. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Workforce Solutions Alamo for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $6,107,000 and General Funds in the amount of $7,802,061. c. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Project Quest for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $672,200 and General Funds in the amount of $1,782,200. d. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and SA Talent, Inc. for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $177,000. e. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Goodwill Industries of San Antonio for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $423,022.49. f. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the agreement between Bexar County and Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) designed to assist families in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities facing homelessness or imminent threat of homelessness during Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic to ensure these families are capable of complying with the public health precautions. g. Approval of a request to pay overtime for employees, in accordance with Section 502 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, required to work overtime, as directed through the Emergency Operations Center, to respond to COVID-19 through June 19, 2020 in the amount of $129,093.29. These eligible employees may be reimbursed under the Category B of FEMA's Public Assistance program in conjunction with applicable County FLSA & Compensatory Time policies. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 55. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Shelton Ray Davison 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. Leonicio Moreno EEOC Charge Number: 451-2019-01220.
1. Opening Prayer: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) a. 11:15 a.m.: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of Bexar Metro 9-1-1 Network District Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget pursuant to the Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 772.309. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Brett Schneider)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 39, 46 - 48
Items(s) Brought by Commissioners Court (Court) Approval of individual interlocal grant agreements between the County of Bexar and the following municipal jurisdictions in the amounts listed below for the reimbursement of COVID-19 related expenses made between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 as allowed and governed by the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund: Municipal Jurisdiction Grant Amount Alamo Heights $472,615 Bale ones Heights $180,950 Castle Hills $245,905 China Grove $72,820 Converse $1,525,810 Elmendorf $112,695 Fair Oaks Ranch $384,835 Helotes $526,185 Hill Country Village $60,225 Kirby $481,085 Leon Valley $631,675 Municipal Jurisdiction Grant Amount Live Oak $874,940 Lytle $2,695 Olmos Park $134,750 Sandy Oaks City $253,825 Schertz $111,430 Selma $460,900 Shavano Park $215,930 Terrell Hills $298,375 Universal City $1,142,515 Von Ormy $71,390 Windcrest $323,070
Item(s) Brought by Office of Criminal Justice: (Mike Lozito) Approval and execution of a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and the Center for Health Care Services ("CHCS") for the County to contribute $2,203,000 in general funds to provide mental health and support services in order to restore mental health to mentally ill persons, to divert from incarceration and to facilitate their entry into treatment.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Notice of Objection to the Award of Special Commissioners, Re: The State of Texas v. NAJDS Property Investments, Inc., ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0045. b. Executive Order NW-10 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued June 17, 2020. c. Executive Order NW-11 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued June 25, 2020. d. Executive Order NW-12 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued July 1, 2020. e. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-05 (Jesse Mendez). f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-05 (Jesse Mendez) to proceed to Step 2. g. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-Class-02 (Captains and Lieutenants Holiday Time). h. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-Class-02 (Captains and Lieutenants Holiday Time) to proceed to Step 2. i. Notice of Eminent Domain Award, Re: The State of Texas vs. County of Bexar, Texas, Et al, case no. 2019ED0047. j. State's First Amended Petition for Condemnation, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071. k. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-06 (Savannah Rivera). 1. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-06 (Savannah Rivera) to proceed to Step 2. m. Notice of Claim submitted by Janicek Law, Re: Carly Perez and Ezra Perez. n. Notice of Claim submitted by The Krist Law Firm, P.C. and Crosley Law Firm, P.C., Re: Christopher Prescott & Rubi Prescott, Individually and as personal representatives of the Estate of Kameron Prescott, Deceased v. Bexar County, Javier Salazar, Individually and as the Bexar County Sheriff, John Aguillon, George Herrera, Jesse Arias, and Johnny Longoria; Case No. 5:19-CV-01392. o. Summons in Civil Action directed to County Judge Nelson Wolff, Re: Matthew Hogan SID #1090721 v. Bexar County, Et. AL; Civil ActionNo. SA-20-CV-652-DAE.
Commissioners Court minutes for June 30, 2020.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Item(s) Brought by Criminal District Court: (Ron Rangel) Discussion and appropriate action regarding Approval of Grand Jury Supplemental Pay for the additional term the 2 Grand Juries served in May/June. The judges are requesting an additional $65 per week (8 weeks) for each Grand Juror (23 jurors) for the extra term that the Grand Juries worked. The total supplemental pay would cost $11,960. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ron Rangel)
Item(s) Brought by Public Works: (Renee Green) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to contribute to the local match for the FM 1518 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Project from FM 78 to IH 10 East. Precinct 4. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal: (Kyle Coleman) Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval to adopt an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning, effective on the date of adoption of the Order through July 16th, 2020 and expires on October 15th, 2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Items(s) Brought by Commissioners Court (Court) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Court's direction to staff on current Collective Bargaining negotiations and related issues. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
Item(s) Brought by Office of the County Manager: (David L. Smith) Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: a. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund to include Bexar County Strong updates on the Temporary Rental Assistance Measure, Household Emergency Grant, Social Services Agency Programs, Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program, Utility Assistance Program and Relocation Assistance Program; b. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Workforce Solutions Alamo for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $6,107,000 and General Funds in the amount of $7,802,061. c. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Project Quest for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $672,200 and General Funds in the amount of $1,782,200. d. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and SA Talent, Inc. for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $177,000. e. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Goodwill Industries of San Antonio for the Bexar County Strong Workforce Program utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $423,022.49. f. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the agreement between Bexar County and Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) designed to assist families in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities facing homelessness or imminent threat of homelessness during Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic to ensure these families are capable of complying with the public health precautions. g. Approval of a request to pay overtime for employees, in accordance with Section 502 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, required to work overtime, as directed through the Emergency Operations Center, to respond to COVID-19 through June 19, 2020 in the amount of $129,093.29. These eligible employees may be reimbursed under the Category B of FEMA's Public Assistance program in conjunction with applicable County FLSA & Compensatory Time policies. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 55. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Shelton Ray Davison 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. Leonicio Moreno EEOC Charge Number: 451-2019-01220.