1. Opening prayer Bishop Alfred Blue Jr., Family Life International Ministries (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 9:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding renaming the Bexar County Fire Marshal building in honor of Nathan Kyle Coleman. (Estimated Presentation Tune: 15 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
9:15 a.m.: Presentation, discussion and appiropriate action legarding the 2020 ad valorem property tax rate recommendation for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System in support of its Operating, Debt Service and Capital Outlook for FY 2021 .
c. 10:00 a.m.: Public Hearing: 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 $729,930 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio; d. Immediately following 3c: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2020-2021 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)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 32, 34 - 39, & 43 - 95
Authorizing the execution of an agreement with Mosaic Community Planning, LLC to develop and submit the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan and the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") on behalf of Bexar County, for a term beginning upon award and ending on August 31, 2021 in the amount of $51,560; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
40. Approval of donation of two (2) surplus vehicles to the City of Sandy Oaks to serve a public purpose and relieving the County of transportation or disposal expenses related to the property in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152 (4)(B)(C). 41. Approval of donation of four (4) surplus vehicles to the City of Somerset to serve a public purpose and relieving the County of transportation or disposal expenses related to the property in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152 (4)(B)(C).
Authorizing a three-month extension to the service contract with Dependable Business Solutions (DBE, ESBE, HABE, MBE, SBE, VBE) to provide Temporary Labor Services for the upcoming Presidential Election on a month-to-month basis, for a period not to exceed 90 days beginning October 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020 for an estimated contract amount of $73,517.40, allowing for the solicitation, evaluation and award of a new service contract as requested by the Elections Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract modification and file appropriate 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. Executive Order NW-13 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued July 15, 2020. b. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for March 31, 2020. c. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for April 30, 2020. d. Defendant Schertz Independent School District's Notice of Appearance of Counsel, Re: The State of Texas v. Jamil A. Sayfi aka Jamil Abdallah Sayfi, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0082. e. Architectural Services Agreement with Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P.C., approved June 16, 2020. f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-Class-02 (Captains and Lieutenants Holiday Time) Notice of Intention to submit to STEP 3 Negotiations. g. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-05 (Jesse Mendez) Notice of Intention to submit to STEP 3 Negotiations. h. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-06 (Savannah Rivera) Notice of Intention to submit to STEP 3 Negotiations. i. Notice of Appearance, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071. j. Notice of Claim submitted by Wayne Wright Lawyers, Re: Brittney Sanchez. k. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Arbitration for termination of employment of BCSO of Deputy Edmundo Renteria. 1. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. m. The State of Texas' Petition to Withdraw Funds Deposited with the Court, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071. n. Ground Lease and Construction, Development and Use Agreement of Parking Garage between San Antonio Independent School District and Bexar County, Texas, approved November 19, 2019. o. Development, Lease and Shared Use Agreement between San
INDIVIDUAL AGENDA ITEMS: The following Individual Agenda Item may be considered at any time during this meeting: Items(s) Brought by Tax Assessor-Collector (Albert Uresti) Submission of 2020 calculated No-New Revenue, Voter-Approval and De-Minimis Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the Office of the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
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 1560 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Project from Galm Road to FM 471. Precinct 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing (Patricia Torres) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final evaluation scoring of Request for Proposal Event #744, Food Services for Juvenile Correction Facilities and the selection of a qualified food service provider for juvenile offenders and staff meals at Mission Road Juvenile Detention Center and the Cyndi Taylor Krier Juvenile Correctional Treatment Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
11:00 a.m.: Presentation by Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospitals and staff from the University of Texas Health Science Center on the local healthcare impact of those suffering with Long-Term COVID in the Bexar County population. In addition, an overview of how long-term care resfricts hospital bed capacity and a look at the impact of rural school districts affecting local hospital capacity when some schools open in September. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) fTommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final evaluation scoring of Request for Proposal Event #718, Automated Invoicing Processing (elnvoice) system and the selection of a qualified vendor to develop an automated invoice processing system to include workflow capability to handle create/submit, review, and approval processes that eventually will be imported into the Infor Financial Management System. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,623,408.07), HOME Investment Partnerships Program ($983,917.37) and Emergency Solutions Grant ($202,085) entitlement funds for the 2020-2021 Budget Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Office of the County Manager: (David L. Smith) 102. 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. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the execution of a grant and loan conversion agreement between the LiftFund Inc. and Bexar County. ,c. Authorizing the Purchasing agent to issue purchase orders for materials and equipment required by the Bexar County Agrilife Extension Service for planting and cultivating crops at the Bexar County Urban Farm project in the amount of $154,475. d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County Family Justice Coronavirus Relief Funds. e. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request from the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. for Coronavirus Relief Funds to assist with COVID-19 related expenses. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
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. 104. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. San Juana "Janie" De Leon v. Bexar County; ii. Patrice Scott v. Bexar County; and iii. Vehicle Accident of Serene Zicornell 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 Confuct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act: i. James Myart v. McCormack Baron Management, et al. and Bexar County, et al.; and ii. Legal issues arising from Bexar County Jail Population Management During COVID-19 105. §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 negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County under Chapter 174 of the Local Government Code.
1. Opening prayer Bishop Alfred Blue Jr., Family Life International Ministries (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 9:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding renaming the Bexar County Fire Marshal building in honor of Nathan Kyle Coleman. (Estimated Presentation Tune: 15 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
9:15 a.m.: Presentation, discussion and appiropriate action legarding the 2020 ad valorem property tax rate recommendation for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System in support of its Operating, Debt Service and Capital Outlook for FY 2021 .
c. 10:00 a.m.: Public Hearing: 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 $729,930 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio; d. Immediately following 3c: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2020-2021 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)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 32, 34 - 39, & 43 - 95
Authorizing the execution of an agreement with Mosaic Community Planning, LLC to develop and submit the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan and the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") on behalf of Bexar County, for a term beginning upon award and ending on August 31, 2021 in the amount of $51,560; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
40. Approval of donation of two (2) surplus vehicles to the City of Sandy Oaks to serve a public purpose and relieving the County of transportation or disposal expenses related to the property in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152 (4)(B)(C). 41. Approval of donation of four (4) surplus vehicles to the City of Somerset to serve a public purpose and relieving the County of transportation or disposal expenses related to the property in accordance with Local Government Code 263.152 (4)(B)(C).
Authorizing a three-month extension to the service contract with Dependable Business Solutions (DBE, ESBE, HABE, MBE, SBE, VBE) to provide Temporary Labor Services for the upcoming Presidential Election on a month-to-month basis, for a period not to exceed 90 days beginning October 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020 for an estimated contract amount of $73,517.40, allowing for the solicitation, evaluation and award of a new service contract as requested by the Elections Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract modification and file appropriate 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. Executive Order NW-13 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued July 15, 2020. b. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for March 31, 2020. c. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for April 30, 2020. d. Defendant Schertz Independent School District's Notice of Appearance of Counsel, Re: The State of Texas v. Jamil A. Sayfi aka Jamil Abdallah Sayfi, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0082. e. Architectural Services Agreement with Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P.C., approved June 16, 2020. f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-Class-02 (Captains and Lieutenants Holiday Time) Notice of Intention to submit to STEP 3 Negotiations. g. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-05 (Jesse Mendez) Notice of Intention to submit to STEP 3 Negotiations. h. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-06 (Savannah Rivera) Notice of Intention to submit to STEP 3 Negotiations. i. Notice of Appearance, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071. j. Notice of Claim submitted by Wayne Wright Lawyers, Re: Brittney Sanchez. k. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Arbitration for termination of employment of BCSO of Deputy Edmundo Renteria. 1. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2019 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312. m. The State of Texas' Petition to Withdraw Funds Deposited with the Court, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071. n. Ground Lease and Construction, Development and Use Agreement of Parking Garage between San Antonio Independent School District and Bexar County, Texas, approved November 19, 2019. o. Development, Lease and Shared Use Agreement between San
INDIVIDUAL AGENDA ITEMS: The following Individual Agenda Item may be considered at any time during this meeting: Items(s) Brought by Tax Assessor-Collector (Albert Uresti) Submission of 2020 calculated No-New Revenue, Voter-Approval and De-Minimis Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the Office of the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
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 1560 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Project from Galm Road to FM 471. Precinct 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Renee Green)
Items(s) Brought by Purchasing (Patricia Torres) Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final evaluation scoring of Request for Proposal Event #744, Food Services for Juvenile Correction Facilities and the selection of a qualified food service provider for juvenile offenders and staff meals at Mission Road Juvenile Detention Center and the Cyndi Taylor Krier Juvenile Correctional Treatment Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
11:00 a.m.: Presentation by Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospitals and staff from the University of Texas Health Science Center on the local healthcare impact of those suffering with Long-Term COVID in the Bexar County population. In addition, an overview of how long-term care resfricts hospital bed capacity and a look at the impact of rural school districts affecting local hospital capacity when some schools open in September. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) fTommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final evaluation scoring of Request for Proposal Event #718, Automated Invoicing Processing (elnvoice) system and the selection of a qualified vendor to develop an automated invoice processing system to include workflow capability to handle create/submit, review, and approval processes that eventually will be imported into the Infor Financial Management System. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,623,408.07), HOME Investment Partnerships Program ($983,917.37) and Emergency Solutions Grant ($202,085) entitlement funds for the 2020-2021 Budget Year. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Office of the County Manager: (David L. Smith) 102. 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. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the execution of a grant and loan conversion agreement between the LiftFund Inc. and Bexar County. ,c. Authorizing the Purchasing agent to issue purchase orders for materials and equipment required by the Bexar County Agrilife Extension Service for planting and cultivating crops at the Bexar County Urban Farm project in the amount of $154,475. d. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County Family Justice Coronavirus Relief Funds. e. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request from the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. for Coronavirus Relief Funds to assist with COVID-19 related expenses. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
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. 104. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. San Juana "Janie" De Leon v. Bexar County; ii. Patrice Scott v. Bexar County; and iii. Vehicle Accident of Serene Zicornell 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 Confuct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act: i. James Myart v. McCormack Baron Management, et al. and Bexar County, et al.; and ii. Legal issues arising from Bexar County Jail Population Management During COVID-19 105. §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 negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County under Chapter 174 of the Local Government Code.