1. Opening prayer: Pastor Chris Johnson of First Baptist Church San Antonio (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 10:00 a.m.: Public Hearing: Commissioners Court invites public comment on setting the 2020 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System.
Immediately following 3a: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a motion to set the 2020 ad valorem tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System and approval of an order of Bexar County Commissioners Court setting the 2020 tax rate and levying the 2020 taxes for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (George Hernandez Jr.)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 1-13, 14-32, 34, 36-42, 44, 45
Approval of an Order authorizing fees for service of civil process, or attempted service of civil process, to be effective January 1, 2021.
Approval to ratify a budget transfer in the amount of $450,000 from Contingencies to Elections within the General Fund to cover Election Worker Wage pay increases and professional services for public outreach on the new voting systems.
33. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector and GATES SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("District"), a political subdivision created pursuant to Chapter 372, Subchapter C, of the Local Government Code by Bexar County, through their respective governing bodies for tax assessment and collection services. 35. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector and CLEAR WATER CREEK RANCH SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("District"), a political subdivision created pursuant to Chapter 372, Subchapter C, of the Local Government Code by Bexar County, through their respective governing bodies for tax assessment and collection services.
Commissioners Court minutes for August 14, 2020, August 18, 2020, and August 25, 2020.
Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti and his Office have been recognized with the 2020 Best-In-Category National Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for their "Special Investigative Unit". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
Awarding a purchase order to the lowest and best bid submitted by AMG Printing & Mailing, LLC in the amount of $46,944.90 to provide printing and mailing services of registered voters 65 years of age or older applications for the upcoming Presidential Election; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract modification and file appropriate documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election to include: a. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; b. An Order adopting a resolution designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors; c. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; d. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; e. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; f. An Order establishing the Central Counting Station. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Presentation and discussion regarding Bexar County's emergency response to Hurricane Laura. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation of new project to provide enhanced vehicular and pedestrian accessibility to the Historic Courthouse. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Valla Construction Inc. (DBE, HABE, MBE, SBE) for construction services of Adult Detention Center Master Control Relocation Project, in the base bid amount of $1,150,519.97 plus a $25,000 owner contingency for a total award amount of $1,175,519.97, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
53. Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2021 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provisions, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: 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;
Awarding a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Gillette Air Conditioning Co., Inc., for installation services of UVC Lighting for HVAC systems project, in the total base bid award amount of $1,704,599, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 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. 55. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Patricia Hernandez v. Javier Salazar, Sheriff- Sheriff Civil Service Appeal Case Nos. #19-SCSC-006 & #19-SCSC-010.
1. Opening prayer: Pastor Chris Johnson of First Baptist Church San Antonio (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 10:00 a.m.: Public Hearing: Commissioners Court invites public comment on setting the 2020 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System.
Immediately following 3a: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a motion to set the 2020 ad valorem tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System and approval of an order of Bexar County Commissioners Court setting the 2020 tax rate and levying the 2020 taxes for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (George Hernandez Jr.)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 1-13, 14-32, 34, 36-42, 44, 45
Approval of an Order authorizing fees for service of civil process, or attempted service of civil process, to be effective January 1, 2021.
Approval to ratify a budget transfer in the amount of $450,000 from Contingencies to Elections within the General Fund to cover Election Worker Wage pay increases and professional services for public outreach on the new voting systems.
33. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector and GATES SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("District"), a political subdivision created pursuant to Chapter 372, Subchapter C, of the Local Government Code by Bexar County, through their respective governing bodies for tax assessment and collection services. 35. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector and CLEAR WATER CREEK RANCH SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ("District"), a political subdivision created pursuant to Chapter 372, Subchapter C, of the Local Government Code by Bexar County, through their respective governing bodies for tax assessment and collection services.
Commissioners Court minutes for August 14, 2020, August 18, 2020, and August 25, 2020.
Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti and his Office have been recognized with the 2020 Best-In-Category National Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for their "Special Investigative Unit". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
Awarding a purchase order to the lowest and best bid submitted by AMG Printing & Mailing, LLC in the amount of $46,944.90 to provide printing and mailing services of registered voters 65 years of age or older applications for the upcoming Presidential Election; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract modification and file appropriate documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election to include: a. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; b. An Order adopting a resolution designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors; c. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; d. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; e. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; f. An Order establishing the Central Counting Station. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Presentation and discussion regarding Bexar County's emergency response to Hurricane Laura. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation of new project to provide enhanced vehicular and pedestrian accessibility to the Historic Courthouse. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Valla Construction Inc. (DBE, HABE, MBE, SBE) for construction services of Adult Detention Center Master Control Relocation Project, in the base bid amount of $1,150,519.97 plus a $25,000 owner contingency for a total award amount of $1,175,519.97, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
53. Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2021 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provisions, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: 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;
Awarding a contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Gillette Air Conditioning Co., Inc., for installation services of UVC Lighting for HVAC systems project, in the total base bid award amount of $1,704,599, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 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. 55. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Patricia Hernandez v. Javier Salazar, Sheriff- Sheriff Civil Service Appeal Case Nos. #19-SCSC-006 & #19-SCSC-010.