1. Opening prayer: (Court/Justin Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Justin Rodriguez)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 10:00 a.m.: Presentation of Superintendent Pedro Martinez on the San Antonio Independent School District 2020 Bond Initiative. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Resolution by the Bexar County Commissioners Court committing to next steps toward the implementation of the Bexar County River and Creeks Program to include the addition of 26.2 miles of trails to the existing creekway trail network. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Justin Rodriguez)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 44 & 46
Ratification of a one-time exception to Human Resources Policy 7.4.02 Vacation or Annual Leave to allow Deputy Sheriff Detention Officers, Deputy Sheriff Detention Corporals and employees of the Fire Marshal's Office and the Office of Emergency Management to carry over vacation hours in excess of 240 hours from FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 into a separate leave bank to be used by the employees before September 20, 2021, at which time any remaining leave will be forfeited.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Amended Executive Order NW-15 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued September 21, 2020. b. Fifth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Watershed Projects between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio in connection with the Heuermann Road at Maverick Creek Tributary 6 Project and Bulverde Road at Tributary to Elm Waterhole Creek Project, approved June 2, 2020. c. Bexar County Constable Precinct 1 FY 2020 - 2021 Budget for Law Enforcement Officers Special Education (LEOSE) Fund - 116, State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 314, and Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund-315. d. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: arbitration letter for Deputy Floyd Berry. e. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: arbitration letter for Deputy Jackie Farmer. f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: arbitration letter for Brandon Young. g. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-07 (Simona Barron) which was received in our office on September 25, 2020. h. Notice of Claim submitted by Tess House Law, PLLC, Re: Mathias Ometu aka Mathais Ometu. i. Answer of Attorney Ad Litem, Re: The State of Texas v. Juan Antonio Diaz, et al, case No. 2020-ED-0025. j. Claim for Ad Valorem Taxes in Condemnation Proceeding, Re: The State of Texas, Condemnor vs. Humberto Villalobos, et ux, et al, Condemnees, Cause No. 2020ED0015. k. Citation directed to Bexar County, County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Petition to Investigate Claims, Re: Fred Wise III, Case No. 2020-CI-15148. 1. Citation directed to County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Application for Foreclosure of Preferred Lien Pursuant to Texas Estates Code §355.155, Re: Jose Flores Sanchez, Case No. 2019PC4052. m. Merchant Payment Card Processing Agreement with Tyler Technologies, approved September 1, 2020. n. Probate Courts' 300 Fund Budgets for FY 2020-2021.
Commissioners Court minutes for September 14, 2020, September 15, 2020.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: Approval and execution of an Agreement between the County of Bexar and San Antonio Growth on the Eastside, SAGE for the following: i. $225,000 for the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program; ii. $25,000 to administer the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program;
Approval and execution of the First Amendment to the Conversion Agreement between Bexar County and the Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) for the administration and implementation of the Temporary Rental Assistance Measure (TRAM) Program;
Approval of the expenditure of Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $57,540 to IDEA Public Schools for participation in TEA Project Connectivity matching funds program;
Approval of the expenditure of Corona Virus Relief Funds in the amounts listed to the identified independent school districts and charter schools on a reimbursement basis for authorized technology expenses incurred on or after March 1, 2020, subject to the submission of a fully executed acknowledgement package and supporting documentation by the receiving agency. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
Special presentation by Bexar County Economic & Community Development department regarding updates on the Texas Federation for the Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME) initiative. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval and execution of Agreement between Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) and Bexar County for the purpose of establishing a one year pilot program to address 9-1-1 mental health related calls more effectively by responding with a trained multidisciplinary team to divert individuals experiencing a mental health crisis away from jail and emergency departments with this pilot program to be in an amount not to exceed $1,515,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
Presentation and discussion regarding the results and recommendations of the County Auditor's report Review of Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 for the period of March 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
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. 52. §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 v. Perez
1. Opening prayer: (Court/Justin Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Justin Rodriguez)
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) 10:00 a.m.: Presentation of Superintendent Pedro Martinez on the San Antonio Independent School District 2020 Bond Initiative. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Resolution by the Bexar County Commissioners Court committing to next steps toward the implementation of the Bexar County River and Creeks Program to include the addition of 26.2 miles of trails to the existing creekway trail network. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Justin Rodriguez)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 44 & 46
Ratification of a one-time exception to Human Resources Policy 7.4.02 Vacation or Annual Leave to allow Deputy Sheriff Detention Officers, Deputy Sheriff Detention Corporals and employees of the Fire Marshal's Office and the Office of Emergency Management to carry over vacation hours in excess of 240 hours from FY 2019-20 to FY 2020-21 into a separate leave bank to be used by the employees before September 20, 2021, at which time any remaining leave will be forfeited.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Amended Executive Order NW-15 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued September 21, 2020. b. Fifth Amendment to Interlocal Agreement for Watershed Projects between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio in connection with the Heuermann Road at Maverick Creek Tributary 6 Project and Bulverde Road at Tributary to Elm Waterhole Creek Project, approved June 2, 2020. c. Bexar County Constable Precinct 1 FY 2020 - 2021 Budget for Law Enforcement Officers Special Education (LEOSE) Fund - 116, State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 314, and Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund-315. d. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: arbitration letter for Deputy Floyd Berry. e. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: arbitration letter for Deputy Jackie Farmer. f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: arbitration letter for Brandon Young. g. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-07 (Simona Barron) which was received in our office on September 25, 2020. h. Notice of Claim submitted by Tess House Law, PLLC, Re: Mathias Ometu aka Mathais Ometu. i. Answer of Attorney Ad Litem, Re: The State of Texas v. Juan Antonio Diaz, et al, case No. 2020-ED-0025. j. Claim for Ad Valorem Taxes in Condemnation Proceeding, Re: The State of Texas, Condemnor vs. Humberto Villalobos, et ux, et al, Condemnees, Cause No. 2020ED0015. k. Citation directed to Bexar County, County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Petition to Investigate Claims, Re: Fred Wise III, Case No. 2020-CI-15148. 1. Citation directed to County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Application for Foreclosure of Preferred Lien Pursuant to Texas Estates Code §355.155, Re: Jose Flores Sanchez, Case No. 2019PC4052. m. Merchant Payment Card Processing Agreement with Tyler Technologies, approved September 1, 2020. n. Probate Courts' 300 Fund Budgets for FY 2020-2021.
Commissioners Court minutes for September 14, 2020, September 15, 2020.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: Approval and execution of an Agreement between the County of Bexar and San Antonio Growth on the Eastside, SAGE for the following: i. $225,000 for the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program; ii. $25,000 to administer the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program;
Approval and execution of the First Amendment to the Conversion Agreement between Bexar County and the Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) for the administration and implementation of the Temporary Rental Assistance Measure (TRAM) Program;
Approval of the expenditure of Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $57,540 to IDEA Public Schools for participation in TEA Project Connectivity matching funds program;
Approval of the expenditure of Corona Virus Relief Funds in the amounts listed to the identified independent school districts and charter schools on a reimbursement basis for authorized technology expenses incurred on or after March 1, 2020, subject to the submission of a fully executed acknowledgement package and supporting documentation by the receiving agency. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
Special presentation by Bexar County Economic & Community Development department regarding updates on the Texas Federation for the Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME) initiative. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval and execution of Agreement between Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) and Bexar County for the purpose of establishing a one year pilot program to address 9-1-1 mental health related calls more effectively by responding with a trained multidisciplinary team to divert individuals experiencing a mental health crisis away from jail and emergency departments with this pilot program to be in an amount not to exceed $1,515,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
Presentation and discussion regarding the results and recommendations of the County Auditor's report Review of Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 for the period of March 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
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. 52. §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 v. Perez