1. Opening prayer: Lauren Mandel (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 73. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. 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. Legal issues pertaining to Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation, MDL No. 2018-63587, currently pending in the 152nd District Court of Harris County. ii. Legal issues arising from the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County. 74. § 551.074 Personnel Matters: a. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. The following individuals may be considered during this executive deliberation: i. County Manager/Budget Officer
Additional Item
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 62
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-17 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued November 25, 2020. b. Executive Order NW-18 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued December 8, 2020. c. Notice of Claim submitted by Daspit Law Firm, Re: Lora Miller. d. Plaintiffs' Disclosure of Interested Parties, Re: Chris Schapira and Patricia Benitez v. Bexar County, Texas; Javier Salazar, Individually; and Kayla Flores, Indvidually, Civil Action No: 5:20-CV-01241-OLG. e. Summons in a Civil Action directed to Nelson W. Wolff, Texas Bexar County Judge, Re: William Reed Hayward v. Donald J. Trump, et al, case no.: A-20-CV-0796-LY. f. Waiver Certificate of Service, Re: William Reed Hayward v. Donald J. Trump, et al, case no.: A-20-CV-0796-LY. g. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Petition to Withdraw Funds Deposited with the Court, Re: The State of Texas vs. Humberto Villalobos, et us, et; Cause No.: 2020ED0015. h. Motion to Dismiss, Re: Bexar County, et al vs. Alexander C. Matthes, et al, Suit No.: 2012TA101743.
Commissioners Court minutes for December 1, 2020.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) Recess Commissioners Court 11:30 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Board/Bracewell
11:45 a.m.: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the following Public Hearings: i. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Briggs Ranch Special Improvement District. ii. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Tres Laurels Special Improvement District. iii Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Lemon Creek Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: as needed) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Order prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks effective on the date of adoption of the Order. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County Sheriff Office (BCSO) request to proceed with negotiations for a proposed upgrade to the approved AXON contract (FY 2019/2020) to an improved program related to AXON OSP7+ package which allows for additional and expanded accountability over the existing program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of two contract amendments related to the deployment of an Enterprise County Integrated Justice System (eCIJS) with Tyler Technologies, Inc. as follows: a. Approval of a contract amendment for additional 6,000 professional services hours in the amount not to exceed $930,000 to automate manual and labor intensive processes. b. Approval of a contract amendment at no cost to further clarify the various commencement and early termination/expiration dates for one or more Tyler products and services. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mark Gager)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the authorization to establish a community and economic development program for small or disadvantaged business development and for stimulating, encouraging and developing business location and commercial activity within Bexar County in coordination with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and authorization to execute a 381 agreement and a co-location lease of county facility space sufficient to support the program for an initial term of six (6) months, and one (1) six (6) month renewal option, at a rate of $2500/month. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Second Amendment between Bexar County and Joeris General Contractors, LTD in the amount of $6,855,216 for the Bexar County Garage IT Office Finish Out (Phase 3) and Parking Garage Facade (Phase 4) design and construction to include the appropriate budgetary transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a renewal of the contract for the Bexar County Manager. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Kevin Wolff)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best-qualified bid submitted by Harper Brother Construction LLC. to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Bulverde Road Phase IV Project in Precinct 3, in the amount of $12,955,794.33, as requested by the Public Works Department, to include the appropriate budgetary transfer; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the execution of a Chapter 381 Economic Development Grant of $1,000,000 to VelocityTX. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of: a. A $5,000,000 funding agreement to Navistar International Corp. for public infrastructure improvements; b. Consideration and adoption of a resolution expressing intent to reimburse finance expenditures to be incurred for allowable public infrastructure improvements; and c. A budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a budget transfer moving COVID-19 expenses incurred in the General Fund to the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and a budget transfer creating a COVID-19 expenditure account in the General Fund; b. Approval and execution of an Agreement between Bexar County and Con Corazon San Antonio in the amount of $300,000.00 to provide Bexar County community members with a medical visit and quick and highly accurate RT-PCR COVID-19 test results with a focus on people in congregate settings such as schools and nursing; c. Approval and execution of an Agreement between Bexar County and The Center for Health Care Services in the amount of $3,955,925.00 to help Bexar County community members manage Mental Health and Substance Use during and after the COVID Pandemic; d. Approval and execution of an Agreement between Bexar County and Big State Produce Company in the amount of $250,000 for community driven food programs. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 73. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. 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. Legal issues pertaining to Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation, MDL No. 2018-63587, currently pending in the 152nd District Court of Harris County. ii. Legal issues arising from the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County. 74. § 551.074 Personnel Matters: a. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. The following individuals may be considered during this executive deliberation: i. County Manager/Budget Officer
1. Opening prayer: Lauren Mandel (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 73. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. 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. Legal issues pertaining to Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation, MDL No. 2018-63587, currently pending in the 152nd District Court of Harris County. ii. Legal issues arising from the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County. 74. § 551.074 Personnel Matters: a. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. The following individuals may be considered during this executive deliberation: i. County Manager/Budget Officer
Additional Item
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items. Consent Items 8 - 62
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-17 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued November 25, 2020. b. Executive Order NW-18 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued December 8, 2020. c. Notice of Claim submitted by Daspit Law Firm, Re: Lora Miller. d. Plaintiffs' Disclosure of Interested Parties, Re: Chris Schapira and Patricia Benitez v. Bexar County, Texas; Javier Salazar, Individually; and Kayla Flores, Indvidually, Civil Action No: 5:20-CV-01241-OLG. e. Summons in a Civil Action directed to Nelson W. Wolff, Texas Bexar County Judge, Re: William Reed Hayward v. Donald J. Trump, et al, case no.: A-20-CV-0796-LY. f. Waiver Certificate of Service, Re: William Reed Hayward v. Donald J. Trump, et al, case no.: A-20-CV-0796-LY. g. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Petition to Withdraw Funds Deposited with the Court, Re: The State of Texas vs. Humberto Villalobos, et us, et; Cause No.: 2020ED0015. h. Motion to Dismiss, Re: Bexar County, et al vs. Alexander C. Matthes, et al, Suit No.: 2012TA101743.
Commissioners Court minutes for December 1, 2020.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S) Recess Commissioners Court 11:30 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Board/Bracewell
11:45 a.m.: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the following Public Hearings: i. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Briggs Ranch Special Improvement District. ii. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Tres Laurels Special Improvement District. iii Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the Lemon Creek Special Improvement District. (Estimated Presentation Time: as needed) (Manuel Leal)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Order prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks effective on the date of adoption of the Order. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County Sheriff Office (BCSO) request to proceed with negotiations for a proposed upgrade to the approved AXON contract (FY 2019/2020) to an improved program related to AXON OSP7+ package which allows for additional and expanded accountability over the existing program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of two contract amendments related to the deployment of an Enterprise County Integrated Justice System (eCIJS) with Tyler Technologies, Inc. as follows: a. Approval of a contract amendment for additional 6,000 professional services hours in the amount not to exceed $930,000 to automate manual and labor intensive processes. b. Approval of a contract amendment at no cost to further clarify the various commencement and early termination/expiration dates for one or more Tyler products and services. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mark Gager)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the authorization to establish a community and economic development program for small or disadvantaged business development and for stimulating, encouraging and developing business location and commercial activity within Bexar County in coordination with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and authorization to execute a 381 agreement and a co-location lease of county facility space sufficient to support the program for an initial term of six (6) months, and one (1) six (6) month renewal option, at a rate of $2500/month. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an Second Amendment between Bexar County and Joeris General Contractors, LTD in the amount of $6,855,216 for the Bexar County Garage IT Office Finish Out (Phase 3) and Parking Garage Facade (Phase 4) design and construction to include the appropriate budgetary transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a renewal of the contract for the Bexar County Manager. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Kevin Wolff)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a contract to the lowest and best-qualified bid submitted by Harper Brother Construction LLC. to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Bulverde Road Phase IV Project in Precinct 3, in the amount of $12,955,794.33, as requested by the Public Works Department, to include the appropriate budgetary transfer; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the execution of a Chapter 381 Economic Development Grant of $1,000,000 to VelocityTX. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of: a. A $5,000,000 funding agreement to Navistar International Corp. for public infrastructure improvements; b. Consideration and adoption of a resolution expressing intent to reimburse finance expenditures to be incurred for allowable public infrastructure improvements; and c. A budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a budget transfer moving COVID-19 expenses incurred in the General Fund to the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and a budget transfer creating a COVID-19 expenditure account in the General Fund; b. Approval and execution of an Agreement between Bexar County and Con Corazon San Antonio in the amount of $300,000.00 to provide Bexar County community members with a medical visit and quick and highly accurate RT-PCR COVID-19 test results with a focus on people in congregate settings such as schools and nursing; c. Approval and execution of an Agreement between Bexar County and The Center for Health Care Services in the amount of $3,955,925.00 to help Bexar County community members manage Mental Health and Substance Use during and after the COVID Pandemic; d. Approval and execution of an Agreement between Bexar County and Big State Produce Company in the amount of $250,000 for community driven food programs. (Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
(Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 73. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. 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. Legal issues pertaining to Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation, MDL No. 2018-63587, currently pending in the 152nd District Court of Harris County. ii. Legal issues arising from the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County. 74. § 551.074 Personnel Matters: a. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee. The following individuals may be considered during this executive deliberation: i. County Manager/Budget Officer