1. Opening prayer: Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller (Court/Justin Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Justin Rodriguez)
9:00 a.m.: Recognition and/or Oath of Office of the following: i. Rebeca Clay-Flores to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 1, for a term to begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2024. ii. Justin Rodriguez to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 2, for a term to begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2022; and iii. Trish DeBerry to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3 for a term to begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2024. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Family Violence Prevention Initiative to include the appropriate budgetary transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez/Court)
10:00 a.m.: Approval of a request from the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission for a $10,000 sponsorship of the 34th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Commission Virtual March & Legacy Celebration to fund youth scholarships that allow local students to start, continue or complete their educational efforts during this global pandemic. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a grant agreement to the San Antonio Livestock & Exposition Inc. in the amount of $741,600. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussion, and appropriate action taken separately.
Approval of Budget Transfer (BT21-14) as requested by Budget Department in the total amount of $1,487,576 from the CARES Contingency General Fund Reimbursement to TRAM marketing expenses in the amount of $2,000 and Suburban Coalition of Cities in the amount of $1,485,576 for pending invoices.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Westside 211 Special Improvement District, Accounting of Cumberland 211, Ltd's Unreimbursed Eligible Expenses. b. Citation directed to Bexar County, County Judge, Nelson W Wolff, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Shawn Brewer et al vs. Bexar County, Case Number: 2020-CI-23187. c. Citation directed to Bexar County Sheriffs Office by serving Honorable Nelson Wolfe, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Leticia Sanchez vs. Bexar County Sheriffs Office a Department of Bear, Case Number: 2020-CI-22752. d. Summons in a Civil Action directed to County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiffs' Original Complaint, Re: Chris Schapira and Patricia Benitez v. Bexar County, Texas; Javier Salazar, Individually; and Kayla Flores, Individually, Civil Action No: 5:20-CV-01241. e. Executive Order NW-19 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued December 28, 2020. f. Constable Pet. 3, Discretionary Funds report for 118 - Law Enforcement Officers Special Education Fund. g. Local On-System Improvement Project between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Re: FM 1937 at Medina River, approved November 10, 2020.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding appointments to the following boards and commissions: a. Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG); b. Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council; c. Bail Bond Board; d. Community Action Advisory Board; e. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); f Purchasing Agent Board; g. Texas Conference of Urban Counties Policy Committee; h. WS A Committee of Six. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval for 61,500 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center between November 27, 2020 and February 5, 2021. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Acceptance of an FLSA summary report regarding non-exempt County personnel that have accrued FLSA hours in excess of 199 but less than 240, and law enforcement personnel FLSA hours in excess of 439 but less than 480 as of the month ending December 2020. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $139,362 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a resolution and a certificate of formation as necessary for the creation and establishment of a Public Facility Corporation for the financing, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, renovation and repair of eligible projects to the extent associated with or supportive of promoting and preserving the historical or cultural heritage of Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: a. Ratification of a revision to Human Resources Policy 7.4.11 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to extend the policy through March 31, 2021; and b. Authorization to enter into a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as necessary for the receipt of $717,196.47 in CDBG-CV funding to assist income-eligible residents in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities with up to 6 months of rental assistance during Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic, subject to negotiation of a final agreement with TDHCA and authorizing the County Judge to execute on behalf of Bexar County; and c. Authorization to enter into a interlocal grant agreement with the City of San Antonio for the City's Emergency Rental Assistance Program to distribute CDBG-CV funds received from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, subject to successful negotiation of a final agreement with the City of San Antonio and authorizing the County Judge to execute on behalf of Bexar County; and d. Approval of the interlocal grant agreement between Bexar County and City of San Antonio for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP), for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, to distribute up to 6 months of rental assistance to assist income-eligible residents in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities during Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic; and e. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Agreement between Bexar County and The Salvation Army (TSA) for the administration and implementation of the current Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (David Smith)
1. Opening prayer: Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller (Court/Justin Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Justin Rodriguez)
9:00 a.m.: Recognition and/or Oath of Office of the following: i. Rebeca Clay-Flores to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 1, for a term to begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2024. ii. Justin Rodriguez to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 2, for a term to begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2022; and iii. Trish DeBerry to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3 for a term to begin January 1, 2021 and expire December 31, 2024. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Family Violence Prevention Initiative to include the appropriate budgetary transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez/Court)
10:00 a.m.: Approval of a request from the City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission for a $10,000 sponsorship of the 34th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Commission Virtual March & Legacy Celebration to fund youth scholarships that allow local students to start, continue or complete their educational efforts during this global pandemic. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a grant agreement to the San Antonio Livestock & Exposition Inc. in the amount of $741,600. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Smith)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussion, and appropriate action taken separately.
Approval of Budget Transfer (BT21-14) as requested by Budget Department in the total amount of $1,487,576 from the CARES Contingency General Fund Reimbursement to TRAM marketing expenses in the amount of $2,000 and Suburban Coalition of Cities in the amount of $1,485,576 for pending invoices.
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Westside 211 Special Improvement District, Accounting of Cumberland 211, Ltd's Unreimbursed Eligible Expenses. b. Citation directed to Bexar County, County Judge, Nelson W Wolff, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Shawn Brewer et al vs. Bexar County, Case Number: 2020-CI-23187. c. Citation directed to Bexar County Sheriffs Office by serving Honorable Nelson Wolfe, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Leticia Sanchez vs. Bexar County Sheriffs Office a Department of Bear, Case Number: 2020-CI-22752. d. Summons in a Civil Action directed to County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiffs' Original Complaint, Re: Chris Schapira and Patricia Benitez v. Bexar County, Texas; Javier Salazar, Individually; and Kayla Flores, Individually, Civil Action No: 5:20-CV-01241. e. Executive Order NW-19 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, issued December 28, 2020. f. Constable Pet. 3, Discretionary Funds report for 118 - Law Enforcement Officers Special Education Fund. g. Local On-System Improvement Project between Bexar County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Re: FM 1937 at Medina River, approved November 10, 2020.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding appointments to the following boards and commissions: a. Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG); b. Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council; c. Bail Bond Board; d. Community Action Advisory Board; e. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); f Purchasing Agent Board; g. Texas Conference of Urban Counties Policy Committee; h. WS A Committee of Six. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval for 61,500 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center between November 27, 2020 and February 5, 2021. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Acceptance of an FLSA summary report regarding non-exempt County personnel that have accrued FLSA hours in excess of 199 but less than 240, and law enforcement personnel FLSA hours in excess of 439 but less than 480 as of the month ending December 2020. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $139,362 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a resolution and a certificate of formation as necessary for the creation and establishment of a Public Facility Corporation for the financing, acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, renovation and repair of eligible projects to the extent associated with or supportive of promoting and preserving the historical or cultural heritage of Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following: a. Ratification of a revision to Human Resources Policy 7.4.11 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to extend the policy through March 31, 2021; and b. Authorization to enter into a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) as necessary for the receipt of $717,196.47 in CDBG-CV funding to assist income-eligible residents in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities with up to 6 months of rental assistance during Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic, subject to negotiation of a final agreement with TDHCA and authorizing the County Judge to execute on behalf of Bexar County; and c. Authorization to enter into a interlocal grant agreement with the City of San Antonio for the City's Emergency Rental Assistance Program to distribute CDBG-CV funds received from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, subject to successful negotiation of a final agreement with the City of San Antonio and authorizing the County Judge to execute on behalf of Bexar County; and d. Approval of the interlocal grant agreement between Bexar County and City of San Antonio for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP), for an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, to distribute up to 6 months of rental assistance to assist income-eligible residents in unincorporated Bexar County and suburban cities during Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic; and e. Approval and execution of the Subrecipient Agreement between Bexar County and The Salvation Army (TSA) for the administration and implementation of the current Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) Project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (David Smith)