1. Opening prayer: Reverend Eric Vogt, Travis Park Church (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
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. Items 8 - 19 and 21 - 41
Awarding a requirements contract to Tri-Starr Group (SBE, WBE) to provide for the purchase of temporary labor services on a requirements contract basis for an initial two-year term, beginning upon award and ending September 30, 2023, for an estimated annual amount of $86,657.50, and providing for three (3) one-year options for renewal, as requested by the Elections Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute a contract renewal in accordance with the terms of the original contract if provided for in each fiscal year appropriated budget; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award 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. Demand letter submitted by Norred Law PLLC, re: Jeff McManus and November 2020 election. b. Demand letter submitted by The Krist Law Firm, P.C. and Crosley Law Firm, P.C., Re: Case No. 5:19-CV-01392; Christopher Prescott & Rubi Prescott, Individually and as personal representatives of the Estate of Kameron Prescott, Deceased v. Bexar County, Javier Salazar, Individually and as the Bexar County Sheriff, John Aguillon, George Herrera, Jesse Arias, and Johnny Longoria; In the United States District Court, Western District, San Antonio Division, dated March 29, 2021. c. Request for arbitration for the Demotion of BCSO Lieutenant Veronica Hignojoz, dated March 31,2021. d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (April 6, 2021). e. Community Development Block Grant Program project management agreement with Merced Housing Texas, approved March 9, 2021. f. Citation directed to Nelson Wolff, County Judge, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Natalie N Larenas vs. Raul Lopez Arevalo, Jr., Bexar County Sheriffs Department and Bexar County, Texas, Case No. 2021-CI-05206.
Presentation by the Texas Kidney Foundation on Silent but Deadly Kidney Disease Awareness Campaign. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) a. 9:15 a.m. - Presentation and overview of Court Operations and Reopening Plan. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (RonRangel)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature and the Federal Legislative Program for the 117th United States Congress. (Estimated Presentation time: 15 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the presentation by Rene Gonzalez of Garza/Gonzalez & Associates of the County's FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit Report, and Report on Conduct of Audit. (Estimated Presentation time: 15 minutes) (David L. Smith)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding thirteen grant agreements between Bexar County and various Chambers of Commerce in an aggregate amount of $600,000 to provide services as their member companies recover from COVID-19. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (David Marquez)
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 March 2021. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $459,671 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Ratification of approval of an interlocal agreement for the provision of law enforcement services between Comal Independent School District and the Bexar County's Sheriffs Office to assign one (1) uniformed deputy to the Comal Independent School District for approximately 181 days commencing August 10, 2020 and shall terminate May 29,2021. The deputy will be used for schools located in Bexar County only. (Estimated Presentation time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Drawing 25 names from the 2020 Grand Jury List, (9) of which will serve on the 2021 Salary Grievance Committee; an additional nine (9) names are needed to serve as Alternates. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (Lucy Adame-Clark)
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. 50. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Christopher Prescott & Rubi Prescott, Personal Representatives of the Estate of Kameron Prescott and Rene Jones, Personal Representative of the Estate of Amanda Jones v. Bexar County, et al.; and ii. Stephen Anthony Bernal v. Gerald Trevino, Jr., in his Individual Capacity.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding settlement in the matter of Stephen Anthony Bernal v. Gerald Trevino, Jr., in his Individual Capacity. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
1. Opening prayer: Reverend Eric Vogt, Travis Park Church (Court/Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Tommy Calvert)
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. Items 8 - 19 and 21 - 41
Awarding a requirements contract to Tri-Starr Group (SBE, WBE) to provide for the purchase of temporary labor services on a requirements contract basis for an initial two-year term, beginning upon award and ending September 30, 2023, for an estimated annual amount of $86,657.50, and providing for three (3) one-year options for renewal, as requested by the Elections Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute a contract renewal in accordance with the terms of the original contract if provided for in each fiscal year appropriated budget; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award 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. Demand letter submitted by Norred Law PLLC, re: Jeff McManus and November 2020 election. b. Demand letter submitted by The Krist Law Firm, P.C. and Crosley Law Firm, P.C., Re: Case No. 5:19-CV-01392; Christopher Prescott & Rubi Prescott, Individually and as personal representatives of the Estate of Kameron Prescott, Deceased v. Bexar County, Javier Salazar, Individually and as the Bexar County Sheriff, John Aguillon, George Herrera, Jesse Arias, and Johnny Longoria; In the United States District Court, Western District, San Antonio Division, dated March 29, 2021. c. Request for arbitration for the Demotion of BCSO Lieutenant Veronica Hignojoz, dated March 31,2021. d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (April 6, 2021). e. Community Development Block Grant Program project management agreement with Merced Housing Texas, approved March 9, 2021. f. Citation directed to Nelson Wolff, County Judge, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Natalie N Larenas vs. Raul Lopez Arevalo, Jr., Bexar County Sheriffs Department and Bexar County, Texas, Case No. 2021-CI-05206.
Presentation by the Texas Kidney Foundation on Silent but Deadly Kidney Disease Awareness Campaign. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S) a. 9:15 a.m. - Presentation and overview of Court Operations and Reopening Plan. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (RonRangel)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program and the 87th Session of the Texas Legislature and the Federal Legislative Program for the 117th United States Congress. (Estimated Presentation time: 15 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the presentation by Rene Gonzalez of Garza/Gonzalez & Associates of the County's FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), Single Audit Report, and Report on Conduct of Audit. (Estimated Presentation time: 15 minutes) (David L. Smith)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding thirteen grant agreements between Bexar County and various Chambers of Commerce in an aggregate amount of $600,000 to provide services as their member companies recover from COVID-19. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (David Marquez)
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 March 2021. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $459,671 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Ratification of approval of an interlocal agreement for the provision of law enforcement services between Comal Independent School District and the Bexar County's Sheriffs Office to assign one (1) uniformed deputy to the Comal Independent School District for approximately 181 days commencing August 10, 2020 and shall terminate May 29,2021. The deputy will be used for schools located in Bexar County only. (Estimated Presentation time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Drawing 25 names from the 2020 Grand Jury List, (9) of which will serve on the 2021 Salary Grievance Committee; an additional nine (9) names are needed to serve as Alternates. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (Lucy Adame-Clark)
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. 50. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Christopher Prescott & Rubi Prescott, Personal Representatives of the Estate of Kameron Prescott and Rene Jones, Personal Representative of the Estate of Amanda Jones v. Bexar County, et al.; and ii. Stephen Anthony Bernal v. Gerald Trevino, Jr., in his Individual Capacity.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding settlement in the matter of Stephen Anthony Bernal v. Gerald Trevino, Jr., in his Individual Capacity. (Estimated Presentation time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)