1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Rick Gonzales, Westover Hills Church (Nelson W. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Nelson W. Wolff)
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 - 34 & 36 - 43
Approval of a resolution certifying that Bexar County will grant Meals on Wheels an amount of $62,527 for the home-delivered meals program to draw matching funds from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Bias H. Delgado, P.C., Re: Alicia Dussan Del Pilar. b. Notice of Claim submitted by Kirkendall Dwyer LLP, Re: Willie Spears. c. Letter from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Re: Maverick Morland's Appeal of his Order of Dismissal to an Independent Arbitrator pursuant to Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in lieu of Bexar County Sheriffs Civil Service Commission. d. Bond of Tax Assessor and Collector, approved December 15, 2020.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
9:15 a.m. - Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the different map options prepared and presented by redistricting legal counsel for consideration by the Bexar County Commissioners Court for the redrawing or revising of Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as may be necessary during Bexar County's 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 US Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: As needed) (Court)
Immediately after item 3a: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the different map options prepared and presented by redistricting legal counsel for consideration by the Bexar County Commissioners Court for the redrawing or revising of Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as may be necessary during Bexar County's 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 US Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Court)
9:15 a.m. - Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the different map options prepared and presented by redistricting legal counsel for consideration by the Bexar County Commissioners Court for the redrawing or revising of Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as may be necessary during Bexar County's 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 US Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: As needed) (Court)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between Bexar County, the Office of the Bexar County Clerk, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas regarding Bexar County assuming Administrative Oversight of the DRT Library Collection. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Approval of a budget transfer in the amount of $780,760 to fund five (5) Assistant Public Defender Ill's and two (2) Office Assistant IV's in the Public Defender's Office. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Awarding a contract to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by Structra, Inc. for construction services of Bexar County AgriLife Greenies Urban Phase II Project, for the base bid amount of $2,280,000 plus a $50,000 owner controlled contingency for a total award amount of $2,330,000 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: 10 minutes)
Discussion and Appropriate Action related to the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Construction Manager at Risk Services related to the new Bexar County Workforce Training Center as requested by the Facilities Management Department. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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 September 2021. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $497,737 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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. 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. Maria Rocha v. Javier Salazar, Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Unknown Officers with BCSO; iii. Jonathan Santos v. Bexar County
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of 7«i?e; Texas Opioid Litigation, MDLNo. 2018-63587, currently pending in the 152nd District Court of Harris County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Rick Gonzales, Westover Hills Church (Nelson W. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Nelson W. Wolff)
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 - 34 & 36 - 43
Approval of a resolution certifying that Bexar County will grant Meals on Wheels an amount of $62,527 for the home-delivered meals program to draw matching funds from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Bias H. Delgado, P.C., Re: Alicia Dussan Del Pilar. b. Notice of Claim submitted by Kirkendall Dwyer LLP, Re: Willie Spears. c. Letter from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Re: Maverick Morland's Appeal of his Order of Dismissal to an Independent Arbitrator pursuant to Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in lieu of Bexar County Sheriffs Civil Service Commission. d. Bond of Tax Assessor and Collector, approved December 15, 2020.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
9:15 a.m. - Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the different map options prepared and presented by redistricting legal counsel for consideration by the Bexar County Commissioners Court for the redrawing or revising of Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as may be necessary during Bexar County's 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 US Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: As needed) (Court)
Immediately after item 3a: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding the different map options prepared and presented by redistricting legal counsel for consideration by the Bexar County Commissioners Court for the redrawing or revising of Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as may be necessary during Bexar County's 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 US Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Court)
9:15 a.m. - Public Hearing: The Commissioners Court invites public input regarding the different map options prepared and presented by redistricting legal counsel for consideration by the Bexar County Commissioners Court for the redrawing or revising of Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as may be necessary during Bexar County's 2021 redistricting process based on the 2020 US Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: As needed) (Court)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between Bexar County, the Office of the Bexar County Clerk, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas regarding Bexar County assuming Administrative Oversight of the DRT Library Collection. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Approval of a budget transfer in the amount of $780,760 to fund five (5) Assistant Public Defender Ill's and two (2) Office Assistant IV's in the Public Defender's Office. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Awarding a contract to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by Structra, Inc. for construction services of Bexar County AgriLife Greenies Urban Phase II Project, for the base bid amount of $2,280,000 plus a $50,000 owner controlled contingency for a total award amount of $2,330,000 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: 10 minutes)
Discussion and Appropriate Action related to the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Construction Manager at Risk Services related to the new Bexar County Workforce Training Center as requested by the Facilities Management Department. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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 September 2021. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $497,737 and approval of the appropriate budget transfers. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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. 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. Maria Rocha v. Javier Salazar, Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Unknown Officers with BCSO; iii. Jonathan Santos v. Bexar County
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement offer in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation in the matter of 7«i?e; Texas Opioid Litigation, MDLNo. 2018-63587, currently pending in the 152nd District Court of Harris County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)