1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Michael Steve Brown, True Vision Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25 and 30 years of service:
Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Judge Nelson Wolff recognizing Betty Bueche for her years of service to Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
9:30 a.m.: Approval of a request from the San Antonio MLK Commission for a $10,000 sponsorship of the 35th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Commission March to fund youth scholarships that allow local students to start, continue or complete their educational efforts during this continuing global pandemic. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
10:00 a.m.: Presentation regarding the Women's Wellness Campus, a collaboration between Crosspoint, Inc. and the UT Health School of Nursing, which is designed for women from across Bexar County with substance use disorders seeking recovery services and supportive housing. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dr. Lisa Cleveland)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding COVID-19 testing: a. Approval and execution of the First Amendment to the Grant Fund Agreement between Bexar County and Con Corazon San Antonio to extend the term of the agreement. b. Consideration to award $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grant funding to Con Corazon San Antonio. c. Consideration to award $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant funding to BioBridge Global Community Labs, LLC. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.
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 9 - 20 & 22 - 85
Awarding a contract to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by Mueller & Wilson, Inc. (SBE) to provide for the replacement and the installation of the boiler system at the Public Works Building, in the base bid amount of $57,020 as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the 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. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (December 7, 2021). b. Request for Arbitration submitted by Ben M. Sifuentes, Jr., P.C., Re: Termination of Deputy Bryant Canales, Employee #39309. c. Special Appearance Rule 120A (1), Counterclaim, Re; State of Texas, Bexar County, etc. vs. Frederick O. Silver, Cause No. 671214. d. Citation directed to County Judge, Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiffs Original Petition and Rule 193.7 Notice, Re: Jeffrey Bushaw et al vs. County of Bexar, Case No. 2021-CL 24411. e. Notice of Claim submitted by Khattar Law, PC, Re: Manuel Torrez. f. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for August 31, 2021. g. Bexar County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, approved October 19, 2021. h. Bexar County, Texas Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, approved October 19, 2021. i. Bexar County, Texas Flood Control Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, approved October 19, 2021. j. Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), approved November 30, 2021. k. Consultant Agreement between Bexar County and American Correctional Consultants, approved October 19, 2021. 1. Summons in a Civil Action directed to Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiffs' First Amended Original Complaint, Re: Elizabeth Schultz and Michael Schultz vs. University Health System (UHS), et al, Case No. 5:21-cv-01043-XR. m. Order for Appointment of Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3, Marialyn Barnard. n. Statement of Officer, Oath of Office, and Official Bond and Oath for County Commissioner, Precinct 3, Marialyn Barnard.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, December 7, 2021 & Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of early voting for the Joint Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 or TBD and the Runoff, if necessary, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 or TBD to include: a. An Order to Conduct Early Voting for the Primary and Runoff Election b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; e. An Order adopting the voting times for Saturdays and Sundays. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of the First Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding between the Housing Authority for the City of Laredo and Bexar County, for the expansion of BiblioTech Laredo in five additional sites served by the Laredo Housing Authority to commence upon Commissioners Court approval and extend for a term of fifteen years. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Laura Cole)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio (City) in the amount not to exceed $4,000,000 to assist the City in the continuation of the Seeling Channel Phase IV Drainage Project, Precinct Number 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to the Enhanced Trash and Recycling Program, and updates to Policy 4.5 Energy Consumption and Recycling, to include the appropriate budgetary transfer in the estimated amount of $215,900 to support the following: a. Approval to execute the lease of five (5) balers and purchase 182 4-stream containers and 20 recycle containers for county facilities. b. Approval to enter into an agreement with Federal International. c. Approval to revise/update the Bexar County Policy 4.5 Energy Conservation and Recycling. Revisions to be presented and approved in Court at a later date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Recess Commissioners Court 11:00 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Board/Bracewell) Reconvene Commissioners Court
Discussion and appropriate action regarding board appointments to the Bexar County Civil Service Commission. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
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. 93. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Broadwater v. Bexar County ii. Michelle Dotson, et al v. Bexar County, et ah hi. Sylvia Ruiz Mendelsohn vs. Monica Alcantara and JacquelynF. Callanen
1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Michael Steve Brown, True Vision Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25 and 30 years of service:
Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Judge Nelson Wolff recognizing Betty Bueche for her years of service to Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
9:30 a.m.: Approval of a request from the San Antonio MLK Commission for a $10,000 sponsorship of the 35th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Commission March to fund youth scholarships that allow local students to start, continue or complete their educational efforts during this continuing global pandemic. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
10:00 a.m.: Presentation regarding the Women's Wellness Campus, a collaboration between Crosspoint, Inc. and the UT Health School of Nursing, which is designed for women from across Bexar County with substance use disorders seeking recovery services and supportive housing. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dr. Lisa Cleveland)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding COVID-19 testing: a. Approval and execution of the First Amendment to the Grant Fund Agreement between Bexar County and Con Corazon San Antonio to extend the term of the agreement. b. Consideration to award $300,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grant funding to Con Corazon San Antonio. c. Consideration to award $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act grant funding to BioBridge Global Community Labs, LLC. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Melissa Shannon)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.
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 9 - 20 & 22 - 85
Awarding a contract to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by Mueller & Wilson, Inc. (SBE) to provide for the replacement and the installation of the boiler system at the Public Works Building, in the base bid amount of $57,020 as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the 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. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (December 7, 2021). b. Request for Arbitration submitted by Ben M. Sifuentes, Jr., P.C., Re: Termination of Deputy Bryant Canales, Employee #39309. c. Special Appearance Rule 120A (1), Counterclaim, Re; State of Texas, Bexar County, etc. vs. Frederick O. Silver, Cause No. 671214. d. Citation directed to County Judge, Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiffs Original Petition and Rule 193.7 Notice, Re: Jeffrey Bushaw et al vs. County of Bexar, Case No. 2021-CL 24411. e. Notice of Claim submitted by Khattar Law, PC, Re: Manuel Torrez. f. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for August 31, 2021. g. Bexar County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, approved October 19, 2021. h. Bexar County, Texas Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, approved October 19, 2021. i. Bexar County, Texas Flood Control Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021, approved October 19, 2021. j. Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement (LPAFA) between Bexar County and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), approved November 30, 2021. k. Consultant Agreement between Bexar County and American Correctional Consultants, approved October 19, 2021. 1. Summons in a Civil Action directed to Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiffs' First Amended Original Complaint, Re: Elizabeth Schultz and Michael Schultz vs. University Health System (UHS), et al, Case No. 5:21-cv-01043-XR. m. Order for Appointment of Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3, Marialyn Barnard. n. Statement of Officer, Oath of Office, and Official Bond and Oath for County Commissioner, Precinct 3, Marialyn Barnard.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, December 7, 2021 & Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of early voting for the Joint Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 or TBD and the Runoff, if necessary, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 or TBD to include: a. An Order to Conduct Early Voting for the Primary and Runoff Election b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; e. An Order adopting the voting times for Saturdays and Sundays. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of the First Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding between the Housing Authority for the City of Laredo and Bexar County, for the expansion of BiblioTech Laredo in five additional sites served by the Laredo Housing Authority to commence upon Commissioners Court approval and extend for a term of fifteen years. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Laura Cole)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio (City) in the amount not to exceed $4,000,000 to assist the City in the continuation of the Seeling Channel Phase IV Drainage Project, Precinct Number 2. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Renee Green)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to the Enhanced Trash and Recycling Program, and updates to Policy 4.5 Energy Consumption and Recycling, to include the appropriate budgetary transfer in the estimated amount of $215,900 to support the following: a. Approval to execute the lease of five (5) balers and purchase 182 4-stream containers and 20 recycle containers for county facilities. b. Approval to enter into an agreement with Federal International. c. Approval to revise/update the Bexar County Policy 4.5 Energy Conservation and Recycling. Revisions to be presented and approved in Court at a later date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Recess Commissioners Court 11:00 a.m. - Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Board/Bracewell) Reconvene Commissioners Court
Discussion and appropriate action regarding board appointments to the Bexar County Civil Service Commission. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
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. 93. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Broadwater v. Bexar County ii. Michelle Dotson, et al v. Bexar County, et ah hi. Sylvia Ruiz Mendelsohn vs. Monica Alcantara and JacquelynF. Callanen