1. Opening Prayer: Rev. D. W. Brooks, Sr., Pastor, Tried Stone Baptist Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:05 a.m. - Presentation discussion and appropriate action regarding the following: i. Authority to proceed with the negotiation of an agreement with the Bexar County Hospital District, dba University Health, to promote comprehensive population health objectives that support health equity, acute care, preventive care, and public health emergency response as part of a newly created Public Health Division at University Health, proposed to be funded through a sub recipient grant in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Recovery Fund; and ii. Creation of a nine-member Bexar County Public Health Advisory Board to include five members appointed by Commissioners Court and four members appointed by University Health Board of Managers. (Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores/Justin Rodriguez)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S): Approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. to the Early Intervention Program of the Bexar County Children's Court in the amount of $100,000 for "wraparound" services and supports and to BiblioTech in the amount of $100,000 for services and supports. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Judge Nelson Wolff recognizing Harvey Najim for his outstanding leadership and dedication to making a difference in the lives of children and those in need in Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Inc., recognizing March 31, 2022 through April 10, 2022 as "Fiesta Week" (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing King Antonio XCIX, Barton T. Simpson. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing His Royal Majesty, El Rey Feo LXXIII, Augustine "Augie" Cortez, Jr. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 8, 2022 as "Night In Old San Antonio Week" (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Shannon Sedgwick Davis for her outstanding global contributions to advancing equality for all people and becoming the 2022 International Citizen of the Year for the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Proton International. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation of the Unit Excellence Award to the deputies assigned to 3rd shift West Patrol, Bexar County Sheriff's Office. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Discussion and appropriate action to create a $5,000 Homestead exemption for Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Marialyn Barnard)
Approval and execution to an Agreement for Contracted Services between Bexar County and San Antonio Lifetime Recovery Inc., for $1,358,125. The funds will be used to secure substance abuse services for adults participating in the Alternatives to Incarceration Program (Diversion Program). The term of the funding for this Agreement is October 1, 2021 to September 31, 2022 for a total not to exceed $1,358,125 for FY2022. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action to fund $1,500,000 from the Bexar County Opioid Law Suit Settlement Fund to CrossPoint to assist in the building of the Women's Wellness Campus, Casa Mia Program to expand Substance Abuse Treatment services for women and the appropriate budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/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 10 - 62
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Auditor's Office completed audits for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certifications and Chapter 59 State Asset Forfeiture Reports. b. Sixth Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Advanced Transportation District and Bexar County, approved December 7, 2021. c. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio for the FY2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation; approved December 7, 2021. d. Letter from Bexar County Criminal District Attorney, Re: Reappointment of to the Bexar County Sheriff's Civil Service Commission of Louis Martinez, Esq. e. Notice of Claim submitted by Daspit Law Firm, Re: Jose Desantos. f. Summons in a Civil Action directed to Judge Nelson W. Wolff, County Judge, et al, and Complaint for a Civil Case, Re: John B. Williams III, Pro Se vs. Bexar County, et al, Case No. SA22CA0258. g. Certified Petition for Writ of Mandamus, Re: Travis Wayne Eubanks, et al vs. Bexar County, et al, Case No. Original Action in Mandamus.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Discussion and appropriate action related to the rejection rate for mail ballots in the 2022 primary election and request to the Bexar County District Attorney's Office — Civil Division to develop and present recommendations consistent with the Texas Elections Code to Commissioners Court at the April 5, 2022 Commissioners Court meeting for a plan to mitigate and reduce the number of mail ballots rejected in the upcoming November 2022 general election, to include a public outreach campaign, a voter knowledge and awareness campaign, and potential measures to assist voters who are eligible to vote by mail to cure or correct deficiencies in current voter registration records. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Presentation regarding a proposed county park at the former Republic Golf Course. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Approval of a budget transfer in the amount of $2,156,331 to move funding from the janitorial services accounts in various Facilities Management Department Divisions to the Personnel Services appropriation unit in the Facilities Management - County Buildings budget to reflect the change in the provision of janitorial services from outside vendors to in-house County employees. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. Awarding policies to the following firms to provide Bexar County with the purchase of General Liability, Public Official Liability, Business Auto Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Excess Liability and Law Enforcement Liability coverage for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023 for a combined annual premium amount of $2,866,080 and providing for three additional one-year renewal options. The awards include: Type Coverage Firms Annual General Liability $867,491 Public Officials Liability $1,998,859 Business Auto Liability Employment Practices Liability Umbrella / Excess Liability Safety National through APEX Insurance Services/SWBC Insurance Services Law Enforcement Liability QBE Specialty Insurance Company through APEX Insurance Services/SWBC Insurance Services b. Renewal of policies with the following firms to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Crime and Excess Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 23, 2023 for a combined annual premium of $283,571 and providing for two additional one-year renewal options. The renewals include:
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authority to Negotiate with Cornerstone Detention Products Inc., the highest ranked respondent to the Request for Qualifications Phase II Cost Methodology (RFQ) for design-build services of the Bexar County Adult Detention Center Security Electronics Project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
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. 72. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Anabelia Navarro Sanchez v. Bexar County, Texas; ii. Brewer v. Bexar County
1. Opening Prayer: Rev. D. W. Brooks, Sr., Pastor, Tried Stone Baptist Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:05 a.m. - Presentation discussion and appropriate action regarding the following: i. Authority to proceed with the negotiation of an agreement with the Bexar County Hospital District, dba University Health, to promote comprehensive population health objectives that support health equity, acute care, preventive care, and public health emergency response as part of a newly created Public Health Division at University Health, proposed to be funded through a sub recipient grant in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Recovery Fund; and ii. Creation of a nine-member Bexar County Public Health Advisory Board to include five members appointed by Commissioners Court and four members appointed by University Health Board of Managers. (Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores/Justin Rodriguez)
SPECIAL PRESENTATION ITEM(S): Approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. to the Early Intervention Program of the Bexar County Children's Court in the amount of $100,000 for "wraparound" services and supports and to BiblioTech in the amount of $100,000 for services and supports. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Judge Nelson Wolff recognizing Harvey Najim for his outstanding leadership and dedication to making a difference in the lives of children and those in need in Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, Inc., recognizing March 31, 2022 through April 10, 2022 as "Fiesta Week" (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing King Antonio XCIX, Barton T. Simpson. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing His Royal Majesty, El Rey Feo LXXIII, Augustine "Augie" Cortez, Jr. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing April 8, 2022 as "Night In Old San Antonio Week" (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Shannon Sedgwick Davis for her outstanding global contributions to advancing equality for all people and becoming the 2022 International Citizen of the Year for the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Proton International. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation of the Unit Excellence Award to the deputies assigned to 3rd shift West Patrol, Bexar County Sheriff's Office. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Discussion and appropriate action to create a $5,000 Homestead exemption for Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Marialyn Barnard)
Approval and execution to an Agreement for Contracted Services between Bexar County and San Antonio Lifetime Recovery Inc., for $1,358,125. The funds will be used to secure substance abuse services for adults participating in the Alternatives to Incarceration Program (Diversion Program). The term of the funding for this Agreement is October 1, 2021 to September 31, 2022 for a total not to exceed $1,358,125 for FY2022. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mike Lozito)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action to fund $1,500,000 from the Bexar County Opioid Law Suit Settlement Fund to CrossPoint to assist in the building of the Women's Wellness Campus, Casa Mia Program to expand Substance Abuse Treatment services for women and the appropriate budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/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 10 - 62
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Auditor's Office completed audits for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certifications and Chapter 59 State Asset Forfeiture Reports. b. Sixth Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Advanced Transportation District and Bexar County, approved December 7, 2021. c. Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio for the FY2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation; approved December 7, 2021. d. Letter from Bexar County Criminal District Attorney, Re: Reappointment of to the Bexar County Sheriff's Civil Service Commission of Louis Martinez, Esq. e. Notice of Claim submitted by Daspit Law Firm, Re: Jose Desantos. f. Summons in a Civil Action directed to Judge Nelson W. Wolff, County Judge, et al, and Complaint for a Civil Case, Re: John B. Williams III, Pro Se vs. Bexar County, et al, Case No. SA22CA0258. g. Certified Petition for Writ of Mandamus, Re: Travis Wayne Eubanks, et al vs. Bexar County, et al, Case No. Original Action in Mandamus.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
Discussion and appropriate action related to the rejection rate for mail ballots in the 2022 primary election and request to the Bexar County District Attorney's Office — Civil Division to develop and present recommendations consistent with the Texas Elections Code to Commissioners Court at the April 5, 2022 Commissioners Court meeting for a plan to mitigate and reduce the number of mail ballots rejected in the upcoming November 2022 general election, to include a public outreach campaign, a voter knowledge and awareness campaign, and potential measures to assist voters who are eligible to vote by mail to cure or correct deficiencies in current voter registration records. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Presentation regarding a proposed county park at the former Republic Golf Course. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
Approval of a budget transfer in the amount of $2,156,331 to move funding from the janitorial services accounts in various Facilities Management Department Divisions to the Personnel Services appropriation unit in the Facilities Management - County Buildings budget to reflect the change in the provision of janitorial services from outside vendors to in-house County employees. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tina Smith-Dean)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: a. Awarding policies to the following firms to provide Bexar County with the purchase of General Liability, Public Official Liability, Business Auto Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Excess Liability and Law Enforcement Liability coverage for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 31, 2023 for a combined annual premium amount of $2,866,080 and providing for three additional one-year renewal options. The awards include: Type Coverage Firms Annual General Liability $867,491 Public Officials Liability $1,998,859 Business Auto Liability Employment Practices Liability Umbrella / Excess Liability Safety National through APEX Insurance Services/SWBC Insurance Services Law Enforcement Liability QBE Specialty Insurance Company through APEX Insurance Services/SWBC Insurance Services b. Renewal of policies with the following firms to provide Bexar County with the purchase of Crime and Excess Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for a one-year period beginning April 1, 2022 and ending March 23, 2023 for a combined annual premium of $283,571 and providing for two additional one-year renewal options. The renewals include:
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authority to Negotiate with Cornerstone Detention Products Inc., the highest ranked respondent to the Request for Qualifications Phase II Cost Methodology (RFQ) for design-build services of the Bexar County Adult Detention Center Security Electronics Project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
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. 72. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Anabelia Navarro Sanchez v. Bexar County, Texas; ii. Brewer v. Bexar County