1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Mario Nava, Living Faith Church (Justin Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Justin Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Harini Logan for winning the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Presentation of the 2022 Juneteenth Dream Big Scholarship Fund awards. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Presentation of certificates for 11 Junior Chefs that participated in the 7th Annual Community Junior Chef Competition: Iron Edition on July 23, 2022. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ITEM(S): Authorization for the Bexar Sheriffs Office (BCSO) to memorialize the University Oaks Law Enforcement Annex and change the sign to the following language: Bexar County Sheriffs Office Floyd M. Cardenas Law Enforcement Annex. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:30 a.m.: Presentation to announce Bexar County citizens receiving over $11.6 million of the $842 million in federal assistance grants (does not require repayment) allocated to the State of Texas for delinquent property taxes and delinquent mortgages. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
Immediately following item 5a: Submission of 2022 calculated No-New Revenue, VoterApproval, Unused Increment and De-Minimis Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the Office of the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
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 $50,000 for the Early Intervention Program and to BiblioTech in the amount of $ 165,000 for equipment and supplies for CAST BiblioTech. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
10:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,379,662), Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming funds ($235,544.70), HOME Investment Partnerships Program ($737,531), HOME Investment Partnership Program Repayment funds ($334,704), and Emergency Solutions Grant ($199,629), funds for Program Year 2022-2023. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Robert H. Reyna)
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. pulled 19 23 52 Items 10 - 18, 20 - 22, 24 - 51, & 53 - 68
Awarding a requirements contract to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by Waste Management of Texas, Inc. to provide Bexar County residents with a Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Management Program for an initial term beginning August 9, 2022 and ending May 31, 2025, in the estimated annual amount of $35,050 and providing for two (2) one-year renewal options, as requested by the Public Works 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 the appropriate award documents for record.
Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a purchase order to Mercedes-Benz of Boerne for the purchase of one (1) 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter MXCAE6 35000 Van to be utilized as a base of operations for Unmanned Aerial Support Vehicles in the amount of $79,202.16, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Approval to modify the Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Johnston, LLC. Increasing the total compensation by $29,000 in relation to the Adult Detention Center Crawl Space Project.
10:30 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Public Facility Corporation. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Board)
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Broadway SA Investors GP, LLC. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Economic Development Innovation Grant in the amount of $143,321 to Tech Bloc in support of the 2022 Tech Fuel talent development competition. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding permission to negotiate a two-year Economic Development Grant Agreement not to exceed $740,000 with the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (d/b/a greater: SATX). (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (David Marquez)
72. Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election to include: a. An Order to Conduct the Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election; b. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; c. An Order adopting a resolution designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors; d. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; e. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; f. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; g. An Order setting voting times for Saturdays and Sundays for the November 8, 2022 Election; h. An Order creating an Early Ballot Board and appointing Presiding Judge; i. An Order establishing the Central Counting Station. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding a request for Parks and Recreation Department to negotiate with and reallocate funding on the New Generations Sports Academy grant. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Ken McGlamery)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding broadband infrastructure using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic, including establishing a $25 million budget. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Thomas Guevara & Melissa Shannon)
Presentation, discussion, and approval of Bexar County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) affordable housing investment framework. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Thomas Guevara & David Marquez)
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. 78. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Natalie Larenas v, Bexar County ii. Nicole Herrera Mendez, et.al. v. Bexar County and Bexar County Sheriffs Deputy Brandin John Moran hi. Chanda Esparza v. Bexar County, Texas iv. Kyle Strongin v. John B. Scott et al. v. Macias v. Bexar County
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Natalie Larenas v. Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Nicole Herrera Mendez, et.al. u. Bexar County and Bexar County Sheriffs Deputy Brandin John Moran. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Mario Nava, Living Faith Church (Justin Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Justin Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Harini Logan for winning the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Presentation of the 2022 Juneteenth Dream Big Scholarship Fund awards. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Presentation of certificates for 11 Junior Chefs that participated in the 7th Annual Community Junior Chef Competition: Iron Edition on July 23, 2022. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ITEM(S): Authorization for the Bexar Sheriffs Office (BCSO) to memorialize the University Oaks Law Enforcement Annex and change the sign to the following language: Bexar County Sheriffs Office Floyd M. Cardenas Law Enforcement Annex. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:30 a.m.: Presentation to announce Bexar County citizens receiving over $11.6 million of the $842 million in federal assistance grants (does not require repayment) allocated to the State of Texas for delinquent property taxes and delinquent mortgages. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
Immediately following item 5a: Submission of 2022 calculated No-New Revenue, VoterApproval, Unused Increment and De-Minimis Tax Rates for Bexar County as calculated by the Office of the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector per Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Albert Uresti)
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 $50,000 for the Early Intervention Program and to BiblioTech in the amount of $ 165,000 for equipment and supplies for CAST BiblioTech. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
10:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the final selection of projects to be funded with Community Development Block Grant ($2,379,662), Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming funds ($235,544.70), HOME Investment Partnerships Program ($737,531), HOME Investment Partnership Program Repayment funds ($334,704), and Emergency Solutions Grant ($199,629), funds for Program Year 2022-2023. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Robert H. Reyna)
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. pulled 19 23 52 Items 10 - 18, 20 - 22, 24 - 51, & 53 - 68
Awarding a requirements contract to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by Waste Management of Texas, Inc. to provide Bexar County residents with a Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Management Program for an initial term beginning August 9, 2022 and ending May 31, 2025, in the estimated annual amount of $35,050 and providing for two (2) one-year renewal options, as requested by the Public Works 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 the appropriate award documents for record.
Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose of awarding a purchase order to Mercedes-Benz of Boerne for the purchase of one (1) 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter MXCAE6 35000 Van to be utilized as a base of operations for Unmanned Aerial Support Vehicles in the amount of $79,202.16, as requested by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
Approval to modify the Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and Johnston, LLC. Increasing the total compensation by $29,000 in relation to the Adult Detention Center Crawl Space Project.
10:30 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Public Facility Corporation. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Board)
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Incentive Application submitted by Broadway SA Investors GP, LLC. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Economic Development Innovation Grant in the amount of $143,321 to Tech Bloc in support of the 2022 Tech Fuel talent development competition. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding permission to negotiate a two-year Economic Development Grant Agreement not to exceed $740,000 with the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (d/b/a greater: SATX). (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (David Marquez)
72. Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election to include: a. An Order to Conduct the Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election; b. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; c. An Order adopting a resolution designating the rate of pay for up to three temporary employees at the Auditors; d. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; e. An Order adopting the resolution designating the number of clerks authorized; f. An Order adopting a resolution for the rate of pay for Election Day judges and clerks; g. An Order setting voting times for Saturdays and Sundays for the November 8, 2022 Election; h. An Order creating an Early Ballot Board and appointing Presiding Judge; i. An Order establishing the Central Counting Station. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding a request for Parks and Recreation Department to negotiate with and reallocate funding on the New Generations Sports Academy grant. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Ken McGlamery)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding broadband infrastructure using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic, including establishing a $25 million budget. (Estimated Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Thomas Guevara & Melissa Shannon)
Presentation, discussion, and approval of Bexar County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) affordable housing investment framework. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Thomas Guevara & David Marquez)
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. 78. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Natalie Larenas v, Bexar County ii. Nicole Herrera Mendez, et.al. v. Bexar County and Bexar County Sheriffs Deputy Brandin John Moran hi. Chanda Esparza v. Bexar County, Texas iv. Kyle Strongin v. John B. Scott et al. v. Macias v. Bexar County
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Natalie Larenas v. Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Nicole Herrera Mendez, et.al. u. Bexar County and Bexar County Sheriffs Deputy Brandin John Moran. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)