CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing September 18-24, 2022 as Forensic Science Week in Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing Monica Navaxro's retirement after 40 years of service to the community as a trailblazing Spanish-language news anchor and reporter. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas San Antonio Chapter. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Commissioners Court posthumously honoring the life of and service of LTC Karen Wagner. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Gavin Rogers, Assoc. Pastor, Travis Park Church and Executive Director of Corazon San Antonio (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:30 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding an Order authorizing the issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000,000; providing for the payment of the certificates of obligation by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the district and further securing said certificates by a lien on and pledge of the surplus revenues of the district's hospital system; providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement and paying agent/registrar agreement; authorizing and approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of the certificates of obligation; and providing an effective date. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez, Jr.)
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 - 23, 25 - 45
Approval of subdivision plat# CP202201 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Helotes: Ranch Creek Apartments, owner: Sirizzotti Family Limited Partnership, Nearest Intersection: Bandera Road and Bridgepoint Place: 127.79' south, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. Item was deferred from the August 23, 2022 agenda item# 33.
9:35 a.m. - Public Hearing to accept public comment on setting the 2022 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health.
Immediately after item 4b: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a motion to set the 2022 ad valorem tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health and approval of an order of Bexar County Commissioners Court setting the 2022 tax rate and levying the 2022 taxes for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez, Jr.)
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 Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for May 31, 2022. b. Budgets for the District Attorney's Office for its LEOSE Funds, State Asset Forfeiture Funds, Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds, Check Section Funds, Comptroller Funds, and Gambling Funds for FY 2023. c. Document 14 - Affidavits, Document 18 - Plaintiffs Notice of Removal of Erroneous Party, and Document 22 - Plaintiffs Motion for Substituted Service of Process, Re: Kyle Strongin, et al v. Nelson Wolff, et al, Case No. 4:22-CV-0576-P-BJ. d. Bexar County Constable Precinct 1 FY 2022 - 2023 Budget for Law Enforcement Officers Special Education (LEOSE) Fund - 116, State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 314, and Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 315. e. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2022 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (August 9, 2022). f. Letter from Jarrett Woodward Re: Notice of Suit Against County, Case No. Heather Lynn Couchman vs Jacquelyn Callanen, No. 2022CI14328. g. Notice of Hearing in Compliance with COVID-19 Court Operations Plan, Re: Heather Lynn Couchman, et al. vs Jacquelyn Callanen, et al., Cause No. 2022CI14328. h. First Amendment to Interlocal Grant Agreement for the Distribution of ERA 2 Funds for Rental Assistance, approved June 21, 2022. i. Document 14 - Affidavits, Document 39 - Declaration of Douglas Logan, Re: Kyle Strongin, et al v. Nelson Wolff, et al, Case No. 4:22-CV-0576-P-BJ.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2023 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provisions, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
10:00 a.m. - To hold a public hearing and take appropriate action on an application by All of SA Foundation to hold the "10th Annual Barbacoa and Big Red Festival", on October 8th and 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the 8th and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the 9th, at R&J Music Pavilion, located at 18086 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
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 designating the main early voting location and branch polling places. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
10:15 a.m. - Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action regarding: i. Public Hearing - Resolution nominating Marathon Petroleum for an Enterprise Project designation within the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. ii. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio, Texas, and the County of Bexar for nominating Marathon Petroleum as an Enterprise Project pursuant to nomination and application made by the County to the Office of the Governor. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding establishing the following American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Programs, including: a. Assistance to Non-Profits Program; and b. Small Business Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Thomas Guevara/Melissa Shannon)
Discussion and direction to staff regarding an American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Arts Organization COVID-19 Relief Fund. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Thomas Guevara/Melissa Shannon)
48. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program for the 88th Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Melissa Shannon) 51. Presentation, discussion and approval of Bexar County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) affordable housing projects in Multi-Family Housing Development and Single-Family Housing Development categories. (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. 52. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Ryan Simmons v. Javier Salazar, BCSO Lt. Maciel, SERT Sgt. Mata, and BCSO Sgt. Nava ii. Ryan Simmons v. Javier Salazar, BCSO Cpt. Reyes, BCSO Cpt. Pena, BCSO Sgt. De Los Santos, BCSO Sgt. Wigal, SERT Cpl. Ramirez, SERT Cpl. Mendoza, and BCSO Deputy Garza 53. §551.076 Deliberations regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit related to the November 2022 general election.
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing September 18-24, 2022 as Forensic Science Week in Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing Monica Navaxro's retirement after 40 years of service to the community as a trailblazing Spanish-language news anchor and reporter. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas San Antonio Chapter. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Justin Rodriguez)
Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Commissioners Court posthumously honoring the life of and service of LTC Karen Wagner. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Gavin Rogers, Assoc. Pastor, Travis Park Church and Executive Director of Corazon San Antonio (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:30 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding an Order authorizing the issuance of Bexar County Hospital District Certificates of Obligation in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500,000,000; providing for the payment of the certificates of obligation by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the district and further securing said certificates by a lien on and pledge of the surplus revenues of the district's hospital system; providing for the award of the sale thereof in accordance with specified parameters; authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement and paying agent/registrar agreement; authorizing and approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment and delivery of the certificates of obligation; and providing an effective date. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez, Jr.)
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 - 23, 25 - 45
Approval of subdivision plat# CP202201 within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction of the City of Helotes: Ranch Creek Apartments, owner: Sirizzotti Family Limited Partnership, Nearest Intersection: Bandera Road and Bridgepoint Place: 127.79' south, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct Number 3. Item was deferred from the August 23, 2022 agenda item# 33.
9:35 a.m. - Public Hearing to accept public comment on setting the 2022 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health.
Immediately after item 4b: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a motion to set the 2022 ad valorem tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health and approval of an order of Bexar County Commissioners Court setting the 2022 tax rate and levying the 2022 taxes for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (George Hernandez, Jr.)
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 Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for May 31, 2022. b. Budgets for the District Attorney's Office for its LEOSE Funds, State Asset Forfeiture Funds, Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds, Check Section Funds, Comptroller Funds, and Gambling Funds for FY 2023. c. Document 14 - Affidavits, Document 18 - Plaintiffs Notice of Removal of Erroneous Party, and Document 22 - Plaintiffs Motion for Substituted Service of Process, Re: Kyle Strongin, et al v. Nelson Wolff, et al, Case No. 4:22-CV-0576-P-BJ. d. Bexar County Constable Precinct 1 FY 2022 - 2023 Budget for Law Enforcement Officers Special Education (LEOSE) Fund - 116, State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 314, and Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 315. e. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2022 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (August 9, 2022). f. Letter from Jarrett Woodward Re: Notice of Suit Against County, Case No. Heather Lynn Couchman vs Jacquelyn Callanen, No. 2022CI14328. g. Notice of Hearing in Compliance with COVID-19 Court Operations Plan, Re: Heather Lynn Couchman, et al. vs Jacquelyn Callanen, et al., Cause No. 2022CI14328. h. First Amendment to Interlocal Grant Agreement for the Distribution of ERA 2 Funds for Rental Assistance, approved June 21, 2022. i. Document 14 - Affidavits, Document 39 - Declaration of Douglas Logan, Re: Kyle Strongin, et al v. Nelson Wolff, et al, Case No. 4:22-CV-0576-P-BJ.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2023 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provisions, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Leo Caldera)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
10:00 a.m. - To hold a public hearing and take appropriate action on an application by All of SA Foundation to hold the "10th Annual Barbacoa and Big Red Festival", on October 8th and 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the 8th and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on the 9th, at R&J Music Pavilion, located at 18086 Pleasanton Road, San Antonio, TX 78221. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
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 designating the main early voting location and branch polling places. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
10:15 a.m. - Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action regarding: i. Public Hearing - Resolution nominating Marathon Petroleum for an Enterprise Project designation within the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. ii. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio, Texas, and the County of Bexar for nominating Marathon Petroleum as an Enterprise Project pursuant to nomination and application made by the County to the Office of the Governor. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding establishing the following American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Programs, including: a. Assistance to Non-Profits Program; and b. Small Business Program. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Thomas Guevara/Melissa Shannon)
Discussion and direction to staff regarding an American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Arts Organization COVID-19 Relief Fund. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Thomas Guevara/Melissa Shannon)
48. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County's Legislative Program for the 88th Texas Legislature. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Melissa Shannon) 51. Presentation, discussion and approval of Bexar County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) affordable housing projects in Multi-Family Housing Development and Single-Family Housing Development categories. (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. 52. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Ryan Simmons v. Javier Salazar, BCSO Lt. Maciel, SERT Sgt. Mata, and BCSO Sgt. Nava ii. Ryan Simmons v. Javier Salazar, BCSO Cpt. Reyes, BCSO Cpt. Pena, BCSO Sgt. De Los Santos, BCSO Sgt. Wigal, SERT Cpl. Ramirez, SERT Cpl. Mendoza, and BCSO Deputy Garza 53. §551.076 Deliberations regarding the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit related to the November 2022 general election.