1. Opening Prayer: Army Chaplain Alfonso Orocio, 121st Ch DET Camp Bullis, Tx 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Judge Nelson Wolff recognizing John and Debbie Montford for their years of leadership and service to our community.
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of the Commissioners Court recognizing the Indigenous People and designating October 12th as Indigenous Peoples' Day in YanaGuana now known as San Antonio, Texas and the second Monday of October as Indigenous Dignity Day.
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Monday, October 10, 2022, as the County observance of World Mental Health Day, a day to recognize and support increasing mental health awareness. All Bexar County employees are invited to wear green on that day and participate in a network of activities, conferences and presentations across our County
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing UT Health San Antonio's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) 50th Anniversary.
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 2-8, 2022 as National 4-H Week in Texas and commend the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success.
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of the Commissioners Court recognizing Christopher Columbus Italian Society United Brotherhood.
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): Recess Commissioners Court a. 9:30 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation.
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 - 17, 19 - 43, & 45 - 64
Awarding a purchase order to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by SCG Mechanical, LP, for a 3 ton chiller replacement at the Adult Detention Center in the base bid amount of $297,260.69 plus a utility allowance of $30,000 and an owner's contingency in the amount of $20,000 for a combined total of $347,260.69, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record.
Approval and execution of a Grant Agreement between Bexar County and the Classical Music Institute, effective for the period beginning October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023, in the amount of $300,000 and approval of the appropriate budgetary transfer.
6. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Elections Funds 320 and 510 Budgets for FY 2022-2023. b. Notice of Lawsuit, from Kiera Mathis. c. Notice of Claim submitted by Zinda Law Group, Re: Rosa Maria Guillen and Roberto Guillen Sr. d. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Treasury Fund - 334 (September 16, 2022). e. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (September 16, 2022). f. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313 (September 16, 2022). g. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for LEOSE Fund - 114 (September 16, 2022). h. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Chapter 18 Gambling Proceeds Fund - 330 (September 16, 2022). i. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for June 30, 2022. j . American Rescue Plan Act Bexar Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Texas Biomedical Research Institute Staff Coordination Sheet (Budget), approved September 6, 2022. k. United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division, Re: Chazar 410 Holdings, LLC, Case No. 21-42132-mxml 1. 1. Notice of Representation submitted by Davis Law Firm, Re: Cynthia Garcia. m. Interlocal Agreement for the Seeling Channel Phase IV Drainage Project between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio, approved January 11, 2022. 7. Commissioners Court minutes for Monday, September 12, 2022 & Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an approval and execution of the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health for a term to begin upon agreement execution and end December 31, 2026 in the amount of $40 million to include the appropriate budget transfer.
Discussion and approval for funding for the three year Domestic Violence Study "A Safer Bexar County, Assessing Court Systems, Connecting Community & Investing in Safety," to be conducted by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Courts and the National Center for State Courts to fund in the amount of $226,149 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund Year 1 of the study.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding community behavioral health expansion using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds SLFRF to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic in the amount of $4 Million for the expansion of substance use disorder treatment beds to Lifetime Recovery to build 60 additional beds for women.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding expanding community behavioral health programs by using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds SLFRF to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic, including establishing a $25 million budget.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Task Order No. 04 of the Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County, the San Antonio River Authority, and the City of San Antonio for the completion of the Creeks and Trails Capital Improvements Program; for the design of the San Pedro, Alazan, Apache, and Martinez Creeks as part of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project, in an amount not to exceed $15,952,000.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an approval and execution of the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and the San Antonio Independent School District for a period beginning August 16, 2022 and ending December 31, 2026, in the amount of $5,587,250 and approval of the appropriate budget transfer.
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. 73. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Bishoy Elkhaliny v. Bexar County, et al. ii. Rodolfo Carrazco v. Bexar County iii. Heather Forster v. Bexar County, Texas, et. al. iv. Bushaw, et. al. v. Bexar County v. Texas Organizing Project v. Bexar County, et al.
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Bishoy Elkhaliny v. Bexar County, et al.
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Rodolfo Carrazco v. Bexar County.
1. Opening Prayer: Army Chaplain Alfonso Orocio, 121st Ch DET Camp Bullis, Tx 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of a Hidalgo on behalf of Judge Nelson Wolff recognizing John and Debbie Montford for their years of leadership and service to our community.
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of the Commissioners Court recognizing the Indigenous People and designating October 12th as Indigenous Peoples' Day in YanaGuana now known as San Antonio, Texas and the second Monday of October as Indigenous Dignity Day.
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Monday, October 10, 2022, as the County observance of World Mental Health Day, a day to recognize and support increasing mental health awareness. All Bexar County employees are invited to wear green on that day and participate in a network of activities, conferences and presentations across our County
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Bexar County Commissioners Court recognizing UT Health San Antonio's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) 50th Anniversary.
Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing October 2-8, 2022 as National 4-H Week in Texas and commend the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the many men and women who have made the program a success.
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of the Commissioners Court recognizing Christopher Columbus Italian Society United Brotherhood.
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): Recess Commissioners Court a. 9:30 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation.
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 - 17, 19 - 43, & 45 - 64
Awarding a purchase order to the lowest, most responsive bid submitted by SCG Mechanical, LP, for a 3 ton chiller replacement at the Adult Detention Center in the base bid amount of $297,260.69 plus a utility allowance of $30,000 and an owner's contingency in the amount of $20,000 for a combined total of $347,260.69, as requested by the Facilities Management Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record.
Approval and execution of a Grant Agreement between Bexar County and the Classical Music Institute, effective for the period beginning October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2023, in the amount of $300,000 and approval of the appropriate budgetary transfer.
6. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Elections Funds 320 and 510 Budgets for FY 2022-2023. b. Notice of Lawsuit, from Kiera Mathis. c. Notice of Claim submitted by Zinda Law Group, Re: Rosa Maria Guillen and Roberto Guillen Sr. d. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Treasury Fund - 334 (September 16, 2022). e. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (September 16, 2022). f. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313 (September 16, 2022). g. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for LEOSE Fund - 114 (September 16, 2022). h. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2022 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Chapter 18 Gambling Proceeds Fund - 330 (September 16, 2022). i. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for June 30, 2022. j . American Rescue Plan Act Bexar Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Texas Biomedical Research Institute Staff Coordination Sheet (Budget), approved September 6, 2022. k. United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division, Re: Chazar 410 Holdings, LLC, Case No. 21-42132-mxml 1. 1. Notice of Representation submitted by Davis Law Firm, Re: Cynthia Garcia. m. Interlocal Agreement for the Seeling Channel Phase IV Drainage Project between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio, approved January 11, 2022. 7. Commissioners Court minutes for Monday, September 12, 2022 & Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an approval and execution of the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health for a term to begin upon agreement execution and end December 31, 2026 in the amount of $40 million to include the appropriate budget transfer.
Discussion and approval for funding for the three year Domestic Violence Study "A Safer Bexar County, Assessing Court Systems, Connecting Community & Investing in Safety," to be conducted by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Courts and the National Center for State Courts to fund in the amount of $226,149 from American Rescue Plan Act funds to fund Year 1 of the study.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding community behavioral health expansion using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds SLFRF to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic in the amount of $4 Million for the expansion of substance use disorder treatment beds to Lifetime Recovery to build 60 additional beds for women.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding expanding community behavioral health programs by using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Recovery Funds SLFRF to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic, including establishing a $25 million budget.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Task Order No. 04 of the Cooperative Agreement between Bexar County, the San Antonio River Authority, and the City of San Antonio for the completion of the Creeks and Trails Capital Improvements Program; for the design of the San Pedro, Alazan, Apache, and Martinez Creeks as part of the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project, in an amount not to exceed $15,952,000.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding an approval and execution of the American Rescue Plan Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and the San Antonio Independent School District for a period beginning August 16, 2022 and ending December 31, 2026, in the amount of $5,587,250 and approval of the appropriate budget transfer.
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. 73. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matter: i. Bishoy Elkhaliny v. Bexar County, et al. ii. Rodolfo Carrazco v. Bexar County iii. Heather Forster v. Bexar County, Texas, et. al. iv. Bushaw, et. al. v. Bexar County v. Texas Organizing Project v. Bexar County, et al.
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Bishoy Elkhaliny v. Bexar County, et al.
Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Rodolfo Carrazco v. Bexar County.