CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25+ years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department Gary Garcia 30 10/30/1992 Sheriffs Office Robert Guerrero 30 10/30/1992 Sheriffs Office (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Recognition of Marialyn Barnard for her service as Commissioner Precinct 3. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:30 a.m. ~ Approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. to the Bexar County BiblioTech in the amount of $250,000. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
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 - 24, 26 - 46, 48 - 79, 81 - 83
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 Data Business Equipment, Inc. to provide for the purchase of two (2) CCR-1600-Teller Cash Recycler equipment including software, on-site training, installation, rigging services, annual maintenance, shipping, installation and warranty in the amount of $107,610, on a sole source basis, as requested by the Tax Assessor Collector's Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents.
Approval of a request from the Bexar County Sheriffs Office to rehire retiree Thomas Ybarra as a Civilian Jail Programs Security Monitor effective December 14, 2022. This hiring conforms to Bexar County's Post Retirement Employment Policy.
Approval and execution of the following Personal Service Agreements, to provide legislative advocacy services at the state level, for a period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $90,000: a. Jennifer S. Rodriguez; b. Marc A. Rodriguez; and, c. Rudy Rodriguez.
Status update from the University of Texas at San Antonio regarding the School of Data Science/National Security Collaboration Center and future plans for the Innovation Entrepreneurship and Careers building. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Veronica Salazar)
10:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health's Operating, Debt Service and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2023. (Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (George Hernandez, Jr)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Arboretum Project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
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 2023 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (November 21, 2022). b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2023 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 330 (November 21, 2022). c. Claim submitted by CMC Construction Services. d. United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division, Re: Chazar 410 Holdings, IXC, Case No. 21-42132-mxml 1. e. Citation directed to Honorable Nelson Wolfe, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Sandra Espinoza vs. Bexar County, Texas, Case No. 2022CI21756. f. Citation directed to County Judge Nelson W Wolff, Notice of Intent to Appeal Court's Ruling, Re: Samuel T. Russell vs. Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, et al, CaseNo.DC-21-10621. g. Summons in a Civil Action, Re: Kiera Mathis, Minor Offsprings v. Bexar County, et al, CaseNo.5:22cv01277.
Presentation, Discussion and Appropriate Action regarding County of Bexar's Tax Abatement Guidelines, Skills Development Program Guidelines and Innovation Fund Guidelines. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action regarding the San Pedro Creek Culture Park project to include the following: a. A status update on the ongoing design and construction activities for the San Pedro Creek Culture Park; and b. Approval of the recommended artist selections for the IH-35 Overpass public ait project and authorization for the San Antonio River Authority to proceed with the development and installation of the work. c. Approval of the recommended artist selections for the El Paso Trailhead public art project; and authorization for the San Antonio River Authority to proceed with the development and installation of the work. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Task Order No. 05 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 Spirit Reach Trail Connection, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tony Canez)
Discussion and/or approval of an Order prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks effective on the date of adoption of the Order. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Public hearing, discussion and appropriate action related to a request by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, for approval of a resolution approving the issuance of private activity bonds by the Arizona Industrial Development Authority, a portion of the proceeds of which will support a loan to Compass Rose Education, Inc. for the acquisition, construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, improvement, furnishing and/or equipping of existing and new facilities of certain charter schools located within Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action to allocate $325,000 to the San Antonio Philharmonic and to authorize staff to negotiate for a period beginning October 1,2022 and ending September 30,2023. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate direction to staff regarding entering into discussions with Outfront Media LLC in order to explore the viability and possible terms of a potential outdoor digital media platform pilot project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorizing the County Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Bexar County Community Arena's Board (CAB) in the amount of approximately $5,953,666.24 for Bexar County to reimburse CAB as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance Program for services provided during COVID-19 emergency response. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Thomas Guevara)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: i) consent to an amendment proposed by SAFC Management L.L.C.to the Soccer Stadium Facility Lease Agreement between SAFC Management L.L.C. and SABC Soccer PFC, a political facilities corporation created and incorporated by the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, and ii) direction to Bexar County appointees to SABC Soccer PFC regarding authorization to proceed with the consideration and approval process, subject to also receiving affirmative consent from the City of San Antonio. (Estimated 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. 95. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Luis Gomez v. Bexar County Sheriff Deputies Tuberville and Hernandez ii. Hector Lopez v.Eduardo Sanchez
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25+ years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department Gary Garcia 30 10/30/1992 Sheriffs Office Robert Guerrero 30 10/30/1992 Sheriffs Office (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Recognition of Marialyn Barnard for her service as Commissioner Precinct 3. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 9:30 a.m. ~ Approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc. to the Bexar County BiblioTech in the amount of $250,000. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
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 - 24, 26 - 46, 48 - 79, 81 - 83
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 Data Business Equipment, Inc. to provide for the purchase of two (2) CCR-1600-Teller Cash Recycler equipment including software, on-site training, installation, rigging services, annual maintenance, shipping, installation and warranty in the amount of $107,610, on a sole source basis, as requested by the Tax Assessor Collector's Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract and file appropriate award documents.
Approval of a request from the Bexar County Sheriffs Office to rehire retiree Thomas Ybarra as a Civilian Jail Programs Security Monitor effective December 14, 2022. This hiring conforms to Bexar County's Post Retirement Employment Policy.
Approval and execution of the following Personal Service Agreements, to provide legislative advocacy services at the state level, for a period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $90,000: a. Jennifer S. Rodriguez; b. Marc A. Rodriguez; and, c. Rudy Rodriguez.
Status update from the University of Texas at San Antonio regarding the School of Data Science/National Security Collaboration Center and future plans for the Innovation Entrepreneurship and Careers building. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nelson Wolff/Veronica Salazar)
10:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health's Operating, Debt Service and Capital Budgets for fiscal year 2023. (Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (George Hernandez, Jr)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Arboretum Project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
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 2023 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (November 21, 2022). b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2023 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 330 (November 21, 2022). c. Claim submitted by CMC Construction Services. d. United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division, Re: Chazar 410 Holdings, IXC, Case No. 21-42132-mxml 1. e. Citation directed to Honorable Nelson Wolfe, Plaintiffs Original Petition, Re: Sandra Espinoza vs. Bexar County, Texas, Case No. 2022CI21756. f. Citation directed to County Judge Nelson W Wolff, Notice of Intent to Appeal Court's Ruling, Re: Samuel T. Russell vs. Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP, et al, CaseNo.DC-21-10621. g. Summons in a Civil Action, Re: Kiera Mathis, Minor Offsprings v. Bexar County, et al, CaseNo.5:22cv01277.
Presentation, Discussion and Appropriate Action regarding County of Bexar's Tax Abatement Guidelines, Skills Development Program Guidelines and Innovation Fund Guidelines. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (David Marquez)
Presentation, discussion, and appropriate action regarding the San Pedro Creek Culture Park project to include the following: a. A status update on the ongoing design and construction activities for the San Pedro Creek Culture Park; and b. Approval of the recommended artist selections for the IH-35 Overpass public ait project and authorization for the San Antonio River Authority to proceed with the development and installation of the work. c. Approval of the recommended artist selections for the El Paso Trailhead public art project; and authorization for the San Antonio River Authority to proceed with the development and installation of the work. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Tony Canez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Task Order No. 05 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 Spirit Reach Trail Connection, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Tony Canez)
Discussion and/or approval of an Order prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks effective on the date of adoption of the Order. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Public hearing, discussion and appropriate action related to a request by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, for approval of a resolution approving the issuance of private activity bonds by the Arizona Industrial Development Authority, a portion of the proceeds of which will support a loan to Compass Rose Education, Inc. for the acquisition, construction, expansion, remodeling, renovation, improvement, furnishing and/or equipping of existing and new facilities of certain charter schools located within Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action to allocate $325,000 to the San Antonio Philharmonic and to authorize staff to negotiate for a period beginning October 1,2022 and ending September 30,2023. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate direction to staff regarding entering into discussions with Outfront Media LLC in order to explore the viability and possible terms of a potential outdoor digital media platform pilot project. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding authorizing the County Manager to negotiate an agreement with the Bexar County Community Arena's Board (CAB) in the amount of approximately $5,953,666.24 for Bexar County to reimburse CAB as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance Program for services provided during COVID-19 emergency response. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Thomas Guevara)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding: i) consent to an amendment proposed by SAFC Management L.L.C.to the Soccer Stadium Facility Lease Agreement between SAFC Management L.L.C. and SABC Soccer PFC, a political facilities corporation created and incorporated by the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas, and ii) direction to Bexar County appointees to SABC Soccer PFC regarding authorization to proceed with the consideration and approval process, subject to also receiving affirmative consent from the City of San Antonio. (Estimated 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. 95. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Luis Gomez v. Bexar County Sheriff Deputies Tuberville and Hernandez ii. Hector Lopez v.Eduardo Sanchez