October 20, 2020 Commissioners Court
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Items 1 & 2 - 1. Opening prayer: Dwayne Robinson (Court/Kevin Wolff)
2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin Wolff)
Items 1 & 2
1. Opening prayer: Dwayne Robinson (Court/Kevin Wolff)2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin Wolff)
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Consent Agenda - Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.
Consent Items 8 - 40, 42, 43, 45 - 48.
Consent Agenda
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.Consent Items 8 - 40, 42, 43, 45 - 48.
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Item 41 - Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development: (David Marquez)
Authorization for the County Judge to sign an Inter-local Agreement between Bexar County and CPS Energy for the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership, Inc. Program (REAP) to provide utility assistance to qualified CPS Energy rate-payers.
Item 41
Items(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development: (David Marquez)Authorization for the County Judge to sign an Inter-local Agreement between Bexar County and CPS Energy for the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership, Inc. Program (REAP) to provide utility assistance to qualified CPS Energy rate-payers.
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Item 43 - Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: (Dan Curry)
Authorization to establish a community and economic development program for small or disadvantaged business development and for stimulating, encouraging and developing business location and commercial activity within Bexar County in coordination with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and authorization to negotiate a 381 agreement and lease of county facility space sufficient to support the program.
Item 43
Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: (Dan Curry)Authorization to establish a community and economic development program for small or disadvantaged business development and for stimulating, encouraging and developing business location and commercial activity within Bexar County in coordination with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and authorization to negotiate a 381 agreement and lease of county facility space sufficient to support the program.
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Item 44 - Item(s) Brought by Office of Criminal Justice: (Mike Lozito)
Approval of an execution for a data sharing agreement with P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County Foundation, Inc. (UP Partnership), to support the County's ongoing efforts to ensure students are connected to support services and educational and workforce pathways during and after their justice involvement. Term of the agreement will continue until August 30, 2021 and is at no cost to Bexar County.
Item 44
Item(s) Brought by Office of Criminal Justice: (Mike Lozito)Approval of an execution for a data sharing agreement with P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County Foundation, Inc. (UP Partnership), to support the County's ongoing efforts to ensure students are connected to support services and educational and workforce pathways during and after their justice involvement. Term of the agreement will continue until August 30, 2021 and is at no cost to Bexar County.
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Item 3 - TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S)
Recess Commissioners Court
a. 10:15 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Board/Bracewell)
Reconvene Commissioners Court
Item 3
TIME CERTAIN PRESENTATION ITEM(S)Recess Commissioners Court
a. 10:15 a.m.: Convene as Board of Directors, Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Board/Bracewell)
Reconvene Commissioners Court
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Item 5 - 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 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312.
b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313.
c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture - Treasury Fund - 334.
d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for LEOSE Fund - 114.
e. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - Chapter 18 Gambling Proceeds Fund 330.
f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-07 (Simona Barron) to proceed to Step 2.
g. Judgement of Court in Absence of Objection, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071.
h. Bexar County Constable Precinct 2 FY 2020 - 2021 Budget for LEOSE Fund - 117, and Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 317.
i. Contract for legal services to be provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS), approved July 16, 2020.
j. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for June 30, 2020.
k. Grant and Loan Conversion Agreement between the County of Bexar and Liftfund Inc., approved August 18, 2020.
Item 5
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 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312.
b. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 313.
c. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for Federal Asset Forfeiture - Treasury Fund - 334.
d. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for LEOSE Fund - 114.
e. Bexar County Sheriffs Office FY 2021 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - Chapter 18 Gambling Proceeds Fund 330.
f. Fax letter from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, from Jeremy Payne, President Re: Grievance 2020-DSABC-07 (Simona Barron) to proceed to Step 2.
g. Judgement of Court in Absence of Objection, Re: The State of Texas v. Steve Tom Evans, ET UX, ET AL in Case No. 2019ED0071.
h. Bexar County Constable Precinct 2 FY 2020 - 2021 Budget for LEOSE Fund - 117, and Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund - 317.
i. Contract for legal services to be provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS), approved July 16, 2020.
j. Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for June 30, 2020.
k. Grant and Loan Conversion Agreement between the County of Bexar and Liftfund Inc., approved August 18, 2020.
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Item 6 - Commissioners Court minutes for October 6, 2020.
Item 6
Commissioners Court minutes for October 6, 2020.
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Item 7 - Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Item 7
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
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Item 56 - Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Joe Gonzales)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of funding in the amount of $385,984.00 and authorization to create the positions necessary to establish a Civil Rights Unit within the Bexar County District Attorney's Office to be responsible for the review and prosecution of officer-involved-shootings, custodial deaths and cases associated with allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement, and authorizing the appropriate budgetary transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Joe Gonzales)
Item 56
Item(s) Brought by District Attorney: (Joe Gonzales)Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of funding in the amount of $385,984.00 and authorization to create the positions necessary to establish a Civil Rights Unit within the Bexar County District Attorney's Office to be responsible for the review and prosecution of officer-involved-shootings, custodial deaths and cases associated with allegations of excessive use of force by law enforcement, and authorizing the appropriate budgetary transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Joe Gonzales)
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Item 55E - Item(s) Brought by Office of the County Manager: (David L. Smith)
Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following:
Approval and execution of an Agreement between the County of Bexar and Maestro Entrepreneur Center for the following:
i. $843,144 for the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program;
ii. $93,682.70 to administer the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program;
Item 55E
Item(s) Brought by Office of the County Manager: (David L. Smith)Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding matters related to COVID-19 to include the following:
Approval and execution of an Agreement between the County of Bexar and Maestro Entrepreneur Center for the following:
i. $843,144 for the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program;
ii. $93,682.70 to administer the Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program;
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Item 55C - Request for approval and execution of the Amendment to the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Friends of Bexar County Child Welfare Board, Inc., utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $304,920.00 for Community Labs COVID testing in support of foster youth and other associated individuals, and the appropriate transfer;
Item 55C
Request for approval and execution of the Amendment to the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Friends of Bexar County Child Welfare Board, Inc., utilizing Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $304,920.00 for Community Labs COVID testing in support of foster youth and other associated individuals, and the appropriate transfer;
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Item 55D - Approval and execution of a CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Community Labs LLC. in the amount of $2,000,000 to provide COVID-19 testing services to "micro populations" such as schools and workplaces throughout Bexar County;
Item 55D
Approval and execution of a CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Community Labs LLC. in the amount of $2,000,000 to provide COVID-19 testing services to "micro populations" such as schools and workplaces throughout Bexar County;
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Item 55B - Approval and execution of an Agreement between the County of Bexar and LiftFund, Inc. for the following:
i. $3,748,800 for the Bexar County Restaurant & Bar Business COVID-19 Relief Grant
Program; ii. $251,200 to administer the Bexar County Restaurant & Bar Business COVID-19 Relief
Grant Program;
Item 55B
Approval and execution of an Agreement between the County of Bexar and LiftFund, Inc. for the following:i. $3,748,800 for the Bexar County Restaurant & Bar Business COVID-19 Relief Grant
Program; ii. $251,200 to administer the Bexar County Restaurant & Bar Business COVID-19 Relief
Grant Program;
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Item 55F - Approval and execution of the agreement between Bexar County and Social Solutions Global, Inc. for the professional services and software-as-a-service using Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $162,952.
Item 55F
Approval and execution of the agreement between Bexar County and Social Solutions Global, Inc. for the professional services and software-as-a-service using Coronavirus Relief Funds in the amount of $162,952.
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Item 55G - Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding one-time CRF grant allocations to facilitate COVID Modifications to be implemented at County-owned Facilities to include the following:
i. A CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Community Arena Management, Ltd., for COVID related improvements to the AT&T Center in an amount not to exceed $2,213,260; ii. A CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and SA FC Management LLC, for COVID related improvements to Toyota Field and STAR Soccer Complex in an amount not to exceed $418,620; and
iii. A CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Community Arenas Board, for COVID related improvements to the Freeman Coliseum in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.
Item 55G
Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding one-time CRF grant allocations to facilitate COVID Modifications to be implemented at County-owned Facilities to include the following:i. A CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Community Arena Management, Ltd., for COVID related improvements to the AT&T Center in an amount not to exceed $2,213,260; ii. A CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and SA FC Management LLC, for COVID related improvements to Toyota Field and STAR Soccer Complex in an amount not to exceed $418,620; and
iii. A CARES Act Grant Agreement between Bexar County and Community Arenas Board, for COVID related improvements to the Freeman Coliseum in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.
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Item 55H - Approval of agreement between Bexar County and FREED Texas (for reentry services for
justice-involved participants and for the Cares Act portion of funding of equipment necessary to adjust the program to the circumstances of COVID-19) in the total amount of $57,340. Partial funding received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act in the amount of $8,050 to expend on or before December 31, 2020 and partial funding from 381 General Fund Grant agreement in the amount for $49,290 from October 1, 2020 to September 30,2021.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
Item 55H
Approval of agreement between Bexar County and FREED Texas (for reentry services forjustice-involved participants and for the Cares Act portion of funding of equipment necessary to adjust the program to the circumstances of COVID-19) in the total amount of $57,340. Partial funding received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act in the amount of $8,050 to expend on or before December 31, 2020 and partial funding from 381 General Fund Grant agreement in the amount for $49,290 from October 1, 2020 to September 30,2021.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 60 minutes) (David Smith)
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Item 55A - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund to include Bexar County Strong updates on the Temporary Rental Assistance Measure, Household Emergency Grant, Social Service Agency Programs, Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID 19 Relief Grant Program, Utility Assistance Program and Relocation Assistance Programs;
i. Arts & Culture Resiliency Program Grant recommendations;
Item 55A
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Coronavirus Relief Fund to include Bexar County Strong updates on the Temporary Rental Assistance Measure, Household Emergency Grant, Social Service Agency Programs, Bexar County Small & Micro Business COVID 19 Relief Grant Program, Utility Assistance Program and Relocation Assistance Programs;i. Arts & Culture Resiliency Program Grant recommendations;
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Item 54 - Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the third amendment to the professional services agreement for Architectural Services between Bexar County and the Huitt-Zollars Inc., increasing the total compensation by $349,000 in relation to the Precinct for Satellite building project.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Item 54
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of the third amendment to the professional services agreement for Architectural Services between Bexar County and the Huitt-Zollars Inc., increasing the total compensation by $349,000 in relation to the Precinct for Satellite building project.(Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
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Item 50 - Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal: (Chris Lopez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval to adopt an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning, effective on the date of adoption of the Order October 20, 2020 and expires on January 20, 2021. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
Item 50
Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal: (Chris Lopez)Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval to adopt an Order Restricting Outdoor Burning, effective on the date of adoption of the Order October 20, 2020 and expires on January 20, 2021. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Chris Lopez)
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Item 51 - Item(s) Brought by Sheriff's Office:
(Javier Salazar)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval for 65,480 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center between Oct 8, 2020 and Dec 31, 2020 based on the Budget Department's recommendation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
Item 51
Item(s) Brought by Sheriff's Office:(Javier Salazar)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval for 65,480 hours of paid overtime for uniformed officers required to work mandatory hours in the Adult Detention Center between Oct 8, 2020 and Dec 31, 2020 based on the Budget Department's recommendation. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Javier Salazar)
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Item 52 - Items (s) Brought by Purchasing (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action of awarding Purchase Orders to the following vendors: Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell Country Ford, Silsbee Ford, Lake Country Chevrolet, Randall Reed Prestige Ford, Reliable Chevrolet, and Grande Truck; to provide for the purchase of one-hundred and seven (107) vehicles of different types for various Bexar County Offices and Departments, for a total amount of $4,386,581.48; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Item 52
Items (s) Brought by Purchasing (Patricia Torres)Discussion and appropriate action of awarding Purchase Orders to the following vendors: Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell Country Ford, Silsbee Ford, Lake Country Chevrolet, Randall Reed Prestige Ford, Reliable Chevrolet, and Grande Truck; to provide for the purchase of one-hundred and seven (107) vehicles of different types for various Bexar County Offices and Departments, for a total amount of $4,386,581.48; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
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Item 49 - Item(s) Brought by Criminal District Court:
(Ron Rangel)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of one Full Time Magistrate and additional Part Time Magistrates to expand magistration coverage at the.
Edith Brown
Full Time Magistrate
Leo Gonzalez
Part Time Magistrate
Woodrow Halstead
Part Time Magistrate
Eric DeWalt
Part Time Magistrate
James Ishimoto
Part Time Magistrate
Cornelius Cox
Part Time Magistrate
Jeb Lock
Part Time Magistrate
Branden Lopez
Part Time Magistrate
Justice Intake and Assessment Annex; to include:
Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal: (Chris Lopez)
Item 49
Item(s) Brought by Criminal District Court:(Ron Rangel)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of one Full Time Magistrate and additional Part Time Magistrates to expand magistration coverage at the.
Edith Brown
Full Time Magistrate
Leo Gonzalez
Part Time Magistrate
Woodrow Halstead
Part Time Magistrate
Eric DeWalt
Part Time Magistrate
James Ishimoto
Part Time Magistrate
Cornelius Cox
Part Time Magistrate
Jeb Lock
Part Time Magistrate
Branden Lopez
Part Time Magistrate
Justice Intake and Assessment Annex; to include:
Item(s) Brought by Office of Emergency Management/Fire Marshal: (Chris Lopez)
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Item 53 - Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: (Dan Curry)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the request to interview the top two ranked teams that responded to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design of the Bexar County Workforce Training Center.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Item 53
Item(s) Brought by Facilities Management: (Dan Curry)Discussion and appropriate action regarding the request to interview the top two ranked teams that responded to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design of the Bexar County Workforce Training Center.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
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Item 58 - Item(s) Brought by Elections: (Jacque Callanen)
Discussion and appropriate action for amending the order approved by Commissioners Court on September 15, 2020 designating the main early voting location and branch polling places necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Item 58
Item(s) Brought by Elections: (Jacque Callanen)Discussion and appropriate action for amending the order approved by Commissioners Court on September 15, 2020 designating the main early voting location and branch polling places necessary for the conduct of the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Joint General, Special, Charter and Bond Election. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
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Executive Session - 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.
60. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding:
a. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which the duty of the attorney for Bexar County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act:
i. Texas Organizing Project et al. v. Callanen et al.
Executive Session
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.
60. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding:
a. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which the duty of the attorney for Bexar County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act:
i. Texas Organizing Project et al. v. Callanen et al.
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Item 57 - Discussion and appropriate action regarding Texas Organizing Project et al. v. Callanen et al.
(Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
Item 57
Discussion and appropriate action regarding Texas Organizing Project et al. v. Callanen et al.(Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
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