1. Opening Prayer: Father Kevin Fausz, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
3. CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25+ years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department David L. Smith 25 1/21/1997 Office of the County Manager (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and honoring the courage, strength, sacrifices and contributions that the women in the U.S. Marine Corps have made and will continue to make. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Ceremonial Announcement of the Juneteenth Faith & Freedom Screening at the Tobin Center on June 20th, 2022, sponsored by Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores and Judge Nelson Wolff. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff/Rebeca Clay-Flores)
4. TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): a. 9:30 a.m. - Consideration and appropriate action regarding an over-65 property tax exemption for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health ad valorem taxes in the amount of $30,000 beginning with the 2022 valuations. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Hores/Justin Rodriguez)
b. 9:45 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery projects/programs identified to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic: i. Establishing a $60 million budget for various Public Health projects identified to meet the public health needs of the Bexar County community to include University Health, Bexar County Department of Preventative Health and Environmental Services, and UT Health San Antonio in collaboration with the University of Texas at San Antonio; and direction to staff to conduct risk assessments and negotiate agreements upon eligibility as part of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Final Rule. ii. Consideration of a $3.5 million request from Texas BioMedical Research Institute from SLFRF. iii. Consideration of a $1 million request from Village Practice Management Company, LLC to serve primary care clinics in medically underserved areas from SLFRF. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Thomas Guevara)
c. 10:30 a.m.- Discussion and appropriate action regarding measures to assist in the implementation of a county-wide initiative to begin the discussion on community safety and security and the adoption of proactive steps to reduce the prevalence of gun violence in Bexar County through joint efforts of the Bexar County Commissioners Court, the Bexar County District Attorney and the Bexar County Sheriff, to include: i. Approval of $100,000 in funding for the purchase and provision of gun locks and safety devices and set up distribution centers; and ii. Approval of $1 million in funding to support county-wide outreach and education effort on safe and responsible gun ownership and safe storage; and iii. Approval of $14,883,036 in funding for mental health and violence prevention programs, including training for trauma and de-escalation, expansion of acuity and urgent beds and prevention pre-crises; and iv. Consideration of an appropriate amount of funding for school-based mental health services. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.
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 December 31, 2021.
67. Discussion and appropriate action regarding direction to the County Manager to identify appropriate funding in the amount of $2 million, issue a letter of intent on behalf of the County, and begin negotiations related to Chapter 381 economic development agreement with Alamo Area Mutual Housing for an economic development loan to be considered and approved at a later date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution regarding an exemption from taxation of 20 percent of the appraised value of a residence homestead on that portion of ad valorem taxes collected by Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Marialyn Barnard)
Approval and execution of a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and the Center for Health Care Services ("CHCS") for the County to contribute $2,203,000 in general funds to provide mental health and support services in order to restore mental health to mentally ill persons, to divert persons from incarceration, and to facilitate their entry into treatment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mike Lozito)Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution regarding an exemption from taxation of 20 percent of the appraised value of a residence homestead on that portion of ad valorem taxes collected by Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Marialyn Barnard)
Authority to negotiate an agreement with Guido Construction, (WBE), the highest ranked General Contractor, for Construction Manager at Risk services related to the new Bexar County Workforce Training Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Awarding a contract to the lowest and most responsive bid submitted by Jordan Foster Construction, LLC to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Crestway Phase III Project, in Precinct 4, in the roadway bid amount of $8,204,631.70, plus SAWS bid amount of $258,110 for a combined total of $8,462,741.70, and approval of a budgetary amendment, as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
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. K. Smith v. Bexar County. ii. Toni Kimble as personal representative of the estate of Jaraell Terrance Kimble, and Ogolia Nelson Kimble, individually and as next friend of Jarnell Kimble Guerrero v. Bexar County Texas, Sheriff Bexar County, and Mishal Mathew.
Item(s) Brought by Office of Criminal District Attorney: (Joe Gonzales) 72. Discussion and appropriate action regarding contemplated settlement offer in the matter of K. Smith v. Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)
1. Opening Prayer: Father Kevin Fausz, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (Tommy Calvert) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Tommy Calvert)
3. CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing employees for 25+ years of service: Name Years Date Employed Department David L. Smith 25 1/21/1997 Office of the County Manager (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Court)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing and honoring the courage, strength, sacrifices and contributions that the women in the U.S. Marine Corps have made and will continue to make. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Tommy Calvert)
Ceremonial Announcement of the Juneteenth Faith & Freedom Screening at the Tobin Center on June 20th, 2022, sponsored by Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores and Judge Nelson Wolff. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court/Nelson Wolff/Rebeca Clay-Flores)
4. TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): a. 9:30 a.m. - Consideration and appropriate action regarding an over-65 property tax exemption for Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health ad valorem taxes in the amount of $30,000 beginning with the 2022 valuations. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Rebeca Clay-Hores/Justin Rodriguez)
b. 9:45 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the following Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery projects/programs identified to respond to the COVID-19 public health pandemic: i. Establishing a $60 million budget for various Public Health projects identified to meet the public health needs of the Bexar County community to include University Health, Bexar County Department of Preventative Health and Environmental Services, and UT Health San Antonio in collaboration with the University of Texas at San Antonio; and direction to staff to conduct risk assessments and negotiate agreements upon eligibility as part of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Final Rule. ii. Consideration of a $3.5 million request from Texas BioMedical Research Institute from SLFRF. iii. Consideration of a $1 million request from Village Practice Management Company, LLC to serve primary care clinics in medically underserved areas from SLFRF. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Thomas Guevara)
c. 10:30 a.m.- Discussion and appropriate action regarding measures to assist in the implementation of a county-wide initiative to begin the discussion on community safety and security and the adoption of proactive steps to reduce the prevalence of gun violence in Bexar County through joint efforts of the Bexar County Commissioners Court, the Bexar County District Attorney and the Bexar County Sheriff, to include: i. Approval of $100,000 in funding for the purchase and provision of gun locks and safety devices and set up distribution centers; and ii. Approval of $1 million in funding to support county-wide outreach and education effort on safe and responsible gun ownership and safe storage; and iii. Approval of $14,883,036 in funding for mental health and violence prevention programs, including training for trauma and de-escalation, expansion of acuity and urgent beds and prevention pre-crises; and iv. Consideration of an appropriate amount of funding for school-based mental health services. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.
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 December 31, 2021.
67. Discussion and appropriate action regarding direction to the County Manager to identify appropriate funding in the amount of $2 million, issue a letter of intent on behalf of the County, and begin negotiations related to Chapter 381 economic development agreement with Alamo Area Mutual Housing for an economic development loan to be considered and approved at a later date. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution regarding an exemption from taxation of 20 percent of the appraised value of a residence homestead on that portion of ad valorem taxes collected by Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Marialyn Barnard)
Approval and execution of a Professional Services Agreement between Bexar County and the Center for Health Care Services ("CHCS") for the County to contribute $2,203,000 in general funds to provide mental health and support services in order to restore mental health to mentally ill persons, to divert persons from incarceration, and to facilitate their entry into treatment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Mike Lozito)Discussion and appropriate action regarding a resolution regarding an exemption from taxation of 20 percent of the appraised value of a residence homestead on that portion of ad valorem taxes collected by Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Marialyn Barnard)
Authority to negotiate an agreement with Guido Construction, (WBE), the highest ranked General Contractor, for Construction Manager at Risk services related to the new Bexar County Workforce Training Center. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Awarding a contract to the lowest and most responsive bid submitted by Jordan Foster Construction, LLC to provide for the purchase of roadway construction services for the Crestway Phase III Project, in Precinct 4, in the roadway bid amount of $8,204,631.70, plus SAWS bid amount of $258,110 for a combined total of $8,462,741.70, and approval of a budgetary amendment, as requested by the Public Works Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
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. K. Smith v. Bexar County. ii. Toni Kimble as personal representative of the estate of Jaraell Terrance Kimble, and Ogolia Nelson Kimble, individually and as next friend of Jarnell Kimble Guerrero v. Bexar County Texas, Sheriff Bexar County, and Mishal Mathew.
Item(s) Brought by Office of Criminal District Attorney: (Joe Gonzales) 72. Discussion and appropriate action regarding contemplated settlement offer in the matter of K. Smith v. Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Larry Roberson)