VG-98-2024-38312*  BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS COMMISSIONERS COURT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING  The Bexar County Commissioners Court will meet on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Double-Height Courtroom on the Second Floor of the Bexar County Courthouse, 100 Dolorosa, Suite NOTE: The Commissioners Court may recess at 12:00 p.m. and may reconvene at 1:30 p.m.  2.01, San Antonio, Texas 78205.  PETER SAKAI COUNTY JUDGE  REBECA CLAY-FLORES COMMISSIONER, PRECINCTI  GRANT MOODY  COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT3  JUSTIN RODRIGUEL COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT2  TOMMY CALVERT COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4  LUCY ADAME-CLARK CLERK OF THE COURT  Questions regarding this agenda should be directed to the Bexar County Commissioners Court Support & Special Projects Administrator at (210) 335-0326. The agenda is available on the County's website (itp/wwabesar.org- Click on This meeting sitei is accessible. The Accessible Entrance to thel Bexar County Courthouse isl located at the west side of the Courthouse on S. Main Avenue between Dolorosa and E. Nueva Streets. To access the second floor, individuals must utilize the accessible ramp  Government/Commissioners Court."  BEXAR COUNTY COURTHOUSE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT located at the wests side of the County Courthouse andt take the elevator tot the second floor.  1    COMMISSIONERS COURT CEREMONIAL AGENDA  1. Opening Prayer: Pastor Les Bramlett, Cleft oft the Rock Church  (Rebeca Clay-Flores) (Rebeca Clay-Flores)  2. Pledge of Allegiance:  COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR AGENDA  3. CEREMONIAL ITEM(S):  a.  Presentation ofal Proclamation on behalfofCommisioner: Court recognizing the ongoing efforts OfUSAA and its "Face the Fight" initiative in combatting veteran  suicide.  (Presentation Time: 51 minutes)  (Peter Sakai)  b.  Presentation of aj proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and proclaiming November 1st through 18th as  Celebrate America's Military Days. (Presentation Time: 5minutes)  (Grant Moody)  4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ITEM(S):  a. Special Presentation on the following Military and Veteran Service items:  i. Inc observance of Veterans Day 2024, a celebration in honor of all our nation' s military  veterans  ii. Military and Veterans Services Center FY 23-24 End of Year Report  (Presentation Time: 10 minutes)  (Keith Wilson)  b. Presentation to the Commissioner's Court by Judge Erica Dominguez and Project Director, Roberto Ruiz, highlighting the milestones and successes of the misdemeanor Veterans  Treatment Court. (Presentation Time: 101 minutes)  (Erica Dominguez)  5. Request of Commissioners Court to identify items from the Consent Agenda for additional  discussion and to approve remaining Consent Agenda items.  2    6. Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal  District Attorney's Office to take action, ifn necessary:  a. b. C.  Bexar County Auditor's Year End Monthly Financial Reports (Unaudited and Unadjusted) for. July 31, 2024, August 31,2024, and September 30, 2024. Waiver oft the Service of Summons, Re: Luis Rafael Borges V. Bexar County, Texas and Professional services agreement entered into with the Executive Search Practice Group of Robert Half Inc. as authorized to be negotiated and executed on behalf of Commissioners Court by the Bexar County Judge by an affirmative vote of  Javier Salazar, Civil Action No. 5:24-cv-01233-JKP.  Commissioners Court made on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (Item #93).  7. Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 29, 2024. 8. Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.  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. 9. Approval of bills to include claims registers for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, and Friday, November 1, 2024; Wednesday, November 6, 2024, and Friday, November 8, 2024. 10. Notification of payment to those employees who have accumulated hours in excess of the FLSA maximum level for an estimated amount of $1,543,555 and approval of the appropriate budget 11. Request approval according to Section 31.11 for $40,999.84 in refunds for payments received by the Tax Assessor-Collector's Office in the form oftax overpayments made on 7 tax account(s) to various taxingjurisdictions by individuals, businesses, corporations, etc. which have beenr reviewed 12. Approval ofTax Assessor-Collector's Report of Taxes collected in October 2024 and approval of the order transferring tax collections for the month of October 2024 from unallocated receipts. 13. Approval to correct the minutes of the August 6, 2024, Bexar County Commissioners Court meeting, Agenda Item #11 to read' "approve Tax Assessor-Collector's Report ofTaxes collected in July 2024 and the Order transferring tax collections for the month of. July 2024 from unallocated  Items(s) Brought by County Auditor:  (LeoCaldera)  transfers in the amount of $408,720.  by the. Auditor's Office and found tol be valid.  receipts".  3    14. Approval to correct the minutes of the September 10, 2024, Bexar County Commissioners Court meeting, Agenda Item #10 to: read "approve Tax. Assessor-Collector's Report ofTaxes collected in August 2024 and the Order transferring tax collections for the month of August 2024 from 15. Approval of an Order of Bexar County employee positions required to file annual financial 16. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay routine bills from Monday, November 17. Authorization to distribute upcoming payroll, including overtime, uniform allowances, and auto allowances to be paid on Friday, November 15, 2024, and Wednesday, November 27, 2024.  unallocated receipts".  disclosure statements with the Bexar County Auditor's Office.  11,2024, through Friday, December 6, 2024.  Item(s) Brought by Purchasing:  (Patricia Torres)  18. Awarding a delivery order to Nardis Public Safety A Division of Nardis, Inc. to provide for the purchase of 200 Point Blank Hi Lite Concealable Level II Body Armor and 200 Trauma Plates, in the combined amount of $153,800, as requested by the Sheriff's Office; through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #698-23; in accordance with Texas Local Government Code $271.102; allowing for countywide purchase orders in FY25; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute 19. Awarding a delivery order to Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of software license maintenance renewal in support of the INFOR Enterprise Asset Management platform used by Facilities Management, in the amount of $83,033.28, beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, as requested by the Information Technology Department through Omnia Partners Contract #23-6692-03, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code $271.102; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 20. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose ofawarding aj purchase order to OCLC, Inc. for the purchase ofannual CloudLibrary platform subscription to access Newsstand, eBook and eAudiobook digital content, beginning October 1,2024 and ending September 30, 2025, in the annual amount $359,449, onasole sourcel basis, as: requested by the BiblioTechl PublicLibrary; and authorizing the Purchasing 21. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose ofa awarding a purchase order to Midwest Tape, LLC: for the purchase ofLibrary Media on Demand (LMOD)software application to access Hoopla digital media content (audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, and music), beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, in the annual amount of$120,000, on a sole source basis, as: requested by the BiblioTech Public Library; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the  contract and file the appropriate award documents for record.  Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.  appropriate award documents for record.  4    22. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for the purpose ofawarding a purchase order to SSD International, Inc. for the purchase oft training and duty ammunition for firearm certifications and annual re-qualifications, in the estimated amount of $67,913.40, on a discretionary exemption basis, as requested by the Sheriff's Office; and allowing for purchase orders in FY25 on an as-needed basis; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 23. Granting a discretionary exemption to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Texas County Purchasing Act for thej purpose ofawarding aj purchase order to Lyrasis dba Bibliolabs, LLC fort the purchase ofDirect] BiblioLabs Community eContent platform one-year software subscription, beginning October 1,2 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, ini the annual amount of $58,063.50, on asole-source basis, as requested by the BiblioTech Public Library; and authorizing the Purchasing 24. Ratification of eight (8) purchase orders to West Publishing Corporation dba' Thomson Reuters West for the purchase of legal publications, subscriptions, and West Law online access in the aggregate amount of $192,994.83 on a sole source basis, as requested by Offices and Departments; and allowing for countywide purchase orders in FY25 on an as-needed basis; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record. 25. Ratification ofs six (6) purchase orders tol DC Distributing for the purchase ofjanitorial and personal care items in the aggregate amount of $50,603.04, allowing for future purchase orders in FY25, as requested by Offices and Departments; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the 26. Ratification of four (4) purchase orders to GT Distributors, Inc. to provide for the purchase of firearms, ammunition, tactical gear, and accessories in the aggregate amount of $71,167.58, as requested by Bexar County Offices and Departments through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #698- 23;ina accordance with Texas Local Government Code $271.102; allowing fori future purchase orders inl FY25, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents 27. Approval to declare seven (7) vehicles surplus for auction in accordance with Local Government Code $263.152, Disposition (a)(1)(6)(c); and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file  Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record.  appropriate award documents for record.  for record.  the appropriate documents for record. Item(s) Brought by Civil District Courts:  (Courts)  28. Approval of a professional services contract between Bexar County and River City Rehabilitation Center, Inc., from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, to secure the operation of a drug lab to administer drug tests, alcohol tests, pregnancy tests and DNA tests to individuals and to provide testing results of the individuals referred by Bexar County, including, but not limited to, referrals from the Bexar County Civil District Courts, Children's Court Division and related programs, and granting an exemption under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4) for this professional services agreement. The amount of the contract for two years is  $138,760.  5    Item(s) Brought by Sheriff's Office:  (Javier Salazar)  29. Approval ofai request from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office to rehire John Gonzalez as a: full-time Law Enforcement Deputy effective November 13,2024. This hiring conforms to Bexar County's Post 30. Approval of a request from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office to rehire Elijah Cantu as a full-time Detention Deputy effective November 30, 2024. This hiring conforms to Bexar County's Post 31. Approval ofar request from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office to rehire Audra Berdecia as a Full-time Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 13, 2024. This hiring conforms to Bexar County's Post 32. Authorizing the County Auditor to pay the Fiscal Year 25 invoice for Bexar County Sheriff's Office fors services from NEC Corp. America (Repairs & Maintenance- Computer Hardware) for $25,479.97. 33. Authorizing the County Auditor to pay Fiscal Year 24 invoice(s) for Bexar County Sheriff's Office for  Retirement Employment Policy. Retirement Employment Policy. Retirement Employment Policy.  services for Animal Crossing Veterinary (Estray Animal Expense) for $395.  Item(s) Brought by OfficeofCriminal. Justice:  (Norma Greenfiela-Laborde)  34. Approval of a Second Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement with Quality Forensic Toxicology, L.L.C. to provide breathalyzer services and alcohol/drug blood analysis testing services submitted by law enforcement agencies ("LEA's) in Bexar County for a term ofOctober 1,2 2024, and ending on September 30, 2025, for an amount of $205,560 from the general non-departmental trial 35. Approval and execution of the Second Amendment and resolution with Linebarger Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP and Escamilla & Poneck, LLP toj provide for the collection of fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds and restitution services renewing the contract for the term of one year November 1, 36. Approval to rehire a former County employee, Erin Stringham, as al Pretrial Bond Officer. Iwith Bexar County Pretrial Services Office. Thisl hiring conforms to. Bexar County's Post Retirement Employment  expense fund.  2024, through October 31,2025.  Policy.  Item(s) Brought by Justice of Peace Precinct2 2:  (Roberto Vazquez)  37. Authorize the County Auditor to pay Integriward Security Services, invoice #24574, in the total amount of $185.04 to pay for service of the alarm security system provided at Justice of the Peace,  Precinct 2, located at 7723 Guilbeau Rd, Ste 105, San Antonio, TX7 78250.  Item(s) Brought by Parks and Recreation:  (Ken McGlamery)  38. Approval of an in-kind donation by Bexar County Parks and Recreation of their SL260 stage and set  up in Civic Park at Hemisfair to support Veterans Day in San Antonio 2024.  6    Item(s) Brought by Information Technology:  (Mark Gager)  39. Approval of a contract amendment between Bexar County and Mission Critical Partners, LLC., to provide services related to the Alamo Area Regional Radio System (AARRS) for aj period oft three (3) 40. Approval to replace the current Interlocal Agreement with STRAC (Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council) to provide records management for the Fire Marshal Office and Emergency Services Districts, beginning October 1, 2023 and ending October 1,2029, with the option for Bexar 41. Authorization and approval for the Auditor's Office to pay one (1) invoice from Niche Technology USALimited for $236,206.22 for the period Septmber1,2024August 31, 2025 for payment related  months in the amount of $96,946 starting Oct1 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2024.  County to renew for additional terms thereafter, in the annual amount of$55,000.  tor records management system.  Item(s) Brought by Small Business Enterprise Department (SBED):  (Renee Watson)  42. Authorization and approval for the County Auditor to pay for the electrical services completed at SBED's office located at 8200 Perrin Beitel, Suite #117, San Antonio, TX 78218, by All Texas  Electric Services, Inc., in the amount of $676.03. Item(s) Brought by Emergency ManagementFire Marshal:  (Chris Lopez)  43. Approval of a request from the Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office to rehire Darby Jones as a full- time Public Safety Dispatcher effective November 13, 2024. This hiring conforms to Bexar County's  Post Retirement Employment Policy.  Item(s) Brought by Elections:  (Jacque Callanen)  44. Approval ofar request authorizing the County Auditor toj pay one (1)invoice to. AMG Printing and Mailing LLC for the purchase of printing the Sample Ballots for the upcoming Presidential 45. Ratification of payment to Hearst Media Solutions in the amount of $4,185.09 for the purchase of  Election on a sole source basis in the amount of $76,800. as San Antonio Express-News Advertisement in May 2024.  Item(s) Brought by Resource Management:  (Tina Smith-Dean)  46. Approval of the first amendment to the agreement with Bexar County Hospital District D/B/A University Health System to expand the contract toj pay for staffing and supplies required to stand upasecond employee onsite clinic at the Sheriff's Office at an estimated cost of $710,840, bringing the total cost of the contract to $1,242,901 for FY 2024-25 and to extend the term of the contract  through December 31, 2029.  7    47. Approval of a resolution authorizing the New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation to issue bonds at a maximum principal amount of $28,088,866 for the cost of acquisition ofcertain skilled nursing facilities, including the skilled: nursing facilities known as Las 48. Approval of an Order consenting to the issuance of Westpointe Special Improvement District Limited Ad Valorem Bonds. Series 2024A, and Limited Ad Valorem Tax Road Bonds, Series 49. Approval ofa an Order consenting to thei issuance ofCrosswinds at South Lake Special Improvement District Limited Ad Valorem Tax and Subordinate Lien Sale and Use Tax Bonds, Series 2024, for 50. Approval ofabudgetary transfer within the. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund in the amount of $14,366,778 from activities that no longer require funding and reprogram funds to SAMMinistries-The Commons at Acequia Trails, Revenue Replacement, SMART OT activity,a and 51. Approval of the budgetary transfer within Roads Multi-Year Project fund for $1,330,230 to reallocate from the completed Walzem Road FM78 Ferry Sage (Westbound) and Walzem Road FM78 - Ferry Sage (Eastbound) projects to the Woodlake Parkway project for a total amount of  Colinas, located at 9738 Westover Hills Boulevard, San Antonio, Texas 78251.  20248, for a maximum amount of$16,000,000.  ai maximum amount of $5,000,000.  Various Personnel activities.  $1,330,230.  Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court:  (Court)  52. Approval ofa a resolution allocating Bexar County's 753 votes tol Rev. Dr. Ralph Barksdale to serve 53. Approval of a personal services agreement between Bexar County and Jonathon Holler for communications, media, public outreach and digital content creation services on behalfofCounty Commissioner Precinct 4, for a term to commence on November 7, 2024, and end on November 6, 54. Approval ofar request from County Judge Peter Sakai to appoint thei following individual tot the listed  on the Bexar County Appraisal District Board ofDirectors for the next term.  2025, ini the amount not to exceed $4,800 per month.  board:  Board or Commission Applicant Hospital District Board Melinda ofN Managers  Date of 11/12/2024  Term  Re-appointment/  Appointment Expiration New Appointment  12/12/2026  Rodriguez  Appointment  8    55. Approval ofai request from Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to allocate outside agency funding in the total amount of $6,000 for the agencies and amounts listed; as part ofBexar County Judge Peter  Sakai's Contributions to Outside. Agencies from the General Fund.  FUNDING TYPE (SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMMATIO) Sponsorship  AGENCY NAME Tobin Center for the Performing  AWARD AMOUNT $6,000  PUBLIC PURPOSE Supports the encouragement and application of the arts  Arts  56. Approval of a request from Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to allocate outside agency funding in the total amount of$5,000 for the agencies and amounts listed; as part of Bexar County Judge Peter  Sakai's Contributions to Outside Agencies from the General Fund.  FUNDING TYPE (SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMMATIC) Sponsorship  AGENCY NAME San Antonio River Foundation  AWARD AMOUNT $5,000  PUBLIC PURPOSE Supports education and economic development  57. Approval ofa a request from Commissioner Justin Rodriguez, Precinct 2, to allocate outside agency funding in the total amount of $8,000 for the agencies and amounts listed; as part of Precinct 2's  Contributions to Outside Agencies from the General Fund.  FUNDING - TYPE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMMATIO) Sponsorship  AGENCY NAME Bexar County Parks and Recreation Department  AWARD AMOUNT $8,000  PUBLIC PURPOSE Promotes and attracts visitors to Bexar County  58. Approval of a request from Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Precinct 4, to allocate outside agency funding in the total amount of $1,250 for the agency and amount listed; as part of Commissioner Tommy Calvert, Precinct 4, Contributions to Outside Agencies from the General Fund.  FUNDING TYPE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMMATIC) Sponsorship  AGENCY NAME Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority  AWARD AMOUNT $1,250  PUBLIC PURPOSE Supports literacy programs  9    INDIVIDUAL AGENDA ITEMS:  The following Individual Agenda Item may be considered at any time during this meeting: Item(s) Brought by Preventative Health & Environmental Services:  (Andrea Guerrero)  59. Discussion and appropriate action to seek approval to proceed with negotiations with thirteen (13) Notice ofE Funding Availability (NOFA) respondents for the distribution of opioid settlement funds  as approved by the Commissioners Court on March 12, 2024. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) Item(s) Brought by Office of the County Manager:  (Andrea Guerrero) (David Smith) (Melissa Shannon) (David Marquez)  60. Discussion and appropriate action regarding Bexar County'sLegislative Program for the 89th Texas  Legislature.  (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)  Item(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development:  61. Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding permission to negotiate Tax Abatement  Agreements with Oxbow Real Estate, LLC: for the following projects: a. Isleta. LLC-1 102. E. Josephine Street b. Quincy Residential, LLC-1 1200 E. Elmira Street (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)  (David Marquez)  Item(s) Brought by Exceptions to Administrative Policy 1.2-Late filed items: authorize the consideration oft the following late filed. Agenda Item #62a.  (Court)  62. Discussion and appropriate action related to granting an exception to Administrative Policy 1.2 to  a. Discussion and appropriate action authorizing the approval and execution ofai first amendment tot the service agreement between Bexar County and Selrico Services, Inc. (HABE, MBE, SBE, VBE) for Detention Facility Food Services at Bexar County Adult Detention Facilities to secure labor, supplies and food items toj provide full food services for inmates, detainees, staff and visitors; increase the not to exceed amount from $25,406,060.69 to $30,450,596.10, being an increase of $5,044,535.41 to the agreement due to the costs detailed in the amendment, as requested by the Sheriff's Office; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the  appropriate documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 101 I minutes)  (Patricia Torres/Thomas Guevara)  10    63. Discussion and appropriate action related to granting an exception to. Administrative Policy 1.2 to  authorize the consideration of the following late filed Agenda Item #63a.  a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a 1st Amendment to the Design Build Agreement and Guaranteed Maximum Price with Joeris General Contractors, Ltd. for Design-Build Services of the Bexar County Dual Diagnosis Recovery Facility Intake Center and Campus Renovations to provide emergency generators for the new intake center and existing residential building located at the Applewhite Recovery Facility for an amount not to exceed $1,100,000 from American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, and to reallocate funds for owner'sc contingency in the amount of$1,000,000 from previously approved project budget; for a total amount not to exceed $2,100,000; and approval of the  appropriate budgetary transfer. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10minutes)  (Dan Curry/Thomas Guevara)  64. Discussion and appropriate action related to granting an exception to Administrative Policy 1.2 to  authorize the consideration oft the following late filed Agenda Item #64a.  a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding awarding a delivery order to Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. to provide for the purchase oftwenty-six (26) 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV and one (1) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab PPV, in the combined amount of $1,505,699.00, as requested by the Sheriff's Office; utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing Systems (TIPS) Cooperative Contract #200206 and #210907, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code $271.102; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file the appropriate award documents for record and approval oft the associated budget transfer.  (Estimated Presentation Time: 10minutes)  (Javier Salazar)  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,  INOPEN SESSION.  65. $551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding:  a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers ini the matters of: i. Maribel Cardenas, et al., V. Bexar County; Claim No.: # 24662M031601  ii. Julio Gonzalez V. Bexar County  iii. John Cape V. Bexar County, Javier Salazar et al.  FILE INFORMATION Document Number: 30312 Date/Time: 11/8/20243:30:39 PM Total Pages: 11 FILED IN THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS OF BEXAR COUNTY LUCY ADAME-CLARK BEXAR COUNTY CLERK Total Fees: $0.00  Posted: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00  p.m.  11