1. Opening Prayer: Chaplain Robert Pierce BCESD-5 Fire & Rescue 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): Recognition and/or Oath of Office of the following: i. Peter Sakai to serve as Bexar County Judge for a term to begin January 1, 2023 and expire December 31,2026. ii. Justin Rodriguez to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 2, for a term to begin January 1, 2023 and expire December 31, 2026; and iii. Tommy Calvert to serve as Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 4, for a term to begin January 1, 2023 and expire December 31, 2026. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Approval of a request from Commissioner Tommy Calvert for a $35,000 MLK March sponsorship for the scholarship fund from the Precinct 4 contribution to other agencies account. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
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.
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. County Commissioner Grant Moody Statement of Officer, Oath of Office, and Bond, November 23, 2022. b. United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division, Re: Chazar 410 Holdings, LLC, Case No. 21-42132-mxmll. c. Bexar County Sheriff's Office FY 2023 Budget for State Asset Forfeiture Fund - 312 (December 14, 2022). d. Advanced Funding Agreement Amendment #1 Re: FM 1518 Expansion, Bike Lanes and Sidewalks, approved November 15, 2022. e. Notice of Tort Claim submitted by Cesar Ornelas Law, Re: Yvette Arellano. f. Citation directed to Judge Nelson Wolfe, Plaintiff's Original Petition, Re: Marin Mata vs. Javier Salazar et al, Case No. 2022CI23342. g. Letter to County Giving Notice of Lawsuit submitted by Manuel G. Escobar, Jr., Attorney at Law, Re: Sandra Espinoza v. Bexar County, Cause No. 2022CI21756. h. Notice of Claim submitted by Melendez Law Firm, PLLC, Re: Diane Carberry and David Carberry. i. Emails from Kiera Mathis, et al v. Bexar County, et al, Re: Case No. 5:22cv01277. j. Presuit Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Eric Ramos PLLC, Re: Juana Albertina Aguilar Amador. k. Presuit Notice of Claim submitted by Law Offices of Eric Ramos PLLC, Re: Karen Gonzalez as guardian of Elaine Rodriguez, a minor. 1. Notice of Tort Claim submitted by Davis Law Firm, Re: Cynthia Garcia.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
Item(s) Brought by Economic and Community Development: Presentation, discussion and appropriate action regarding an Economic Development Innovation Grant in the amount of $150,000.00 to VelocityTX in support of the 2023 TechFuel-Bio talent development competition. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes)
Item(s) Brought by Commissioners Court: Discussion and appropriate action regarding a request to provide direction to the Facilities Department to develop a scope of work and identify funding in an amount up to $150,000 for Wellness Recharge Room and other morale related items to be located at the Adult Detention Center. (Estimated Presentation Time; 10 minutes)
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. 39. §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
Item(s) Brought by Office of Criminal District Attorney: Discussion and appropriate action related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer in the matter of: Luis Gomez v. Bexar County Sheriff Deputies Tuberville and Hernandez (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes)
Jan 10, 2023 Commissioners Court