Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 AM Municipal Plaza Building
The City Council will hold its regular meeting in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber in the Municipal Plaza Building located at 114 W. Commerce Street beginning at the above referenced date and time for the following items.  Once convened, the City Council will take up the following items in any order during the meeting but no sooner than the designated times.
 
9:00AM: Call to Order
 
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During the meeting, the City Council may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney-client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
 
ACCESS STATEMENT
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For additional information on any item on this agenda, please visit www.sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-7080.
 
PROCEDURAL
 
1.
Invocation
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of September 3, 2024; September 4, 2024; and September 5, 2024. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
4.
Ordinance adopting the Annual Consolidated Operating and Capital Budgets for the City of San Antonio Fiscal Year 2025 that begins October 1; approving projects included in the FY 2025 to FY 2029 Five-Year Infrastructure Management Plan; approving the FY 2025 to FY 2030 Six-Year Capital Improvements Program for the City of San Antonio; approving certain contracts; providing for a one-time annuity increase for retirees and their beneficiaries and a revision to the City’s contribution rate in connection with the Texas Municipal Retirement System; authorizing personnel complements; appropriating funds; and amending related ordinances. [Erik Walsh, City Manager, Justina Tate, Director, Management & Budget]
5.
Ordinance ratifying the adoption of the FY2025 Budget that will require raising more revenue from property taxes than in the FY2024 Budget. [Erik Walsh, City Manager, Justina Tate, Director, Management & Budget]
6.
Ordinance setting the Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Maintenance and Operation of the City of San Antonio at 33.009 cents per $100 of taxable valuation for the Tax Year beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024. [Erik Walsh, City Manager, Justina Tate, Director, Management & Budget]
7.
Ordinance setting the Ad Valorem City Property Tax Rate to pay the principal and interest on the funded debt of the City of San Antonio at 21.150 cents per $100 of taxable valuation for the tax year beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2024. [Erik Walsh, City Manager, Justina Tate, Director, Management & Budget]
8.
Ordinance amending fees as included within the fiscal year 2025 budget within the General Fund and certain restricted funds and amending the City Code of San Antonio, Texas to reflect such changes. [Erik Walsh, City Manager, Justina Tate, Director, Management & Budget]
9.
Ordinance carrying forward certain FY 2024 Funds; amending prior appropriations; appropriating Funds for requirements in City projects and departments; and appropriating funds. [Erik Walsh, City Manager, Justina Tate, Director, Management & Budget]
10.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Local 624 International Association of Firefighters for a period to commence October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027. [Erik Walsh, City Manager]
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
11.
Ordinance approving a contract with DécorIQ LLC for multicolor LED holiday lights for the City Center Development & Operations Department for a total cost of $53,652. Funding is from the General Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
12.
Ordinance approving a contract with Pitney Bowes, Inc., for the purchase of two high-volume, turnkey mail systems and peripherals for the Finance Department, Print and Mail Operations, and maintenance and support for one year with two, one-year renewal options for an estimated total cost of $191,000. Funding of $121,000 for the initial 12-month period is from the FY 2024 Purchasing and General Service Fund operating budget. Funding of $35,000 annually for equipment maintenance and subscription fees for year two and three is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
13.
Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $53,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2024 Adopted Budget: (A) Rapiscan Systems, Inc., for maintenance and support for X-ray machines at various City facilities; and (B) Quickseries Publishing, Inc., for the Ready South Texas Mobile Application for the San Antonio Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
14.
Ordinance awarding the 2024 - 2026 Task Order Contract for Traffic Construction in the amount not to exceed $3,518,725 to E-Z Bel Construction, LLC for neighborhood traffic calming construction projects and other traffic-related projects located citywide. Funding is from the General Fund, Advanced Transportation District Fund and included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. Funding for FY 2025 is contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget and future appropriations. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
15.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Task Order Contract for Pavement Markings, Package A in an amount not to exceed $4,591,271 to M & M Striping & Power Washing, LLC for roadway pavement markings located citywide. Funding is from the General Fund and Advanced Transportation District Fund contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
16.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Task Order Contract for Pavement Markings, Package B in an amount not to exceed $4,591,271 to M & M Striping & Power Washing, LLC for roadway pavement markings located citywide. Funding is from the General Fund and Advanced Transportation District Fund contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
17.
Ordinance awarding the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 16 to Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,245,415.39, of which $29,400 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and $3,500 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, Advanced Transportation District Fund, 2022 General Obligation Bond Program, debt proceeds, and other funding sources included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
18.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 1 to J&P Paving Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $7,988,841.95, of which $113,858 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and $9,375 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund, debt proceeds, or other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
19.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 2 to Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $8,111,371, of which $144,250 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and $10,000 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund, debt proceeds, or other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
20.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 3 to J&P Paving Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $7,918,616.95, of which $113,858 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and $9,375 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund, debt proceeds, or other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
21.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 4 to Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $6,753,747 of which $166,250 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and $10,000 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund, debt proceeds, or other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
22.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 5 to F.D. Concrete, LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,354,777, of which $38,557 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and $250 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund, debt proceeds, or other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
23.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Task Order Contract for Flatwork and Street Improvements Package 1 to San Antonio Concepts Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,168,025 of which $374,400 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund and other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
24.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Task Order Contract for Flatwork and Street Improvements Package 2 to San Antonio Concepts Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $4,966,423 of which $248,350 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund and other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
25.
Ordinance awarding the 2025 Task Order Contract for Flatwork and Street Improvements Package 3 to Rucoba & Maya Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $4,892,073.08 of which $193,650 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund and other funding sources contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
26.
Ordinance awarding the 2024 Non-Service Alley Improvements Task Order Contract Package B to Platinum Paving LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,895,979.60. Funding of $100,000 is from the General Fund included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program, and $1,795,979.60 will be available from the General Fund contingent upon the approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
27.
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Amstar Inc, in the amount of $650,000, for the Citywide Public Health and Safety Facility & Resiliency Improvements (Buena Vista Clinic) project. Funding is from 2022 General Obligation Bond funds included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvements Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
28.
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Amstar Inc in the amount of $1,214,994.92 for the Consolidated Rental Agency Center (ConRAC) Upgrades project. Funding is from Customer Facility Charge Revenue Bonds included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
29.
Ordinance approving a Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Union Pacific Railroad Company in the total amount not-to-exceed $238,475 for supplemental work related to the Fredericksburg Road (North Flores Street to West Woodlawn Avenue) project. Funding is from 2017 General Obligation Bond funds included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvements Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
30.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of additional funds up to $636,185 for a total amount up to $3,729,636 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Grants Services, for the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Immunization and Vaccines for Children Program for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and authorizing a revised program budget and existing staff positions. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
31.
An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the San Antonio First Responders Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Project Grant (CARA) from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in the amount not to exceed $3,123,656.00 for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028. This ordinance also authorizes an Interlocal agreement with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC). [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Christopher Monestier, Interim Fire Chief]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
32.
Approving the reappointment of Josie Uriegas Martinez (District 3) to the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees for the remainder of a term of office to expire on September 30, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
 
33.
Ordinance approving the levy of a special assessment for the Downtown Public Improvement District ("PID"); Levying an assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2025 at $0.15 per $100.00 value of commercial real property in the PID and $0.09 per $100.00 value of residential properties, except for those subject to a homestead exemption where the assessment rate shall be $0.045 per $100.00 value; and approving the Fiscal Year 2025 service and assessment plan for the PID. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development & Operations]
34.
Ordinance approving the Investment Policy and Strategy for the City of San Antonio, Texas, as recognized by the Texas Public Funds Investment Act (the “Act”); designating certain employees as Investment Officers for the City of San Antonio; and providing an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer, Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
35.
Ordinance approving a contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., for the development and implementation of a Storm Water Utility Fee (SWUF) technology system for the Public Works Department for a one-year period with four additional one-year renewal options for an estimated first year cost of $350,000, and the total cost of $830,000. Funding is from the Storm Water Operating Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
36.
Ordinance approving an agreement with the Food Policy Council of San Antonio, Inc. for the implementation of the Urban Farming Pilot Program, as part of the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Community Health & Safety Division in an amount up to $60,000 for a term beginning upon execution through September 30, 2025. Funding is from the General Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
37.
Ordinance amending the agreement with Communities in Schools of San Antonio, as part of the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s SA Forward Plan to continue school-based counseling services for youth impacted by violence, for an additional amount up to $81,000, increasing the total contract amount to $481,000 and extending the term through January 15, 2025. Funding is from the General Fund FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
38.
Ordinance approving an agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to provide dental treatment for children referred by the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Oral Health program in an amount up to $225,580 for the term September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with options to renew for three, one-year terms for a total amount up to $705,580, inclusive of renewals. Funding of $71,500 is from the General Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget; $61,580 is from the Title V Dental Program grant; and $92,500 is from the Medicaid Waiver 1115 grant in the FY 2025 Proposed Budget contingent upon City Council approval. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon availability of grant funds and City Council approval of the annual budget and funds. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
39.
Ordinance approving an agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Laboratory Director services for the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Laboratory Services Branch in an amount up to $192,000 for the term October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2034. Funding for the initial year is from the General Fund FY 2025 Proposed Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
40.
Ordinance approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of San Antonio and Forward Progress Arts & Entertainment in an amount up to $175,145 for the Eastside Youth Content Creators Fall 2024 Program. Funding is from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 11 - Inner City. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
41.
Ordinance approving two Interlocal Agreements with the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey for the City of San Antonio to grant right-of-entry permission for the installation and maintenance of gauging stations at Leon Creek at Morey Road and Indian Creek at Medina Base Road. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
42.
Ordinance approving the purchase of commercial insurance policies for City operations for a one-year period effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $1,767,357. Funding of $666,424 is from the Workers’ Compensation Fund and $1,100,933 is from the Liability Insurance Fund and is contingent upon City Council approval of the FY 2025 Proposed Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Debra M. Ojo, Director, Office of Risk Management]
City Manager's Report
 
43.
City Manager’s Report
Executive Session

At any time during the meeting, the City Council may recess into executive session in the C Room to consult with the City Attorney's Office (Texas Government Code Section 551.071) and deliberate or discuss any of the following:
 
A.
Economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development).
B.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property).
C.
Legal issues related to litigation involving the City pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D.
Legal issues related to emergency preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
E.
Legal issues related to collective bargaining pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 
ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL MAY RECESS FOR LUNCH AND RECONVENE TO CONSIDER ANY UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS 

6:00 P.M. – If the Council has not yet adjourned, the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to continue the council meeting, postpone the remaining items to the next council meeting date, or recess and reconvene the meeting at a specified time on the following day.

Posted on: 09/19/2024  09:08 AM