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Meeting Summary
Commissioners Court approved over $17 million in grant applications for specialty courts, diversion programs, and housing services, including $2.16 million for Sam Ministries' Hudson Apartments supportive housing project at 6014 Blanco Road. Two new Public Improvement Districts were created: Chasin Heights (127 acres, 554 single-family units) and Real Road (134 acres, 425 single-family units), both in Precinct 4. The court also ratified a $2.6 million federal grant for the Sheriff's Office intelligence network and approved $2.1 million for fleet maintenance facility renovation.
Key Decisions (10)
Sam Ministries Hudson Apartments Supportive Housing Agreement
Approved $2,166,101.75 in HOME ARP funds for Sam Ministries to support development, operation, and delivery of supportive services for the Hudson permanent supportive housing project at 6014 Blanco Road in Precinct 2, serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Chasin Heights Special Improvement District Creation
Created 30-year PID on 127 acres along 1604 and Sherwood Worth Road in Precinct 4 for HLH Properties LLC. Development includes 554 single-family units with $23.6 million in infrastructure (streets, sidewalks, water, drainage, sewer, traffic signals). Expected to create $179 million in taxable value by 2034.
Real Road Special Improvement District Creation
Created 30-year PID on 134 acres on Real Rio Road and Sigmont Road in Precinct 4 for Mullins Ranch Seguin LLC. Development includes 425 single-family units with $34.7 million in infrastructure. Expected to create $170 million in taxable value by 2036, generating $11.8 million for Bexar County General Fund over 30 years.
Sheriff's Office LEADIN Intelligence Network Grant
Ratified $2,602,344.62 federal earmark grant through Congressman Tony Gonzalez for Law Enforcement and Detention Intelligence Network (LEADIN) to establish real-time intelligence center integrating analytical tools, digital forensics, and monitoring technologies for criminal investigations.
Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation
Awarded $2,129,195 contract to Addison Prime LLC for renovation of new fleet maintenance facility, including service bay capacity additions, material lifts, bulk fluids, air compressors, and EV charging station repairs.
Crosspoint Transitional Housing Agreement Extension
Approved sixth amendment to agreement with Crosspoint Inc. for $342,000 for transitional housing services for eligible inmates in alternatives to incarceration diversion program, extending term from 10/01/2025 to 03/31/2026 during solicitation process.
Reflejo Court Grant Application
Approved $273,463.85 grant application to Office of Governor Criminal Justice Division for Bexar County Reflejo Court, a trauma-informed treatment court for first-time domestic violence offenders with 97%+ success rate.
HAVA Election Equipment Grant
Ratified $4 million Help America Vote Act grant application with $800,000 cash match for election equipment upgrades including DS950 tabulation machines, ADA accessible curbside carts, and 350 additional poll pads.
Crime Lab Forensic Evidence Testing Grant
Approved $197,850 grant application for District Attorney Testing of Forensic Evidence to continue backlog reduction efforts, outsourcing THC cases to Armstrong Laboratories. Backlog reduced from 4,400 to 1,045 cases in nine months.
Outdoor Burn Ban Extension
Extended outdoor burning restrictions through May 11, 2026 due to continued drought conditions with countywide readings at 664, above the 575 threshold.
Zoning Changes (2)
127 acres along 1604 and Sherwood Worth Road, Precinct 4
HLH Properties LLC
134 acres on Real Rio Road and Sigmont Road, Precinct 4
Mullins Ranch Seguin LLC
Development Activity (5)
Chasin Heights
554 single-family units; $23.6 million infrastructure including $19.9M streets/sidewalks/water/drainage, $2.6M sewer, $1.1M traffic signals; projected $179 million taxable value by 2034
Real Road/Mullins Ranch
425 single-family units; $34.7 million infrastructure including $29.6M streets/sidewalks/water/drainage, $4.8M sewer, $300K traffic signals; projected $170 million taxable value by 2036; lot sizes increased to 10,000 sq ft on periphery
The Hudson Apartments Supportive Services Center
New two-story supportive service center; rehabilitation of fire-damaged apartments; total county investment approximately $4.5 million including $2.16M for services center
The Commons at Asakio Trails
201 units permanent supportive housing; drywall installation in 7-10 days; on time and under budget; will nearly double Sam Ministries capacity from 286 to 487 households
Fleet Maintenance Facility Renovation
$2.1 million renovation including service bay capacity additions, material lifts, bulk fluids, air compressors, EV charging station repairs
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Sam Ministries reports over 1,000 households on waiting list for permanent supportive housing, indicating significant unmet demand for affordable housing serving homeless populations.
Housing Demand
Two new PIDs approved for combined 979 single-family units in Precinct 4 along 1604 corridor, reflecting continued residential development pressure in northwest Bexar County.
Infrastructure
Both approved PIDs include substantial infrastructure investments ($23.6M and $34.7M respectively) for streets, water, sewer, and traffic improvements, indicating developer willingness to fund public infrastructure.
Sentiment
County judge expressed strong opposition to new jail construction, citing budget concerns and commitment to restorative justice model with diversion programs, signaling continued investment in alternatives to incarceration.
Commercial Demand
ICE signed contract for 600,000 square foot detention facility on East Side, raising concerns about economic development impacts in East and Southeast areas of the county.