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ALAMU ARtA C:UUNCIL OF GUVERNMENTB
Un this the lath day of h~ebr~_iary, c~~,:3, ~_~pon motion made by
Commissioner Naldwin, seconded try C:ammissioner Williams, the
Lo~_~r,t unanimously approved by a vote of 4-~-0, the Contract
between N:err co~_inty and Alamo Area Caunci 1 of Governments
r'egar'ding fleyional ,:t~_ivenile Alternative Incentive L~lock Grant
in the amo~_~nt ofi ~4,'~~6.5~ with a match of ~C~1'.4~, and
author~i~e County J~_~dge to sign same.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE
REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Kevin Stanton OFFICE:
MEETING DATE: 0 2/ 10 / 2 0 0 3
Juvenile Probation Department
TIME PREFERRED:
9:30 a.m.
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC)
Discussion and approval of contract between Kerr County and Alamo Area Council
of Governments regarding Regional Juvenile Alternative Incentive Block Grant
in the amount of $4,966.50 with a match of $607.40.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT:
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
five minutes
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter
551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.

All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been
prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be
appreciated and contribute towards you request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules
Adopted by Commissioners' Court.
Kevin Stanton
01 / 21 / 2003 14:09 2108245881 t~~COG LAW ~1C~aDEMY Pt;GE ~i"'
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Alamo Area Council
1s, 2ooz ~f Governments
The	onorable Pat Tinley
Kerr	ounty Judge
Kerr	ounty Courthouse
700	sin
Kerrv le, TX 78028
Dear Mudge Tinley:
FILE COPY
Re: Contract for Juvenile Alternative
Incentive Block Grant funds
Enclo ed are two originals of a contract for funding services to be provided by'
the err County Juvenile Probation Office with funding from the AACOG
Regi nal Juvenile Alternative incentive Block Grant program.
This ontract has been reviewed with Mr. Kevin Stanton, who has selected the
Purp se Areas and services most needed by her department. This contract
carne wish it an obligation of 10°o match. The period of the contract is from
Augu t 1, 2002 to July 31, 2003. Any eligible expenses incurred during this time
can b invoiced for reimbursement. '
__ Ther are two major changes in this contract. The first calls for monthly billing for
reimb rsement of services provided. The invoices for reimbursement must be
subm tted by the 15"' day of each month along with a report of the services
provi ed and the persons served. The second change is the review of
expe ditures on a monthly basis with the option to de-obligate funding from those
counties who are not expending their funding on a timely basis.
Pleas execute both originals and return them to me at 8700 Tesoro, Suite 700,
San ntonia, Texas, 78217. One fully executed original will be returned for ydur
Than you for participating in this regions! effort to impact juveniie~ crime
reduc ion.
Sincetely,
Y~. ~
Auror M. Gonzalez
Crimi al Justice Director
cc: Kerr County Treasurer, 700 Main, Room 116, Kerrville, Texas 78028
8100 Tesoro, Suite 700 • Ser~ Antonio, Texas w 78217 a (210) 3b2-5200 a Fax: (210} 225-5937 • Web she: www.aacog.dactx.us ~ E-mall: mall ~sacog.dsLtx.us ~
STATE OF TEXAS §
§ PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COUNTY OF BEXAR § AGREEMENT
This Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into this day of
A.D., 2002 between the ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERMENTS
("AACOG"),apolitical subdivision of the State of Texas, and the following ten counties: Atascosa,
Bandera, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson ("COUNTIES"),
political subdivisions of the State of Texas, for participation in AACOG's Juvenile Accountability
Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) Program .
RECITALS
WHEREAS, AACOG has received JAIBG funds from the Criminal Justice Division to fund
services that are eligible under the twelve purpose areas authorized by the Juvenile Accountability
Block Grant program (JAIBG) see Attachment A; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTIES have requested assistance from AACOG for the establishment
of programs that will hold juvenile offenders accountable for their actions, provide services and
treatment programs that will remediate behavioral and mental health problems and support family
integration programs; and
WHEREAS, AACOG believes it to be in the best public interest and benefit to provide such
assistance; and
WHEREAS, the requests from COUNTIES are intended to fund eligible JAIBG activities in
their respective counties;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
1.1 The purpose of this Agreement is to provide JAIBG program funds for the eligible activities
as defined in by the twelve purpose areas below for the period beginning August 1, 2002 and ending
July 31, 2003:
Purpose Area 1
Building, expanding, renovating, or operating temporary or permanent juvenile correction or
detention facilities includes training of correctional personnel.
Purpose Area 2
Developing and administering accountability-based sanctions for juvenile offenders.
(30%)$14,899.50 (Corral 100% $4,966.50), (Guadalupe 100% $4,966.50), (Kendall 100%
4,966.50)
Purpose Area 3
Hiring additional juvenile judges, probation officers, and court-appointed attorneys, and funding pre-
trial services for juveniles, to ensure the smooth expeditious administration of the juvenile justice
system.
(5%) $2,483.25 (Medina 50%)
Purpose Area 4
Hiring additional prosecutors, so that more cases involving violent juvenile offenders can be
prosecuted and backlogs reduced.
(10%) $4,966.50 (Frio 100%)
Purpose Area 5
Providing funding to enable prosecutors to address drug, gang, and youth violence problems more
effectively.
Purpose Area 6
Providing funding for technology, equipment, and training to assist prosecutors in identifying and
expediting the prosecution of violent juvenile offenders.
(5%) $2,483.25 (Medina 50%)
Purpose Area 7
Provide funding to enable juvenile courts and juvenile probation officers to be more effective and
efficient in holding juvenile offenders accountable and reducing recidivism.
(42%) $20,859.30 (Atascosa 100% $4,966.50), (Bandera 100% $4,966.50), (Karnes 60%
$2,979.90), (Kerr 100% $4,966.50), (Wilson 60% $2,979.90).
Purpose Area 8
The establishment of court-based juvenile justice programs that target young firearms offenders
through the establishment of juvenile gun courts for the adjudication and prosecution of juvenile
firearms offenders.
Purpose Area 9
The establishment of drug court programs for juveniles to provide continuing judicial supervision over
juvenile offenders with substance abuse problems and to provide the integrated administration of
other sanctions and services
Purpose Area 10
Establishing and maintaining interagency information-sharing programs that enable the juvenile and
criminal justice system, schools, and social services agencies to make more informed decisions
regarding the early identification, control, supervision, and treatment of juveniles who repeatedly
conunit serious delinquent or criminal acts
Purpose Area 11
Establishing and maintaining accountability-based programs that work with juvenile offenders who
are referred by law enforcement agencies, or that are designed, in cooperation with law enforcement
officials, to protect students and school personnel from drug, gang, and youth violence
Purpose Area I2
Implementing a policy of controlled substance testing for appropriate categories of juvenile within the
justice system
(8%) $3973.20 (Karnes 40% $1,986.60), (Wilson 40% 1,986.60)
ARTICLE II
GRANT AWARD
2.1 AACOG awards each participating county a grant from AACOG's Year 2002 JAIBG
Program in the amount of Four Thousand nine hundred sixty-six dollars and fifty cents
($4,966.50). Each participating county must provide six hundred and seven dollars and forty
cents ($607.40) in eligible matching funds. The funds will be used as follows: Atascosa
County -Purpose area 7; Bandera County -Purpose area 7; Comal County -Purpose area 2;
Frio County -Purpose area 4; Guadalupe County -Purpose area 2; Karnes/Wilson Counties -
Purpose areas 7 and 12; Kendall County -Purpose area 2; Kerr County -Purpose area 7;
Medina County -Purpose areas 3 and 6.
2.2 Each COUNTIES' grant award may not exceed Four thousand nine hundred sixty- six
dollars and fifty cents without express written permission from AACOG. The amount
awarded may be less than Four thousand hundred sixty-six dollars and fifty cents if a
lesser amount is determined by actual costs incurred by the COUNTIES.
2.3 All reimbursements made to the COUNTIES by AACOG will be made pursuant to CJD
Guidelines and Regulations and all other applicable local, state and federal law. No
reimbursements will be made for ineligible expenditures.
ARTICLE III
SERVICES
The COUNTIES shall utilize the Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition Plan as the project guideline
for the services to be provided in the selected Purpose areas.
3.1 The COUNTIES shall prepare and provide AACOG plans to establish and sustain programs
that will hold juvenile offenders accountable for their actions.
3.2 The COUNTIES shall provide AACOG plans to provide services and treatment programs
that will remediate behavioral and mental health problems.
3.3 The COUNTIES shall create and implement programs that address family needs such as:
individual, family and group counseling, recreational programs, youth job programs, and
mental health services.
3.4 The COUNTIES shall create and implement early intervention and prevention programs such
as: teen pregnancy prevention and intervention programs, gang prevention and intervention
programs, truancy and dropout prevention programs, and mental health services.
3.5 The COUNTIES shall create and implement programs that promote a safe environment for
the community such as gang prevention and intervention programs.
3.6 The COUNTIES shall provide training for law enforcement, probation and prosecution staff
as needed to provide better service to the community.
3.6 The COUNTIES shall create and implement juvenile justice policies and procedures that
address the placement of juveniles in residential facilities and substance abuse prevention and
intervention programs.
3.7 The COUNTIES shall create and implement special services for juvenile offenders who have
mental health problems.
3.8 The COUNTIES shall create and implement information systems that match juveniles with
appropriate services
ARTICLE IV
GRANT REVIEW
4.1 The AACOG Criminal Justice Division is the Administrative Office for AACOG's JAIBG
Program and shall be the primary contact regarding this Agreement.
4.2 In the event the COUNTIES utilize subcontractors in performing any obligation required by
this Agreement, the AACOG staff shall, prior to execution of all contractual agreements,
review and approve the selection process, bidding procedures and all proposed agreements, if
any, entered into by the COUNTIES. A written sub-contractual agreement will be required
for services as outlined in the purpose areas.
4.3 The AACOG Criminal Justice Division staffwill determine what is eligible for reimbursement
as outlined in the purpose area under this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
PROGRAM INCOME
5.1 For purposes of this Agreement, "Program Income" is not anticipated.
ARTICLE VI
PROGRAM RECORDS & REQUIREMENTS
6.1 The COUNTIES agree to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
applicable to AACOG for the work or services under this Agreement.
6,2 The COUNTIES shall maintain all financial records in accordance with Audits of State and
Local Governments, OMB Circular A-133, Cost Principals for State and Local Governments,
OMB Circular A-87, and Administration Requirements for Grants and Cooperative
Agreements to State, Local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, 24 CFR
Part 85.
6.3 AACOG shall have no obligation to release funds to the COUNTIES until, a representative of
AACOG has reviewed the COUNTIES' fiscal and accounting procedures to insure
compliance with federal requirements.
6.4 AACOG shall conduct, at a minimum, two monitoring visits to the COUNTIES' project
site(s) to determine performance and compliance. with rules and regulations governing the
JAIBG Program. The COUNTIES shall maintain books, records and other documents
relating directly to the receipt and disbursement of such grant funds.
6.5 The COUNTIES shall allow any duly authorized representative of AACOG and/or the
Governor's Office -Criminal Justice Division, at all reasonable times, to have access to and
the right to inspect, copy, audit, and examine all such books, records and other documents of
closeout procedures respecting this grant, until final settlement and conclusion of all issues
arising out of this activity are completed.
6.6 The COUNTIES agree that the expenditure of funds pursuant to this Agreement shall be
audited as part of the annual audit performed by the COUNTIES .
6.7 The COUNTIES shall comply with all rules and regulations as described in the JAIBG
Program.
6.8 The COUNTIES shall also comply with the Texas Administrative Code.
ARTICLE VII
TERMINATION AND DEFAULT
7.1 AACOG may, for any reason, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement after ten
(10) days written notice to the COUNTY (IES) against whom termination is being sought.
AACOG agrees to pay the COUNTY (IES) for the amount of work completed up to the
termination date of this Agreement.
7.2 Upon default or termination of this Agreement, the COUNTY (IES) shall transfer to AACOG
all JAIBG funds within three (3) business days.
ARTICLE VIII
FURTHER REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS
8.1 All information, data or reports ever provided or to be provided to AACOG is, shall be, and
shall remain complete and accurate as of the date shown on the information, data or report,
and that since said date shown, shall not have undergone any significant change without
written notice to AACOG.
8.2 Any supporting financial statements provided or to be provided to AACOG are, shall be, and
shall remain complete, accurate and fairly reflective of the financial condition of the
COUNTIES on the date shown on said statements and during the period covered thereby, and
that since said date shown, except as provided by written notice to AACOG, there has been
no material change, adverse or otherwise, in the financial condition of COUNTIES.
8.3 No litigation or proceedings are presently pending or threatened against the COUNTIES
relating to the Agreement or JAIBG Project.
8.4 None of the provisions contained herein contravene or in any way conflict withtheauthority
under which the COUNTIES are doing business or with the provisions of any existing
obligation or agreement of the COUNTIES.
8.5 The COUNTIES have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and accept payments
hereunder, and have taken all necessary measures to authorize such execution of contract and
acceptance of payments pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof.
8.6 During the period of time that payment may be made hereunder and so long as a payment
pursuant to this Agreement is due and payable, but which has not yet been paid, the
COUNTY (IES) covenant that it shall not, without the prior written consent of AACOG:
Sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber or cause to be encumbered any ofthe
assets of the COUNTIES now owned or hereafter acquired by it through the use of JAIBG
funds, or permit any pre-existing mortgages, liens, or other encumbrances to remain on or
attached to any of the assets of the COUNTIES which are allocated to the performance of
this Agreement and with respect to which AACOG has ownership hereunder; or
Sell, assign, pledge, transfer or otherwise dispose of JAIBG account receivables, notes or
claims for money due or to become due.
8.7 Each of the foregoing representations, warranties and covenants shall be continuing and
deemed repeated each time the COUNTY(IES) submit a new request for payment in
accordance with the terms, provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
ARTICLE IX
PERFORMANCE REPORTS. REIMBURSEMENTS AND REDISTRIBUTION
OF FUNDS
9.1 AACOG requires the COUNTIES to furnish a monthly performance report no later than the
tenth working day of each month regarding services covered by this Agreement. Each
participating COUNTY is also required to submit a Local Outcome Evaluation report no later
than fifteen (15} calendar days prior to the expiration of the grant period.
9.2 Requests for reimbursement shall be submitted no later than the tenth working day of each
month during the grant period by using the attached Invoice format. Each request for
reimbursement must have appropriate supporting documentation. Requests for
reimbursement of personnel costs must include time sheets for the appropriate personnel e.g.
prosecutors, juvenile judges, court-appointed defense attorneys, and juvenile probation
officers. Request for reimbursements for equipment purchases, technology upgrades, training
costs, documentation of court costs, mental health services, residential treatment services,
psychiatric or psychological evaluations must include a receipt or invoice . Request for
reimbursements for mental health services, residential treatment services, psychiatric or
psychological evaluations must include the date on which the services were rendered and an
identifier of the juvenile served.
9.3 Upon receipt of an acceptable request for reimbursement, AACOG shall have thirty (30)
calendar days to process the request for reimbursement.
9.4 AACOG reserves the right to review on a quarterly basis the expenditure of funds by each
participating county and may redistribute JAIBG funding based on the use of funds by each
COUNTY.
ARTICLE X.
INDEMNIFICATION
10.1 Excluding willful acts or omissions on the part of AACOG, its employees, agents, officers or
contractors, the COUNTIES covenant and agree to indemnify and save harmless AACOG, its
employees, agents, officers, or contractors, from and against any and all liability claims,
demands, damages, expenses, fees, fines, penalties, suits, proceedings, actions, and causes of
action of any and every kind and nature arising or growing out of or in any way connected
with this Agreement, including AACOG's own negligence. This obligation to indemnify shall
include the retention of legal counsel and investigation costs and all other reasonable costs,
expenses, and liabilities arising from the initial notice that a claim or demand has been made, is
to be made, or maybe made.
10.2 The COUNTIES shall be deemed to be independent contractors and operators responsible to
all third parties for its respective acts or omissions and that AACOG shall in no way be
responsible therefor.
10.3 The COUNTIES shall include an indemnification clause in any and all contracts, subcontracts
or agreements which may arise out of this Agreement:
Contractor/Subcontractor shall indemnify and hold harmless AACOG from any and all
damages, losses, or liabilities of any kind, whatsoever, by reason of injury to third
persons occasioned by any negligent act, error or omission of the
Contractor/Subcontractor, its officers, agents, employees, or other persons for whom
the Contractor/Subcontractor is legally liable, in rendering or failing to render services
with regard to the performance of the contract.
10.4 AACOG is in no way a guarantor or warrantor of this JAIBG Project and all claims, actions
or causes of action arising from the Project are the responsibility of the COUNTIES.
ARTICLE VIII
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
11.1 None of the performance rendered hereunder shall involve, and no portion of the funds
received hereunder shall be used, either directly or indirectly, for any political activity
including, but not limited to, an activity to further the election or defeat of any candidate
for public office or for any activity undertaken to influence the passage, defeat or final
content of local, state or federal legislation.
ARTICLE VIIII
SECTARIAN ACTIVITY
12.1 None of the performance rendered hereunder shall involve, and no portion of the funds
received hereunder shall be used, either directly or indirectly, for the construction,
operations, maintenance or administration of any sectarian or religious facility or activity,
nor shall said performance rendered or funds received be utilized so as to benefit, directly
or indirectly, any such sectarian or religious facility or activity.
ARTICLE IX
PUBLICITY
13.1 When appropriate, as determined by and upon written approval of AACOG, the
COUNTIES shall publicize the activities conducted by the COUNTIES pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement. In any news release, sign, brochure, or other advertising medium
disseminating information prepared or distributed by or for the COUNTIES, however,
mention shall be made of CTD funding and AACOG participation having made this Project
possible.
ARTICLE X
PUBLICATIONS
14.1 All published materials and written reports submitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be
originally developed unless otherwise specifically provided for herein. If material not
originally developed is included in a report, however, said material shall have its source
identified, either in the body of the report or by footnote, regardless of whether the material is
in a verbatim or extensive paraphrase format.
14.2 All published materials submitted pursuant to this Project shall include the following reference
on the front cover or title page:
"This document was prepared in accordance with Juvenile Accountability
Incentive Block Grant Program, with funding received from the Governor's
Office Criminal Justice Division."
ARTICLE XI
RIGHTS TO PROPOSAL AND CONTRACTUAL MATERIAL
15.1 All reports, documents, studies, charts, schedules, or other appended documentation to any
proposal or contract, and any responses, inquiries, correspondence and related material
submitted by the COUNTIES, shall upon receipt, become the property of AACOG.
ARTICLE XVIII
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
16.1 Except when the terms of this Agreement expressly provide otherwise, any alterations,
additions, or deletions to the terms hereof shall be by amendment in writing executed by both
AACOG and the COUNTIES.
16.2 Changes in local, state and federal rules, regulations or Laws applicable hereto may occur
during the term of this Agreement and that any such changes shall be automatically
incorporated into this Agreement without written amendment hereto, and shall become a part
hereof as of the effective date of the rule, regulation or Law.
16.3 The COUNTIES shall notify AACOG in writing of any proposed change in physical Location
for work to be performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Such notice shall be
provided by COUNTIES to AACOG at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the
proposed change.
ARTICLE XII
NOTIFICATION OF ACTION BROUGHT
17.1 In the event that any claim, demand, suit, proceeding, cause of action or other action
(hereinafter collectively referred to as "Claim") is made or brought against the
COLTNTY(IES), The COLTNTY(IES) shall give written notice thereofto AACOGwithin two
(2) working days after receiving notice of the Claim. The COIJNTY(IES)' notice to AACOG
shall state the date and hour of notification to the COIJNTY(IES) of the Claim, the names
and addresses ofthose instituting or threatening to institute the Claim, the basis of the Claim,
and the name(s) of any others against whom the Claim is being made or threatened. Written
notice pursuant to this Article shall be delivered either personally or by mail in accordance
with this Agreement.
ARTICLE XX
ASSIGNMENTS
18.1 The COUNTIES shall not transfer, pledge or otherwise assign this Agreement, any interest in
and to same, or any claim arising thereunder, without first procuring the written approval of
AACOG. Any attempt at transfer, pledge or other assignment shall be void and shall confer
no rights upon any third person.
ARTICLE XIII
WAIVER OF PERFORMANCE
19.1 No waiver by AACOG of a breach of any of the terms, conditions, covenants or guarantees of
this Agreement shall be construed or held to be a waiver of any succeeding or preceding
breach of the same or any other term, condition, covenant or guarantee herein contained.
Further, any failure of AACOG to insist in any one or more cases upon the strict performance
of any of the covenants of this Agreement, or to exercise any option herein contained, shall in
no event be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such covenant or option.
In fact, no waiver, change, modification or discharge by either Party hereto of any provision
of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made or shall be effective unless expressed in
writing and signed by the Party to be charged.
19.2 No act of omission of AACOG shall in any manner impair or prejudice any right, power,
privilege, or remedy available to AACOG hereunder or by law or in equity, such rights,
powers, privileges or remedies to be always specifically preserved hereby.
19.3 No representative or agent of AACOG may waive the effect ofthe provisions ofthis Article.
ARTICLE XIV
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
20.1 This Agreement constitutes the final and entire agreement between the parties hereto and
contains all of the terms and conditions agreed upon. No other agreements, oral or otherwise,
regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind the parties
hereto unless same be in writing, dated subsequent to the date hereof, and duly executed by
the Parties.
ARTICLE XV
INTERPRETATION
21.1 In the event any disagreement or dispute should arise between the Parties hereto pertaining to
the interpretation or meaning of any part of this Agreement or its governing rules, regulations,
laws, codes or ordinances, AACOG as the Party ultimately responsible to CJD for matters of
compliance, shall have the final authority to render or secure an interpretation.
ARTICLE XXV
NOTICES
22.1 For purposes of this Agreement, all official communications and notices among the Parties
shall be deemed sufficient if in writing and mailed, registered or certified mail, postage
prepaid, to the addresses set forth below:
AACOG:
Al J. Notzon III
Executive Director
Alamo Area Council of Governments
8700 Tesoro Dr. Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78217
COUNTIES:
Hon. Diana Bautista
Atascosa County Judge
County Courthouse, Circle Dr, #61
Jourdanton, TX 78026
Hon. Richard A. Evans
Bandera County Judge
P.O. Box 877
Bandera, TX 78003
Hon. Alger H. Kendall, Jr.
Karnes County Judge
101 N. Parma Maria
Karnes City, TX 78118
Hon. Eddie John Vogt
Kendall County Judge
201 E. San Antonio, Ste. 120
Boerne, TX 78006
Hon. Danny Scheel
Comal County Judge
150 N. Seguin St., Suite 301
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Hon. Carlos A. Garcia
Frio County Judge
500 E. San Antonio, Box 7
Pearsall, TX 78061
Hon. Donald Schraub
Guadalupe County Judge
307 W. Court Street, Suite. 200
Seguin, TX 78155
ARTICLE XVI
PARTIES BOUND
Hon. Pat Tinley
Kerr County Judge
700 Main
Kerrville, TX 78028
Hon. James E. Barden
Medina County Judge
1100 16~' Street Room 101
Hondo, TX 78861
Hon. Marvin Quinney
Wilson County Judge
1420 Third St.
Floresville, TX 78114
23.1 This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective
heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, except as
otherwise expressly provided for herein.
ARTICLE XVII
GENDER
24.1 Words of gender used in this Agreement shall be held and construed to include the other
gender, and words in the singular number shall be held to include the plural, unless the context
otherwise requires.
ARTICLE XVIII
CAPTIONS
25.1 The captions contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and in no
way limit or enlarge the terms and/or conditions of this Agreement
ARTICLE XIX
TEXAS LAW TO APPLY
26.1 This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws ofthe United States
and the State of Texas, and all obligations of the Parties are performable in Bexar County,
Texas.
ARTICLE XX
LEGAL CONSTRUCTION
27.1 In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be
held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof and this Agreement shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained
herein.
ARTICLE XXI
AMENDMENT
28.1 No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms hereof shall be binding unless the
same be in writing, be dated subsequent to the date hereof and duly executed by the parties
hereto.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, this Agreement is executed in duplicate originals this day of
A.D., 2003.
AACOG:
Al J. Notzon III
Hon. Richard A. Evans
Bandera County Judge
Hon. Donald Schraub
Guadalupe County Judge
Hon. Danny Scheel
Comal County Judge
COUNTIES:
Hon. Diana Bautista
Atascosa County Judge
Hon. Alger H. Kendall, Jr.
Karnes County Judge
Hon. Eddie John Vogt
Kendall County Judge
on. at inley
Ken County Judge
Hon. Carlos Garcia
Frio County Judge
Hon. James E. Barden
Medina County Judge
Hon. Marvin Quinney
Wilson County Judge