NOTICE OF MEETING
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
7TH FLOOR, WM. B. TRAVIS BUILDING, RICHMOND, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013
1:00 P.M.

AGENDA
             
1. Call to Order.
 
2.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Morrison.            
 
3. Approve minutes of special meeting and regular meetings held on May 28, 2013.             
 
4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.
 
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  1:00 p.m.:  Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:
 
A.   Acceptance of the traffic control plan for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Parkway (SH99) Northbound Access Road, north of West Bellfort and south of Peek Road, Precinct 4.
 
B.   Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Southwest, Section 49, Precinct 1.
 
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-13
 
6. OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL:  Record into Minutes the out of state travel for elected official:
County Judge:  Judge Robert Hebert to Washington D.C., June 11-12, 2013, to visit with federal legislative representatives.  (Fund:  Non-Departmental, Travel)
 
7.
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
 
A.   Justice of the Peace Pct. 1,Place 1:  Carolyn Gates, Death Investigator, to St. Louis, Missouri, July 22-25, 2013, to attend Masters Conference for Advanced Death Investigation. (Fund: Death Investigator, Travel)
 
B.   Sheriff's Office: L. Williams and J. Fontenot to Folkston, Georgia, June 10-11, 2013, to extradite prisoner back to Fort Bend County. (Sheriff, Enforcement, Travel)
 
C.   Sheriff's Office:  Ratify travel for B. Schmitt and T. Tyrrell to Memphis, Tennessee, May 29-30, 2013, to extradite prisoner back to Fort Bend County. (Sheriff, Enforcement, Travel)
 
D.   Sheriff's Office:  Daniel Quam, Kim Pokluda, Jeff Kovar and Eugene Dewveall to Atlanta, Georgia, then Tampa and Kissimmee, Florida the week of June 10, 2013 for site visits pertaining to RFP 13-054 for Commissary Management Services. (Fund: Sheriff, Commissary Fund)
 
8. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:
 
A.   Tax Assessor/Collector: Approve transfer in the amount of $520 from Operating Supplies into InformationTechnology to allocate funds for the replacement of 2 printers and 6 toggle switches.
 
B.   Risk Management:  Approve transfer in the amount of $50,000 as detailed on Risk Management's form dated May 28, 2013 for county property damages and settlement expenditures.
 
9. ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Approve Payment of Invoice No. 29566 in the amount of $ 6,745.92 to Costello, Inc. Engineering & Surveying regarding improvements on Mason Road, Mobility Bond Project # 735, Precinct 4. (Funds: Mobility Bonds)
 
B.   Approve Payment of Invoice No. 13-4-00006 in the amount of $ 268.13 to JRB Engineering regarding Golfview Drive, Mobility Bond Project # 709, Precinct 1. (Funds: Mobility Bonds)
 
C.   Approve Payment of Invoice No. 8R (Pay Estimate No.8R) in the amount of $155,031.06 to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. regarding Falcon Landing Boulevard, Phase 4 (from Spring Green to Gaston Road), Mobility Bond Project# 703(D), Precinct 3. (Funds: Mobility Bonds)
 
D.   Approve Payment of Invoice No. 10 (Pay Estimate No. 10) in the amount of $ 67,234.10 to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. regarding Falcon Landing Boulevard, Phase 2, Mobility Bond Project # 703(B), Precinct 3. (Fund: Mobility Bonds)
 
E.   Approve Payment of Invoice No. 8 (Pay Estimate No.8) in the amount of $ 354,231.58 to Allgood Construction Company, Inc. regarding Mason Road, Phase I, (from FM359 to North of Skinner Road), Mobility Bond Project # 735, Precinct 3. (Funds: Mobility Bonds)
 
F.   Approve application from Devon Street Homes to construct a driveway tie-in onto Honeysuckle Vine Drive, Precinct 1.
 
G.   Approve application from Justiniano Sabillon to construct a driveway tie-in onto Beechnut Street, Precinct 2.
 
H.   Approve application from Justiniano Sabillon to construct a driveway tie-in onto Clodine Road, Precinct 2.
 
I.   Approve the plat for the roads within Aliana, Section 27, Precinct 4.
 
J.   Approve the plat for the lots within Aliana, Section 27, Precinct 4.
 
10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: 
 
  Approve the Lease Extension Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to continue the lease of office space in the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy from September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014.
 
11. HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
  Approve request for withdrawal from the Shared Sick Leave Pool for employee of Sheriff's Office, Position # 5601-0168, 64 hours.
 
12. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
A.   Approve modification to the Resolution approved by Commissioners Court on January 29, 2013, for grant funding in the amount of $125,000 for the Kids and Cops Program for September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014, to remove the matching funds clause, which is not required for the first year of the program.
 
B.   Approve modification of the Resolution approved by Commissioners Court on January 29, 2013, for grant funding in the amount of $125,000 for the Truancy Abatement and Assistance Program for September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014, to remove the matching funds clause, which is not required for the first year of the program.
 
             
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13. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
A.   Record in the Minutes the disposal of Research Documentation, Years 2004-2011, per State Archive Retention Schedule of Destruction for the Office of Patsy Schultz.
 
B.   Approve Amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Collection of Taxes effective through June 30, 2014 between Fort Bend County and City of Beasley, City of Fulshear, City of Kendleton, City of Missouri City, City of Rosenberg, Fort Bend Emergency Services District #3, and Fort Bend Emergency Service District #4.
 
C.   Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Collection of Taxes effective through August, 31, 2014 between Fort Bend County and Lamar CISD.
 
D.   Approve Amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Collection of Taxes effective through December 31, 2014 between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 134C.
 
 
14. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
 
  Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts to use the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds beginning in 2013, to conduct its summer camp during the month of June each year at a set rate of no more than $2000 per year.
 
15. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request by Sibi Kurian to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $371.18 on property taxes for tax year 2012, Precinct 2.
 
16. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request by Vincent and Sonia Cerza to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $29.87 on property taxes for tax year 2012, Precinct 3.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request by Robert and Melissa Caskey to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $67.66 on property taxes for tax year 2012, Precinct 3.
 
             
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17. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request by Kara Thompson to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $91.62 on property taxes for tax year 2012, Precinct 4.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request by Douglas and Carmen Davis to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $388.92 on property taxes for tax year 2012, Precinct 4.
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on request by Mitesh Gandhi to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $416.85 on property taxes for tax year 2012, Precinct 4.
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on request by Chen Jung Hui to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $415.18 on account (1) and $1029.45 on accounts (2) and (3) on property taxes for tax year 2012, Precinct 4.
 
18. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $93,754 from Non-Departmental Contingency into line items as detailed on the Auditor's form dated May 29, 2013, for the purchase of two replacement vehicles and equipment for the Agreements for Additional Law Enforcement Service with New Territory Residential Community Association.
 
19. ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the building set back line requirement,(Section 5.12 C of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions), for Providence at Riverstone, Section 1, on behalf of Sugar Land Ranch Development II Corp., Precinct 4.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the roads within Providence at Riverstone, Section 1, Precinct 4.
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on the plat for the lots within Providence at Riverstone, Section 1, Precinct 4.
 
20. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
 
  Take all appropriate action to approve and record in the Real Property Records the Easement Agreement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC. for the Easement Area pertaining to the Fort Bend Boys and Girls Club.
 
             
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21. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
 
  Take all appropriate action to ratify May 31, 2013 acceptance of Texas Department of Transportation Project Grant Agreement Amendment Number 1 to the Master Grant Agreement Number 512XXF7052 modifying the Project Budget with no additional local match required.
 
22. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action to authorize the purchase of one (1) Tahoe for the Sheriffs Office, replacement vehicle, from Caldwell Chevrolet, pursuant to Bid 13-020. (Fund: Sienna Plantation Contract Deputy)
 
B.   Take all appropriate action to authorize the purchase of two (2) Tahoes for Constable Precinct 4, replacement vehicles, from Caldwell Chevrolet, pursuant to Bid 13-020. (Fund: New Territory Contract Deputy)
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on agreement with 911 Security Cameras per RFP 13-044 Facilities Camera System for Fort Bend County Public Transportation in an amount not to exceed $126,200. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
 
D.   Take all appropriate action to renew Lawson Maintenance per RFP #05-059 and RFP #06-028 for an amount not to exceed $180,766.84. (Fund: Information Technology, Fees)
 
E.   Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of items available from only one source for ELS Bilingual Spanish Computers with Advanced Workstations in Education, for an amount to exceed $58,995.00. (Fund: Library, Fees)
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-059 for construction of Mason Road Segment 2.
 
23. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $49,086 from Non-Departmental Contingency into line items detailed on the Sheriff's Office form dated May 24, 2013, to allocate funds for the purchase of a replacement vehicle and equipment for the Agreements for Additional Law Enforcement Services with the Sienna Plantation Residential Association, Inc.
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Modification Number 5 to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant Number G12HN0010A, accepting additional funds in the amount of $45,000  for a total award amount of $878,176.17 for use of law enforcement through December 31, 2013.
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Renewal Agreement for Professional Services as Deputy Director for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for the term of July 1, 2013 through July 30, 2014, or until grant funds are depleted. (Fund: HIDTA Grant G13HN0010A)
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Professional Services as Intelligence/Training Coordinator for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for the term of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, or until grant funds are depleted (Fund: HIDTA Grant G13HN0010A)
 
E.   Take all appropriate action on Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement service as designated by the HIDTA Grant  G12HN0010A.  (Fund:  HIDTA Grant)
 
F.   Take all appropriate action on Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement service as designated by the HIDTA Grant G12HN0010A. (Fund: HIDTA Grant)
 
24. Approve Bills.
 
25. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:
 
§ 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
 
  West Sycamore Road, Precinct 1.
 
26. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:
 
§ 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property.
 
West Sycamore Road, Precinct 1.
 
27. Adjournment.
 
 
In the event any of the foregoing items are not covered in the time allocated on the date of this agenda, the County may order a continuance for the next day until the discussion is completed on all items.

stamped and electronically filed with County Clerk at 2:02 p.m.
 
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Robert E. Hebert, County Judge

 
Notice of meeting/agenda was filed with the County Clerk on Friday, May 31, 2013.  An electronic version of this notice is also posted on the Fort Bend County website: www.fortbendcountytx.gov under Commissioners Court.

 
NOTICE
Policy of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
Fort Bend County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The County’s ADA Coordinator is the Director of Facilities Management & Planning, located at 1517 Eugene Heimann Circle, Suite 500, in Richmond, Texas, 77469, telephone 281-633-7045. The Director of Facilities Management & Planning is designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA coordinator.
NOTICE
The County Commissioners Court of Fort Bend County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).