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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Prestage.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on September 3, 2013.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 111.067.

B. Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-19:

Drainage District

1. Call to Order. 2. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2014 Budget of Fort Bend County Drainage District, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 111.067. 3. Accept Monthly Report for July 2013. 4. Take all appropriate action on Union Pacific Railroad Company Claim and Agreement for Reimbursement of Signboard Site Withdrawal Fee for Railroad Folders 2493-75 and 1534-12, in an amount not to exceed $9,649.55. (Fund: Drainage District) 5. Take all appropriate action on FY 2014 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County Drainage District. 6. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2013 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County Drainage District as follows: Proposed Drainage District Fund Tax Rate: $0.01500 7. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County Drainage District and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068. 8. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Big Creek. 9. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters: § 551.071. Consultation with Attorney. Big Creek. 10. Adjournment.

Consent Agenda

6. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

10. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

11. CONSTABLE, PCT. 1:

12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

13. ENGINEERING:

14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that have been budgeted and funded by Facility Bond and/or Capital Projects:

15. LIBRARY:

16. MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER:

17. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

18. PURCHASING:

19. ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 20

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for the Offices of Fort Bend County Sheriff and Constables effective January 1, 2014, per the Exhibit dated September 4, 2013, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 118.131.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreements of Collaboration between Fort Bend County and various cities within the Republic of Turkey to encourage economic, educational, and cultural exchange, with no financial obligation to Fort Bend County.

Item 21

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $35,000 from the Head Start Project and Commissioners Court projects to allocate funds into account for preliminary work on an Annex to be located in Sienna Plantation, Pct. 2.

Item 22

BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action on FY 2014 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY 2014 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 152.011.

C. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2013 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County as follows: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.38076 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.03100 Proposed Interest & Sinki

D. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068.

Item 23

INDIGENT HEALTH CARE:

Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Oak Bend Medical Group, Inc. to provide primary care medical services to qualifying Fort Bend County indigent clients for an amount not to exceed $52,800 effective through August 31,

Item 24

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Securus Technologies, Inc. for inmate phone system pursuant to RFP 13-058.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to donate two (2) surplus property vehicles to Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,313 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Purchasing, Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of five licenses for Adobe Pro 11 for compatibility with upgrade to M

D. Take all appropriate action on RFP 13-078, General Contractor Services for 2218 Office Building.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-079 for Reconstruction of West Bellfort, from SH 99 to Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project #741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-083 for Paving, Water, Sanitary and Drainage Utility Expansions for Road and Bridge Beechnut Location.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-084 for Printing and Mailing of Voter Registration Cards.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-004 for Weed, Brush and Insect Control Chemicals.

I. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase patrol vehicle equipment (sirens, cages, radars, etc.) for Fleet Maintenance from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, utilizing Buy Board Agreement 358-10 for the remainder of FY 2013 and FY 2014. (Fund: Flee

J. 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 an item from only one source, for Caterpillar repairs parts from Mustang Cat f

K. Take all appropriate action to authorize the purchase of computer equipment, software and peripherals from Dell Marketing utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-SDD-1951 for various County departments from their FY 2

L. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase computer software from PCMG, Inc. dba PCM Gov, utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-SDD-2504 for various County departments from their FY 2014 budget, following r

M. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase in-car video systems, cameras, and accessories from L3 Communications utilizing Houston Galveston Area Council Contact EF04-13 for Fleet Management for FY 2014. (Fund: Fleet Management)

N. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers and accessories for Fleet Management from ARC, utilizing Department of Information Resources Agreements DIR-SDD-1365 and DIR-SDD-1934 for FY 2014. (Fund: Fleet Man

O. Take all appropriate action on Component Change Order No. 04 in the amount of $75,000 from Construction Manager-at-Risk Phoenix 1 Restoration and Construction, Ltd. regarding restoration of the historic Courthouse, pursuant to SOQ 12-050.

P. Take all appropriate action to rescind award of Bid 14-008 for traffic signs, posts and supplies, approved September 3, 2013, Agenda Item 21K due to mathematical error by a vendor.

Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-008 for Traffic Signs, Posts and Supplies.

R. Take all appropriate action on renewals with the following benefit vendors for the year 2014 with no increases in rates or administration fees: Boon Chapman (administrative fees); Deer Oaks EAP Services (employee assistance program); Humana, Inc.(Comp

Item 25

Approve Bills.

Item 26

Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time sensitive bills on September 19, 2013, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 24, 2013.

Items 27 - 29

27. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:

28. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:

29. Adjournment.

Sep 10, 2013 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Prestage.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on September 3, 2013.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 111.067.

B. Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-19:

Drainage District

Consent Agenda

6. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

10. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

11. CONSTABLE, PCT. 1:

12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

13. ENGINEERING:

14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that have been budgeted and funded by Facility Bond and/or Capital Projects:

15. LIBRARY:

16. MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER:

17. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

18. PURCHASING:

19. ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 20

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for the Offices of Fort Bend County Sheriff and Constables effective January 1, 2014, per the Exhibit dated September 4, 2013, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 118.131.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreements of Collaboration between Fort Bend County and various cities within the Republic of Turkey to encourage economic, educational, and cultural exchange, with no financial obligation to Fort Bend County.

Item 21

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 22

BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action on FY 2014 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY 2014 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 152.011.

C. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2013 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County as follows: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.38076 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.03100 Proposed Interest & Sinki

D. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068.

Item 23

INDIGENT HEALTH CARE:

Item 24

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Securus Technologies, Inc. for inmate phone system pursuant to RFP 13-058.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to donate two (2) surplus property vehicles to Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,313 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Purchasing, Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of five licenses for Adobe Pro 11 for compatibility with upgrade to M

D. Take all appropriate action on RFP 13-078, General Contractor Services for 2218 Office Building.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-079 for Reconstruction of West Bellfort, from SH 99 to Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project #741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-083 for Paving, Water, Sanitary and Drainage Utility Expansions for Road and Bridge Beechnut Location.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-084 for Printing and Mailing of Voter Registration Cards.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-004 for Weed, Brush and Insect Control Chemicals.

I. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase patrol vehicle equipment (sirens, cages, radars, etc.) for Fleet Maintenance from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, utilizing Buy Board Agreement 358-10 for the remainder of FY 2013 and FY 2014. (Fund: Flee

J. 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 an item from only one source, for Caterpillar repairs parts from Mustang Cat f

K. Take all appropriate action to authorize the purchase of computer equipment, software and peripherals from Dell Marketing utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-SDD-1951 for various County departments from their FY 2

L. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase computer software from PCMG, Inc. dba PCM Gov, utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-SDD-2504 for various County departments from their FY 2014 budget, following r

M. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase in-car video systems, cameras, and accessories from L3 Communications utilizing Houston Galveston Area Council Contact EF04-13 for Fleet Management for FY 2014. (Fund: Fleet Management)

N. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers and accessories for Fleet Management from ARC, utilizing Department of Information Resources Agreements DIR-SDD-1365 and DIR-SDD-1934 for FY 2014. (Fund: Fleet Man

O. Take all appropriate action on Component Change Order No. 04 in the amount of $75,000 from Construction Manager-at-Risk Phoenix 1 Restoration and Construction, Ltd. regarding restoration of the historic Courthouse, pursuant to SOQ 12-050.

P. Take all appropriate action to rescind award of Bid 14-008 for traffic signs, posts and supplies, approved September 3, 2013, Agenda Item 21K due to mathematical error by a vendor.

Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-008 for Traffic Signs, Posts and Supplies.

R. Take all appropriate action on renewals with the following benefit vendors for the year 2014 with no increases in rates or administration fees: Boon Chapman (administrative fees); Deer Oaks EAP Services (employee assistance program); Humana, Inc.(Comp

Item 25

Approve Bills.

Item 26

Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time sensitive bills on September 19, 2013, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 24, 2013.

Items 27 - 29

27. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:

28. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:

29. Adjournment.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Prestage.

Item 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 111.067.

B. Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-19:

Consent Agenda

6. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

10. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

11. CONSTABLE, PCT. 1:

12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

13. ENGINEERING:

14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that have been budgeted and funded by Facility Bond and/or Capital Projects:

15. LIBRARY:

16. MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER:

17. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

18. PURCHASING:

19. ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 20 COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for the Offices of Fort Bend County Sheriff and Constables effective January 1, 2014, per the Exhibit dated September 4, 2013, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 118.131.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreements of Collaboration between Fort Bend County and various cities within the Republic of Turkey to encourage economic, educational, and cultural exchange, with no financial obligation to Fort Bend County.

Item 21 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 22 BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action on FY 2014 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY 2014 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 152.011.

C. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2013 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County as follows: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.38076 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.03100 Proposed Interest & Sinki

D. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068.

Item 23 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE:

Item 24 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Securus Technologies, Inc. for inmate phone system pursuant to RFP 13-058.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to donate two (2) surplus property vehicles to Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,313 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Purchasing, Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of five licenses for Adobe Pro 11 for compatibility with upgrade to M

D. Take all appropriate action on RFP 13-078, General Contractor Services for 2218 Office Building.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-079 for Reconstruction of West Bellfort, from SH 99 to Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project #741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-083 for Paving, Water, Sanitary and Drainage Utility Expansions for Road and Bridge Beechnut Location.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 13-084 for Printing and Mailing of Voter Registration Cards.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-004 for Weed, Brush and Insect Control Chemicals.

I. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase patrol vehicle equipment (sirens, cages, radars, etc.) for Fleet Maintenance from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, utilizing Buy Board Agreement 358-10 for the remainder of FY 2013 and FY 2014. (Fund: Flee

J. 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 an item from only one source, for Caterpillar repairs parts from Mustang Cat f

K. Take all appropriate action to authorize the purchase of computer equipment, software and peripherals from Dell Marketing utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-SDD-1951 for various County departments from their FY 2

L. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase computer software from PCMG, Inc. dba PCM Gov, utilizing State of Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-SDD-2504 for various County departments from their FY 2014 budget, following r

M. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase in-car video systems, cameras, and accessories from L3 Communications utilizing Houston Galveston Area Council Contact EF04-13 for Fleet Management for FY 2014. (Fund: Fleet Management)

N. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers and accessories for Fleet Management from ARC, utilizing Department of Information Resources Agreements DIR-SDD-1365 and DIR-SDD-1934 for FY 2014. (Fund: Fleet Man

O. Take all appropriate action on Component Change Order No. 04 in the amount of $75,000 from Construction Manager-at-Risk Phoenix 1 Restoration and Construction, Ltd. regarding restoration of the historic Courthouse, pursuant to SOQ 12-050.

P. Take all appropriate action to rescind award of Bid 14-008 for traffic signs, posts and supplies, approved September 3, 2013, Agenda Item 21K due to mathematical error by a vendor.

Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-008 for Traffic Signs, Posts and Supplies.

R. Take all appropriate action on renewals with the following benefit vendors for the year 2014 with no increases in rates or administration fees: Boon Chapman (administrative fees); Deer Oaks EAP Services (employee assistance program); Humana, Inc.(Comp

Items 27 - 29

27. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:

28. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:

29. Adjournment.

Sep 10, 2013 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Prestage.

Item 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2014 Budget for Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 111.067.

B. Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-19:

Consent Agenda

6. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

10. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

11. CONSTABLE, PCT. 1:

12. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

13. ENGINEERING:

14. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that have been budgeted and funded by Facility Bond and/or Capital Projects:

15. LIBRARY:

16. MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER:

17. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

18. PURCHASING:

19. ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

Item 20

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 21

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 22

BUDGET & FINANCE:

Item 23

INDIGENT HEALTH CARE:

Item 24

PURCHASING:

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

Item 20

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 21

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 22

BUDGET & FINANCE:

Item 23

INDIGENT HEALTH CARE:

Item 24

PURCHASING: