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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

Item 1

Item 2

Item 3

Approve minutes of meetings held on January 14, 2014, and on January 19, 2014.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 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 Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 4, Pct.1.

B. Acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Lamar CISD Elementary School No. 21, Joe Hubenak Elementary, Precinct 3.

Drainage District Board of Directors

1. Call to Order. 2. Approve transfer in the amount of $65,170 as detailed on Budget Director's form dated January 21, 2014, pursuant to FY 2014 First Quarter Salary Audit. 3. Accept the Fort Bend County Drainage District Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2013; audited by Sandersen Knox & Company, LLP. 4. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 002 to the Construction Agreement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and Lecon LLC, to reduce the contract amount by $10,335.47, total contract amount not to exceed $4,512,309.53 for repairs to Big Creek Bypass Drop Structure, RFP 12-049. (Fund: Drainage District, Big Creek) 5. Take all appropriate action on request to grant an easement to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for electrical utilities, being a part of Kitty Hollow Park, Precinct 2. 6. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $250,000 from General Fund Projects into Drainage District, Fees, to allocate funds to perform Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) mapping of the County. 7. 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. Stafford Run Creek Drainage Project. 8. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters: § 551.071. Consultation With Attorney. Stafford Run Creek Drainage Project. 9. Adjournment.

District No. 6 - Board of Directors

1. Call to Order. 2. Approve Minutes of meeting held on December 10, 2013. 3. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6 and Sales Revenue, Inc. to provide sales tax monitoring and consulting services for a total monthly amount not to exceed $2,100. 4. Adjournment.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 19, 20 B - 22

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. 2:

12. CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

13. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

14. ENGINEERING:

15. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

16. 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:

17. FORT BEND FLOOD CONTROL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Flood Control Water Supply Corporation reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on January 22, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commiss

18. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (the Authority) reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissione

19. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

20. PURCHASING: Authorize advertising for Statements of Qualification (SOQs), Bids, and/or Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the following:

21. ROAD & BRIDGE:

22. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Item 23

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on proposed Underwriters for the refinancing of approximately $18,830,000 Fort Bend County, Texas, Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2014.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by SB 484-Prostitution Prevention Program Committee to fund the Fort Bend County Human Trafficking Summit on February 21, 2014 from Non-Departmental Fees and Travel for an amount not to exceed $1,200.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $3,630,000 as detailed on Auditor's form dated January 22, 2014, to amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0707 and allocate funds received from various parties for t

D. Take all appropriate action on Order for Designation of Location for Foreclosure and Tax Sales pursuant to Section 51.002 (h) of the Texas Property Code and Section 34.01 (r) of the Texas Tax Code effective for the May 2014 sale.

Item 24

CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by invoice transmittal in the amount of $678.75 to Harris County for mobile radio repair done without a purchase order. (Fund: Constable, Pct. 4, Fees)

Item 25

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Take all appropriate action on request by Mark Herman to authorize the purchase of a firearm, serial number ECM759US, $300, pursuant to Section 172.002 of the Local Government Code.

Item 26

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for a variance to the building set back line requirement, as stated in Section 5.12 C of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Aliana, Section 17, on behalf of Aliana Development Company, Pct. 4.

B. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Aliana, Section 17, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Aliana, Section 17, Precinct 4.

Item 27

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $20,915 as detailed on Budget Director's form dated January 29, 2014, to allocate funds necessary for temporary assistance in the Facilities Maintenance Division.

Item 28

FIRE MARSHAL:

Take appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and the following entities for Fire Protection in Unincorporated Fort Bend County, effective through September 30, 2014: City of Stafford; Fairchilds Volunteer Fire Department; Thompsons Vol

Item 29

FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Take all appropriate action on Reimbursement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority in an amount not to exceed $100,000 regarding the expansion of Crabb River Road and future Grand Parkway improvements.

Item 30

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 1 to provide and receive Mutual Aid for Emergency Medical Services between the two entities.

B. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on request to donate a Stretcher, Tag #1004979, to the Fort Bend County Fair Association, as authorized by Section 263.152 (a)(4) Texas Local Government Code.

Item 31

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Fort Bend County Employee Information Manual, specifically Policy 401: Categories of Employment, as submitted by the Director of Human Resources.

B. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual, specifically Policy 301, Drug and Alcohol Detection and Deterrence, as submitted by the Director of Human Resources.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position Number 5601-0778, in the Sheriff's Office from Detention Officer-Civilian, Grade 7 of the Civil Detention Policy Group to Sergeant, Grade 12 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, effecti

D. Take all appropriate action on request to change Policy Group Civilian Detention to Civilian Services, and add Grades 9, 10 and 11, effective February 15, 2014.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to create a new job level, Telecommunication Officer III, Grade 11 of the Civilian Services Policy Group, effective February 15, 2014.

F. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify all Telecommunication Officers I and II, Grades 9 and 11 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group to the new Civilian Services Policy Group at the appropriate Grade, Step, and Pay Rate, effective

Item 32

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

Take all appropriate action on Affidavit to Discontinue Service for the Odyssey Appeals Maintenance & Support product provided by Tyler Technologies effective October 1, 2013.

Item 33

LAW LIBRARY:

Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by invoice transmittal in the amount of $100.00 to Coin Copiers for repairs to coin operated copy machine without a purchase order. (Fund: County Law Library, Fees)

Item 34

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application to Texas Department of Public Safety for fiscal year 2014 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds, and authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the application.

Item 35

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Garland for purchase of goods and services.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to modify Janitorial Services at the Precinct One Facility, specifically to remove one area and add another area, pursuant to Bid 10-005.

C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-029 for Electrical Relocation Services and Supplies for the TDCJ Harlem Road project, Mobility Bond Project No. 726. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on request by Horizon Concepts for price increase, pursuant to Bid 13-084, for Voter Registration Cards.

E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source for online database services from Inf

F. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source for renewal of online database servic

G. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 002 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, L.L.C. pursuant to Q12-040, Renovations to the George Memorial Library, to release County's Contingency for the project and reduce the c

H. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 001 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, L.L.C. pursuant to RFP 13-071, General Contractor Services for the Sheriff's Office Storage Building, to increase the scope of services

I. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and ECM by Empowered Solutions Group, to provide case management software and maintenance for Social Services, utilizing Harris County Agreement 11/0215, in amount not to exceed $70,745

J. Take all appropriate action on Third Renewal of Agreement for Drug Testing Systems between Fort Bend County and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. for the Juvenile Detention & Probation Department, pursuant to RFP 11-073. (Fund: Juvenile Detenti

K. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) truck with Utility Bed, an addition to fleet, for the Office of Emergency Management, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Contract HT11-12, for an amount not to exceed $51,874. (Fund: Office of E

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Contingency Ambulance Transport Services between Fort Bend County and Kam-Syd, Ltd., dba, Bay Star Ambulance, for Health and Human Services, pursuant to RFP 14-026.

Item 36

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $56,621 for the Kids and Cops Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $16,977

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $28,503 for the Gang Investigator Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $40,

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $56,621 for the Truancy Abatement and Assistance Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the

D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Electronic Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $125,000 for the Child Abuse Investigator, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend

E. Take all appropriate action on request to declare an emergency pursuant to Local Government Code 111.070(b) and allow the transfer of $155,578 from the Academy Fund Balance as detailed on Auditor's form dated January 17, 2014 for the purchase of t

F. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase three (3) vehicles, Police Package Tahoes, additions to fleet, for Sheriff's Office, Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, from Caldwell Chevrolet, pursuant to Bid 14-016. (Fund: Fleet Allocations

G. Take all appropriate action on request to pay by Invoice Transmittal the amount of $323.00 to Harris County Hospital District for medical services provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Professional Services)

H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Adult Education and Literacy Services between Fort Bend County and Wharton County Junior College.

I. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 for use of the County's Public Safety Radio System effective through September 30, 2014.

J. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Bryan Smith dba BPS Professional Services for services as Deputy Director for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program, effective February 1, 201

K. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and William Stephens, for services as Intelligence/Training Coordinator for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program effective February 1, 2014 throu

L. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Agreement, to accept grant funds in the amount of $24,686.86 for use in the strike force/strategic initiative program administered by the Sheriff’s Office, with

Item 37

Approve Bills.

Item 38

Ratify the release of time sensitive bills by Auditor on January 23, 2014, and on January 30, 2014.

Items 39 - 41

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

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

41. Adjournment.

Feb 04, 2014 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

Item 1

Item 2

Item 3

Approve minutes of meetings held on January 14, 2014, and on January 19, 2014.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 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 Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 4, Pct.1.

B. Acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Lamar CISD Elementary School No. 21, Joe Hubenak Elementary, Precinct 3.

Drainage District Board of Directors

District No. 6 - Board of Directors

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 19, 20 B - 22

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. 2:

12. CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

13. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

14. ENGINEERING:

15. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

16. 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:

17. FORT BEND FLOOD CONTROL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Flood Control Water Supply Corporation reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on January 22, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commiss

18. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (the Authority) reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissione

19. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

20. PURCHASING: Authorize advertising for Statements of Qualification (SOQs), Bids, and/or Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the following:

21. ROAD & BRIDGE:

22. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Item 23

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on proposed Underwriters for the refinancing of approximately $18,830,000 Fort Bend County, Texas, Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2014.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by SB 484-Prostitution Prevention Program Committee to fund the Fort Bend County Human Trafficking Summit on February 21, 2014 from Non-Departmental Fees and Travel for an amount not to exceed $1,200.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $3,630,000 as detailed on Auditor's form dated January 22, 2014, to amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0707 and allocate funds received from various parties for t

D. Take all appropriate action on Order for Designation of Location for Foreclosure and Tax Sales pursuant to Section 51.002 (h) of the Texas Property Code and Section 34.01 (r) of the Texas Tax Code effective for the May 2014 sale.

Item 24

CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

Item 25

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Take all appropriate action on request by Mark Herman to authorize the purchase of a firearm, serial number ECM759US, $300, pursuant to Section 172.002 of the Local Government Code.

Item 26

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for a variance to the building set back line requirement, as stated in Section 5.12 C of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Aliana, Section 17, on behalf of Aliana Development Company, Pct. 4.

B. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Aliana, Section 17, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Aliana, Section 17, Precinct 4.

Item 27

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Item 28

FIRE MARSHAL:

Item 29

FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Item 30

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 1 to provide and receive Mutual Aid for Emergency Medical Services between the two entities.

B. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on request to donate a Stretcher, Tag #1004979, to the Fort Bend County Fair Association, as authorized by Section 263.152 (a)(4) Texas Local Government Code.

Item 31

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Fort Bend County Employee Information Manual, specifically Policy 401: Categories of Employment, as submitted by the Director of Human Resources.

B. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual, specifically Policy 301, Drug and Alcohol Detection and Deterrence, as submitted by the Director of Human Resources.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position Number 5601-0778, in the Sheriff's Office from Detention Officer-Civilian, Grade 7 of the Civil Detention Policy Group to Sergeant, Grade 12 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, effecti

D. Take all appropriate action on request to change Policy Group Civilian Detention to Civilian Services, and add Grades 9, 10 and 11, effective February 15, 2014.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to create a new job level, Telecommunication Officer III, Grade 11 of the Civilian Services Policy Group, effective February 15, 2014.

F. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify all Telecommunication Officers I and II, Grades 9 and 11 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group to the new Civilian Services Policy Group at the appropriate Grade, Step, and Pay Rate, effective

Item 32

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

Take all appropriate action on Affidavit to Discontinue Service for the Odyssey Appeals Maintenance & Support product provided by Tyler Technologies effective October 1, 2013.

Item 33

LAW LIBRARY:

Item 34

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Item 35

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Garland for purchase of goods and services.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to modify Janitorial Services at the Precinct One Facility, specifically to remove one area and add another area, pursuant to Bid 10-005.

C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-029 for Electrical Relocation Services and Supplies for the TDCJ Harlem Road project, Mobility Bond Project No. 726. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on request by Horizon Concepts for price increase, pursuant to Bid 13-084, for Voter Registration Cards.

E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source for online database services from Inf

F. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source for renewal of online database servic

G. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 002 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, L.L.C. pursuant to Q12-040, Renovations to the George Memorial Library, to release County's Contingency for the project and reduce the c

H. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 001 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, L.L.C. pursuant to RFP 13-071, General Contractor Services for the Sheriff's Office Storage Building, to increase the scope of services

I. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and ECM by Empowered Solutions Group, to provide case management software and maintenance for Social Services, utilizing Harris County Agreement 11/0215, in amount not to exceed $70,745

J. Take all appropriate action on Third Renewal of Agreement for Drug Testing Systems between Fort Bend County and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. for the Juvenile Detention & Probation Department, pursuant to RFP 11-073. (Fund: Juvenile Detenti

K. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) truck with Utility Bed, an addition to fleet, for the Office of Emergency Management, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Contract HT11-12, for an amount not to exceed $51,874. (Fund: Office of E

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Contingency Ambulance Transport Services between Fort Bend County and Kam-Syd, Ltd., dba, Bay Star Ambulance, for Health and Human Services, pursuant to RFP 14-026.

Item 36

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $56,621 for the Kids and Cops Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $16,977

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $28,503 for the Gang Investigator Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $40,

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $56,621 for the Truancy Abatement and Assistance Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the

D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Electronic Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $125,000 for the Child Abuse Investigator, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend

E. Take all appropriate action on request to declare an emergency pursuant to Local Government Code 111.070(b) and allow the transfer of $155,578 from the Academy Fund Balance as detailed on Auditor's form dated January 17, 2014 for the purchase of t

F. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase three (3) vehicles, Police Package Tahoes, additions to fleet, for Sheriff's Office, Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, from Caldwell Chevrolet, pursuant to Bid 14-016. (Fund: Fleet Allocations

G. Take all appropriate action on request to pay by Invoice Transmittal the amount of $323.00 to Harris County Hospital District for medical services provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Professional Services)

H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Adult Education and Literacy Services between Fort Bend County and Wharton County Junior College.

I. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 for use of the County's Public Safety Radio System effective through September 30, 2014.

J. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Bryan Smith dba BPS Professional Services for services as Deputy Director for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program, effective February 1, 201

K. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and William Stephens, for services as Intelligence/Training Coordinator for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program effective February 1, 2014 throu

L. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Agreement, to accept grant funds in the amount of $24,686.86 for use in the strike force/strategic initiative program administered by the Sheriff’s Office, with

Item 37

Approve Bills.

Item 38

Ratify the release of time sensitive bills by Auditor on January 23, 2014, and on January 30, 2014.

Items 39 - 41

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

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

41. Adjournment.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

Item 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 Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 4, Pct.1.

B. Acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Lamar CISD Elementary School No. 21, Joe Hubenak Elementary, Precinct 3.

Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 19, 20 B - 22

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. 2:

12. CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

13. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

14. ENGINEERING:

15. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

16. 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:

17. FORT BEND FLOOD CONTROL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Flood Control Water Supply Corporation reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on January 22, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commiss

18. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (the Authority) reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissione

19. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

20. PURCHASING: Authorize advertising for Statements of Qualification (SOQs), Bids, and/or Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the following:

21. ROAD & BRIDGE:

22. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Item 23 COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on proposed Underwriters for the refinancing of approximately $18,830,000 Fort Bend County, Texas, Unlimited Tax Road Bonds, Series 2014.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by SB 484-Prostitution Prevention Program Committee to fund the Fort Bend County Human Trafficking Summit on February 21, 2014 from Non-Departmental Fees and Travel for an amount not to exceed $1,200.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $3,630,000 as detailed on Auditor's form dated January 22, 2014, to amend the budget pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0707 and allocate funds received from various parties for t

D. Take all appropriate action on Order for Designation of Location for Foreclosure and Tax Sales pursuant to Section 51.002 (h) of the Texas Property Code and Section 34.01 (r) of the Texas Tax Code effective for the May 2014 sale.

Item 24 CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

Item 25 DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Item 26 ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for a variance to the building set back line requirement, as stated in Section 5.12 C of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Aliana, Section 17, on behalf of Aliana Development Company, Pct. 4.

B. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Aliana, Section 17, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Aliana, Section 17, Precinct 4.

Item 27 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Item 28 FIRE MARSHAL:

Item 29 FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Item 30 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Emergency Services District No. 1 to provide and receive Mutual Aid for Emergency Medical Services between the two entities.

B. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on request to donate a Stretcher, Tag #1004979, to the Fort Bend County Fair Association, as authorized by Section 263.152 (a)(4) Texas Local Government Code.

Item 31 HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Fort Bend County Employee Information Manual, specifically Policy 401: Categories of Employment, as submitted by the Director of Human Resources.

B. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual, specifically Policy 301, Drug and Alcohol Detection and Deterrence, as submitted by the Director of Human Resources.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position Number 5601-0778, in the Sheriff's Office from Detention Officer-Civilian, Grade 7 of the Civil Detention Policy Group to Sergeant, Grade 12 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, effecti

D. Take all appropriate action on request to change Policy Group Civilian Detention to Civilian Services, and add Grades 9, 10 and 11, effective February 15, 2014.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to create a new job level, Telecommunication Officer III, Grade 11 of the Civilian Services Policy Group, effective February 15, 2014.

F. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify all Telecommunication Officers I and II, Grades 9 and 11 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group to the new Civilian Services Policy Group at the appropriate Grade, Step, and Pay Rate, effective

Item 32 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

Item 33 LAW LIBRARY:

Item 34 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Item 35 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Garland for purchase of goods and services.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to modify Janitorial Services at the Precinct One Facility, specifically to remove one area and add another area, pursuant to Bid 10-005.

C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-029 for Electrical Relocation Services and Supplies for the TDCJ Harlem Road project, Mobility Bond Project No. 726. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on request by Horizon Concepts for price increase, pursuant to Bid 13-084, for Voter Registration Cards.

E. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source for online database services from Inf

F. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source for renewal of online database servic

G. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 002 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, L.L.C. pursuant to Q12-040, Renovations to the George Memorial Library, to release County's Contingency for the project and reduce the c

H. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 001 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Crain Group, L.L.C. pursuant to RFP 13-071, General Contractor Services for the Sheriff's Office Storage Building, to increase the scope of services

I. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and ECM by Empowered Solutions Group, to provide case management software and maintenance for Social Services, utilizing Harris County Agreement 11/0215, in amount not to exceed $70,745

J. Take all appropriate action on Third Renewal of Agreement for Drug Testing Systems between Fort Bend County and Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc. for the Juvenile Detention & Probation Department, pursuant to RFP 11-073. (Fund: Juvenile Detenti

K. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) truck with Utility Bed, an addition to fleet, for the Office of Emergency Management, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Contract HT11-12, for an amount not to exceed $51,874. (Fund: Office of E

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Contingency Ambulance Transport Services between Fort Bend County and Kam-Syd, Ltd., dba, Bay Star Ambulance, for Health and Human Services, pursuant to RFP 14-026.

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A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $56,621 for the Kids and Cops Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $16,977

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $28,503 for the Gang Investigator Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $40,

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $56,621 for the Truancy Abatement and Assistance Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the

D. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Electronic Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $125,000 for the Child Abuse Investigator, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend

E. Take all appropriate action on request to declare an emergency pursuant to Local Government Code 111.070(b) and allow the transfer of $155,578 from the Academy Fund Balance as detailed on Auditor's form dated January 17, 2014 for the purchase of t

F. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase three (3) vehicles, Police Package Tahoes, additions to fleet, for Sheriff's Office, Gus George Law Enforcement Academy, from Caldwell Chevrolet, pursuant to Bid 14-016. (Fund: Fleet Allocations

G. Take all appropriate action on request to pay by Invoice Transmittal the amount of $323.00 to Harris County Hospital District for medical services provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Professional Services)

H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Adult Education and Literacy Services between Fort Bend County and Wharton County Junior College.

I. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 for use of the County's Public Safety Radio System effective through September 30, 2014.

J. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Bryan Smith dba BPS Professional Services for services as Deputy Director for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program, effective February 1, 201

K. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Renewal Agreement between Fort Bend County and William Stephens, for services as Intelligence/Training Coordinator for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program effective February 1, 2014 throu

L. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Agreement, to accept grant funds in the amount of $24,686.86 for use in the strike force/strategic initiative program administered by the Sheriff’s Office, with

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

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

41. Adjournment.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 19, 20 B - 22

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COUNTY JUDGE:

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CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

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ENGINEERING:

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

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FIRE MARSHAL:

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FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

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HUMAN RESOURCES:

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

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LAW LIBRARY:

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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

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PURCHASING:

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SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 19, 20 B - 22

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COUNTY JUDGE:

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CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

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DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

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ENGINEERING:

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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

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FIRE MARSHAL:

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FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on January 15, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

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HUMAN RESOURCES:

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

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LAW LIBRARY:

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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

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PURCHASING:

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SHERIFF'S OFFICE: