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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on September 2, 2014.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2015 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:

Fort Bend County Drainage District

1. Call to Order. 2. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2015 Budget of Fort Bend County Drainage District, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 111.067. 3. Take all appropriate action on the Third Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County Drainage District and CLB, Inc. to include additional improvements. 4. Take all appropriate action on FY 2015 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County Drainage District. 5. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2014 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County Drainage District, and take a record vote, pursuant to Property Tax Code 26.05, as follows: Proposed Drainage District Fund Tax Rate: $0.0220 6. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2015 Budget for Fort Bend County Drainage District and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068. 7. Adjournment.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 17

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. 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:

11. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (the Authority) reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

12. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

14. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

15. PURCHASING:

16. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

17. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Item 18

COUNTY JUDGE:

Take all appropriate action on the Third Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and CLB, Inc. to include additional improvements.

Item 19

BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action on FY 2015 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY 2015 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 152.011.

C. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2014 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Property Tax Code 26.05, as follows: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate: $0.37826 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate: $0.02850 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate: $0.06660 Total Proposed Tax Rate: $0.47276

D. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2015 Budget for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 111.068.

Item 20

CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $4,500 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Constable, Pct. 2, Rental, to allocate additional funds necessary for the lease of office space at 7133 West Fuqua, through September 30, 2014.

Item 21

FAIRGROUNDS:

A. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Master Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Fair Association to permit the City of Rosenberg to host a Centennial Event at the Fairgrounds in September for the Rosenberg Fire Department.

B. Take all appropriate action on Special Event Agreement for Use of Fort Bend County Fairgrounds between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg for the City to host the Rosenberg Fire Department Centennial Celebration at the Fairgrounds on September 13, 2014.

Item 22

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to donate surplus property, specifically one (1) pickup truck L048, in lieu of previously offered Unit K019, and one (1) light bar to Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

B. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 14-053 for design/build of Fairgrounds storage building.

C. Take all appropriate action to award additional item pursuant to Bid 15-014, Term Contract for Weed, Brush and Insect Control Materials: Item #37, 10 pound containers.

D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-062, the Traffic Signalization Project at Falcon Landing Boulevard and Spring Green Boulevard.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-066 a sealed bid sale of real property: Stafford Run Creek drainage watershed.

F. Take all appropriate action on 4th Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Jesse A. Reed III, Ph.D., d/b/a Aware/Aware, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,450 to provide psychological services through September 30, 2014. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement)

G. Take all appropriate action on request from The Tree House for price increase pursuant to Bid 14-011, a Term Contract for toner and ink cartridges.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-012, a Term Contract for Trade Books.

I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-001, a Term Contract for High Demand Books.

Item 23

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $175.00 to Collision Clinic Towing for tow services provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Fees)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $130.00 to Anthony Franks for towing service provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Fees)

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and First Colony Levee Improvement District No 2 for use of the County's Public Safety Radio System.

Item 24

Approve Bills.

Item 25

Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive bills on September 18, 2014, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 23, 2014.

Items 26 - 28

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

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

28. Adjournment.

Sep 09, 2014 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 Andy Meyers.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on September 2, 2014.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2015 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:

Fort Bend County Drainage District

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 17

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. 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:

11. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (the Authority) reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

12. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

14. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

15. PURCHASING:

16. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

17. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Item 18

COUNTY JUDGE:

Take all appropriate action on the Third Amendment to Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and CLB, Inc. to include additional improvements.

Item 19

BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action on FY 2015 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY 2015 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 152.011.

C. Take all appropriate action to adopt the 2014 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Property Tax Code 26.05, as follows: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate: $0.37826 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate: $0.02850 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate: $0.06660 Total Proposed Tax Rate: $0.47276

D. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2015 Budget for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 111.068.

Item 20

CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Item 21

FAIRGROUNDS:

A. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Master Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Fair Association to permit the City of Rosenberg to host a Centennial Event at the Fairgrounds in September for the Rosenberg Fire Department.

B. Take all appropriate action on Special Event Agreement for Use of Fort Bend County Fairgrounds between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg for the City to host the Rosenberg Fire Department Centennial Celebration at the Fairgrounds on September 13, 2014.

Item 22

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to donate surplus property, specifically one (1) pickup truck L048, in lieu of previously offered Unit K019, and one (1) light bar to Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

B. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 14-053 for design/build of Fairgrounds storage building.

C. Take all appropriate action to award additional item pursuant to Bid 15-014, Term Contract for Weed, Brush and Insect Control Materials: Item #37, 10 pound containers.

D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-062, the Traffic Signalization Project at Falcon Landing Boulevard and Spring Green Boulevard.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-066 a sealed bid sale of real property: Stafford Run Creek drainage watershed.

F. Take all appropriate action on 4th Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Jesse A. Reed III, Ph.D., d/b/a Aware/Aware, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,450 to provide psychological services through September 30, 2014. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement)

G. Take all appropriate action on request from The Tree House for price increase pursuant to Bid 14-011, a Term Contract for toner and ink cartridges.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-012, a Term Contract for Trade Books.

I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-001, a Term Contract for High Demand Books.

Item 23

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $175.00 to Collision Clinic Towing for tow services provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Fees)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $130.00 to Anthony Franks for towing service provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Fees)

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and First Colony Levee Improvement District No 2 for use of the County's Public Safety Radio System.

Item 24

Approve Bills.

Item 25

Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive bills on September 18, 2014, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 23, 2014.

Items 26 - 28

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

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

28. Adjournment.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

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

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2015 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 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 17

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. 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:

11. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (the Authority) reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

12. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

14. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

15. PURCHASING:

16. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

17. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Item 18 COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 19 BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action on FY 2015 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY 2015 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 152.011.

D. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2015 Budget for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 111.068.

Item 20 CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Item 21 FAIRGROUNDS:

A. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Master Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Fair Association to permit the City of Rosenberg to host a Centennial Event at the Fairgrounds in September for the Rosenberg Fire Department.

B. Take all appropriate action on Special Event Agreement for Use of Fort Bend County Fairgrounds between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg for the City to host the Rosenberg Fire Department Centennial Celebration at the Fairgrounds on September 13, 2014.

Item 22 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to donate surplus property, specifically one (1) pickup truck L048, in lieu of previously offered Unit K019, and one (1) light bar to Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

B. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 14-053 for design/build of Fairgrounds storage building.

C. Take all appropriate action to award additional item pursuant to Bid 15-014, Term Contract for Weed, Brush and Insect Control Materials: Item #37, 10 pound containers.

D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-062, the Traffic Signalization Project at Falcon Landing Boulevard and Spring Green Boulevard.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 14-066 a sealed bid sale of real property: Stafford Run Creek drainage watershed.

F. Take all appropriate action on 4th Addendum to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Jesse A. Reed III, Ph.D., d/b/a Aware/Aware, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,450 to provide psychological services through September 30, 2014. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement)

G. Take all appropriate action on request from The Tree House for price increase pursuant to Bid 14-011, a Term Contract for toner and ink cartridges.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-012, a Term Contract for Trade Books.

I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-001, a Term Contract for High Demand Books.

Item 23 SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $175.00 to Collision Clinic Towing for tow services provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Fees)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $130.00 to Anthony Franks for towing service provided without a purchase order. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Fees)

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and First Colony Levee Improvement District No 2 for use of the County's Public Safety Radio System.

Items 26 - 28

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

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

28. Adjournment.

Sep 09, 2014 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

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

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2015 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 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 17

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. 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:

11. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority (the Authority) reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

12. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (GPTRA) reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on August 20, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

13. HUMAN RESOURCES:

14. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

15. PURCHASING:

16. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

17. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Item 18 COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 19 BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action on FY 2015 Proposed Positions for Fort Bend County.

B. Take all appropriate action to set the FY 2015 Salaries for Elected Officials of Fort Bend County, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 152.011.

D. Take all appropriate action on the FY 2015 Budget for Fort Bend County, and take a record vote, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec 111.068.

Item 20 CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Item 21 FAIRGROUNDS:

A. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Master Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Fair Association to permit the City of Rosenberg to host a Centennial Event at the Fairgrounds in September for the Rosenberg Fire Department.

B. Take all appropriate action on Special Event Agreement for Use of Fort Bend County Fairgrounds between Fort Bend County and City of Rosenberg for the City to host the Rosenberg Fire Department Centennial Celebration at the Fairgrounds on September 13, 2014.

Item 22 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to donate surplus property, specifically one (1) pickup truck L048, in lieu of previously offered Unit K019, and one (1) light bar to Pecan Grove Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

B. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 14-053 for design/build of Fairgrounds storage building.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 17

Item 18

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 19

BUDGET & FINANCE:

Item 20

CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Item 21

FAIRGROUNDS:

Item 22

PURCHASING:

Item 23

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 17

Item 18

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 19

BUDGET & FINANCE:

Item 20

CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Item 21

FAIRGROUNDS:

Item 22

PURCHASING:

Item 23

SHERIFF'S OFFICE: