Agenda

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:

A.

Invoice No. 20140319 in the amount of $296,442.00 to Wallis Concrete, LLC for the construction of a Pre-Fabricated Restroom Facility for the Fairgrounds;

B.

Invoice No. 170-10673-002-2 in the amount of $38,080.00 to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., for design services regarding the combined heat and power plant (CHP) for the Jail.

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:

A.

Approve engagement letter for Sandersen Knox & Co., LLP to conduct the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority audit for fiscal year end September 30, 2014.

B.

Approve Resolution by the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority Regarding Bill Payment Processing.

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:

A.

Approve engagement letter for Sandersen Knox & Co., LLP to conduct the Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority audit for fiscal year end September 30, 2014.

B.

Approve Resolution by the Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority Regarding Bill Payment Processing.

13.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Approve request for withdrawal of 64 hours from the Shared Sick Leave Pool for employee of the Drainage District, Position No. 6201-0049.

14.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Approve and sign the revised FY 2012 Grant Adjustment Notice (GAN) between Fort Bend County and the State of Texas Department of Public Safety which will close out the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant project for the FY 2012 Grant Performance period.

15.

PURCHASING:

Authorize advertising for request for proposals for renovations to the Bud O'Shieles Community Center.

16.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A.

Approve renewal of Interlocal Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 30 effective through September 30, 2015.

B.

Approve renewal of Agreement for Additional Law Enforcement Services between Fort Bend County and Sienna Plantation Residential Association, Inc. effective through September 30, 2015.

17.

TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Approve refunds over $500 detailed in Tax Assessor/Collector’s Report submitted on September 3, 2014, for an amount totaling $3,607.77 for the Office of Patsy Schultz.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

24.

Approve Bills.

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.

26.

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

A.

§ 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.

1.

Christian Galvin, D/B/A St. Christina's EMS Assignee of Sabrina Loya vs. Fort Bend County Employee Medical Benefit Plan and Boon-Chapman Benefit Administrators, Inc. Case No. 13-DCV-045728 in the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas.

2.

Medical Subrogation Claim of Melba Pyka - Right of Reimbursement for benefits paid. County Attorney file #13-SUB-009.

3.

Harold Mathis vs. Fort Bend County, Texas; Case No. 14-DCV-213284 in the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas.

B.

§ 551.074. Personnel Matters. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

Annual Evaluation - Fire Marshal.

27.

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

A.

§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.

1.

Christian Galvin, D/B/A St. Christina's EMS Assignee of Sabrina Loya vs. Fort Bend County Employee Medical Benefit Plan and Boon-Chapman Benefit Administrators, Inc. Case No. 13-DCV-045728 in the 240th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas.

2.

Medical Subrogation Claim of Melba Pyka - Right of Reimbursement for benefits paid. County Attorney file #13-SUB-009.

3.

Harold Mathis vs. Fort Bend County, Texas; Case No. 14-DCV-213284 in the 400th Judicial District Court of Fort Bend County, Texas.

B.

§ 551.074. Personnel Matters.

Annual Evaluation - Fire Marshal.

28.

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.

Signature Stamped in County Judge's Office,
Filed with County Clerk @ 12:45 p.m.

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Robert E. Hebert, County Judge

Notice of meeting/agenda was filed with the County Clerk on Friday, September 5, 2014. 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 301 Jackson Street, Suite 301, 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

Fort Bend County Commissioners Court 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 (Deliberation of Real Property), 551.0725 (Deliberation of Contract Being Negotiated), 551.073 (Deliberation of Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation of Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).