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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Grady Prestage.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on November 18, 2014.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 7, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Teal Run, Section 16, Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Northwest, Section 8, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Fort Bend ISD, Oakland Elementary School, to add "No Parking" signs, Precinct 4.

Fort Bend County Drainage District

1. Call to Order. 2. Accept Monthly Report for October 2014. 3. Take all appropriate action on Phase II (Small) MS4 Annual Report for TPDES General Permit No. TXR040000 for Fort Bend County Stormwater Quality Coalition, Year 1 for the reporting period of August 13, 2013 through September 30, 2014.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 21:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

11. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

12. ENGINEERING:

13. 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:

14. 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 meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (the "Authority") reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. ROAD & BRIDGE:

21. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 22

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Take all appropriate action on request by Cory Walker to waive penalty and interest totaling $329.50 on property taxes for Tax Year 2013, Precinct 1.

Item 23

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Lynette Naeger, on behalf of CJ'S Yardworks, Inc. to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $122.91 on property taxes for Tax Year 2013, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on license between Fort Bend County and the Secretary of the Army for construction, operation and maintenance of a concrete monument and an outfall structure related to the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Project, Barker Dam, Precinct 3.

Item 24

AUDITOR:

Take all appropriate action on request to ratify Application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the FY 2015 Formula Grant; authorize electronic submission of the application, and adopt Resolution in support of the Application.

Item 26

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Take all appropriate action on the Early Voting Schedule and Election Day Polling Locations as submitted by the Elections Administrator for the December 6, 2014 Special Election called by the Governor on November 14, 2014 to fill the unexpired two year term in Texas State Senate District 18.

Item 27

ENGINEERING:

Take all appropriate action on Phase II (Small) MS4 Annual Report for TPDES General Permit No. TXR040000 for Fort Bend County Stormwater Quality Coalition, Year 1 for the reporting period of August 13, 2013 through September 30, 2014.

Item 28

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $20,600 from FY 2015 Non-Departmental Contingency into line items detailed on Director's form to allocate funds for temporary housing of EMS Medic 7.

Item 29

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,000 from FY 2015 Non-Departmental Contingency into Fees to allocate funds for temporary Justice of the Peace from December 1-31, 2014.

Item 30

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Take all appropriate action on the United States of America Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement dated October 1, 2014 for participation in the Urban Transportation Section 5307 Grant Program.

Item 31

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Material Testing Services between Fort Bend County and DAE and Associates, DBA Geotech Engineering and Testing, in an amount not to exceed $114,527.50 regarding Golfview Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 709, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

B. Take all appropriate action on Extension to Maintenance and Support Agreement between Fort Bend County and MorphoTrak, Inc. effective through November 30, 2015 in an amount not to exceed $15,544 for the Sheriff's Office Latent Station. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Fees)

C. Take all appropriate action on renewal of County Choice Retiree Benefit Agreement with increase in rates for the 2015 benefit year from Texas Association of Counties Retiree Medical Program (County Choice Silver Monumental).

D. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Leadsonline, LLC for Sheriff's Office theft investigation system, in an amount not to exceed $9,925.50 effective through September 30, 2015. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Fees)

E. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Extended Services between Fort Bend County and Tiburon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $68,856, regarding the Crisis Intervention Team module. (Fund: Tiburon Upgrade, 1115 Waiver, Crisis Intervention Team Program)

Item 32

ROAD & BRIDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Traffic Systems Construction to extend the date of substantial completion for traffic signalization at the intersection of Falcon Landing Boulevard and Spring Green Boulevard until February 10, 2015, with no change in the contract amount, Precinct 3. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

B. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Statewide Traffic Signal Company for additional services in the amount of $15,296.07 for a total not to exceed $474,222.07 for the Traffic Signalization Project at the intersections of Cinco Ranch Boulevard and Cinco Crossing Lane; Fry Road and Cinco Crossing Lane; and Cinco Ranch Boulevard and Katy Gaston Road. Pct. 3. (Fund: Road & Bridge Traffic Signals)

Item 33

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Take all appropriate action on request to ratify acceptance of funds from the U.S. Department of Justice Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force in the amount of $10,000 for FY 2015, pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding recorded by Commissioners Court on November 26, 2013, for Task Force Operations Overtime, with no cash match required by the County.

Item 34

34. Approve Bills.

Executive Session

4. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. Acquisition of Right of Way - Big Creek Project. 5. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Acquisition of Right of Way - Big Creek Project. 6. Adjournment.

35. Adjournment.

Nov 25, 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 Grady Prestage.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on November 18, 2014.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 5

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 7, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Teal Run, Section 16, Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Northwest, Section 8, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Fort Bend ISD, Oakland Elementary School, to add "No Parking" signs, Precinct 4.

Fort Bend County Drainage District

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 21:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

11. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

12. ENGINEERING:

13. 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:

14. 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 meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (the "Authority") reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. ROAD & BRIDGE:

21. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 22

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Take all appropriate action on request by Cory Walker to waive penalty and interest totaling $329.50 on property taxes for Tax Year 2013, Precinct 1.

Item 23

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Lynette Naeger, on behalf of CJ'S Yardworks, Inc. to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $122.91 on property taxes for Tax Year 2013, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on license between Fort Bend County and the Secretary of the Army for construction, operation and maintenance of a concrete monument and an outfall structure related to the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Project, Barker Dam, Precinct 3.

Item 24

AUDITOR:

Item 26

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 27

ENGINEERING:

Item 28

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 29

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3:

Item 30

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Item 31

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Material Testing Services between Fort Bend County and DAE and Associates, DBA Geotech Engineering and Testing, in an amount not to exceed $114,527.50 regarding Golfview Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 709, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

B. Take all appropriate action on Extension to Maintenance and Support Agreement between Fort Bend County and MorphoTrak, Inc. effective through November 30, 2015 in an amount not to exceed $15,544 for the Sheriff's Office Latent Station. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Fees)

C. Take all appropriate action on renewal of County Choice Retiree Benefit Agreement with increase in rates for the 2015 benefit year from Texas Association of Counties Retiree Medical Program (County Choice Silver Monumental).

D. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Leadsonline, LLC for Sheriff's Office theft investigation system, in an amount not to exceed $9,925.50 effective through September 30, 2015. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Fees)

E. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Extended Services between Fort Bend County and Tiburon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $68,856, regarding the Crisis Intervention Team module. (Fund: Tiburon Upgrade, 1115 Waiver, Crisis Intervention Team Program)

Item 32

ROAD & BRIDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Traffic Systems Construction to extend the date of substantial completion for traffic signalization at the intersection of Falcon Landing Boulevard and Spring Green Boulevard until February 10, 2015, with no change in the contract amount, Precinct 3. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

B. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Statewide Traffic Signal Company for additional services in the amount of $15,296.07 for a total not to exceed $474,222.07 for the Traffic Signalization Project at the intersections of Cinco Ranch Boulevard and Cinco Crossing Lane; Fry Road and Cinco Crossing Lane; and Cinco Ranch Boulevard and Katy Gaston Road. Pct. 3. (Fund: Road & Bridge Traffic Signals)

Item 33

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 34

34. Approve Bills.

Executive Session

4. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. Acquisition of Right of Way - Big Creek Project. 5. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters: § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Acquisition of Right of Way - Big Creek Project. 6. Adjournment.

35. Adjournment.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Grady Prestage.

Item 5

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 7, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Teal Run, Section 16, Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Northwest, Section 8, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Fort Bend ISD, Oakland Elementary School, to add "No Parking" signs, Precinct 4.

Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 21:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

11. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

12. ENGINEERING:

13. 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:

14. 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 meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (the "Authority") reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. ROAD & BRIDGE:

21. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 22 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Item 23 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Lynette Naeger, on behalf of CJ'S Yardworks, Inc. to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $122.91 on property taxes for Tax Year 2013, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on license between Fort Bend County and the Secretary of the Army for construction, operation and maintenance of a concrete monument and an outfall structure related to the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Project, Barker Dam, Precinct 3.

Item 24 AUDITOR:

Item 26 ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 27 ENGINEERING:

Item 28 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 29 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3:

Item 30 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Item 31 PURCHASING:

B. Take all appropriate action on Extension to Maintenance and Support Agreement between Fort Bend County and MorphoTrak, Inc. effective through November 30, 2015 in an amount not to exceed $15,544 for the Sheriff's Office Latent Station. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Fees)

C. Take all appropriate action on renewal of County Choice Retiree Benefit Agreement with increase in rates for the 2015 benefit year from Texas Association of Counties Retiree Medical Program (County Choice Silver Monumental).

D. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Leadsonline, LLC for Sheriff's Office theft investigation system, in an amount not to exceed $9,925.50 effective through September 30, 2015. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Fees)

E. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 5 to Agreement for Extended Services between Fort Bend County and Tiburon, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $68,856, regarding the Crisis Intervention Team module. (Fund: Tiburon Upgrade, 1115 Waiver, Crisis Intervention Team Program)

Item 32 ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 33 SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 34

34. Approve Bills.

35. Adjournment.

Nov 25, 2014 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Grady Prestage.

Item 5

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 7, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Teal Run, Section 16, Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Ranch Northwest, Section 8, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the revised traffic control plan for Fort Bend ISD, Oakland Elementary School, to add "No Parking" signs, Precinct 4.

Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 21:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

11. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

12. ENGINEERING:

13. 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:

14. 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 meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

15. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority (the "Authority") reviewed these items at their regular meeting held on November 19, 2014, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

16. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

17. JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

18. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

19. PURCHASING:

20. ROAD & BRIDGE:

21. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 22 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Item 23 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Lynette Naeger, on behalf of CJ'S Yardworks, Inc. to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $122.91 on property taxes for Tax Year 2013, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on license between Fort Bend County and the Secretary of the Army for construction, operation and maintenance of a concrete monument and an outfall structure related to the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Project, Barker Dam, Precinct 3.

Item 24 AUDITOR:

Item 26 ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 27 ENGINEERING:

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 21:

Item 22

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Item 23

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Item 24

AUDITOR:

Item 26

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 27

ENGINEERING:

Item 28

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 29

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3:

Item 30

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Item 31

PURCHASING:

Item 32

ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 33

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 21:

Item 22

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Item 23

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Item 24

AUDITOR:

Item 26

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 27

ENGINEERING:

Item 28

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 29

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 3:

Item 30

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Item 31

PURCHASING:

Item 32

ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 33

SHERIFF'S OFFICE: