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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

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

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 10, 2015.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARING: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on the following matter:

Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Churchill Farms, Section 5, Section 6 and Section 8, Precinct 3.

Fort Bend County Drainage District

1. Call to Order. 2. Approve correction to Order authorized by Drainage District on November 18, 2014, Agenda Item 5 A, and designate the funding source for litigation expenses in the Kilburn vs. Fort Bend County matter, Case No. 11-CCV-044047, from the Drainage District. 3. Approve request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the Drainage District for the Darst Home, located at 300 South 9th Street in Richmond, Texas, for tax year 2015. 4. Approve request for Historic Site Property Tax Exemption from the Drainage District for the Simonton School, located at 34935 FM 1093 in Simonton, Texas, for tax year 2015. 5. Take all appropriate action on the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement Agreements in Reinvestment Zones in Fort Bend County Drainage District, pursuant to Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code. 6. Adjournment.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 24:

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of state travel for elected official:

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

8. COUNTY JUDGE:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

10. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

11. AUDITOR:

12. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

13. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

14. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

15. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

16. ENGINEERING:

17. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

18. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

19. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on February 18, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

20. HUMAN RESOURCES:

21. ROAD & BRIDGE:

22. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

23. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

24. TREASURER:

Item 25

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 6, in Precinct 1; as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

B. Take all appropriate action as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.018 to order an election to confirm the creation of Fort Bend County Services District No. 6, in Precinct 1, and authorize the imposition of a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-E, Article III, Texas Constitution.

C. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 7, in Precincts 3 and 4, as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

D. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 8, in Precinct 1; as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

E. Take all appropriate action as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.018 to order an election to confirm the creation of Fort Bend County Services District No. 8, in Precinct 1, and authorize the imposition of a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-E, Article III, Texas Constitution.

F. Take all appropriate action on Resolution by Commissioners Court Requesting the State Legislature Create an Additional General Jurisdiction District Court Giving Preference to Family Law Matters.

G. Take all appropriate action on the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement Agreements in Reinvestment Zones in Fort Bend County, pursuant to Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

Item 26

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

A. Take all appropriate action on Petition and Consent to the Inclusion of Real Property to the boundaries of Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Fort Bend County participation in the City of Houston Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty Five (Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Houston Zone) TIRZ #25 for Tax Increment Financing Purposes.

Item 27

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT:

Take all appropriate action on Grant Application 1919109 and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for grant funding in the amount of $150,000 for the 2016 Felony Drug Court (CARD), Misdemeanor Drug Court and DWI Court programs, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.

Item 28

CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $595.95 to Harris County Treasurer for repairs to portable radio performed without a purchase order. (Fund: Westpark Tollway Law Enforcement Agreement)

Item 29

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

A. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $126,625.01 for the Violence Against Women Prosecutor and Investigator Grant for FY 2016, with a cash match by the County in the amount of $103,205.99, for a total program budget of $229,831.00 for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application. (Fund: District Attorney)

B. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $118,138 for the Victim Witness Staff Expansion for FY 2016, with a cash match by the County in the amount of $67,672 for a total program budget of $185,780 for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application. (Fund: District Attorney)

Item 30

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution in Support of Online Voter Registration.

Item 31

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the building setback line requirement as stated in Section 5.12 C of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, on behalf of Fresno Lakes, Ltd., Pct. 2.

B. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, Pct. 2.

C. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, Pct. 2.

Item 32

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Fort Bend County and Fluor Enterprises Inc. to detail the scope under which Fluor will operate as a medication dispensing site in the event of a county wide mass prophylaxis operation.

B. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Services between Fort Bend County and the City of Sugar Land.

Item 33

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position Number 5601-0795, in the Sheriff's Office, from Deputy Sheriff, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, to Sergeant, Grade 12 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, effective February 28, 2015. (Fund: 1115 Waiver Program)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 5601-0251, in the Sheriff's Office, from Administrative Clerk, Grade 5 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, to Administrative Assistant, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Numbers 5401-0088 and 5401-0092, in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Department, from Paramedic II, Grade P2 of the EMS Policy Group to EMT-Basic, Grade EMT-B, of the EMS Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 5401-0084, in the Emergency Medical Service department, from EMT-Intermediate, Grade EMT-I of the EMS Policy Group, to EMT-Basic, Grade EMT-B of the EMS Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015.

Item 34

JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

Take all appropriate action on Application No. 2556003 to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $46,230.87 for the Transitions Work/Study Program, with a cash match by the County of $22,627.02 for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, pending approval by the Juvenile Board at their next meeting. (Fund: Juvenile Detention & Probation Department)

Item 35

LIBRARY:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $107,793 from Non-Departmental Contingency into line items detailed on County Librarian's form dated February 17, 2015, to allocate funds to replace the boiler, extend rental of a portable boiler, and replenish funds in the building maintenance line item for expenses through September 30 2015.

Item 36

PARKS & RECREATION:

Take all appropriate action on request to authorize payment by Invoice Transmittal in the amount of $270.00 to Ivey Piano Service for repairs to piano without a purchase order. (Fund: Jones Creek Ranch Park, Fees)

Item 37

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase radio equipment from Motorola Solutions for Emergency Medical Service, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract RA05-12, for an amount not to exceed $62,734.32. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Software Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Trapeze Software Group, Inc., pursuant to RFP 06-101, for an amount not to exceed $23,896 effective March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. (Fund: Public Transportation)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Services between Fort Bend County and Southern Bleacher Company for Fairgrounds Bleachers, pursuant to SOQ 15-036, for an amount not to exceed $499,100. (Fund: Fairgrounds)

D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Broker of Record Services between Fort Bend County and Arthur Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., pursuant to RFP 14-046, for an amount not to exceed $120,000. (Fund: Risk Management)

E. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-047 for Redundant Ethernet Services.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-056 for Upgrade of Closed Circuit Television System at Juvenile Detention & Probation Facility.

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-055 for Turn-Key Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Services of Jail.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-057 for Boiler Replacement at George Memorial Library.

I. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Independent Contractor Agreement between Fort Bend County and Parkwest Staffing, Incorporated to provide Ambassador Services, increasing the maximum allowable compensation to $1,272,800. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

J. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and HDR Engineering Inc., pursuant RFP 09-071, for planning services increasing contract rates and extending the contract expiration date to September 30, 2015. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

K. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Aranda Brothers;Construction Co., Inc. to decrease the scope of services by $70,966.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $964,944.60, and to reduce the contract period by nine days, for a substantial completion date of March 9, 2015 regarding Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 726, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 3 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Company, Inc. to increase the scope of services by $293,997.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,851,355.85, and to increase the contract time by 96 calendar days for Substantial Completion Date of May 24, 2015, regarding West Bellfort Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gunda Corporation, LLC, to increase the scope of services for an additional amount not to exceed $90,210.60 for a total contract amount not to exceed $526,327.60 pursuant to SOQ 13-053 regarding Humphrey Way, Mobility Bond Project No. X9, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds and Economic Development Administration Grants)

N. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and K.C. United, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $207,047, pursuant to SOQ 07-080 regarding Emmanuel King Road, Mobility Bond Project No. X26, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

O. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Right of Way Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and PAS Property Acquisition Services, Inc. for an additional amount not to exceed $125,000; total contract amount not to exceed $1,975,000 regarding right of way services within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Right of Way)

P. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $740,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Chimney Rock Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Q. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and TRW Engineers, Inc., dba TSC Engineering in an amount not to exceed $412,226.50 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Crossover Road between FM 1463 and Spring Green Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13307, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

R. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and IDC, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $336,284 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Sansbury Boulevard from Grand Estates to Williams Way Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates in an amount not to exceed $853,908 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding FM 762 / 10th Street, from US 90A to Clay Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13106, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gunda Corporation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 regarding traffic signal timing within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Engineering, Fees)

Item 38

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Public Transportation Project Grant Agreement No. 51511F7020 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to add FY 2014 residual fund balance for rural transportation services, with no local match required.

B. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and HDR Engineering, Inc. pursuant to RFP 09-071, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for update to the Public Transit Short and Long Range Plan. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

Item 39

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 an amount not to exceed $85,146 for Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Investigators (Adult Gang and Child Abuse), with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $89,893 for a total project cost of $175,039 for the term of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $84,931 for the Community Services Division Youth Programs, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $58,634 for a total project cost of $143,565 for the term of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Electronic Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $75,680 for Narcotics Equipment for the Sheriff's Office and $86,010 in video equipment for the Constables for a total Law Enforcement Equipment project of $161,690, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County for the term of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.

Item 40

Approve Bills.

Item 41

Ratify the release of time-sensitive bills by Auditor on February 19, 2015.

Items 42 - 44

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

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

44. Adjournment.

Feb 24, 2015 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

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

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 10, 2015.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARING: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on the following matter:

Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Churchill Farms, Section 5, Section 6 and Section 8, Precinct 3.

Fort Bend County Drainage District

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 24:

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of state travel for elected official:

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

8. COUNTY JUDGE:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

10. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

11. AUDITOR:

12. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

13. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

14. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

15. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

16. ENGINEERING:

17. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

18. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

19. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on February 18, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

20. HUMAN RESOURCES:

21. ROAD & BRIDGE:

22. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

23. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

24. TREASURER:

Item 25

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 6, in Precinct 1; as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

B. Take all appropriate action as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.018 to order an election to confirm the creation of Fort Bend County Services District No. 6, in Precinct 1, and authorize the imposition of a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-E, Article III, Texas Constitution.

C. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 7, in Precincts 3 and 4, as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

D. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 8, in Precinct 1; as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

E. Take all appropriate action as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.018 to order an election to confirm the creation of Fort Bend County Services District No. 8, in Precinct 1, and authorize the imposition of a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-E, Article III, Texas Constitution.

F. Take all appropriate action on Resolution by Commissioners Court Requesting the State Legislature Create an Additional General Jurisdiction District Court Giving Preference to Family Law Matters.

G. Take all appropriate action on the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement Agreements in Reinvestment Zones in Fort Bend County, pursuant to Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

Item 26

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

A. Take all appropriate action on Petition and Consent to the Inclusion of Real Property to the boundaries of Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Fort Bend County participation in the City of Houston Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty Five (Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Houston Zone) TIRZ #25 for Tax Increment Financing Purposes.

Item 27

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT:

Item 28

CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

Item 29

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

A. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $126,625.01 for the Violence Against Women Prosecutor and Investigator Grant for FY 2016, with a cash match by the County in the amount of $103,205.99, for a total program budget of $229,831.00 for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application. (Fund: District Attorney)

B. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in the amount of $118,138 for the Victim Witness Staff Expansion for FY 2016, with a cash match by the County in the amount of $67,672 for a total program budget of $185,780 for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application. (Fund: District Attorney)

Item 30

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution in Support of Online Voter Registration.

Item 31

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the building setback line requirement as stated in Section 5.12 C of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, on behalf of Fresno Lakes, Ltd., Pct. 2.

B. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, Pct. 2.

C. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, Pct. 2.

Item 32

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Fort Bend County and Fluor Enterprises Inc. to detail the scope under which Fluor will operate as a medication dispensing site in the event of a county wide mass prophylaxis operation.

B. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Services between Fort Bend County and the City of Sugar Land.

Item 33

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position Number 5601-0795, in the Sheriff's Office, from Deputy Sheriff, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, to Sergeant, Grade 12 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, effective February 28, 2015. (Fund: 1115 Waiver Program)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 5601-0251, in the Sheriff's Office, from Administrative Clerk, Grade 5 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, to Administrative Assistant, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Numbers 5401-0088 and 5401-0092, in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Department, from Paramedic II, Grade P2 of the EMS Policy Group to EMT-Basic, Grade EMT-B, of the EMS Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 5401-0084, in the Emergency Medical Service department, from EMT-Intermediate, Grade EMT-I of the EMS Policy Group, to EMT-Basic, Grade EMT-B of the EMS Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015.

Item 34

JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

Item 35

LIBRARY:

Item 36

PARKS & RECREATION:

Item 37

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase radio equipment from Motorola Solutions for Emergency Medical Service, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract RA05-12, for an amount not to exceed $62,734.32. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Software Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Trapeze Software Group, Inc., pursuant to RFP 06-101, for an amount not to exceed $23,896 effective March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. (Fund: Public Transportation)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Services between Fort Bend County and Southern Bleacher Company for Fairgrounds Bleachers, pursuant to SOQ 15-036, for an amount not to exceed $499,100. (Fund: Fairgrounds)

D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Broker of Record Services between Fort Bend County and Arthur Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., pursuant to RFP 14-046, for an amount not to exceed $120,000. (Fund: Risk Management)

E. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-047 for Redundant Ethernet Services.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-056 for Upgrade of Closed Circuit Television System at Juvenile Detention & Probation Facility.

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-055 for Turn-Key Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Services of Jail.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-057 for Boiler Replacement at George Memorial Library.

I. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Independent Contractor Agreement between Fort Bend County and Parkwest Staffing, Incorporated to provide Ambassador Services, increasing the maximum allowable compensation to $1,272,800. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

J. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and HDR Engineering Inc., pursuant RFP 09-071, for planning services increasing contract rates and extending the contract expiration date to September 30, 2015. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

K. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 2 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Aranda Brothers;Construction Co., Inc. to decrease the scope of services by $70,966.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $964,944.60, and to reduce the contract period by nine days, for a substantial completion date of March 9, 2015 regarding Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 726, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 3 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Company, Inc. to increase the scope of services by $293,997.40 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,851,355.85, and to increase the contract time by 96 calendar days for Substantial Completion Date of May 24, 2015, regarding West Bellfort Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gunda Corporation, LLC, to increase the scope of services for an additional amount not to exceed $90,210.60 for a total contract amount not to exceed $526,327.60 pursuant to SOQ 13-053 regarding Humphrey Way, Mobility Bond Project No. X9, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds and Economic Development Administration Grants)

N. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and K.C. United, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $207,047, pursuant to SOQ 07-080 regarding Emmanuel King Road, Mobility Bond Project No. X26, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

O. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Right of Way Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and PAS Property Acquisition Services, Inc. for an additional amount not to exceed $125,000; total contract amount not to exceed $1,975,000 regarding right of way services within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Right of Way)

P. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Zarinkelk Engineering Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $740,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Chimney Rock Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Q. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and TRW Engineers, Inc., dba TSC Engineering in an amount not to exceed $412,226.50 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Crossover Road between FM 1463 and Spring Green Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13307, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

R. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and IDC, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $336,284 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Sansbury Boulevard from Grand Estates to Williams Way Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Cobb, Fendley & Associates in an amount not to exceed $853,908 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding FM 762 / 10th Street, from US 90A to Clay Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13106, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gunda Corporation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 regarding traffic signal timing within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Engineering, Fees)

Item 38

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Public Transportation Project Grant Agreement No. 51511F7020 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to add FY 2014 residual fund balance for rural transportation services, with no local match required.

B. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and HDR Engineering, Inc. pursuant to RFP 09-071, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for update to the Public Transit Short and Long Range Plan. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

Item 39

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 an amount not to exceed $85,146 for Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Investigators (Adult Gang and Child Abuse), with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $89,893 for a total project cost of $175,039 for the term of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $84,931 for the Community Services Division Youth Programs, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $58,634 for a total project cost of $143,565 for the term of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Electronic Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount of $75,680 for Narcotics Equipment for the Sheriff's Office and $86,010 in video equipment for the Constables for a total Law Enforcement Equipment project of $161,690, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County for the term of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.

Item 40

Approve Bills.

Item 41

Ratify the release of time-sensitive bills by Auditor on February 19, 2015.

Items 42 - 44

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

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

44. Adjournment.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

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

Item 5 PUBLIC HEARING: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on the following matter:

Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 24:

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of state travel for elected official:

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

8. COUNTY JUDGE:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

10. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

11. AUDITOR:

12. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

13. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

14. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

15. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:

16. ENGINEERING:

17. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

18. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

19. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular Board meeting held on February 18, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

20. HUMAN RESOURCES:

21. ROAD & BRIDGE:

22. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

23. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

24. TREASURER:

Item 25 COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 6, in Precinct 1; as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

C. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 7, in Precincts 3 and 4, as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

D. Take all appropriate action on the Petition for an Emergency Service District seeking to create Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 8, in Precinct 1; as authorized in Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 775.017.

F. Take all appropriate action on Resolution by Commissioners Court Requesting the State Legislature Create an Additional General Jurisdiction District Court Giving Preference to Family Law Matters.

G. Take all appropriate action on the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement Agreements in Reinvestment Zones in Fort Bend County, pursuant to Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

Item 26 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

A. Take all appropriate action on Petition and Consent to the Inclusion of Real Property to the boundaries of Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Fort Bend County participation in the City of Houston Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty Five (Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Houston Zone) TIRZ #25 for Tax Increment Financing Purposes.

Item 27 COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT:

Item 28 CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

Item 29 DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Item 30 ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 31 ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the building setback line requirement as stated in Section 5.12 C of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, on behalf of Fresno Lakes, Ltd., Pct. 2.

B. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, Pct. 2.

C. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Cambridge Falls, Sec. 7, Pct. 2.

Item 32 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Fort Bend County and Fluor Enterprises Inc. to detail the scope under which Fluor will operate as a medication dispensing site in the event of a county wide mass prophylaxis operation.

B. Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Medical Services between Fort Bend County and the City of Sugar Land.

Item 33 HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position Number 5601-0795, in the Sheriff's Office, from Deputy Sheriff, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, to Sergeant, Grade 12 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, effective February 28, 2015. (Fund: 1115 Waiver Program)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Numbers 5401-0088 and 5401-0092, in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Department, from Paramedic II, Grade P2 of the EMS Policy Group to EMT-Basic, Grade EMT-B, of the EMS Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 5401-0084, in the Emergency Medical Service department, from EMT-Intermediate, Grade EMT-I of the EMS Policy Group, to EMT-Basic, Grade EMT-B of the EMS Policy Group, effective February 24, 2015.

Item 34 JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

Item 35 LIBRARY:

Item 36 PARKS & RECREATION:

Item 37 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase radio equipment from Motorola Solutions for Emergency Medical Service, utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract RA05-12, for an amount not to exceed $62,734.32. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Software Maintenance Agreement between Fort Bend County and Trapeze Software Group, Inc., pursuant to RFP 06-101, for an amount not to exceed $23,896 effective March 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016. (Fund: Public Transportation)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction Services between Fort Bend County and Southern Bleacher Company for Fairgrounds Bleachers, pursuant to SOQ 15-036, for an amount not to exceed $499,100. (Fund: Fairgrounds)

D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Broker of Record Services between Fort Bend County and Arthur Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., pursuant to RFP 14-046, for an amount not to exceed $120,000. (Fund: Risk Management)

E. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-047 for Redundant Ethernet Services.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-056 for Upgrade of Closed Circuit Television System at Juvenile Detention & Probation Facility.

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-055 for Turn-Key Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Services of Jail.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-057 for Boiler Replacement at George Memorial Library.

I. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Independent Contractor Agreement between Fort Bend County and Parkwest Staffing, Incorporated to provide Ambassador Services, increasing the maximum allowable compensation to $1,272,800. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

N. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and K.C. United, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $207,047, pursuant to SOQ 07-080 regarding Emmanuel King Road, Mobility Bond Project No. X26, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gunda Corporation, LLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 regarding traffic signal timing within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Engineering, Fees)

Item 38 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Public Transportation Project Grant Agreement No. 51511F7020 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to add FY 2014 residual fund balance for rural transportation services, with no local match required.

Item 39 SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Items 42 - 44

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

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

44. Adjournment.

Feb 24, 2015 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

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

Item 5 PUBLIC HEARING: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on the following matter:

Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 24:

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of state travel for elected official:

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

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARING: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on the following matter:

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 24:

Item 25

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 26

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 27

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT:

Item 28

CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

Item 29

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Item 30

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 31

ENGINEERING:

Item 32

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 33

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Item 34

JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

Item 35

LIBRARY:

Item 36

PARKS & RECREATION:

Item 37

PURCHASING:

Item 38

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Item 39

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARING: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on the following matter:

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 24:

Item 25

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 26

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 27

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT:

Item 28

CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

Item 29

DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Item 30

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Item 31

ENGINEERING:

Item 32

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 33

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Item 34

JUVENILE PROBATION & DETENTION:

Item 35

LIBRARY:

Item 36

PARKS & RECREATION:

Item 37

PURCHASING: