Agenda

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:

Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Toll System Implementation Agreement between Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and TransCore, LP to expand the scope of services and increase the lump sum compensation by $56,671 for a maximum compensation of $4,380,671.

20.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A.

Approve request for withdrawal of 50 hours from the Shared Sick Leave Pool for employee of Mental Health Public Defender Office, Position # 4851-0002.

B.

Approve and record into Minutes the Application for Appointment of Deputy Constable Swank Backhus by Constable Precinct 3, in accordance with Constable's form dated February 10, 2015, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 86.011.

21.

ROAD & BRIDGE:

Approve payment of Invoice No 10415 in the amount of $38,660.82 to IDC, Inc. for preliminary engineering services regarding the design of Crabb River Road, Pct. 1. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

22.

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A.

Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Contract Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas State University to provide additional funds in the amount of $3,000 for a total grant amount of $28,500 to assist in the local enforcement of Health & Safety laws regarding the sale of tobacco to minors for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, with no additional funds required by the County.

B.

Record into Minutes the appointment of Lanny Hitchcock by Troy E. Nehls, Sheriff, to serve as a member of the Civil Service Commission to administer the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department (Office) Civil Service System, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec. 158.034, effective February 15, 2015 for a term of two years, succeeding the expired term of Commissioner Stephen Brady.

C.

Record into Minutes the selection of Commissioner Robert Gracia as Chairman of the Fort Bend County Civil Service Commission by Sheriff Troy E. Nehls, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Sec. 158.034(b), effective February 15 2015, and note that in instances where Commissioner Gracia is unable to attend a meeting and a Chairman is needed for the limited purpose of conducting the actual meeting, Commissioner Lanny Hitchcock is designated to serve as Chairman for this limited purpose.

23.

TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Record into Minutes the Summary Monthly Report of Property Taxes collected in January 2015 as submitted by the Office of Patsy Schultz, Tax Assessor/Collector.

24.

TREASURER:

Approve Monthly Report submitted by County Treasurer for January, 2015, and authorize advertisement of Affidavit of same, in accordance with Local Government Code Section 114.026.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

30.

ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

40.

Approve Bills.

41.

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

42.

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.

A.

Acquisition for Right of Way Widening - Congestion Mitigation, Mobility Bond Project No. X23, Precinct 3.

B.

Sugar Land Industrial Park Property, Precinct 3.

43.

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

§ 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property.

A.

Acquisition for Right of Way Widening - Congestion Mitigation, Mobility Bond Project No. X23, Precinct 3.

B.

Sugar Land Industrial Park Property, Precinct 3.

44.

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.

Signed by County Judge,
Filed with County Clerk @ 12:29 p.m.

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Robert E. Hebert, County Judge

Notice of meeting/agenda was filed with the County Clerk on Friday, February 20, 2015. 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).