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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 August 11, 2015, and special meeting held on August 19, 2015.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 26B

Take all appropriate action on Order to appoint Ramon L. Ramirez to serve as Constable, Precinct 1; and set the amount of the public official bond at $1,500 payable to the Governor, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 86.002.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 9, Pct. 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingdom Heights Recreational Center (Wembley Way), Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Pine Mill Ranch, Section 30, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Long Meadow Farms, Section 34 and Section 36, Precinct 4.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for McKaskle Road between Old Richmond Road and State Highway 6 to add “No Thru Trucks” signs, Precinct 4.

F. Replat: ValPlace Richmond, being a partial replat of Los Puentes Office Park, Precinct 1.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 25:

Consent Agenda

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

11. CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

12. ENGINEERING - PAYMENTS FOR ONGOING PROJECTS:

13. ENGINEERING - PERMITS:

14. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

15. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

16. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on August 19, 2015, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

17. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular meetings as indicated and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

18. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

19. HUMAN RESOURCES:

20. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

21. PURCHASING:

22. ROAD & BRIDGE:

23. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

24. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

25. TREASURER:

Item 26

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Record into Minutes the County Judge's Order to rescind the Declaration and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning in Fort Bend County, effective August 25, 2015, based on information by Texas Forest Service indicating that drought conditions no longer exist within the County.

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Agriculture certifying that the County has made a grant to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels for the Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program, for use from January 1 through December 31, 2016. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)

D. Take all appropriate action on the appointment of two directors to serve on the Gulf Coast Water Authority Board of Directors effective September 1, 2015: Russell C. Jones to represent small municipalities and Mike O'Connell to represent the County at large, pursuant to House Bill 4168 of the 84th Legislature.

E. Take all appropriate action on Economic Development Agreement with the TSTC Foundation in accordance with Local Government Code § 381.004, which authorizes the use of county funds for economic development purposes, for annual services in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year for ten years. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Fees)

F. Take all appropriate action to establish the Fort Bend County Public Defender’s Office, name the existing Mental Health Public Defender’s Office as a Division of the Public Defender’s Office, and create the position of Chief Public Defender, who shall report to Commissioners Court, effective October 1, 2015.

G. Take all appropriate action on recommendation of the Fort Bend County Public Defender Advisory Board, to appoint Roderick B. “Rocky” Glass, (current Director, Mental Health Public Defender's Office), as Chief Public Defender, Grade 17 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective with the first pay period in October, 2015.

H. Take all appropriate action to rename the current Mental Health Public Defender Advisory Board to the Fort Bend County Public Defender Advisory Board to be comprised of five voting members: two County Commissioners, two attorneys from the local bar association, and the Director of Behavioral Health; in addition, the Board will be comprised of six non-voting members: two judges of the Mental Health Courts, two judges representing the misdemeanor and felony courts, a Texana board member, and a representative of the County Judge’s Office, effective October 1, 2015.

Item 27

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Take all appropriate action on request by Erasmo Mendoza to waive penalty and interest totaling $478.87 on property taxes for Tax Year 2014, Precinct 1.

Item 28

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the creation of the East Fort Bend County Development Authority, including approval of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws and confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving an Agreement Between Fort Bend County and the East Fort Bend County Development Authority, and authorize County Judge to countersign agreement upon execution by the authority and final review by the County Attorney.

Item 29

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Discuss and take action on Revocable License Agreement regarding use of Freedom Park Baseball Fields.

Item 30

COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,420 from Non-Departmental Contingency into County Court at Law No. 1, Office Supplies, to allocate funds for law subscription through September 30, 2015.

Item 31

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 3 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Company, Inc. regarding Williams Way, to increase the scope of services by $21,069 and to increase the contract time by 60 days, for a total contract amount of $3,421,072.86 and a substantial completion date of August 10, 2015, pursuant to Bid 14-041, Mobility Bond Project No. 747, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

B. Take all appropriate action on Invoice No. 9 in the amount of $568,733.55 to Allgood Construction Co., Inc. for construction services regarding Williams Way, Mobility Bond Project No. 747, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 4 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Co., Inc. regarding West Bellfort, to increase the scope of services in the amount of $10,891.04 and increase the contract time by 37 days for a total contract amount of $4,862,246.89 and a date of substantial completion of June 30, 2015, Bid 13-079, Mobility Bond Project No. 741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on payment of Invoice No. 15 (final) in the amount of $667,153.78 to Allgood Construction Co., Inc. for construction services regarding West Bellfort, Mobility Bond Project No. 741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

E. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the 10 foot landscape reserve requirement as stated in Section 7.3 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Minamax Automotive and Commercial Center Replat No. 1, on behalf of Minamax, Inc., Precinct 2.

F. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Minamax Automotive and Commercial Center Replat No. 1, Precinct 2.

Item 32

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

A. Take all appropriate action to terminate the agreement for use of the Fifth Street Community Center with William Smith, Sr., Tri County Child Development Council, Inc. and approve Agreement for Operating and Programming of Fifth Street Center between Fort Bend County and Neighborhood Centers, Inc. to reflect change in program management for Head Start services in Fort Bend County, Precinct 2.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. (PGAL) in an amount not to exceed $172,000 for professional services regarding the build-out of two additional courtrooms in the Justice Center, and authorize funding for the Agreement from Non-Departmental Contingency.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $172,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Director's form dated August 17, 2015 to allocate funds for design services regarding build-out of two courtrooms in the Justice Center.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $123,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Director's form dated August 20, 2015 to allocate funds for replacement of the roof on the Jail West Tower.

Item 33

FIRE MARSHAL:

Take all appropriate action on request to amend the Fort Bend County Fire Code, as presented by Fire Marshal, to allow electronic filing of plans and to update Exhibit D, Fee Schedule, with all changes to become effective on October 1, 2015.

Item 34

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Agency Participation Agreements between Fort Bend County and the following entities regarding The Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System (FBCCIS) effective through August 31, 2017:. East Fort Bend Human Needs; Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels; Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands; Katy Christian Ministries; Second Mile Mission Center.

Item 35

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and TEXSAR, Inc. to provide a collaborative and cooperative framework for the provision of Search and Rescue Operations in Fort Bend County in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Item 36

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Transportation Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much, Much More! (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

B. Take all appropriate action on revised Fort Bend County Public Transportation Operations Standards.

C. Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, Purchase Order No. 7304, to accept State FY 2016 Section 5311 funds in the amount of $263,329 for rural transportation purposes, with no local match required for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.

D. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to Federal Transit Administration Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Project ID TX 95-x021-01 to revise the project to include Westpark Park & Ride, with no change in Federal Share; and authorize Grants Coordinator to electronically execute the Amendment in the Transportation Electronic Award Management (TEAM) system, as designated by the County Judge.

Item 37

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Roof Replacement between Fort Bend County and Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $122,813 for Roof Replacement on the West Tower of the Fort Bend County Jail, pursuant to RFP 15-084. (Fund: Facilities)

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project for public health volunteer recruiting pursuant to RFP 07-038, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000 for the term ending June 30, 2016. (Fund: Health & Human Services Grant)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Roof Replacement for Road & Bridge Facilities between Fort Bend County and Remedy Roofing, Inc. pursuant to RFP 15-079, in an amount not to exceed $191,391. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

D. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source, from Grace Industries for additional regional electronic accountability system items for regional fire departments in an amount not to exceed $67,021.85. (Fund: Office of Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

E. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for SH 36A Development Corridor Business Plan between Fort Bend County and Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc., to extend the completion date until November 30, 2015, with no change in funding.

F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Software and Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tyler Technologies, Inc. in connection with eCitation and Mobile Solution systems, through September 30, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $21,212. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Hart License Agreement between Fort Bend County and Hart Intercivic, in an amount not to exceed $42,806.52 for the warranty, support and licensing of voting equipment through September 30, 2015. (Fund: Elections Contract Fund)

H. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Official Payments Corporation for Countywide third party credit card services.

I. Take all appropriate action on, Bid 16-007, term contract for Window Washing of Various County Buildings.

J. Take all appropriate action on Change Order Number 1 for additional services in the amount of $5,150 pursuant to Bid 15-078 for painting of various buildings. (Fund: Juvenile)

K. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-087 for Regional Emergency Public Information Site Development.

L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-003, term contract for Ford Motor Repair Parts.

M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-005, term contract for Auto Body Repairs.

N. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-013, term contract for Decomposed Granite Gravel.

O. Take all appropriate action on B16-014, term contract for the Purchase of Oil and Lubricants.

P. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-018, term contract for On-Site Clearing, Grubbing, and Debris Removal Services for Various Road Projects.

Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-012, term contract for the purchase of Tires and Tubes.

R. Take all appropriate action on B16-011, term contract for the purchase of Weed, Brush, and Insect Control Chemicals.

S. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of janitorial supplies from Gulf Coast Paper per BuyBoard Contract No. 490-15.

T. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-089, an LED Display sign for the George Memorial Library.

U. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Kelly R. Kaluza & Associates, Inc. for an additional amount not to exceed $11,000 and a total contract amount not to exceed $37,915, pursuant to SOQ 07-080 regarding Williams Way, Mobility Bond Project No. 747, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

V. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and SES Horizon Consulting Engineers in an amount not to exceed $170,470 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Ludwig Road from Dulles Avenue to Brand Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

W. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Construction Management Services between Fort Bend County and Mike Stone Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $492,000, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding FM 1093/ Westpark, Mobility Bond Project No. 748, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Item 38

ROAD & BRIDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Primary Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134B, Precinct 4.

B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Project Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134B to allow the District to erect and maintain non-standard County street signs for County streets and roads within the boundaries of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134B, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Project Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134C to allow the District to erect and maintain non-standard County street signs for County streets and roads within the boundaries of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134C, Precinct 4.

Item 39

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $105,010 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Sheriff, Detention, Overtime, to allocate funds for overtime expenditures for the Detention Division through September 30, 2015.

Item 40

Approve Bills.

Item 41

Ratify the release of time-sensitive payments by County Auditor on August 20, 2015.

Item 42

WORKSHOP:

County Judge: Bill Jameson and Cliff Kavanaugh will provide an update to the Court on construction and financial matters regarding the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority.

Items 43 - 45

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

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

45. Adjournment.

Aug 25, 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 August 11, 2015, and special meeting held on August 19, 2015.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 26B

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 9, Pct. 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingdom Heights Recreational Center (Wembley Way), Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Pine Mill Ranch, Section 30, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Long Meadow Farms, Section 34 and Section 36, Precinct 4.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for McKaskle Road between Old Richmond Road and State Highway 6 to add “No Thru Trucks” signs, Precinct 4.

F. Replat: ValPlace Richmond, being a partial replat of Los Puentes Office Park, Precinct 1.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 25:

Consent Agenda

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

11. CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

12. ENGINEERING - PAYMENTS FOR ONGOING PROJECTS:

13. ENGINEERING - PERMITS:

14. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

15. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

16. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on August 19, 2015, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

17. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular meetings as indicated and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

18. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

19. HUMAN RESOURCES:

20. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

21. PURCHASING:

22. ROAD & BRIDGE:

23. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

24. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

25. TREASURER:

Item 26

COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Record into Minutes the County Judge's Order to rescind the Declaration and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning in Fort Bend County, effective August 25, 2015, based on information by Texas Forest Service indicating that drought conditions no longer exist within the County.

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Agriculture certifying that the County has made a grant to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels for the Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program, for use from January 1 through December 31, 2016. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)

D. Take all appropriate action on the appointment of two directors to serve on the Gulf Coast Water Authority Board of Directors effective September 1, 2015: Russell C. Jones to represent small municipalities and Mike O'Connell to represent the County at large, pursuant to House Bill 4168 of the 84th Legislature.

E. Take all appropriate action on Economic Development Agreement with the TSTC Foundation in accordance with Local Government Code § 381.004, which authorizes the use of county funds for economic development purposes, for annual services in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year for ten years. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Fees)

F. Take all appropriate action to establish the Fort Bend County Public Defender’s Office, name the existing Mental Health Public Defender’s Office as a Division of the Public Defender’s Office, and create the position of Chief Public Defender, who shall report to Commissioners Court, effective October 1, 2015.

G. Take all appropriate action on recommendation of the Fort Bend County Public Defender Advisory Board, to appoint Roderick B. “Rocky” Glass, (current Director, Mental Health Public Defender's Office), as Chief Public Defender, Grade 17 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective with the first pay period in October, 2015.

H. Take all appropriate action to rename the current Mental Health Public Defender Advisory Board to the Fort Bend County Public Defender Advisory Board to be comprised of five voting members: two County Commissioners, two attorneys from the local bar association, and the Director of Behavioral Health; in addition, the Board will be comprised of six non-voting members: two judges of the Mental Health Courts, two judges representing the misdemeanor and felony courts, a Texana board member, and a representative of the County Judge’s Office, effective October 1, 2015.

Item 27

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Take all appropriate action on request by Erasmo Mendoza to waive penalty and interest totaling $478.87 on property taxes for Tax Year 2014, Precinct 1.

Item 28

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the creation of the East Fort Bend County Development Authority, including approval of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws and confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving an Agreement Between Fort Bend County and the East Fort Bend County Development Authority, and authorize County Judge to countersign agreement upon execution by the authority and final review by the County Attorney.

Item 29

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Discuss and take action on Revocable License Agreement regarding use of Freedom Park Baseball Fields.

Item 30

COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1:

Item 31

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 3 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Company, Inc. regarding Williams Way, to increase the scope of services by $21,069 and to increase the contract time by 60 days, for a total contract amount of $3,421,072.86 and a substantial completion date of August 10, 2015, pursuant to Bid 14-041, Mobility Bond Project No. 747, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

B. Take all appropriate action on Invoice No. 9 in the amount of $568,733.55 to Allgood Construction Co., Inc. for construction services regarding Williams Way, Mobility Bond Project No. 747, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 4 to the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Co., Inc. regarding West Bellfort, to increase the scope of services in the amount of $10,891.04 and increase the contract time by 37 days for a total contract amount of $4,862,246.89 and a date of substantial completion of June 30, 2015, Bid 13-079, Mobility Bond Project No. 741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on payment of Invoice No. 15 (final) in the amount of $667,153.78 to Allgood Construction Co., Inc. for construction services regarding West Bellfort, Mobility Bond Project No. 741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

E. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the 10 foot landscape reserve requirement as stated in Section 7.3 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Minamax Automotive and Commercial Center Replat No. 1, on behalf of Minamax, Inc., Precinct 2.

F. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Minamax Automotive and Commercial Center Replat No. 1, Precinct 2.

Item 32

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

A. Take all appropriate action to terminate the agreement for use of the Fifth Street Community Center with William Smith, Sr., Tri County Child Development Council, Inc. and approve Agreement for Operating and Programming of Fifth Street Center between Fort Bend County and Neighborhood Centers, Inc. to reflect change in program management for Head Start services in Fort Bend County, Precinct 2.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Inc. (PGAL) in an amount not to exceed $172,000 for professional services regarding the build-out of two additional courtrooms in the Justice Center, and authorize funding for the Agreement from Non-Departmental Contingency.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $172,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Director's form dated August 17, 2015 to allocate funds for design services regarding build-out of two courtrooms in the Justice Center.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $123,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Director's form dated August 20, 2015 to allocate funds for replacement of the roof on the Jail West Tower.

Item 33

FIRE MARSHAL:

Item 34

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 35

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Item 36

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Transportation Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much, Much More! (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

B. Take all appropriate action on revised Fort Bend County Public Transportation Operations Standards.

C. Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, Purchase Order No. 7304, to accept State FY 2016 Section 5311 funds in the amount of $263,329 for rural transportation purposes, with no local match required for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016.

D. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to Federal Transit Administration Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Project ID TX 95-x021-01 to revise the project to include Westpark Park & Ride, with no change in Federal Share; and authorize Grants Coordinator to electronically execute the Amendment in the Transportation Electronic Award Management (TEAM) system, as designated by the County Judge.

Item 37

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Roof Replacement between Fort Bend County and Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $122,813 for Roof Replacement on the West Tower of the Fort Bend County Jail, pursuant to RFP 15-084. (Fund: Facilities)

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project for public health volunteer recruiting pursuant to RFP 07-038, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000 for the term ending June 30, 2016. (Fund: Health & Human Services Grant)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Roof Replacement for Road & Bridge Facilities between Fort Bend County and Remedy Roofing, Inc. pursuant to RFP 15-079, in an amount not to exceed $191,391. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

D. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item available from only one source, from Grace Industries for additional regional electronic accountability system items for regional fire departments in an amount not to exceed $67,021.85. (Fund: Office of Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

E. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for SH 36A Development Corridor Business Plan between Fort Bend County and Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc., to extend the completion date until November 30, 2015, with no change in funding.

F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Software and Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tyler Technologies, Inc. in connection with eCitation and Mobile Solution systems, through September 30, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $21,212. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Hart License Agreement between Fort Bend County and Hart Intercivic, in an amount not to exceed $42,806.52 for the warranty, support and licensing of voting equipment through September 30, 2015. (Fund: Elections Contract Fund)

H. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Official Payments Corporation for Countywide third party credit card services.

I. Take all appropriate action on, Bid 16-007, term contract for Window Washing of Various County Buildings.

J. Take all appropriate action on Change Order Number 1 for additional services in the amount of $5,150 pursuant to Bid 15-078 for painting of various buildings. (Fund: Juvenile)

K. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-087 for Regional Emergency Public Information Site Development.

L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-003, term contract for Ford Motor Repair Parts.

M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-005, term contract for Auto Body Repairs.

N. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-013, term contract for Decomposed Granite Gravel.

O. Take all appropriate action on B16-014, term contract for the Purchase of Oil and Lubricants.

P. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-018, term contract for On-Site Clearing, Grubbing, and Debris Removal Services for Various Road Projects.

Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-012, term contract for the purchase of Tires and Tubes.

R. Take all appropriate action on B16-011, term contract for the purchase of Weed, Brush, and Insect Control Chemicals.

S. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of janitorial supplies from Gulf Coast Paper per BuyBoard Contract No. 490-15.

T. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-089, an LED Display sign for the George Memorial Library.

U. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Kelly R. Kaluza & Associates, Inc. for an additional amount not to exceed $11,000 and a total contract amount not to exceed $37,915, pursuant to SOQ 07-080 regarding Williams Way, Mobility Bond Project No. 747, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

V. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and SES Horizon Consulting Engineers in an amount not to exceed $170,470 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding Ludwig Road from Dulles Avenue to Brand Lane, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

W. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Construction Management Services between Fort Bend County and Mike Stone Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $492,000, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding FM 1093/ Westpark, Mobility Bond Project No. 748, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Item 38

ROAD & BRIDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Primary Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134B, Precinct 4.

B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Project Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134B to allow the District to erect and maintain non-standard County street signs for County streets and roads within the boundaries of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134B, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Project Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134C to allow the District to erect and maintain non-standard County street signs for County streets and roads within the boundaries of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134C, Precinct 4.

Item 39

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 40

Approve Bills.

Item 41

Ratify the release of time-sensitive payments by County Auditor on August 20, 2015.

Item 42

WORKSHOP:

County Judge: Bill Jameson and Cliff Kavanaugh will provide an update to the Court on construction and financial matters regarding the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority.

Items 43 - 45

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

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

45. Adjournment.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

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

Item 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Bonbrook Plantation North, Section 9, Pct. 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingdom Heights Recreational Center (Wembley Way), Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Pine Mill Ranch, Section 30, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Long Meadow Farms, Section 34 and Section 36, Precinct 4.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for McKaskle Road between Old Richmond Road and State Highway 6 to add “No Thru Trucks” signs, Precinct 4.

F. Replat: ValPlace Richmond, being a partial replat of Los Puentes Office Park, Precinct 1.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 25:

Consent Agenda

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

8. AUDITOR:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE/BUDGET TRANSFERS:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

11. CONSTABLE, PCT. 3:

12. ENGINEERING - PAYMENTS FOR ONGOING PROJECTS:

13. ENGINEERING - PERMITS:

14. ENGINEERING - PLATS:

15. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

16. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular Board meeting held on August 19, 2015, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

17. FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed these items at their regular meetings as indicated and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

18. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

19. HUMAN RESOURCES:

20. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

21. PURCHASING:

22. ROAD & BRIDGE:

23. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

24. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

25. TREASURER:

Item 26 COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Record into Minutes the County Judge's Order to rescind the Declaration and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning in Fort Bend County, effective August 25, 2015, based on information by Texas Forest Service indicating that drought conditions no longer exist within the County.

C. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Agriculture certifying that the County has made a grant to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels for the Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program, for use from January 1 through December 31, 2016. (Fund: Community Development Block Grant)

Item 27 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Item 28 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the creation of the East Fort Bend County Development Authority, including approval of the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws and confirming the appointment of the initial directors and chairperson.

B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving an Agreement Between Fort Bend County and the East Fort Bend County Development Authority, and authorize County Judge to countersign agreement upon execution by the authority and final review by the County Attorney.

Item 29 COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Item 30 COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1:

Item 31 ENGINEERING:

B. Take all appropriate action on Invoice No. 9 in the amount of $568,733.55 to Allgood Construction Co., Inc. for construction services regarding Williams Way, Mobility Bond Project No. 747, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on payment of Invoice No. 15 (final) in the amount of $667,153.78 to Allgood Construction Co., Inc. for construction services regarding West Bellfort, Mobility Bond Project No. 741, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

E. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the 10 foot landscape reserve requirement as stated in Section 7.3 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Minamax Automotive and Commercial Center Replat No. 1, on behalf of Minamax, Inc., Precinct 2.

F. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Minamax Automotive and Commercial Center Replat No. 1, Precinct 2.

Item 32 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $172,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Director's form dated August 17, 2015 to allocate funds for design services regarding build-out of two courtrooms in the Justice Center.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $123,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency as detailed on Director's form dated August 20, 2015 to allocate funds for replacement of the roof on the Jail West Tower.

Item 33 FIRE MARSHAL:

Item 34 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 35 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Item 36 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement for Transportation Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much, Much More! (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

B. Take all appropriate action on revised Fort Bend County Public Transportation Operations Standards.

Item 37 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Roof Replacement between Fort Bend County and Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $122,813 for Roof Replacement on the West Tower of the Fort Bend County Jail, pursuant to RFP 15-084. (Fund: Facilities)

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Homeland Preparedness Project for public health volunteer recruiting pursuant to RFP 07-038, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000 for the term ending June 30, 2016. (Fund: Health & Human Services Grant)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Roof Replacement for Road & Bridge Facilities between Fort Bend County and Remedy Roofing, Inc. pursuant to RFP 15-079, in an amount not to exceed $191,391. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

E. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for SH 36A Development Corridor Business Plan between Fort Bend County and Transportation Economics & Management Systems, Inc., to extend the completion date until November 30, 2015, with no change in funding.

F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Software and Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tyler Technologies, Inc. in connection with eCitation and Mobile Solution systems, through September 30, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $21,212. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

G. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Hart License Agreement between Fort Bend County and Hart Intercivic, in an amount not to exceed $42,806.52 for the warranty, support and licensing of voting equipment through September 30, 2015. (Fund: Elections Contract Fund)

H. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Official Payments Corporation for Countywide third party credit card services.

I. Take all appropriate action on, Bid 16-007, term contract for Window Washing of Various County Buildings.

J. Take all appropriate action on Change Order Number 1 for additional services in the amount of $5,150 pursuant to Bid 15-078 for painting of various buildings. (Fund: Juvenile)

K. Take all appropriate action on RFP 15-087 for Regional Emergency Public Information Site Development.

L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-003, term contract for Ford Motor Repair Parts.

M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-005, term contract for Auto Body Repairs.

N. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-013, term contract for Decomposed Granite Gravel.

O. Take all appropriate action on B16-014, term contract for the Purchase of Oil and Lubricants.

P. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-018, term contract for On-Site Clearing, Grubbing, and Debris Removal Services for Various Road Projects.

Q. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-012, term contract for the purchase of Tires and Tubes.

R. Take all appropriate action on B16-011, term contract for the purchase of Weed, Brush, and Insect Control Chemicals.

S. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of janitorial supplies from Gulf Coast Paper per BuyBoard Contract No. 490-15.

T. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-089, an LED Display sign for the George Memorial Library.

Item 38 ROAD & BRIDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Primary Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Municipal Utility District No. 134B, Precinct 4.

Item 39 SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 42 WORKSHOP:

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

Item 26

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 27

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Item 28

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 29

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Item 30

COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1:

Item 31

ENGINEERING:

Item 32

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Item 33

FIRE MARSHAL:

Item 34

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 35

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Item 36

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Item 37

PURCHASING:

Item 38

ROAD & BRIDGE:

Item 39

SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 42

WORKSHOP:

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

Item 26

COUNTY JUDGE:

Item 27

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Item 28

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Item 29

COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

Item 30

COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1:

Item 31

ENGINEERING: