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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner James Patterson.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 25, 2015.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed Fort Bend County Game Room Rules and Regulations.

B. Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on acceptance of the traffic control plan for Village of Oak Lake Subdivision, at Beewood Glen Drive and Village View Trail to add “No Parking from 7am to 9am” signs, Precinct 4.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 12:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

11. PURCHASING:

12. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 13

DISTRICT CLERK:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for two new positions to staff the 505th Judicial District Court, Court Reporter, (Courts) and Court Coordinator, Grade 11 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective September 1, 2015.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,570 from Non-Departmental Contingency into line items detailed on Director of Finance's form dated August 27, 2015, to allocate funds for the newly created 505th Judicial District Court for the month of September, 2015.

Item 14

505th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT:

Take all appropriate action to amend Juror's Donation Authorization Forms to include donations for Veterans Court Program pursuant to House Bill 3996 of the 84th Legislature, Government Code 61.003, effective September 1, 2015.

Item 15

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for temporary road closures, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, along Spur 10 at the following intersections for three to five day intervals after August 2016: Klosterhoff Road; Sims Road; Kunz Road; Band Road; and Fenske Lane; to expedite completion of TxDOT Project CSJ 0187-05-048, known as widening of Spur 10, from US 59 to SH 36, Precinct 1.

B. 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 Katy Creek Self Storage, on behalf of Laaco, Ltd., Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Katy Creek Self Storage, Precinct 3.

Item 16

FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their special meeting held on August 25, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order by the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority Finding and Decreeing Public Necessity for Acquisition Through the use of Eminent Domain or Otherwise of Certain Property as Part of a Toll Road Project, Authorizing Acquisition and Payment of Compensation for property within the location and alignment of the Grand Parkway project, Precinct 1.

Item 17

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Emergency Medical Service: Take all appropriate action on Cooperation Agreement between First Responder Organizations Providing Basic Life Support between Fort Bend County and Needville Fire Department.

Item 18

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual as submitted by Human Resources, specifically Policy 407, Workweek and Compensatory Time; Policy 514, Lactation Accommodation (a new policy); and Policy 704, Family and Medical Leave Act.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for eight additional positions to staff the Public Defenders Office: two Attorney II positions, Grade 15 of the Professional Management Policy Group; two Attorney I positions, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group; two Investigators, Grade 11 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group; one Administrative Coordinator, Grade 11 of the Professional Management Policy Group; and one Administrative Secretary, Grade 7 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective October 1, 2015.

Item 19

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize renewal of Bid 15-028 with Helfman Ford for Vehicles 11, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 23 only.

B. Take all appropriate action on Renewal Amendment between Deer Oaks EAP Services and Fort Bend County for Plan Year 2016, utilizing Montgomery County Project #2006-0133, for an amount not to exceed $72,539.28. (Fund: Risk Management)

C. Take all appropriate action on Change Order Number 2 for additional services in the amount of $900 pursuant to Bid 15-078 for painting of various buildings, to include the Sugar Land Annex. (Fund: Facilities Maintenance)

D. Take all appropriate action on request by vendor for price increase pursuant to Bid 15-053, term contract for Earthen Road Materials.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-011, Term Contract for Weed, Brush, and Insect Control Chemicals.

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-089 for LED Display Sign for George Memorial Library.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-002, Term Contract for Children's Books from a Local Vendor.

H. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-020 for Pauper Burials, Transports and Related Services.

I. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 15-086 for engineering services, to evaluate the existing wastewater collection systems in the City of Kendleton.

J. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 15-088 for engineering services to review and update existing plans for Lum Road Lift Station #3 in the City of Kendleton.

K. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Klotz Associates, Inc. in an additional amount of $145,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $998,269.36 for project management services regarding 2007 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Professional Engineering Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Lippke, Cartwright & Roberts, Inc. in an additional amount of $85,505 for a total contract amount not to exceed $345,505 regarding Williams Way, Mobility Bond Project No. 747 and Front St., Mobility Bond Project No. X18, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and Bio-West, Inc. in an additional amount not to exceed $19,400 for a total contract amount of $64,400, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, for environmental services regarding 2013 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Item 20

Approve Bills.

Items 21 - 23

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

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

23. Adjournment.

Sep 01, 2015 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner James Patterson.

Item 3

Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 25, 2015.

Item 4

Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed Fort Bend County Game Room Rules and Regulations.

B. Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on acceptance of the traffic control plan for Village of Oak Lake Subdivision, at Beewood Glen Drive and Village View Trail to add “No Parking from 7am to 9am” signs, Precinct 4.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 12:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

11. PURCHASING:

12. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 13

DISTRICT CLERK:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for two new positions to staff the 505th Judicial District Court, Court Reporter, (Courts) and Court Coordinator, Grade 11 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective September 1, 2015.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,570 from Non-Departmental Contingency into line items detailed on Director of Finance's form dated August 27, 2015, to allocate funds for the newly created 505th Judicial District Court for the month of September, 2015.

Item 14

505th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT:

Item 15

ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for temporary road closures, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, along Spur 10 at the following intersections for three to five day intervals after August 2016: Klosterhoff Road; Sims Road; Kunz Road; Band Road; and Fenske Lane; to expedite completion of TxDOT Project CSJ 0187-05-048, known as widening of Spur 10, from US 59 to SH 36, Precinct 1.

B. 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 Katy Creek Self Storage, on behalf of Laaco, Ltd., Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Katy Creek Self Storage, Precinct 3.

Item 16

FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their special meeting held on August 25, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Item 17

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 18

HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual as submitted by Human Resources, specifically Policy 407, Workweek and Compensatory Time; Policy 514, Lactation Accommodation (a new policy); and Policy 704, Family and Medical Leave Act.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for eight additional positions to staff the Public Defenders Office: two Attorney II positions, Grade 15 of the Professional Management Policy Group; two Attorney I positions, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group; two Investigators, Grade 11 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group; one Administrative Coordinator, Grade 11 of the Professional Management Policy Group; and one Administrative Secretary, Grade 7 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective October 1, 2015.

Item 19

PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize renewal of Bid 15-028 with Helfman Ford for Vehicles 11, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 23 only.

B. Take all appropriate action on Renewal Amendment between Deer Oaks EAP Services and Fort Bend County for Plan Year 2016, utilizing Montgomery County Project #2006-0133, for an amount not to exceed $72,539.28. (Fund: Risk Management)

C. Take all appropriate action on Change Order Number 2 for additional services in the amount of $900 pursuant to Bid 15-078 for painting of various buildings, to include the Sugar Land Annex. (Fund: Facilities Maintenance)

D. Take all appropriate action on request by vendor for price increase pursuant to Bid 15-053, term contract for Earthen Road Materials.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-011, Term Contract for Weed, Brush, and Insect Control Chemicals.

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-089 for LED Display Sign for George Memorial Library.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-002, Term Contract for Children's Books from a Local Vendor.

H. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-020 for Pauper Burials, Transports and Related Services.

I. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 15-086 for engineering services, to evaluate the existing wastewater collection systems in the City of Kendleton.

J. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 15-088 for engineering services to review and update existing plans for Lum Road Lift Station #3 in the City of Kendleton.

K. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Klotz Associates, Inc. in an additional amount of $145,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $998,269.36 for project management services regarding 2007 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Professional Engineering Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Lippke, Cartwright & Roberts, Inc. in an additional amount of $85,505 for a total contract amount not to exceed $345,505 regarding Williams Way, Mobility Bond Project No. 747 and Front St., Mobility Bond Project No. X18, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)

M. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and Bio-West, Inc. in an additional amount not to exceed $19,400 for a total contract amount of $64,400, pursuant to SOQ 14-025, for environmental services regarding 2013 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Item 20

Approve Bills.

Items 21 - 23

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

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

23. Adjournment.

NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner James Patterson.

Item 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed Fort Bend County Game Room Rules and Regulations.

B. Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on acceptance of the traffic control plan for Village of Oak Lake Subdivision, at Beewood Glen Drive and Village View Trail to add “No Parking from 7am to 9am” signs, Precinct 4.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 12:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

11. PURCHASING:

12. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 13 DISTRICT CLERK:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for two new positions to staff the 505th Judicial District Court, Court Reporter, (Courts) and Court Coordinator, Grade 11 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective September 1, 2015.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,570 from Non-Departmental Contingency into line items detailed on Director of Finance's form dated August 27, 2015, to allocate funds for the newly created 505th Judicial District Court for the month of September, 2015.

Item 14 505th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT:

Item 15 ENGINEERING:

B. 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 Katy Creek Self Storage, on behalf of Laaco, Ltd., Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Katy Creek Self Storage, Precinct 3.

Item 16 FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their special meeting held on August 25, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Item 17 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 18 HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual as submitted by Human Resources, specifically Policy 407, Workweek and Compensatory Time; Policy 514, Lactation Accommodation (a new policy); and Policy 704, Family and Medical Leave Act.

Item 19 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize renewal of Bid 15-028 with Helfman Ford for Vehicles 11, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 23 only.

B. Take all appropriate action on Renewal Amendment between Deer Oaks EAP Services and Fort Bend County for Plan Year 2016, utilizing Montgomery County Project #2006-0133, for an amount not to exceed $72,539.28. (Fund: Risk Management)

C. Take all appropriate action on Change Order Number 2 for additional services in the amount of $900 pursuant to Bid 15-078 for painting of various buildings, to include the Sugar Land Annex. (Fund: Facilities Maintenance)

D. Take all appropriate action on request by vendor for price increase pursuant to Bid 15-053, term contract for Earthen Road Materials.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-011, Term Contract for Weed, Brush, and Insect Control Chemicals.

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-089 for LED Display Sign for George Memorial Library.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-002, Term Contract for Children's Books from a Local Vendor.

H. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-020 for Pauper Burials, Transports and Related Services.

I. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 15-086 for engineering services, to evaluate the existing wastewater collection systems in the City of Kendleton.

J. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 15-088 for engineering services to review and update existing plans for Lum Road Lift Station #3 in the City of Kendleton.

Items 21 - 23

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

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

23. Adjournment.

Sep 01, 2015 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

Items 1 & 2

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner James Patterson.

Item 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. Conduct Public Hearing on the proposed Fort Bend County Game Room Rules and Regulations.

B. Conduct Public Hearing and take all appropriate action on acceptance of the traffic control plan for Village of Oak Lake Subdivision, at Beewood Glen Drive and Village View Trail to add “No Parking from 7am to 9am” signs, Precinct 4.

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 12:

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET & FINANCE:

9. ENGINEERING:

10. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

11. PURCHASING:

12. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

Item 13 DISTRICT CLERK:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for two new positions to staff the 505th Judicial District Court, Court Reporter, (Courts) and Court Coordinator, Grade 11 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective September 1, 2015.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $26,570 from Non-Departmental Contingency into line items detailed on Director of Finance's form dated August 27, 2015, to allocate funds for the newly created 505th Judicial District Court for the month of September, 2015.

Item 14 505th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT:

Item 15 ENGINEERING:

B. 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 Katy Creek Self Storage, on behalf of Laaco, Ltd., Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Katy Creek Self Storage, Precinct 3.

Item 16 FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their special meeting held on August 25, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Item 17 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 18 HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual as submitted by Human Resources, specifically Policy 407, Workweek and Compensatory Time; Policy 514, Lactation Accommodation (a new policy); and Policy 704, Family and Medical Leave Act.

Item 19 PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize renewal of Bid 15-028 with Helfman Ford for Vehicles 11, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 23 only.

B. Take all appropriate action on Renewal Amendment between Deer Oaks EAP Services and Fort Bend County for Plan Year 2016, utilizing Montgomery County Project #2006-0133, for an amount not to exceed $72,539.28. (Fund: Risk Management)

C. Take all appropriate action on Change Order Number 2 for additional services in the amount of $900 pursuant to Bid 15-078 for painting of various buildings, to include the Sugar Land Annex. (Fund: Facilities Maintenance)

D. Take all appropriate action on request by vendor for price increase pursuant to Bid 15-053, term contract for Earthen Road Materials.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-011, Term Contract for Weed, Brush, and Insect Control Chemicals.

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 15-089 for LED Display Sign for George Memorial Library.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-002, Term Contract for Children's Books from a Local Vendor.

H. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-020 for Pauper Burials, Transports and Related Services.

I. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 15-086 for engineering services, to evaluate the existing wastewater collection systems in the City of Kendleton.

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

Item 13

DISTRICT CLERK:

Item 14

505th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT:

Item 15

ENGINEERING:

Item 16

FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their special meeting held on August 25, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Item 17

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 18

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Item 19

PURCHASING:

Item 5

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

Item 13

DISTRICT CLERK:

Item 14

505th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT:

Item 15

ENGINEERING:

Item 16

FORT BEND GRAND PARKWAY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their special meeting held on August 25, 2015, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Item 17

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Item 18

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Item 19

PURCHASING: