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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2016 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Richard Morrison.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 9, 2016.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

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 Walnut Creek, Section 11, and Irby Cobb Boulevard Street Dedication No. Two, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Spacek Tract (a.k.a. Blume Addition), Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Cinco Trace Drive Street Dedication Sec. 1, Pct. 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Alden Springs at Riverstone, Section 2, and Avalon at Riverstone, Section 11-A, Precinct 4.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for University Boulevard at Riverstone Phase 3 Street Dedication, Precinct 4.

F. Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Aliana Section 38, Aliana Westmoor Drive Section 4, and Aliana West Airport Boulevard, from SH 99 to FM 1464, Precinct 4.

G. Acceptance of the traffic control plans for Owens Road, Precinct 4.

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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. 2:

10. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

11. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

12. ENGINEERING - PAYMENTS FOR ONGOING PROJECTS:

13. ENGINEERING - PERMITS:

14. ENGINEERING - PLATS, DEVELOPMENT RELATED ACTIVITY:

15. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that have been budgeted and funded by Facility Bond and/or Capital Projects:

16. FIRE MARSHAL:

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 meeting held on February 18, 2016, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

18. HUMAN RESOURCES:

19. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

20. PURCHASING:

21. RISK MANAGEMENT:

22. ROAD & BRIDGE:

23. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

24. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

25. TREASURER:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution approving the issue of bonds, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, by the New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Corporation for the purpose of acquisition of health facilities for Cardinal Bay, Inc., which includes a senior living facility in Fort Bend County, with no financial obligation to Fort Bend County.

27. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:

Take all appropriate action on The George Foundation Program Grant in the amount of $100,000 toward construction of Aquatic Fitness Center at the Pinnacle Senior Center, and designate funding source for the County to complete construction of the project.

28. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,200 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Behavioral Health Services, Property and Equipment to allocate funds for the purchase of a conference room table.

29. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and The Salvation Army in the amount of $64,000 to provide homelessness prevention and stabilization services for the period of March 1, 2016 through March 30, 2017; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to Agreement. (Fund: Emergency Solutions Grant)

30. COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT:

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 $150,000 for the Felony Drug Court (CARD), Misdemeanor DWI Court, and Misdemeanor Drug Court programs, with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application.

31. 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/Investigator program for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $103,205.99 for a total program budget of $229,831; 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 $238,484.01 for the Victim Witness Staff Expansion program for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2018, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $157,393 for a total program budget of $395,877.01; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the application. (Fund: District Attorney)

32. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment of Right of Way Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. to amend the easement rights, FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to reduce the development permit fee by $10 for Provision at Clodine pertaining to the construction of an affordable rental housing development at the Southeast Corner of Clodine Road and Boss Gaston, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reduce the development permit fee by $10 for Magnolia Gardens regarding the construction of an affordable rental housing development at the Northeast Corner of Skinner Lane and West Bellfort, Precinct 4.

D. Take all appropriate action on Antiquities Permit Application to the Texas Historical Commission regarding Doris Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13105, Precinct 1.

33. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - SOCIAL SERVICES:

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 $151,272.04 for the IRIS Women's Program, with a commitment of existing resources by the Social Services Department of $38,175, for a total program budget of $189,447.04 for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application. (Fund: Social Services)

B. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), for federal grant funding in the amount of $339,000 over a three year period to provide services for victims of domestic violence and their families in a collaborative effort between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Women's Center, with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application, and authorize electronic submission of the Application by the Director of Social Services.

C. Take all appropriate action on Certificates, Assurances and Disclosure forms required by the Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for grant funding to provide services to victims of domestic violence and their families in a collaborative effort between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Women's Center and authorize electronic submission of Certificates, Assurances and Disclosure forms by the Director of Social Services.

34. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed this item at their regular meeting held on February 18, 2016, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority regarding costs and responsibilities for the expansion of FM 1093 and the extension of the Westpark Tollway.

35. HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 6501-0034 in the Library from Librarian II, Grade 10 of the Professional Management Policy Group, to Librarian III, Grade 12 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 29, 2016. (Fund: Library)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 6501-0155 in the Library from Assistant Academic Liaison, Grade 10 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group to Librarian I, Grade 9 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 29, 2016. (Fund: Library)

C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 6381-0011 in the Environmental Health Department from Inspector II, Grade 8 of the Public Health Policy Group to Administrative Assistant, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective March 1, 2016.

36. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,116 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Purchasing, Information Technology, to allocate funds for the replacement of barcode scanners for inventory.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Bid 13-024, term contract for Mowing of Pathways and Tree Trimming at Various Parks, with 3% increase.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to award and authorize negotiations on Bid 16-057 for scoreboards at Freedom Park.

D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-056 for traffic count services.

E. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-047 for the production of a new employee orientation video on emergency preparedness and disaster response.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-055 to upgrade the closed circuit television system at the Jail.

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-058 for build-out of the Justice Center, Phase II.

H. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-043 for Juvenile Drug Testing Services and Onsite Screening Supplies.

I. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-059 for a Combined Heat and Power Plant at Jail.

J. Take all appropriate action on request by Sportworks Northwest, Inc. for price increase pursuant to Bid 14-063, and authorize purchase of twelve additional bike racks for buses, for a total amount not to exceed $9,600. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

K. Take all appropriate action on Third Addendum to Software License and Service Agreement between Fort Bend County and Guardian RFID, pursuant to RFP 15-035 for paperless round sheet software system, to adjust payment terms, with no change to the amount.

L. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Innovative Interfaces Inc. dba Polaris Library Systems for additional software, licenses, upgrade and maintenance in an amount not to exceed $102,418.77. (Fund: Library)

M. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No 1 in the amount of $200,000 pursuant to RFP 15-072 and the Agreement between Fort Bend County and Parsons Brinckerhoff to update the long range plan for Public Transportation Services. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

N. 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, for the First Amendment to Software Maintenance and Support Agreement between Fort Bend County and VOTEC Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $93,299.44. (Fund: Elections)

O. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Ambassador Services between Fort Bend County and Park West Staffing, Incorporated to provide personnel, management and oversight of passenger assistance service, pursuant to RFP 16-021, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000 over the 5-year contract term. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

P. Take all appropriate action to donate miscellaneous surplus property to the Needville Volunteer Fire Department, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 352.002.

Q. Take all appropriate action on Comcast Enterprise Services Sales Order Form between Fort Bend County and Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC, to add ethernet service to Medic 7 pursuant to RFP 15-066 for an amount to exceed $4,400 for the remainder of FY 2016. (Fund: Information Technology)

R. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and High Quality Cleaning Services for Janitorial Services for Parks Facilities and Pinnacle Senior Center pursuant to RFP 16-034, in an amount not to exceed $54,630 annually. (Fund: Parks & Facilities Management & Planning)

S. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Contingency Ambulance Transportation Services between Fort Bend County and Kam-Syd, Ltd., dba Bay Star Ambulance, pursuant to RFP 14-026, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for renewal through March 31, 2017. (Fund: Health & Human Services)

T. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and IDC, Inc. for an additional amount of $15,855, total contract amount not to exceed $352,139 for engineering services regarding Sansbury Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

U. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and AIA Engineers, Ltd. and Fort Bend County for an additional amount of $2,426.47, total contract amount not to exceed $47,703.47 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for engineering services regarding traffic signal design for West Bellfort at Burney Road, Precinct 4. (Fund: Road & Bridge)

V. Take all appropriate action on Project Management Agreement between Fort Bend County and LJA Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $360,000 for project management services regarding 2013 Mobility Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

W. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Professional Design Engineering Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for an additional amount of $432,323, total contract amount not to exceed $11,676,126 regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

X. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Property Acquisition Services between Fort Bend County and Percheron Field Services, LLC for an additional amount of $429,810, total contract amount not to exceed $711,535 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

Y. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Inspection Services between Fort Bend County and HJ Consulting, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $450,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional engineering inspection services regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

Z. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Construction Management Services between Fort Bend County and LJA Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,253,718.90 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional construction management services regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

AA. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Materials Testing and Inspection Services between Fort Bend County and Aviles Engineering Corporation in an amount not to exceed $300,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

37. RISK MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on the Fort Bend County Employee Benefit Medical Plan Document effective January 1, 2016.

38. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds the amount of $36,664 for the Criminal Investigations Division – Victim Case Coordination Program, with a match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $9,721 for a total program budget of $46,385 for the term of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Grant Allocations)

B. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $47,411 for the Criminal Investigations Division – Child Abuse Investigator, with a match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $32,380 for a total program budget of $79,791 for the term of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Grant Allocations)

C. Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in the amount of $82,445 for the Criminal Investigations Division – Cold Case Investigator, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the term of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application.

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

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

43. Adjournment.

Feb 23, 2016 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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