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NOTICE OF MEETING
FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016
1:00 P.M.


AGENDA
 
             
1. Call to Order.
 
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner James Patterson.     
 
3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on April 26, 2016.       
 
4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.
 
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 5 - 14:
 
5. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of-state travel for elected official:
 
  Commissioner, Pct. 2: Commissioner Grady Prestage to Los Angeles County/Long Beach, California July 22-25, 2016, to attend the National Association of Counties Conference. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Travel)
 
Attachments:
NACO 2016
 
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL:   Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
 
A.   Commissioner, Pct. 2: Katie Herrington, Felecia Evans-Smith, Brenda Patton, and Maurice Lewis to Los Angeles County/Long Beach, California July 22-25, 2016, to attend National Association of Counties Conference. (Fund: Commissioner, Pct. 2, Travel)
 
Attachments:
NACO 2016
 
B.   Juvenile Probation & Detention: Chance Bagley to Atlanta, Georgia, June 4-7, 2016, to attend 2016 Correctional Accreditation Managers Association conference on Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance. (Fund: Juvenile Probation, Travel)
 
Attachments:
PREA Conference-Atlanta
 
C.   Sheriff's Office: J. Cloud to Kaplan, Louisiana, May 9 through June 10, 2016, to attend K-9 Training. (Fund: Sheriff, Enforcement, Travel)
 
Attachments:
2016 Training\KaplanLA05092016 - Cloud
 
7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
 
A.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 014 in the amount of $2,239.00 and Invoice No. 015 in the amount of $745.50 for a total amount of $2,984.50 to AutoArch Architects LLC for services regarding the Fort Bend Seniors Administration Building and renovations to the Bud O’Shieles Community Center. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
 
Attachments:
Invoice 014
Invoice 015
 
B.   Approve Interlocal Project Agreement between Fort Bend County and the Village of Pleak to provide assistance with improvements to Trinity Road and Ustinik Road, which are both Village-owned streets, County expenditure not to exceed $347,475; Precinct 1. (Fund: Road & Bridge)
 
Attachments:
Village of Pleak Project Agreement Trinity Road and Ustinik Road
Village of Pleak Project Agreement Trinity Road and Ustinik Road
 
8. AUDITOR:
 
A.   Accept Monthly Financial Report prepared by County Auditor for the month ending September 30, 2015, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023.
 
Attachments:
September Monthly Financial
 
B.   Accept Monthly Financial Report prepared by County Auditor for the month ending October 31, 2015, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023.
 
Attachments:
October 2015 Financial Statement
 
C.   Accept Monthly Financial Report prepared by County Auditor for the month ending November 30, 2015, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023.
 
Attachments:
November 2015 Financial Statement
 
D.   Accept Monthly Financial Report prepared by the County Auditor for month ending December 31, 2015, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023.
 
Attachments:
Deember 2015 Financial Statement
 
9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
 
A.   Public Defender: Approve transfer in the amount of $4,956 from Capital Acquisitions into Property and Equipment to allocate funds into correct account for expenditures.
 
Attachments:
Budget ransfer
 
B.   Records Management: Approve transfer in the amount of $2,549 from Information Technology into Property and Equipment to allocate funds for the purchase of a new copier.
 
Attachments:
photocopier budget transfer
 
10. ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 15 in the amount of $295,144.83 to Hassell Construction Co., Inc. for construction services regarding Golfview Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 709, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: Hassell: Golfview
 
B.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 16-3-000123 in the amount of $21,137.50 to Geotech Engineering and Testing for construction materials testing services regarding Golfview Drive, Mobility Bond Project No. 709, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: GeoTech: Golfview
 
C.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 26292 in the amount of $1,532.70 to Terra Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Sansbury Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: Terra: Sansbury Blvd.
 
D.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 0228995 in the amount of $18,739.45 to Jones & Carter, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Ladonia Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13107, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: Jones & Carter: Ladonia (February)
 
E.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 0230512 in the amount of $25,772.85 to Jones & Carter, Inc. for professional engineering services regarding Ladonia Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13107, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: Jones & Carter: Ladonia (March)
 
F.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 182813 in the amount of $9,508.66 to Bio-West, Inc. for environmental services regarding 2013 Mobility Bond Projects within Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: BioWest: Environmental Services
 
G.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 16019-01 in the amount of $4,581.50 to Earth Engineering, Inc. for construction materials testing services regarding Congestion Mitigation, Mobility Bond Project No. X23, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: Earth Engineering: Congestion Mitigation
 
H.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 1 in the amount of $25,435.25 to HJ Consulting, Inc. for engineering inspection services regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)
 
Attachments:
Invoice: HJ Consulting: FM 1093/Westpark
 
I.   Approve application from CenterPoint Energy to bore under and relocate a gas line along FM 2234 at Blue Ridge Road, Permit No. 2016-6721, Precincts 1 and 2.
 
Attachments:
Permits: CenterPoint: FM 2234 at Blue Ridge Rd
 
J.   Approve application from Lone Star Oil & Gas Consulting / Aspect Energy, LLC to construct a driveway on JC Wicks Road, Permit No. 2016-6719, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Permits: Lone Star Oil & Gas/Aspect Energy: JC Wicks
 
K.   Approve application from CenterPoint Energy to bore under and relocate a gas line under Clear Creek at FM 2234 at Park Manor Street, Permit No. 2016-6720, Precincts 1 and 2.
 
Attachments:
Permits: CenterPoint: Clear Creek at FM 2234 at Park Manor
 
L.   Approve release of cashier’s check no. 0869700998 in the amount of $5,000.00 to Courtland Building Company, Inc./Russell Bird for completion of work on Riverlake Road, Permit No. 84792, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Permits: Check release: Courtland Building/Russell Bird: Riverlake Rd
 
M.   Approve release of performance bond no. 929589004 in the amount of $5,000.00 to Signature Field Services, LLC / Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC for completion of work on Hannibal Road, Permit No. 2015-260, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Permits: Bond Release: Signature Field Services/Tennessee Gas Pipeline: Hannibal Rd
 
N.   Approve application from TDC2/Crown Castle NG Central LLC to bury fiber optic cable along and under 22615 Westheimer Pkwy (Phase 6) and various roads and drainage ditches within Katy, Texas, Permit No. 2016-4591, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Permits: TDC2/Crown Castle: 22615 Westheimer Pkwy Phase 6
 
O.   Approve application from Byers Engineering/ AT&T Texas to bury cable along 5005 Mason Road, Permit No. 2016-6718, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Permits: Byers/AT&T: 5005 Mason
 
P.   Approve application from Comcast to bore cable under 17828 Winding Waters, Permit No. 2016-6722, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Permits: Comcast: 17828 Winding Waters
 
Q.   Approve application from Darling Homes / CTC Concrete, Inc to construct a driveway at 6102 Meadow Bluff Court, Permit No. 2016-6748, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Permits: Darling Homes/CTC Concrete: 6102 Meadow Bluff Ct
 
R.   Accept the streets in Falcon Landing Boulevard and Gaston Road Reserve: Gaston Road 902.17 LF, Falcon Landing Boulevard 4,417.50 LF for a total of 5,319.67 LF.  There is no bond to be released; it has been previously waived, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Development: Street Acceptance: Falcon Landing Blvd and Gaston Rd Reserve
 
S.   Accept the streets in Whisper Rock at Riverstone:  Whisper Rock Drive 234.50 LF, Summer Manor Lane 1,644.00 LF for a total of 1,878.50 LF, and release bond #MNT9152884 in the amount of $116,620.00, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Street Acceptance: Whisper Rock at Riverstone
 
T.   Accept the streets in Marble Bend at Riverstone, Section 3:  Marble Creek Lane 714.70 LF, Lockwood Bend Lane 1,034.24 LF for a total of 1,748.94 LF, and release bond #MNT9152879 in the amount of $121,800.00, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Development: Street Acceptance: Marble Bend at Riverstone
 
U.   Approve plat for the roads within Briarwood Crossing, Section 5, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Roads: Briarwood Crossing Sec 5
 
V.   Approve plat for the lots within Briarwood Crossing, Section 5, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Lots: Briarwood Crossing Sec 5
 
W.   Approve plat for the roads within Fairpark Village, Section 7, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Roads: Fairpark Village Sec 7
 
X.   Approve plat for the lots within Fairpark Village, Section 7, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Lots: Fairpark Village Sec 7
 
Y.   Approve the plat for Westheimer Lakes Intuitive Learning Center, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Development: Plat: Westheimer Lakes Intuitive Learning Center
 
Z.   Set public hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plans for Grand Vista Springs Boulevard Street Dedication, Section 2 and Grand Vista, Section 13, Precinct 3. (Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
 
Attachments:
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Grand Vista Springs Blvd STD Sec 2, Grand Vista Sec 13
 
AA.   Set public hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Briscoe Falls, Section 4, Precinct 3. (Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
 
Attachments:
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Briscoe Falls Sec 4
 
BB.   Set public hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Silver Ranch, Section 13, Precinct 3. (Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
 
Attachments:
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Silver Ranch Sec 13
 
CC.   Set public hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plan for Falcon Landing Boulevard and Gaston Road Reserve, Precinct 3. (Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
 
Attachments:
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Falcon Landing Blvd and Gaston Rd Reserve
 
DD.   Set public hearing for acceptance of the traffic control plans for Whisper Rock at Riverstone and Marble Bend at Riverstone, Section 3, Precinct 4. (Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:00 p.m.)
 
Attachments:
Development: Set Public Hearing: TCP: Whisper Rock at Riverstone and Marble Bend at Riverstone
 
11. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:
 
A.   Approve payment of Pay Application No. 1 in the amount of $28,734.00 to Secure Control Systems, Inc., for security electronics services at the Jail. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
 
Attachments:
Secure Control Systems, Inc.
 
B.   Approve payment of Invoice No. 2016-0403 in the amount of $15,000.00 to UR International, Inc., for FY 2015 maintenance of the facility and asset management system. (Fund: Facilities, Operations)
 
Attachments:
UR International
 
12. 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 April 20, 2016, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:
 
  Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority and Taylor Construction Management, LLC, to increase the scope of construction inspection services regarding Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road, State Highway 6 Crossing, to a maximum compensation of $640,000 and to extend the time of performance until April 30, 2017.
 
Attachments:
Supplement
 
13. HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
  Approve the rehire of former employee number 1000879, who terminated employment on July 31, 2014 and was rehired effective May 4, 2016.
 
Attachments:
Summary
 
14. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:
 
  Approve refunds over $500 detailed in Tax Assessor/Collector's Report submitted on April 26, 2016 for an amount totaling $6,503.83 for the Office of Patsy Schultz.
 
Attachments:
Refunds Over $500 4 26 16
 

 
15. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request by D & M Sugar Land Realty LLC,  to waive penalty and interest totaling $4,667.90 on property taxes for Tax Year 2015, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Tax Waiver Request
 
16. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on request by James Kirkham to waive penalty, interest and collection fees totaling $193.59 on property taxes for Tax Year 2014, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Tax Waiver Request
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on request by Thanh Tran to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,034.31 on property taxes for Tax Year 2015, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Tax Waiver Request
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on request by Yolanda and Krystal Flores to waive penalty and interest totaling $1,654.03 on property taxes for tax years 2011 through 2014, Precinct 2.
 
Attachments:
Tax Waiver Request
 
17. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
 
A.    Take all appropriate action on request by Xiangxue Cheng to waive penalty and interest totaling $553.59 on property taxes for Tax Year 2015, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Tax Waiver Request
 
B.    Take all appropriate action on request by Michael Dawson to waive penalty and interest totaling $393.72 on property taxes for Tax Year 2015, Precinct 3.
 
Attachments:
Tax Waiver Request
 
18. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request by Kevin Robison to waive penalty and interest totaling $524.10 on property taxes for Tax Year 2015, Precinct 4.
 
Attachments:
Tax Waiver Request
 
19. ENGINEERING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order Decreeing the Acquisition of Property to be a Public Necessity and Authorizing the Acquisition and Payment of Compensation by record vote for the Sycamore Road Widening Project, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Resolution
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain 0.6663 acre tract of land conveyed by Public Road Right-of-Way Dedication from Maxim Production Co., Inc. to Fort Bend County regarding Humphrey Way, and record same in Official Public Records, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Right of Way Dedication: Maxim: Humphrey Way, Parcel 4
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain 0.4407 acre tract of land conveyed by Public Road Right-of-Way Dedication from Maxim Production Co., Inc. to Fort Bend County regarding Humphrey Way, and record same in Official Public Records, Precinct 1.
 
Attachments:
Right of Way Dedication: Maxim Production: Humphrey Way Parcel 5B
 
20. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
 
  Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on initiating the Contract with Texas Department of State Health Services for Fort Bend County to receive an allocation of $134,937 for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program with a cash match by the County of twenty percent, or $26,879 for the extended grant period of September 30, 2016 through August 31, 2017. (Fund: Clinical Health Services)
 
Attachments:
Document
 
21. HUMAN RESOURCES:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify Position Number 5051-0009, in the Purchasing Department, from Quality Assurance Coordinator, Grade 9 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, to Buyer I, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective May 3, 2016.
 
Attachments:
Summary
 
22. PARKS DEPARTMENT:
 
  Take all appropriate action on request to approve rental of County property, a tent from the Parks Department, for an offsite private event.
 
23. PURCHASING:
 
A.   Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Justice Center Phase II Shell Buildout between Fort Bend County and Morganti Texas, Inc., for construction of two (2) courtrooms in Justice Center pursuant to RFP 16-064, in an amount not to exceed $2,538,700. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
 
Attachments:
RFP 16-064 agreement
 
B.   Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-075 for the Construction of Spring Green, Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13320. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
 
Attachments:
B16-075 tab
 
C.   Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-078 for Repair and Overlay of Trails at Kitty Hollow Park and Four Corners Park. (Fund: Parks Department)
 
Attachments:
B16-078 tab
 
D.   Take all appropriate action on Bid 16-080, Term Contract for Purchase and Hauling of Road Materials. (Fund: Road & Bridge)
 
Attachments:
B16-080 Road Materials
 
24. Approve Bills.
 
25. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:
 
§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to Commissioners Court under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
 
A.   Texas Penal Code Section 30.06, 30.07 and Texas Government Code Chapter 411.
 
B.   Cause No. 15-DCV-221725: JDC/Firethone, Ltd., vs. Fort Bend County, et al; In the District Court of Fort Bend County, 268th Judicial District and
Cause No. 16-DCV-231552: JDC/Firethorne, Ltd., vs. Fort Bend County, et al; In the District Court of Fort Bend County, 268th Judicial District.
 
26. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters:
 
§ 551.071. Consultation With Attorney.
 
A. Texas Penal Code Section 30.06, 30.07 and Texas Government Code Chapter 411.
 
B. Cause No. 15-DCV-221725: JDC/Firethone, Ltd., vs. Fort Bend County, et al; In the District Court of Fort Bend County, 268th Judicial District and
Cause No. 16-DCV-231552: JDC/Firethorne, Ltd., vs. Fort Bend County, et al; In the District Court of Fort Bend County, 268th Judicial District.
 
27. 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.
Signature stamped in County Judge's Office,
Filed with County Clerk @ 1:33 p.m.
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Robert E. Hebert, County Judge


 
Notice of meeting/agenda was filed with the County Clerk on Friday, April 29, 2016. An electronic version of this notice is also posted on the Fort Bend County website: www.fortbendcountytx.gov under Commissioners Court and under Legal Notices.
 
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).

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