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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 6, 2016 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

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

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 23, special meeting held on August 30, and public hearing held on August 31, 2016.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

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

A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposal to increase the 2016 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County.

B. Engineering: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

Fort Bend County Drainage District

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. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

10. AUDITOR:

11. BUDGET & FINANCE:

12. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

13. COUNTY CLERK:

14. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

15. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

16. ENGINEERING - DEVELOPMENT:

17. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

18. FIRE MARSHAL:

19. PARKS & RECREATION:

20. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

21. PURCHASING:

22. RISK MANAGEMENT:

23. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

24. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

A. Take all appropriate action on a Resolution Establishing the Fort Bend County Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program and the incorporated report setting forth the terms of the Fort Bend County PACE Program.

B. Take all appropriate action on Administration Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy Authority, a non-profit organization, to provide administrative services for the Fort Bend County PACE Program.

Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Improvements to Missouri City Middle School Gymnasium between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Independent School District. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 1)

27. AUDITOR:

Take all appropriate action on the Notice from Texas Indigent Defense Commission regarding FY16 supplemental formula grant funds in the amount of $35,221 for capital indigent defense.

28. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Take all appropriate action on acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $5,100 from Texas State Texas School Safety Center for assistance in the enforcement of Health and Safety laws regarding the sale of tobacco to minors, with no local match required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017.

29. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order for the Use of Eminent Domain by Record Vote for Gaston Road, Mobility Bond Project 13311, Precinct 3.

30. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Take all appropriate action to extend the Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Houston to participate in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force program in the Houston Metropolitan Area beginning July 1, 2016.

31. DISTRICT CLERK:

Take all appropriate action to amend the Juror's Donation Authorization Form to update information for the Veterans Court Program, pursuant to House Bill 3996 of the 84th Legislature, Government Code 61.003, effective September 1, 2016.

32. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Take all appropriate action on the approval of eighty-three sites as Countywide Polling Places for the November 8, 2016 General Election, as submitted by the Elections Administrator.

33. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain .084 acre tract of land conveyed by Public Road Right-of-Way Dedication by John L. Jones to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding First Street, Parcel 4, in Kendleton, and; record same in Official Public Records; Precinct 1.

B. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain .0061 acre tract of land conveyed by Public Road Right-of-Way Dedication by Rosetta Crump to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding First Street, Parcel 10 in Kendleton, and; record same in Official Public Records; Precinct 1.

C. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain .0059 acre tract of land conveyed by Public Road Right-of-Way Dedication by Reginald Jones and Barbara Jones to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding First Street, Parcel 11 in Kendleton, and; record same in Official Public Records; Precinct 1.

D. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain .0059 acre tract of land conveyed by Public Road Right-of-Way Dedication by Reginald Jones and Barbara Jones to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding First Street, Parcel 12 in Kendleton, and; record same in Official Public Records; Precinct 1.

E. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain .0057 acre tract of land conveyed by Public Road Right-of-Way Dedication by Reginald Jones and Barbara Jones to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding First Street, Parcel 14 in Kendleton, and; record same in Official Public Records; Pct. 1.

G. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain .8009 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from USA Infrastructure Investments, LP to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding West Bellfort and; record same in Official Public Records; Precinct 4.

H. Take all appropriate action on Application for Department of the Army Permit regarding Chimney Rock Road; authorize County Judge to sign the Statement of Authorization as Fort Bend County representative, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precinct 2.

I. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Cloverleaf Ranch regarding the developer's contribution in the amount of $10,750 to Chimney Rock Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precinct 2.

J. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Ventana Development Katy, Ltd. for a developer contribution of $1,477,238 regarding Cane Island Parkway, Mobility Bond Project No. 13306, Precinct 3.

K. Take all appropriate action on Standard Utility Agreement between Fort Bend County and Southcross Gulf Coast Transmission LTD in an amount not to exceed $560,662 regarding Spring Green Boulevard and Katy Flewellen Road, Mobility Bond Project Nos. 13318 and 13316, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. regarding relocation of an easement within the Cane Island Parkway Project, Mobility Bond Project No. 13306, Precinct 3.

M. 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 Ivy Kids Spring Green on behalf of Silver Ranch Ventures, LLC, Precinct 3.

N. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Ivy Kids Spring Green, Precinct 3.

O. Take all appropriate action on request to authorize County Engineer to negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rosenberg and the City of Richmond regarding planning and implementation of Quiet Zones within their City Limits and/or within the County directly adjoining their City Limits, Precinct 1.

34. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Take all appropriate action on Out-of-District Water and Wastewater Service Agreement between Fort Bend County and Sienna Plantation Management District to provide such services to the Fort Bend County Sienna Annex, Precinct 2. (Fund: Facilities)

35. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

A. Take all appropriate action on the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Project Design Summary, and authorize submission of applications on October 31, 2016 and January 17, 2017 in accordance with the plan submitted by Fort Bend Office of Emergency Management dated September 1, 2016.

B. Take all appropriate action to authorize efforts to secure a designated allocation of Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds to Fort Bend County, subject to U.S. Congress appropriation.

C. Take all appropriate action to authorize negotiations with Tetra Tech to develop a scope of work and agreement for assistance with preparation of submittal of the October 31, 2016 and January 17, 2017 applications for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; authorize County Judge to execute the agreement, to be ratified by Commissioners Court. (Fund: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Non-Departmental, Fees)

36. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Take all appropriate action on request for electronic submission of Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program grant application to METRO in the amount $276,250 with local match of fifteen percent to be provided by Texana Center.

37. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) Tahoe, a replacement to fleet, for Vehicle Maintenance, from Classic Chevrolet, pursuant to Bid 16-024, in an amount not to exceed $33,900. (Fund: Constable Pct. 2 and Insurance)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase radio equipment for Vehicle Maintenance from Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $175,326.20 utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract RA05-15. (Fund: Vehicle Maintenance)

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Sheriff's Office Administration Building between Fort Bend County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 16-045, in an amount not to exceed $738,000. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)

D. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Planning, Engineering, Environmental Analysis and Design between Fort Bend County and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $407,335 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,662,761 regarding the proposed transit facility, pursuant to SOQ 14-027. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)

E. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Work Authorization No. 2 to Agreement for Professional Services between Fort Bend County and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 14-027, for an amount not to exceed $407,335; total amount of work authorization amount not to exceed $1,400,861 for the proposed transit facility. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)

F. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 1 to Agreement for Financial Planning Services between Fort Bend County and Nancy R. Edmonson Transportation Consulting, pursuant to RFP 13-021, in an amount not to exceed $35,100 for the financial analysis of various operating structures. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 16-100 for Construction of Fairgrounds Livestock Auction Barn.

H. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Extension of Agreement for Bulk Fuel Products and Services between Fort Bend County and Susser Petroleum Operating Company LLC pursuant to RFP 12-051, effective through November 30, 2016.

I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-010, term contract for Traffic Count Services.

J. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-013, term contract for Traffic Signs, Posts, and Supplies.

K. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-014, term contract for Oil and Lubricants.

L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-009, term contract for Dump Truck Bed Liner Material.

M. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Freese & Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $160,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding the Brazos River Erosion Management Program. (Fund: Brazos River Erosion Management Project)

N. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Gunda Corporation to extend the time of performance to end not later than September 30, 2016, pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding traffic signal timing services, Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4. (Fund: Engineering, Fees)

O. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Amani Engineering in an additional amount of $75,240 and a total contract amount not to exceed $537,081 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding South Post Oak, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

P. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and IDC, Inc. in an additional amount of $199,781 and a total contract amount not to exceed $551,920 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Sansbury Boulevard Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111B, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Q. Take all appropriate action on Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and Berg-Oliver Associates, Inc. in an additional amount of $27,500 and a total contract amount not to exceed $287,168 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Chimney Rock Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

R. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Halff Associates, Inc. in an additional amount of $38,250 and a total amount not to exceed $392,250 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Beechnut Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and FCM Engineers, P.C. in an additional amount of $9,000 and a total contract amount not to exceed $476,669.18 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Bellaire Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13202, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

38. Approve Bills.

39. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements by County Auditor on September 1, 2016.

Items 40 & 41 (Part 1 of 2)

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

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

Item 33F

F. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain 1.747 acre tract of land conveyed by Warranty Deed from Wayne S. Shellenburg to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding Cane Island Parkway, Parcel 9 and; record same in Official Public Records; Precinct 3.

Items 40 & 41 (Part 2 of 2), & Item 42

40. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code: A. § 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. 1. Cause No. 14-DCV-213052, Jacob David Norsworthy, Plaintiff and Fort Bend County, Intervenor vs. SBS/Bison Building Materials, LLC, and Morris Crosby, Defendants, 268th District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas. 2. Sycamore Road Widening Project. B. § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 1. Cane Island Parkway. 2. West Airport Boulevard. 41. Reconvene Open Session and consider taking action on the following matters: A. § 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. 1. Cause No. 14-DCV-213052, Jacob David Norsworthy, Plaintiff and Fort Bend County, Intervenor vs. SBS/Bison Building Materials, LLC, and Morris Crosby, Defendants, 268th District Court, Fort Bend County, Texas. 2. Sycamore Road Widening Project. B. § 551.072. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. Commissioners Court will meet in Closed Session to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 1. Cane Island Parkway. 2. West Airport Boulevard. 42. Adjournment

42. Adjournment.

Sep 06, 2016 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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