NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
5. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of-state travel for Elected Official:
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:
11. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
12. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
13. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
14. 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 2015 Facility Bonds:
A. Take all appropriate action on the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement Agreements in Fort Bend County, pursuant to Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
B. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 7 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Fulshear, Texas.
C. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 8 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Simonton, Texas.
D. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the western portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, generally west of FM 1464 between FM 1093 and Beechnut Street.
E. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the western portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, generally in the vicinity of Cinco Ranch.
F. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located within the western portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, generally located along the SH 99 corridor south of FM 1093.
Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs supporting development of the proposed Campanile at Mission Bend located on Beechnut Street, west of Lobera Drive in Houston, Texas.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs supporting development of the proposed Catalon at Harvest Green located at Highway 99 and Harlem Road in Richmond, Texas.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs supporting development of the proposed Terraces at Arboretum located at 15928 Old Richmond Road in Sugar Land, Texas.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $47,981 as detailed on Auditor's form dated February 2, 2017, to reallocate unused funds from completed Parks and Fairgrounds Projects into the Commissioners Court Project account.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $47,981 as detailed on Auditor's form dated February 2, 2017, from Commissioners Court Projects into Parks Infrastructure and Fairgrounds Renovations accounts to allocate additional funds needed to complete current projects.
Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $50,196 for the Victim Assistance Program - Infant/Toddler Court Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County of $15,111.52 for a total program cost of $65,307 for the term of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and authorize the County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application.
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 Drug Court and the DWI Court Programs, with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application.
A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Fort Bend County for the reimbursement of joint operations from the treasury forfeiture fund.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Houston to participate in the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force in the Houston Metropolitan Area.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $80,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into the Justice Center project account, as detailed in Director's form dated February 8, 2017, to allocate funds for the purchase of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the new courtrooms and court chambers.
B. Take all appropriate action on request for two new Carpenter positions, Grade 7 of the Operator Skilled Trade Policy Group, in the Facilities Management & Planning Department, effective February 14, 2017 for the duration of the project. (Fund: Facilities Bond Proposition 1)
C. Take all appropriate action on request to retain vehicle unit no. N072, a 2009 Ford F250 truck, for use on the Historic Missouri City Gymnasium Rehabilitation project, as an addition to fleet.
D. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to Policy 612.07.A4, to allow the use of one specified vehicle for take home outside of Fort Bend County, for Position No. 4181-0002, for the purpose of regular project job site visits in the mornings and late afternoons, effective approximately February 14, 2017 through December 31, 2017, based on project construction schedules.
A. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $290,159.36 for Victim Assistance - The IRIS Women's Program, with a cash match by the County of twenty percent, for a total program budget not to exceed $362,936.82 for the period of October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to Application. (Fund: Social Services)
B. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Application to the Gulf Coast Medical Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $12,500 to support the efforts of the Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County of $12,500 to support the Collaborative Program Coordinator, and authorize electronic submission of the Application by Social Services. (Fund: Social Services)
Take all appropriate action on request by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 to ratify the reclassification of position number 5503-0028, from Corporal, Grade 10 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group to Deputy Constable, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, for assignment to the Enforcement Agreement for Westpark Tollway effective February 4, 2017.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $510 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, Supplies and Maintenance to allocate funds for fax machine supplies.
A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction-Justice Center Expansion between Fort Bend County and Brookstone, LP, pursuant to RFP 17-037, in an amount not to exceed $20,447,000. (Fund: Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase three (3) new ambulance modules from Frazer, Ltd., utilizing Buy Board contract 492-15, for an amount not to exceed $358,700. (Fund: Emergency Medical Service)
C. Take all appropriate action on Full Release, Indemnification, and Requirement for Liability Insurance between Fort Bend County and the Civil Air Patrol, for use of Travis Building rooftop through December 2017, no exchange of funds.
D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Architectural Design Services between Fort Bend County and STOA Architects, pursuant to SOQ 16-045, in an amount not to exceed $87,000 for upgrades and restoration design at the Jail. (Fund: Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)
E. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Halff Associates, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 14-025, to increase the scope of services by $8,200 for a total not to exceed amount of $400,450 regarding Beechnut Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and IDS Engineering Group, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 07-080, to increase the scope of services by $40,760 for a total amount not to exceed $324,060 regarding u-turns and left turn lanes at SH 99 at Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. X27, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)
Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $71,666 for the Criminal Investigations Division – Victim Case Coordination Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $19,025 for a total project cost of $90,691 for the term of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019. (Fund: Sheriff's Office/Grant Allocations)
Take all appropriate action on Amendment One [Lease of State of Texas Registration and Title System (RTS) Information Resources and Support] to Agreement for the Use of State of Texas Automation Equipment between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for five Registration Title Systems. (Fund: Tax Assessor/Collector)
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $6,770 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Treasurer, Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of a replacement scanner and a large paper drawer for the new check printer.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
5. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of-state travel for Elected Official:
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:
9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:
11. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
12. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
13. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
14. 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 2015 Facility Bonds:
A. Take all appropriate action on the Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatement Agreements in Fort Bend County, pursuant to Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
B. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 7 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Fulshear, Texas.
C. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 8 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Simonton, Texas.
D. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 9 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the western portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, generally west of FM 1464 between FM 1093 and Beechnut Street.
E. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 10 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located generally within the western portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, generally in the vicinity of Cinco Ranch.
F. Take all appropriate action on the Order Calling Election for Creation of the Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 11 and Imposition of a Sales and Use Tax, to be located within the western portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, generally located along the SH 99 corridor south of FM 1093.
Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs supporting development of the proposed Campanile at Mission Bend located on Beechnut Street, west of Lobera Drive in Houston, Texas.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs supporting development of the proposed Catalon at Harvest Green located at Highway 99 and Harlem Road in Richmond, Texas.
B. Take all appropriate action on Resolution to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs supporting development of the proposed Terraces at Arboretum located at 15928 Old Richmond Road in Sugar Land, Texas.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $47,981 as detailed on Auditor's form dated February 2, 2017, to reallocate unused funds from completed Parks and Fairgrounds Projects into the Commissioners Court Project account.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $47,981 as detailed on Auditor's form dated February 2, 2017, from Commissioners Court Projects into Parks Infrastructure and Fairgrounds Renovations accounts to allocate additional funds needed to complete current projects.
Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $50,196 for the Victim Assistance Program - Infant/Toddler Court Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County of $15,111.52 for a total program cost of $65,307 for the term of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and authorize the County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application.
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 Drug Court and the DWI Court Programs, with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the Application.
A. Take all appropriate action on Memorandum of Understanding between Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Fort Bend County for the reimbursement of joint operations from the treasury forfeiture fund.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Houston to participate in the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force in the Houston Metropolitan Area.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $80,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into the Justice Center project account, as detailed in Director's form dated February 8, 2017, to allocate funds for the purchase of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the new courtrooms and court chambers.
B. Take all appropriate action on request for two new Carpenter positions, Grade 7 of the Operator Skilled Trade Policy Group, in the Facilities Management & Planning Department, effective February 14, 2017 for the duration of the project. (Fund: Facilities Bond Proposition 1)
C. Take all appropriate action on request to retain vehicle unit no. N072, a 2009 Ford F250 truck, for use on the Historic Missouri City Gymnasium Rehabilitation project, as an addition to fleet.
D. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to Policy 612.07.A4, to allow the use of one specified vehicle for take home outside of Fort Bend County, for Position No. 4181-0002, for the purpose of regular project job site visits in the mornings and late afternoons, effective approximately February 14, 2017 through December 31, 2017, based on project construction schedules.
A. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $290,159.36 for Victim Assistance - The IRIS Women's Program, with a cash match by the County of twenty percent, for a total program budget not to exceed $362,936.82 for the period of October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018; authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to Application. (Fund: Social Services)
B. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Application to the Gulf Coast Medical Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $12,500 to support the efforts of the Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County of $12,500 to support the Collaborative Program Coordinator, and authorize electronic submission of the Application by Social Services. (Fund: Social Services)
Take all appropriate action on request by the Office of Constable Precinct 3 to ratify the reclassification of position number 5503-0028, from Corporal, Grade 10 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group to Deputy Constable, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, for assignment to the Enforcement Agreement for Westpark Tollway effective February 4, 2017.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $510 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Justice of the Peace, Pct. 2, Supplies and Maintenance to allocate funds for fax machine supplies.
A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Construction-Justice Center Expansion between Fort Bend County and Brookstone, LP, pursuant to RFP 17-037, in an amount not to exceed $20,447,000. (Fund: Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)
B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase three (3) new ambulance modules from Frazer, Ltd., utilizing Buy Board contract 492-15, for an amount not to exceed $358,700. (Fund: Emergency Medical Service)
C. Take all appropriate action on Full Release, Indemnification, and Requirement for Liability Insurance between Fort Bend County and the Civil Air Patrol, for use of Travis Building rooftop through December 2017, no exchange of funds.
D. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Architectural Design Services between Fort Bend County and STOA Architects, pursuant to SOQ 16-045, in an amount not to exceed $87,000 for upgrades and restoration design at the Jail. (Fund: Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)
E. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Halff Associates, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 14-025, to increase the scope of services by $8,200 for a total not to exceed amount of $400,450 regarding Beechnut Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
F. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and IDS Engineering Group, Inc., pursuant to SOQ 07-080, to increase the scope of services by $40,760 for a total amount not to exceed $324,060 regarding u-turns and left turn lanes at SH 99 at Harlem Road, Mobility Bond Project No. X27, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2007 Mobility Bonds)
Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $71,666 for the Criminal Investigations Division – Victim Case Coordination Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $19,025 for a total project cost of $90,691 for the term of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019. (Fund: Sheriff's Office/Grant Allocations)
Take all appropriate action on Amendment One [Lease of State of Texas Registration and Title System (RTS) Information Resources and Support] to Agreement for the Use of State of Texas Automation Equipment between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for five Registration Title Systems. (Fund: Tax Assessor/Collector)
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $6,770 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Treasurer, Information Technology, to allocate funds for the purchase of a replacement scanner and a large paper drawer for the new check printer.