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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Grady Prestage.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 8, 2017, and special meeting held on August 9, 2017.

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 Tierra Grande Subdivision for placement of 30 mph speed limit signs, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for the addition of “No Parking” signs on Sierra Grande Drive and Camino Del Sol Drive in Mission Bend, Precinct 2.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingsland Boulevard Street Dedication, Section 1, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green, Section 6, Precinct 3.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Fieldstone, Section 14, Precinct 4.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 15, 17 - 19

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

10. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

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:

15. 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 August 16, 2017, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

16. 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 August 16, 2017, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

17. PURCHASING:

18. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

19. TREASURER:

B. Approve Master Service Agreement between Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority and ISI Contracting, Inc. to perform road and right-of-way maintenance services.

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reappoint Review Committee for the FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in preparation for the Request for Applications, and authorize Committee to review on behalf of Commissioners Court the application and budget for the FY 2017 Local Solicitation pursuant to the 30-day governmental review policy.

B. Take all appropriate action to authorize publication of a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017Q, for an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to enhance and improve energy efficiency.

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Arbitrage Compliance Services, Inc. in the amount of $20,000 to perform arbitrage rebate compliance services pursuant to SOQ 04-029, effective through September 30, 2018. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Fees)

21. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Take all appropriate action on request by Jerry Santana to waive penalty and interest totaling $2,585.06 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Precinct 1.

Take all appropriate action to direct the County Auditor on disposition of County Assets from various County Department inventory lists that were not located during the 2016-2017 Annual Inventory, as presented to Commissioners Court in report dated August 22, 2017.

23. BUDGET & FINANCE:

A. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2017 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.36400 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.02300 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.06600 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.45300

B. Take all appropriate action to propose the FY 2018 salaries for Fort Bend County Elected Officials.

C. Take all appropriate action to set public hearings on the proposal to increase the 2017 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, to be conducted on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas.

D. Take all appropriate action to set public hearings for the FY 2018 Proposed Budget for Fort Bend County, to be conducted on Monday, September 25, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas.

24. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Take all appropriate action on request to ratify the electronic submission of the renewal application for the FY 2017 Continuum of Care grant to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorize County Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the application.

25. DISTRICT COURTS:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $30,010 from Non-Departmental Contingency into accounts as detailed on Director's form dated August 15, 2017, to allocate funds for salaries, supplies and equipment to staff the 458th District Court through September 30, 2018.

26. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure of A. Myers Road during construction, from Benton Road to Berdett Road, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, closure from August 22, 2017 until September 15, 2017, Precinct 1.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to revise the detour plan regarding temporary closure of Crossover Road, approved by Commissioners Court on May 23, 2017, directing traffic to remain on area major thoroughfare and collector streets effective August 22, 2017, Pct. 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, on behalf of Newmark Homes Houston, LLC, Pct. 4.

D. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, Precinct 4.

E. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, Precinct 4.

F. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, on behalf of 688 Development Inc. and Grand Mission MUD No. 2, Precinct 3.

G. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, Precinct 3.

H. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, Precinct 3.

I. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Harvest Green, Sec. 16, on behalf of Grand Parkway 1358 LP, Precinct 4.

J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Harvest Green, Sec. 16, Precinct 4.

K. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Harvest Green, Sec. 16, Precinct 4

L. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, on behalf of D. R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., Precinct 2.

M. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, Precinct 2.

N. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, Precinct 2.

O. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 5 of FM 2759 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $52,821.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)

P. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 9 of FM 762 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $167,668.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)

Q. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 2 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $1,792.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

R. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 3 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $8,680.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 4 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $4,205.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 138 of Greenbusch in the amount of $5,805 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

27. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING:

Take all appropriate action on the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Missouri City to commence construction of a public library facility located in the City of Missouri City, Texas.

28. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to perform forensic pathology services effective through August 31, 2018. (Fund: Health & Human Services)

29. HUMAN RESOURCES:

Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Judge to execute Fort Bend County’s Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) Plan Authorization for the Plan Year 2018 and consider action on the following items: changes in the plan provisions for non-retirees; Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees; and payment of a rate greater than the TCDRS required rate.

30. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Project # RPT 1702 (11), to extend the contract expiration date until September 30, 2017.

B. Take all appropriate action on grant application to the Federal Transit Administration for FY 2017 Section 5339(b) Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program funds in the amount of $984,000 to purchase replacement vehicles with a proposed local match of $246,000; authorize electronic submission in Grants.Gov (Fund: Public Transportation, Grant Allocations).

C. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Transportation Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much, Much More, extending the Agreement through August 31, 2018. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

31. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-004, term contract for Pressure-Washing and Sealing of various County Buildings.

B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-006, term contract for concrete pavement rehabilitation.

C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-008, term contract for Mowing Services for County Right of Ways, and Finish Cut Mowing Services of County Right of Ways.

D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-009, term contract for the purchase of oils and lubricants.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-010, term contract for the purchase of weed, brush and insect control chemicals.

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-087 for construction of FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase II-A.

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 17-044, term contract for the purchase of 105-190 transit vans and buses.

H. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 17-088 for Design/Build Pavilion at Jones Creek Ranch Park.

I. Take all appropriate action on request to advertise for statement of qualifications for bond counsel.

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Paradigm Construction, LLC, pursuant to RFP 17-067, for an amount not to exceed $5,810,640 for construction of the Mission Bend Branch library. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6)

K. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Autoarch Architects, LLC pursuant to SOQ 16-045, to increase the architecture design services by $25,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $146,000 regarding Missouri City Gymnasium. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 1)

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Broaddus Construction, LLC, pursuant to Q17-079, in an amount not to exceed $68,500 regarding professional engineering services, including design for the construction of a new animal shelter building on the existing Animal Services site to expand the campus. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

M. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for renewal of Janitorial Services at Fort Bend County Buildings and Facilities between Fort Bend County and McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 02052215 for an annual amount not to exceed $658,826.64. (Fund: Facilities and Library)

N. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Commercial Lease for Extension of Term between Fort Bend County and Transwestern Capital and authorize exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code Section § 262.024(a)(2) to protect the public health or safety of the residents, in an amount not to exceed $50,808 for twelve (12) months. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

O. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Relocation Management Services between Fort Bend County and Lesley & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for Justice Center expansion relocation. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)

P. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,387 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding professional construction material testing services for Sycamore Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13113, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Q. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and HJ Consulting, Inc. in an additional amount of $95,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $545,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional engineering inspection services regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

R. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Aviles Engineering Corporation in an amount not to exceed $38,015.95 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding professional construction material testing services for Owens Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13403, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and All-Terra Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $39,907 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding professional construction material testing services for Braxton Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13116x, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $59,699 for substantial damage estimation and permit compliance determination support services utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract Number HP07-16, and authorize funding of the Agreement from Non-Departmental Contingency.

U. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $59,699 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Non-Departmental Project Account detailed on Auditor's form dated August 15, 2017, to allocate funds for engineering services regarding the agreement for damage estimation and permit compliance determination.

35. Authorize Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on August 31, 2017, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 5, 2017.

36. 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.

Items 37 & 38

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

38. Adjournment.

Aug 22, 2017 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, AUGUST 22, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

Call to Order

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Grady Prestage.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 8, 2017, and special meeting held on August 9, 2017.

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 Tierra Grande Subdivision for placement of 30 mph speed limit signs, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for the addition of “No Parking” signs on Sierra Grande Drive and Camino Del Sol Drive in Mission Bend, Precinct 2.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingsland Boulevard Street Dedication, Section 1, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green, Section 6, Precinct 3.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Fieldstone, Section 14, Precinct 4.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 15, 17 - 19

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

10. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

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:

15. 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 August 16, 2017, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

16. 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 August 16, 2017, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

17. PURCHASING:

18. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

19. TREASURER:

B. Approve Master Service Agreement between Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority and ISI Contracting, Inc. to perform road and right-of-way maintenance services.

20. COUNTY JUDGE:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reappoint Review Committee for the FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in preparation for the Request for Applications, and authorize Committee to review on behalf of Commissioners Court the application and budget for the FY 2017 Local Solicitation pursuant to the 30-day governmental review policy.

B. Take all appropriate action to authorize publication of a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017Q, for an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to enhance and improve energy efficiency.

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Arbitrage Compliance Services, Inc. in the amount of $20,000 to perform arbitrage rebate compliance services pursuant to SOQ 04-029, effective through September 30, 2018. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Fees)

A. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2017 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.36400 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.02300 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.06600 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.45300

B. Take all appropriate action to propose the FY 2018 salaries for Fort Bend County Elected Officials.

C. Take all appropriate action to set public hearings on the proposal to increase the 2017 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County, to be conducted on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas.

D. Take all appropriate action to set public hearings for the FY 2018 Proposed Budget for Fort Bend County, to be conducted on Monday, September 25, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., and on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, on the second floor of the Fort Bend County Courthouse at 401 Jackson Street in Richmond, Texas.

A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure of A. Myers Road during construction, from Benton Road to Berdett Road, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, closure from August 22, 2017 until September 15, 2017, Precinct 1.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to revise the detour plan regarding temporary closure of Crossover Road, approved by Commissioners Court on May 23, 2017, directing traffic to remain on area major thoroughfare and collector streets effective August 22, 2017, Pct. 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, on behalf of Newmark Homes Houston, LLC, Pct. 4.

D. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, Precinct 4.

E. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, Precinct 4.

F. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, on behalf of 688 Development Inc. and Grand Mission MUD No. 2, Precinct 3.

G. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, Precinct 3.

H. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, Precinct 3.

I. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Harvest Green, Sec. 16, on behalf of Grand Parkway 1358 LP, Precinct 4.

J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Harvest Green, Sec. 16, Precinct 4.

K. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Harvest Green, Sec. 16, Precinct 4

L. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, on behalf of D. R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., Precinct 2.

M. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, Precinct 2.

N. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, Precinct 2.

O. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 5 of FM 2759 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $52,821.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)

P. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 9 of FM 762 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $167,668.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)

Q. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 2 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $1,792.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

R. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 3 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $8,680.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 4 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $4,205.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 138 of Greenbusch in the amount of $5,805 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Project # RPT 1702 (11), to extend the contract expiration date until September 30, 2017.

B. Take all appropriate action on grant application to the Federal Transit Administration for FY 2017 Section 5339(b) Bus and Bus Infrastructure Program funds in the amount of $984,000 to purchase replacement vehicles with a proposed local match of $246,000; authorize electronic submission in Grants.Gov (Fund: Public Transportation, Grant Allocations).

C. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Transportation Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much, Much More, extending the Agreement through August 31, 2018. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

31. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-004, term contract for Pressure-Washing and Sealing of various County Buildings.

B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-006, term contract for concrete pavement rehabilitation.

C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-008, term contract for Mowing Services for County Right of Ways, and Finish Cut Mowing Services of County Right of Ways.

D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-009, term contract for the purchase of oils and lubricants.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-010, term contract for the purchase of weed, brush and insect control chemicals.

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-087 for construction of FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase II-A.

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 17-044, term contract for the purchase of 105-190 transit vans and buses.

H. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 17-088 for Design/Build Pavilion at Jones Creek Ranch Park.

I. Take all appropriate action on request to advertise for statement of qualifications for bond counsel.

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Paradigm Construction, LLC, pursuant to RFP 17-067, for an amount not to exceed $5,810,640 for construction of the Mission Bend Branch library. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6)

K. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Autoarch Architects, LLC pursuant to SOQ 16-045, to increase the architecture design services by $25,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $146,000 regarding Missouri City Gymnasium. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 1)

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Broaddus Construction, LLC, pursuant to Q17-079, in an amount not to exceed $68,500 regarding professional engineering services, including design for the construction of a new animal shelter building on the existing Animal Services site to expand the campus. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

M. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for renewal of Janitorial Services at Fort Bend County Buildings and Facilities between Fort Bend County and McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc. utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 02052215 for an annual amount not to exceed $658,826.64. (Fund: Facilities and Library)

N. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Commercial Lease for Extension of Term between Fort Bend County and Transwestern Capital and authorize exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code Section § 262.024(a)(2) to protect the public health or safety of the residents, in an amount not to exceed $50,808 for twelve (12) months. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

O. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Relocation Management Services between Fort Bend County and Lesley & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for Justice Center expansion relocation. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)

P. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Associated Testing Laboratories, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,387 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding professional construction material testing services for Sycamore Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13113, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

Q. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and HJ Consulting, Inc. in an additional amount of $95,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $545,000 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 for professional engineering inspection services regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

R. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Aviles Engineering Corporation in an amount not to exceed $38,015.95 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding professional construction material testing services for Owens Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13403, Precinct 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and All-Terra Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $39,907 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding professional construction material testing services for Braxton Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13116x, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Tetra Tech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $59,699 for substantial damage estimation and permit compliance determination support services utilizing Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract Number HP07-16, and authorize funding of the Agreement from Non-Departmental Contingency.

U. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $59,699 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Non-Departmental Project Account detailed on Auditor's form dated August 15, 2017, to allocate funds for engineering services regarding the agreement for damage estimation and permit compliance determination.

35. Authorize Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on August 31, 2017, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on September 5, 2017.

36. 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.

Items 37 & 38

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

38. Adjournment.

NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Grady Prestage.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 8, 2017, and special meeting held on August 9, 2017.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Tierra Grande Subdivision for placement of 30 mph speed limit signs, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for the addition of “No Parking” signs on Sierra Grande Drive and Camino Del Sol Drive in Mission Bend, Precinct 2.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingsland Boulevard Street Dedication, Section 1, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green, Section 6, Precinct 3.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Fieldstone, Section 14, Precinct 4.

Consent Agenda CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 15, 17 - 19

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

10. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

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:

15. 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 August 16, 2017, and makes the following recommendation to Commissioners Court:

16. 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 August 16, 2017, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

17. PURCHASING:

18. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

19. TREASURER:

B. Take all appropriate action to authorize publication of a notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2017Q, for an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to enhance and improve energy efficiency.

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Arbitrage Compliance Services, Inc. in the amount of $20,000 to perform arbitrage rebate compliance services pursuant to SOQ 04-029, effective through September 30, 2018. (Fund: Non-Departmental, Fees)

A. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2017 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote: Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.36400 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.02300 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.06600 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.45300

B. Take all appropriate action to propose the FY 2018 salaries for Fort Bend County Elected Officials.

A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure of A. Myers Road during construction, from Benton Road to Berdett Road, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code, closure from August 22, 2017 until September 15, 2017, Precinct 1.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to revise the detour plan regarding temporary closure of Crossover Road, approved by Commissioners Court on May 23, 2017, directing traffic to remain on area major thoroughfare and collector streets effective August 22, 2017, Pct. 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, on behalf of Newmark Homes Houston, LLC, Pct. 4.

D. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, Precinct 4.

E. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within The Grove at Riverstone, Section One, Precinct 4.

F. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, on behalf of 688 Development Inc. and Grand Mission MUD No. 2, Precinct 3.

G. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, Precinct 3.

H. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Grand Mission Estates, Sec. 4, Precinct 3.

I. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Harvest Green, Sec. 16, on behalf of Grand Parkway 1358 LP, Precinct 4.

J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Harvest Green, Sec. 16, Precinct 4.

K. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Harvest Green, Sec. 16, Precinct 4

L. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the block length requirement as stated in Section 5.6.D of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, on behalf of D. R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., Precinct 2.

M. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, Precinct 2.

N. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Grand Vista Lakes, Sec. 3, Precinct 2.

O. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 5 of FM 2759 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $52,821.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)

P. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 9 of FM 762 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $167,668.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)

Q. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 2 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $1,792.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

R. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 3 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $8,680.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

S. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 4 of Ludwig Road in the amount of $4,205.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13208, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

T. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 138 of Greenbusch in the amount of $5,805 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 2 to the Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Project # RPT 1702 (11), to extend the contract expiration date until September 30, 2017.

C. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Transportation Services between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels & Much, Much More, extending the Agreement through August 31, 2018. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

A. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-004, term contract for Pressure-Washing and Sealing of various County Buildings.

B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-006, term contract for concrete pavement rehabilitation.

C. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-008, term contract for Mowing Services for County Right of Ways, and Finish Cut Mowing Services of County Right of Ways.

D. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-009, term contract for the purchase of oils and lubricants.

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-010, term contract for the purchase of weed, brush and insect control chemicals.

F. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-087 for construction of FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase II-A.

G. Take all appropriate action on RFP 17-044, term contract for the purchase of 105-190 transit vans and buses.

H. Take all appropriate action on SOQ 17-088 for Design/Build Pavilion at Jones Creek Ranch Park.

I. Take all appropriate action on request to advertise for statement of qualifications for bond counsel.

J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Paradigm Construction, LLC, pursuant to RFP 17-067, for an amount not to exceed $5,810,640 for construction of the Mission Bend Branch library. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6)

O. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Relocation Management Services between Fort Bend County and Lesley & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for Justice Center expansion relocation. (Fund: 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)

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

38. Adjournment.

Aug 22, 2017 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Grady Prestage.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on August 8, 2017, and special meeting held on August 9, 2017.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Tierra Grande Subdivision for placement of 30 mph speed limit signs, Precinct 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for the addition of “No Parking” signs on Sierra Grande Drive and Camino Del Sol Drive in Mission Bend, Precinct 2.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Kingsland Boulevard Street Dedication, Section 1, Precinct 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green, Section 6, Precinct 3.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Fieldstone, Section 14, Precinct 4.

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

9. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 15, 17 - 19

Consent Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6 - 15, 17 - 19