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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Andy Meyers.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on October 3, 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 plans for Harvest Home Drive Street Dedication, Section 1 and Section 2, Precinct 3.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Long Meadow Farms, Section 37, Precinct 3, Section 40 and Section 43, Precinct 4.

Fort Bend Drainage District

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

7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:

9. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

10. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

11. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

12. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:

13. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

14. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

15. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PLANNING: The Director of Facilities Management & Planning submits these invoices for approval and payment for projects that have been budgeted and funded by 2015 Facility Bonds:

16. FIRE MARSHAL:

17. PARKS DEPARTMENT:

18. PURCHASING:

19. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

20. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Take all appropriate action on Application to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the FY 2018 Formula Grant; authorize electronic submission of the application, and adopt Resolution in support of the Application.

22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Take all appropriate action on First Modification Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Women's Center to extend the time of performance until October 31, 2017 for the Continuum of Care program.

23. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on Standard Utility Agreement between Fort Bend County and En-Touch Systems in an amount not to exceed $30,210.72 for utility relocations regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase II, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017A Series Road Bonds)

B. Take all appropriate action on Standard Utility Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $146,253.09 for utility relocations regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase II, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017A Series Road Bonds)

C. Take all appropriate action on Standard Utility Agreement between Fort Bend County and SouthTex 66 Pipeline Company, Ltd in an amount not to exceed $99,100 for utility relocations regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension Phase II, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2017A Series Road Bond)

D. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the sidewalk requirement as stated in Section 5.8 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Del Webb-Richmond Development on behalf of CW Richmond, L.P., Precinct 1.

E. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of the streets in Del Webb-Richmond, Section 12-A, as detailed in Construction Inspector's letter dated September 25, 2017, for a total of 2,544 linear feet, and release bond in the amount of $178,080; Precinct 1.

F. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of the streets in Del Webb-Richmond, Section 12-B, as detailed in Construction Inspector's letter dated September 25, 2017, for a total of 2,434 linear feet, and release bond in the amount of $170,380; Precinct 1.

G. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of the streets in Del Webb-Richmond, Section 13-A as detailed in Construction Inspector's letter dated September 25, 2017, for a total of 3,028 linear feet, and release bond in the amount of $211,610; Precinct 1.

H. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of the streets in Del Webb-Richmond, Section 13-B as detailed in Construction Inspector's letter dated September 25, 2017, for a total of 3,971 linear feet, and release bond in the amount of $277,760; Precinct 1.

I. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of the streets in Del Webb-Richmond, Section 16-B as detailed in Construction Inspector's letter dated September 25, 2017, for a total of 3,812 linear feet, and release bond in the amount of $266,840; Precinct 1.

J. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the 25-foot building line to allow a 5-foot encroachment as stated in Section 5.12.B.1, of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions, for Greens at Brentford Replat No. 1, Precinct 2.

K. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Greens at Brentford Replat No. 1, Precinct 2.

L. Take all appropriate action on request for variance to the collector street centerline radius requirement as stated in Section 5.3.B.4 of the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Rancho Bella Parkway Street Dedication, Sec. 4, on behalf of LOB West, Inc., Precinct 3.

M. Take all appropriate action on the plat for Rancho Bella Parkway Street Dedication, Sec. 4, Precinct 3.

24. HUMAN RESOURCES:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant Position Number 5601-0892, from Deputy Sheriff, Grade 9 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group to ID Technician, Grade 10 of the Law Enforcement Policy Group, in the Sheriff's Office, effective October 10, 2017.

B. Take all appropriate action on revisions to the Employee Information Manual, specifically Policy 708 Military Leave, as submitted by Human Resources.

25. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $10,500 from FY 2018 Non-Departmental Contingency into Death Investigators account as detailed on Judge Jansen's form dated October 2, 2017, to allocate funds for mileage reimbursement to investigators for on-site calls in fiscal year 2018.

26. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

A. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $55,337 regarding the installation of a Communications Tower at Brazos Bend State Park. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

B. Take appropriate action on approval to begin project under the Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 791.014, for the installation of a 180-foot radio tower to be located at Brazos Bend State Park. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

C. Take all appropriate action on the Jetty Sublicense Agreement between Fort Bend County and City of Houston, granting the City access to Jetty software pursuant to funds previously paid under the Urban Area Security Initiative grant program.

27. PARKS & RECREATION:

Take all appropriate action on request to donate one tractor presently located at Jones Creek Ranch Park to the Old Foster Community Museum, 7720 FM 359 in Richmond, Texas, a historical museum and registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Fort Bend County, as authorized by Texas Local Government Code Section 263.152(a)(4).

28. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request by City of Kendleton to purchase surplus property from Fort Bend County, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 263.152 (a)(1), specifically one 2010 truck and one 2011 truck, for a total of $4,650.

B. Take all appropriate action to authorize the continued purchase of hospital services related to sexual assaults, from Harris County Hospital District, through September 30, 2018, and grant an exemption to the competitive bidding pursuant to Local Government Code Section 262.024(a)(4) and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 56.06(c). (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

C. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No.1 to Agreement for Professional Construction Management Services between Fort Bend County and Huitt-Zollars, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $115,450 for the Public Transportation Facility, pursuant to SOQ 17-042. (Fund: Public Transportation)

D. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Financial Planning Services between Fort Bend County and Nancy R. Edmonson Transportation Consulting, pursuant to RFP 13-021, to extend the time of performance for Work Authorization No. 1, Part IV, until February 28, 2018, with no change in compensation. (Fund: Public Transportation, Grants)

E. Take all appropriate action on Bid 17-038 for the construction of Williams Way Boulevard from FM 762 to US 59/IH 69 NB Frontage Road, subject to final execution of settlement agreement to acquire remaining necessary right of way, Mobility Project 13114, Precinct 1.

F. Take all appropriate action on RFP 17-095 for the Construction of Sheriff's Office Administration Building.

G. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-003, term contract for purchase of Medical Supplies.

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-018, term contract for Pressure-Washing and Sealing of various County buildings.

I. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Contract with Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 17-021 for vehicles 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

J. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Contract with Helfman Dodge, pursuant to Bid 17-021 for vehicle 10.

K. Take all appropriate action on request to renew Contract with Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 15-028 for vehicles 4 and 23, including price increase for vehicle 19.

L. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 10 between Fort Bend County and Webber, LLC for the contract time to be extended ten days, pursuant to Bid No. 16-035 regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

M. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and HTS, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $39,624.55 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding construction material testing for Ladonia Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13107, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

29. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on proposal by Arthur J Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for aircraft hull and liability insurance covering the 1971 Bell helicopter effective through September 17, 2018. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Federal Forfeited Assets)

B. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement, to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $17,447.04 for use in the Strike Force/Strategic Initiative Programs administered by the Sheriff's Office, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

C. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Agreement to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $18,042 for use in the strike force/strategic initiative programs administered by the Sheriff's Office, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

30. Approve Bills.

31. Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on October 19, 2017, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on October 24, 2017.

32. 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 33 & 34

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

34. Adjournment.

Oct 10, 2017 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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