NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for (Katy ISD) Creech Elementary School temporary location at UH-Cinco Ranch campus due to Hurricane Harvey, for the creation of school zone and addition of “No Left Turn” and “No U-turn” signs on Mason Road, University Park Drive and Camden Bend Lane, Precinct 3.
B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana, Section 40, Precinct 4.
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel request for County personnel:
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:
10. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
11. AUDITOR:
12. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
13. AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE:
14. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:
15. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:
16. COUNTY ATTORNEY:
17. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
18. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
19. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
20. 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, along with other business regarding projects:
21. 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 October 18, 2017, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Tammy Smith on behalf of Chad and Sarah James to waive penalty and interest totaling $2,594.04 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Pct. 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by John Reshkovsky to waive penalty and interest totaling $194.24 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Precinct 1.
Take all appropriate action on request by Brian Jarrard on behalf of Waterside at Mason LP, to waive penalty and interest totaling $12,076.76 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Precinct 4.
Take all appropriate action to extend the Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Houston for participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program in the Houston Metropolitan Area effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $5,351 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Engineering accounts as detailed on Engineer's form dated October 18, 2017 to allocate funds for assistance required during employee leave of absence.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 15 of FM 762 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $31,018 plus necessary costs and authorize the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)
C. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 006 of FM 762 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $163,053.95 plus necessary costs and authorize the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)
D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 423 of FM 1093/Westpark Extension in the amount of $5,166.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Precinct 3. (Fund: Series 2017A Road Bond)
E. 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 Sienna Plantation, Section 22, on behalf of Toll-GTIS Property Owner, LLC, Precinct 1.
F. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Sienna Plantation, Section 22, Precinct 1.
G. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Sienna Plantation, Section 22, Pct. 1.
H. 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 Sienna Village of Destrehan, Section 7B, on behalf of Toll-GTIS Property Owner, LLC and Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District, Precinct 1.
I. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Sienna Village of Destrehan, Section 7B, Precinct 1.
J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Sienna Village of Destrehan, Section 7B, Precinct 1.
K. Take all appropriate action on request for variances to the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Avalon at Sienna Plantation, Section 6, specifically: (1) to the 25-foot building line as stated in Section 5.12.C.1 to allow a 10-foot front building line; (2) the standard 10-foot minimum distance between dwelling units as stated in Section 5.12.C.5, to allow a five foot spacing between residential structures; (3) the minimum lot size requirement as stated in Section 5.14.E.4; and (4) to the direct driveway access to a public street or permanent access easement requirement to allow private alley access to the rear of lots as stated in Section 5.14.A.1.c; on behalf of Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc., Precinct 2.
L. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Avalon at Sienna Plantation, Section 6, Precinct 2.
M. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Avalon at Sienna Plantation, Section 6, Precinct 2.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $12,520 from FY 2017 Non-Departmental Contingency into Health & Human Services, Fees to allocate funds for autopsy related services provided in fiscal year 2017.
B. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of State Health Services Region 6/5 South to partner services and work cooperatively for the purpose of reducing the acquisition and transmission of HIV/ Sexually Transmitted Infections to promote public health and safety for the citizens of Texas.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of funds in the amount $10,000 from TXU Energy to provide assistance to qualified County residents under the TXU Energy Aid Program.
D. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on application to the Texas Veterans Commission for the 2018-19 General Assistance Grant, requesting $200,000 in grant funds to continue providing financial assistance for Veterans and their families in Fort Bend, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.
E. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Consulting Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Episcopal Health Foundation for the Foundation to provide funding in the amount of $50,000 to support continued efforts by Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System for the term of November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position numbers 5401-0135, 5401-0136 and 5401-0137 in the Emergency Medical Service Department from Paramedic II Grade P2 of the Emergency Medical Service Policy Group to Lieutenant-Clinical, Grade 11 of the Public Health Policy Group, effective October 24, 2017.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5751-0205 in the Juvenile Probation Department from Assistant Mentor, Grade 9 of the Professional Management Policy Group to Mentor Caseworker, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group effective October 24, 2017.
C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5031-0040 in the Information Technology Department from Webmaster, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group to Senior Programmer Analyst, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group effective October 24, 2017.
D. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5601-0822 in the Sheriff's Office from Communications System Specialist, Grade 10 of the Professional Management Policy Group to Civilian Communications System Specialist, Grade 10 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective October 24, 2017.
A. Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement between Texas Department of Transportation and Fort Bend County, Project # RUR 1802 (11) for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5311 State funding in the amount of $233,573 for rural transportation, with no local match required; and authorize Grants Coordinator to electronically submit agreement in the eGrants system.
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to Public Transportation Project No. RPT 1702 (11) 032_17 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to add FY 2017 Vehicle Revenue Miles and Census Impact award funds in the amount of $704,551 for rural transportation services, with local match of $189,438 provided by FY18 5311 State funds and $123,000 in transportation development credits for the remaining local match.
A. Take all appropriate action on amendment to command post vehicle agreement between Fort Bend County and Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for additional equipment for the Sheriff's Office command post vehicle in the amount of $5,891.19 for a total amount not to exceed $845,841.19, utilizing Houston Galveston Area Council Contract FS12-15. (Fund: Sheriff's Office Federal Forfeiture)
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-022 for the purchase of vehicles.
C. Take all appropriate action to authorize the purchase of vehicles for various County departments utilizing Bid 15-028 and Bid 18-022 as indicated on Purchasing Agent form.
D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) specialty jail transport van, a replacement to fleet for the Sheriff's Office, utilizing Buy Board Contract 506-16, in an amount not to exceed $61,525.82. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
E. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd., pursuant to RFP 17-080 for additional services for roof replacement at the Rosenberg AgriLife Extension Annex Old Office, in an amount not to exceed $2,420.75 for a contract total not to exceed $50,780.75. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
F. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Work Authorization No.3 between Fort Bend County and WSP USA, Inc. formerly dba as Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation planning assistance, for extension of time, no change in contract amount.
G. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 4 between Fort Bend County and WSP USA, Inc. formerly dba as Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation strategy services related to Hurricane Harvey, in an amount not to exceed $8,202. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for inmate health services between Fort Bend County and Correct Care Solutions, LLC, pursuant to RFP 17-065 Inmate Medical Services, in an amount not to exceed $5,400,000 for FY2018. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-019, term contract for HVAC Maintenance for Libraries.
J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and LexisNexis for Accurint Government Law Enforcement services as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item or services available from only one source for a monthly base amount of $1,183. (Fund: County Attorney, District Attorney, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Child Support, County Clerk, and Court Collections)
K. Take all appropriate action on Eighth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and Berg-Oliver Associates, Inc. for additional services in the amount of $57,500 and a total contract amount not to exceed $353,668 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Chimney Rock, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on Leave of Absence and COBRA rates for the Fort Bend County Employee Benefit Medical and Dental plans effective January 1, 2018, as presented by Risk Manager.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Participation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool to continue participation in the County Choice Silver program for plan year 2018 and approve rate increase.
A. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $142,156.80 for professional language analyst services, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
B. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and MVM, Inc. for Language Analyst Services in an amount not to exceed $142,156 for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. (Fund: Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Grant)
§ 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.
NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for (Katy ISD) Creech Elementary School temporary location at UH-Cinco Ranch campus due to Hurricane Harvey, for the creation of school zone and addition of “No Left Turn” and “No U-turn” signs on Mason Road, University Park Drive and Camden Bend Lane, Precinct 3.
B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana, Section 40, Precinct 4.
6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel request for County personnel:
7. COUNTY JUDGE:
8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2:
10. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3:
11. AUDITOR:
12. BUDGET TRANSFERS:
13. AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE:
14. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:
15. CONSTABLE, PCT. 4:
16. COUNTY ATTORNEY:
17. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
18. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
19. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
20. 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, along with other business regarding projects:
21. 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 October 18, 2017, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:
A. Take all appropriate action on request by Tammy Smith on behalf of Chad and Sarah James to waive penalty and interest totaling $2,594.04 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Pct. 1.
B. Take all appropriate action on request by John Reshkovsky to waive penalty and interest totaling $194.24 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Precinct 1.
Take all appropriate action on request by Brian Jarrard on behalf of Waterside at Mason LP, to waive penalty and interest totaling $12,076.76 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Precinct 4.
Take all appropriate action to extend the Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and the City of Houston for participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program in the Houston Metropolitan Area effective October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $5,351 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Engineering accounts as detailed on Engineer's form dated October 18, 2017 to allocate funds for assistance required during employee leave of absence.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 15 of FM 762 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $31,018 plus necessary costs and authorize the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)
C. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 006 of FM 762 (Crabb River Road) in the amount of $163,053.95 plus necessary costs and authorize the County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)
D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 423 of FM 1093/Westpark Extension in the amount of $5,166.95 plus necessary costs and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, Precinct 3. (Fund: Series 2017A Road Bond)
E. 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 Sienna Plantation, Section 22, on behalf of Toll-GTIS Property Owner, LLC, Precinct 1.
F. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Sienna Plantation, Section 22, Precinct 1.
G. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Sienna Plantation, Section 22, Pct. 1.
H. 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 Sienna Village of Destrehan, Section 7B, on behalf of Toll-GTIS Property Owner, LLC and Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District, Precinct 1.
I. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Sienna Village of Destrehan, Section 7B, Precinct 1.
J. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Sienna Village of Destrehan, Section 7B, Precinct 1.
K. Take all appropriate action on request for variances to the Fort Bend County Regulations of Subdivisions for Avalon at Sienna Plantation, Section 6, specifically: (1) to the 25-foot building line as stated in Section 5.12.C.1 to allow a 10-foot front building line; (2) the standard 10-foot minimum distance between dwelling units as stated in Section 5.12.C.5, to allow a five foot spacing between residential structures; (3) the minimum lot size requirement as stated in Section 5.14.E.4; and (4) to the direct driveway access to a public street or permanent access easement requirement to allow private alley access to the rear of lots as stated in Section 5.14.A.1.c; on behalf of Taylor Morrison of Texas, Inc., Precinct 2.
L. Take all appropriate action on plat for the roads within Avalon at Sienna Plantation, Section 6, Precinct 2.
M. Take all appropriate action on plat for the lots within Avalon at Sienna Plantation, Section 6, Precinct 2.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $12,520 from FY 2017 Non-Departmental Contingency into Health & Human Services, Fees to allocate funds for autopsy related services provided in fiscal year 2017.
B. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of State Health Services Region 6/5 South to partner services and work cooperatively for the purpose of reducing the acquisition and transmission of HIV/ Sexually Transmitted Infections to promote public health and safety for the citizens of Texas.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of funds in the amount $10,000 from TXU Energy to provide assistance to qualified County residents under the TXU Energy Aid Program.
D. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on application to the Texas Veterans Commission for the 2018-19 General Assistance Grant, requesting $200,000 in grant funds to continue providing financial assistance for Veterans and their families in Fort Bend, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.
E. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Consulting Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Episcopal Health Foundation for the Foundation to provide funding in the amount of $50,000 to support continued efforts by Fort Bend County Collaborative Information System for the term of November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position numbers 5401-0135, 5401-0136 and 5401-0137 in the Emergency Medical Service Department from Paramedic II Grade P2 of the Emergency Medical Service Policy Group to Lieutenant-Clinical, Grade 11 of the Public Health Policy Group, effective October 24, 2017.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5751-0205 in the Juvenile Probation Department from Assistant Mentor, Grade 9 of the Professional Management Policy Group to Mentor Caseworker, Grade 8 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group effective October 24, 2017.
C. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5031-0040 in the Information Technology Department from Webmaster, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group to Senior Programmer Analyst, Grade 13 of the Professional Management Policy Group effective October 24, 2017.
D. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5601-0822 in the Sheriff's Office from Communications System Specialist, Grade 10 of the Professional Management Policy Group to Civilian Communications System Specialist, Grade 10 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective October 24, 2017.
A. Take all appropriate action on Project Grant Agreement between Texas Department of Transportation and Fort Bend County, Project # RUR 1802 (11) for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 5311 State funding in the amount of $233,573 for rural transportation, with no local match required; and authorize Grants Coordinator to electronically submit agreement in the eGrants system.
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to Public Transportation Project No. RPT 1702 (11) 032_17 between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation, to add FY 2017 Vehicle Revenue Miles and Census Impact award funds in the amount of $704,551 for rural transportation services, with local match of $189,438 provided by FY18 5311 State funds and $123,000 in transportation development credits for the remaining local match.
A. Take all appropriate action on amendment to command post vehicle agreement between Fort Bend County and Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for additional equipment for the Sheriff's Office command post vehicle in the amount of $5,891.19 for a total amount not to exceed $845,841.19, utilizing Houston Galveston Area Council Contract FS12-15. (Fund: Sheriff's Office Federal Forfeiture)
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-022 for the purchase of vehicles.
C. Take all appropriate action to authorize the purchase of vehicles for various County departments utilizing Bid 15-028 and Bid 18-022 as indicated on Purchasing Agent form.
D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) specialty jail transport van, a replacement to fleet for the Sheriff's Office, utilizing Buy Board Contract 506-16, in an amount not to exceed $61,525.82. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
E. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Marton Roofing Industries, Ltd., pursuant to RFP 17-080 for additional services for roof replacement at the Rosenberg AgriLife Extension Annex Old Office, in an amount not to exceed $2,420.75 for a contract total not to exceed $50,780.75. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)
F. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Work Authorization No.3 between Fort Bend County and WSP USA, Inc. formerly dba as Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation planning assistance, for extension of time, no change in contract amount.
G. Take all appropriate action on Work Authorization No. 4 between Fort Bend County and WSP USA, Inc. formerly dba as Parsons Brinckerhoff, pursuant to RFP 15-072, for Public Transportation strategy services related to Hurricane Harvey, in an amount not to exceed $8,202. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)
H. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for inmate health services between Fort Bend County and Correct Care Solutions, LLC, pursuant to RFP 17-065 Inmate Medical Services, in an amount not to exceed $5,400,000 for FY2018. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)
I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-019, term contract for HVAC Maintenance for Libraries.
J. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and LexisNexis for Accurint Government Law Enforcement services as authorized by Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(7) for the purchase of an item or services available from only one source for a monthly base amount of $1,183. (Fund: County Attorney, District Attorney, Community Supervision and Corrections Department, Child Support, County Clerk, and Court Collections)
K. Take all appropriate action on Eighth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and Berg-Oliver Associates, Inc. for additional services in the amount of $57,500 and a total contract amount not to exceed $353,668 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding Chimney Rock, Mobility Bond Project No. 13203, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
A. Take all appropriate action on Leave of Absence and COBRA rates for the Fort Bend County Employee Benefit Medical and Dental plans effective January 1, 2018, as presented by Risk Manager.
B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Participation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Association of Counties Health and Employee Benefits Pool to continue participation in the County Choice Silver program for plan year 2018 and approve rate increase.
A. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $142,156.80 for professional language analyst services, with no additional funds required by Fort Bend County from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
B. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and MVM, Inc. for Language Analyst Services in an amount not to exceed $142,156 for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. (Fund: Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Grant)
§ 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.