NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
5. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
6. COUNTY JUDGE:
7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
8. AUDITOR:
9. BUDGET TRANSFER:
10. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
11. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
12. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
13. 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:
Take all appropriate action on Resolution in support of the application for housing tax credits regarding The Greens at Mission Bend, a new construction development at the northwest corner of Beechnut Street and Lobera Drive.
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 $137,912.34 for the Victim Assistance Program - Infant/Toddler Court Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County of $20,257.76 and in-kind match of $7,545 for a total program cost of $165,715.10 for the term of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020.
Take all appropriate action on Application to Texas General Land Office for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Assistance regarding areas affected by flooding in year 2016.
Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, or 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, 2018 through August 31, 2019.
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 $97,450 for the Fort Bend County Constable’s Office, Pct. 3 with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order Decreeing the Acquisition of Property to be a Public Necessity and Authorizing the Acquisition and Payment of Compensation by Record Vote for the Old Needville-Fairchilds Road Mobility Bond Project.
B. Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Attorney to file lawsuits for civil enforcement of Fort Bend County's Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance and/or the Order Adopting Visual Aesthetic Standards for Screening Junkyards and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards in the Unincorporated Area of Fort Bend County; and approve the exemption of the County Attorney from the necessity of filing a bond to take out any extraordinary writ in any such lawsuits.
Take all appropriate action on request for two new full-time positions in the Office of County Clerk, Information Process Specialist, Grade 7 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective February 17, 2018. (Fund: Records Management)
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 $126,625 for the Violence Against Women Prosecutor and Investigator program for the period of September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $139,953 for a total program budget of $266,578.
Take all appropriate action on request by K9 Officers, Inc. to be approved as a program option for jury reimbursement donation purposes pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 61.003 (a) (4).
Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, specifically Section 1.17, Definition of "Persons" to include County and any other governmental subdivision or agency.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application to Texas Department of State Health Services for the FY19 CPS/ Hazards Program regarding the statement of work and program requirements effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; for an amount not to exceed $355,000.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application to Texas Department of State Health Services for the FY19 CPS/ Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Program regarding the statement of work and program requirements effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; for an amount not to exceed $142,618.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Resolution and application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for grant funding not to exceed $297,040 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 $371,300 for the period of October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2020. (Fund: Social Services)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 6501-0169 in the County Library from Library Clerk II, Grade 6 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group to Building Maintenance Worker II, Grade 5 of the Operator Skilled Trade Policy Group, effective February 13, 2018.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5031-0059, in the Information Technology Department, from IT Program/Project Analyst Grade 14 of the Professional Management Policy Group, to Server Administrator, Grade 14 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 13, 2018.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $99,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Information Technology, Fees to allocate funds for network advisory services.
Take all appropriate action on acceptance of supplemental grant award from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, for Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $20,000 transferred from FY 2017 Management and Administration Project to FY 2017 EOC Technology Sustainment/OEM Prime Mover Project to fund the purchase of two Prime Mover vehicles and authorize County Judge designee to accept the award.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase two (2) trucks, one (1) being a replacement and one (1) being an addition to fleet for the Office of Emergency Management, from Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 18-022. (Fund: Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-027, term contract for Chemical Treatment Services of Cooling Towers.
C. Take all appropriate action on renewal with increase request pursuant to Bid 16-060, term contract for Bottled Drinking Water with ReadyRefresh by Nestle, a division of Nestle Waters North America.
D. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of moving services from A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $108,253.48 utilizing Choice Partners Contract Number 17/019JN-01 for the Justice Center Expansion Project. (Fund: FY 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)
E. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Purchase of Transit Buses between Fort Bend County and Texas Bus Sales, Inc., to provide transit vans and buses pursuant to RFP 17-044.
F. Take all appropriate action on First 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 until December 31, 2018, with no change in compensation.
G. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of items available from only one source from NEMO-Q for queuing hardware and software for an amount not to exceed $77,860. (Fund: Tax Office, Information Technology, and Facilities FY 2015 Facility Bond, Proposition 4)
H. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Planning, Engineering, Environmental Analysis and Design between Fort Bend County and Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. at no additional cost, pursuant to SOQ 14-027 regarding the proposed transit facility.
I. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 3 to increase the contract between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Co. Inc. by $116,851.20 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,934,466.51 pursuant to Bid No. 17-038 regarding Williams Way Blvd from FM 762 to US 59/IH NB Frontage Road, Mobility Bond Project Number 13114, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
J. Take all appropriate action on Ninth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and Berg-Oliver Associates, Inc., for an additional amount of $ 53,000 and a total contract amount not to exceed $406,668 regarding services for Lake Olympia Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13217x and Sansbury Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111b, Precincts 1, and 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Securus Technologies pursuant to RFP 18-021 for Sheriff's Office inmate technology systems.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Bryan Smith, dba BPS Professional Services to increase the monthly salary of Deputy Director based on the availability of funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy effective January 1, 2018 through the remainder of the Agreement. (Fund: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program Grant)
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and William Stephens dba Osprey Research Corporation to increase the monthly salary of Intelligence/Training Coordinator based on the availability of additional grant funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy effective January 1, 2018 through the remainder of the agreement. (Fund: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program 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, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 1:00 P.M. AGENDA
5. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Approve out-of-state travel requests for County personnel:
6. COUNTY JUDGE:
7. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:
8. AUDITOR:
9. BUDGET TRANSFER:
10. ENGINEERING-PAYMENTS:
11. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:
12. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:
13. 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:
Take all appropriate action on Resolution in support of the application for housing tax credits regarding The Greens at Mission Bend, a new construction development at the northwest corner of Beechnut Street and Lobera Drive.
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 $137,912.34 for the Victim Assistance Program - Infant/Toddler Court Program, with a cash match by Fort Bend County of $20,257.76 and in-kind match of $7,545 for a total program cost of $165,715.10 for the term of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020.
Take all appropriate action on Application to Texas General Land Office for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Assistance regarding areas affected by flooding in year 2016.
Take all appropriate action on Grant Application and Resolution to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, or 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, 2018 through August 31, 2019.
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 $97,450 for the Fort Bend County Constable’s Office, Pct. 3 with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019.
A. Take all appropriate action on Resolution and Order Decreeing the Acquisition of Property to be a Public Necessity and Authorizing the Acquisition and Payment of Compensation by Record Vote for the Old Needville-Fairchilds Road Mobility Bond Project.
B. Take all appropriate action to authorize the County Attorney to file lawsuits for civil enforcement of Fort Bend County's Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance and/or the Order Adopting Visual Aesthetic Standards for Screening Junkyards and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards in the Unincorporated Area of Fort Bend County; and approve the exemption of the County Attorney from the necessity of filing a bond to take out any extraordinary writ in any such lawsuits.
Take all appropriate action on request for two new full-time positions in the Office of County Clerk, Information Process Specialist, Grade 7 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group, effective February 17, 2018. (Fund: Records Management)
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 $126,625 for the Violence Against Women Prosecutor and Investigator program for the period of September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019, with a cash match by Fort Bend County in the amount of $139,953 for a total program budget of $266,578.
Take all appropriate action on request by K9 Officers, Inc. to be approved as a program option for jury reimbursement donation purposes pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 61.003 (a) (4).
Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, specifically Section 1.17, Definition of "Persons" to include County and any other governmental subdivision or agency.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application to Texas Department of State Health Services for the FY19 CPS/ Hazards Program regarding the statement of work and program requirements effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; for an amount not to exceed $355,000.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to ratify application to Texas Department of State Health Services for the FY19 CPS/ Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Program regarding the statement of work and program requirements effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; for an amount not to exceed $142,618.
C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on Resolution and application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for grant funding not to exceed $297,040 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 $371,300 for the period of October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2020. (Fund: Social Services)
A. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 6501-0169 in the County Library from Library Clerk II, Grade 6 of the Administrative Clerical Policy Group to Building Maintenance Worker II, Grade 5 of the Operator Skilled Trade Policy Group, effective February 13, 2018.
B. Take all appropriate action on request to reclassify vacant position number 5031-0059, in the Information Technology Department, from IT Program/Project Analyst Grade 14 of the Professional Management Policy Group, to Server Administrator, Grade 14 of the Professional Management Policy Group, effective February 13, 2018.
Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $99,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Information Technology, Fees to allocate funds for network advisory services.
Take all appropriate action on acceptance of supplemental grant award from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, for Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $20,000 transferred from FY 2017 Management and Administration Project to FY 2017 EOC Technology Sustainment/OEM Prime Mover Project to fund the purchase of two Prime Mover vehicles and authorize County Judge designee to accept the award.
A. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase two (2) trucks, one (1) being a replacement and one (1) being an addition to fleet for the Office of Emergency Management, from Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 18-022. (Fund: Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)
B. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-027, term contract for Chemical Treatment Services of Cooling Towers.
C. Take all appropriate action on renewal with increase request pursuant to Bid 16-060, term contract for Bottled Drinking Water with ReadyRefresh by Nestle, a division of Nestle Waters North America.
D. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of moving services from A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $108,253.48 utilizing Choice Partners Contract Number 17/019JN-01 for the Justice Center Expansion Project. (Fund: FY 2015 Facilities Bond, Proposition 4)
E. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Purchase of Transit Buses between Fort Bend County and Texas Bus Sales, Inc., to provide transit vans and buses pursuant to RFP 17-044.
F. Take all appropriate action on First 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 until December 31, 2018, with no change in compensation.
G. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7) for the purchase of items available from only one source from NEMO-Q for queuing hardware and software for an amount not to exceed $77,860. (Fund: Tax Office, Information Technology, and Facilities FY 2015 Facility Bond, Proposition 4)
H. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Planning, Engineering, Environmental Analysis and Design between Fort Bend County and Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. at no additional cost, pursuant to SOQ 14-027 regarding the proposed transit facility.
I. Take all appropriate action on Change Order No. 3 to increase the contract between Fort Bend County and Allgood Construction Co. Inc. by $116,851.20 for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,934,466.51 pursuant to Bid No. 17-038 regarding Williams Way Blvd from FM 762 to US 59/IH NB Frontage Road, Mobility Bond Project Number 13114, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
J. Take all appropriate action on Ninth Amendment to Agreement for Professional Environmental Services between Fort Bend County and Berg-Oliver Associates, Inc., for an additional amount of $ 53,000 and a total contract amount not to exceed $406,668 regarding services for Lake Olympia Segment 2, Mobility Bond Project No. 13217x and Sansbury Boulevard, Mobility Bond Project No. 13111b, Precincts 1, and 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)
K. Take all appropriate action on Master Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Securus Technologies pursuant to RFP 18-021 for Sheriff's Office inmate technology systems.
A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and Bryan Smith, dba BPS Professional Services to increase the monthly salary of Deputy Director based on the availability of funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy effective January 1, 2018 through the remainder of the Agreement. (Fund: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program Grant)
B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between Fort Bend County and William Stephens dba Osprey Research Corporation to increase the monthly salary of Intelligence/Training Coordinator based on the availability of additional grant funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy effective January 1, 2018 through the remainder of the agreement. (Fund: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program 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.