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NOTICE OF MEETING FORT BEND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SECOND FLOOR, FORT BEND COUNTY COURTHOUSE 401 JACKSON STREET, RICHMOND, TEXAS TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner James Patterson.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 27, 2018.

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:

Acceptance of the traffic control plan for West Sycamore Road (formerly Rabb Road) to include the re-alignment (Mobility Bond Project No. 13113), and to include West Sycamore Road from Eaglewood Trail Drive to FM 521, Precinct 1.

Fort Bend Drainage District

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-18:

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of-state travel for elected official:

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

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE:

10. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

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. FIRE MARSHAL:

16. PURCHASING:

17. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

18. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

19. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

A. Take all appropriate action on a Special Warranty Deed conveying 2.255 acres of land to Fort Bend County Freshwater Supply District No. 1 for the proposed Water Plant No. 2 site.

B. Take all appropriate action on Sanitary Sewer Easement to Fort Bend County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.

20. COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Regional Road Improvements for the Texas Heritage Parkway with the following private entities: CCR Texas Holdings, LP; Fort Bend Jordan Ranch, LP; Cathexis RE Holdings, LP; Ronald W. Henriksen “A” Trust & Ronald W. Henriksen “B” Trust; D.R. Horton – Texas, Ltd.; DJH Ranching, LP, CAT HIL Allen, LLC; and CAT HIL Fulshear, LLC.

B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreements between Fort Bend County and City of Katy and the City of Fulshear for the construction of the Texas Heritage Parkway.

21. AUDITOR:

Take all appropriate action to amend the Petit and Grand Juror Donation Authorization Form to include information for the K9 Officers, Inc. pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 61.003 (a) (4).

22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Take all appropriate action on the agreements between Fort Bend County and the following entities, which are part of the FY 2017 Consolidated Annual Action Plan approved by Commissioners Court July, 25, 2017 and funded by the Community Development Block Grant. City of Richmond in the amount of $289,604 for sanitary sewer improvements; and City of Kendleton in the amount of $319,904 for water line improvements.

23. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on requests to purchase the following parcels, plus necessary costs, and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, regarding Old Needville Fairchilds Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13109, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds): Parcel No. 005 in the amount of $9,975.65; Parcel No. 13 in the amount of $10,526.45; Parcel No. 15 in the amount of $7,618.45; Parcel No. 18 in the amount of $25,161.45; Parcel No. 19 in the amount of $12,408.45; and Parcel No. 20 in the amount of $4,303.45.

B. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., regarding construction of Tamarron Parkway, Precinct 3.

C. Approve the plat for the roads within Tamarron, Section 29, Precinct 3.

D. Approve the plat for the lots within Tamarron, Section 29, Precinct 3.

E. Approve the plat for the roads within Tamarron, Section 36, Precinct 3.

F. Approve the plat for the lots within Tamarron, Section 36, Precinct 3.

24. FIRE MARSHAL: (Part 1 of 2)

A. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9718 Gaines Road in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9908 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 10011 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

D. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 16337 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road requirement as stated in Section 7.1 A of the Fort Bend Count Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

E. Take all appropriate action on request for a variance at 15419 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road Requirement as stated in Section 7.1A of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

25. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement between Fort Bend County and OakBend Medical Center in the amount of $67,500 to provide colonoscopy services under the 1115 Waiver program from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

B. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on request to submit proposal letters to the listed foundations for grant funding to support expansion of the Tuberculosis Program: Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust - $20,000; Frank M. Ewing Foundation - $25,000; Scurlock Foundation - $10,000; The Ellwood Foundation - $10,000; and The West Endowment - $10,000.

C. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on application to the Chatlos Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $10,000 to support expansion of the tuberculosis program, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.

26. PARKS & RECREATION:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $8,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Property and Equipment to allocate funds for the purchase of office furniture for Parks Office in the Sienna Annex.

27. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Budget Revision No. 4 between Fort Bend County and the Federal Transit Administration for Federal Award Identification No. TX-90-Y120, to revise the budget and deobligate $26,497 in federal funds for future urbanized area Public Transportation grant.

B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to the Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Project # RPT 1603 (11) 013 regarding rural transportation services, to revise the budget and extend the term of the agreement until August 31, 2018, with no change in the local match.

28. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to add the Central Appraisal District Additions, Four Corners Community Center, Justice Center Expansion and the Interdepartmental Construction Eldridge location to the term contract with Gillen Pest Control. Inc., pursuant to Bid 18-014, for an amount not to exceed $1,301 for the remainder of the 2018 fiscal year. (Fund: Facilities and Parks)

B. Take all appropriate action on RFQ 18-042 for Design/Build for EMS Squad 2 Paramedic Station.

C. 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 Tiburon, Inc. for Addendum No 7 to Agreement for Tiburon Software Upgrade and License Subscription, for annual maintenance in an amount not to exceed $2,752.81, for a total 2018 expenditure of $323,513.81. (Fund: Information Technology)

D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase animal stall equipment from Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment for the Fairgrounds utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) contract number 170501, for an amount not to exceed $152,048.18. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

E. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase fifteen (15) buses for Public Transportation from Texas Bus Sales, pursuant to RFP 17-044. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

F. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of one (1) ambulance/bus for Emergency Medical Services from Houston Freightliner, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $720,243.86 utilizing Houston Galveston Area Council Contract Number HT06-16. (Fund: Office of Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-043 for construction of Ludwig Lane, from Dulles to Brand Lane, Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project 13208.

I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-044 for knuckleboom loader with trash body.

29. RISK MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on the Fort Bend County Employee Benefit Medical plan document, effective January 1, 2018.

30. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to create four new part-time positions in the Sheriff's Office, effective March 6, 2018. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Bailiffs)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $11,431 as detailed on Auditor's form dated February 28, 2018, to reallocate salary and benefits for Grand Jury Bailiffs from Indigent Defense into Sheriff's Office.

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement Extension between Fort Bend County and City of Houston to participate in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC) in the Houston Metropolitan Area and receive grant funds in the amount of $93,574.28 with no cash match required, for March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019.

31. Approve Bills.

32. WORKSHOP:

Receive information regarding bail reform in Fort Bend County and impact in terms of cost and public safety.

33. 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.

24. FIRE MARSHAL: (Part 2 of 2)

A. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9718 Gaines Road in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9908 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 10011 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

D. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 16337 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road requirement as stated in Section 7.1 A of the Fort Bend Count Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

E. Take all appropriate action on request for a variance at 15419 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road Requirement as stated in Section 7.1A of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

Items 34 & 35

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

35. Adjournment.

Mar 06, 2018 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, MARCH 6, 2018 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner James Patterson.

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on February 27, 2018.

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:

Fort Bend Drainage District

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 6-18:

6. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL: Record into Minutes the out-of-state travel for elected official:

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

8. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

9. BUDGET & FINANCE:

10. BUDGET TRANSFERS:

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. FIRE MARSHAL:

16. PURCHASING:

17. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

18. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

19. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

A. Take all appropriate action on a Special Warranty Deed conveying 2.255 acres of land to Fort Bend County Freshwater Supply District No. 1 for the proposed Water Plant No. 2 site.

B. Take all appropriate action on Sanitary Sewer Easement to Fort Bend County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.

20. COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3:

A. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Regional Road Improvements for the Texas Heritage Parkway with the following private entities: CCR Texas Holdings, LP; Fort Bend Jordan Ranch, LP; Cathexis RE Holdings, LP; Ronald W. Henriksen “A” Trust & Ronald W. Henriksen “B” Trust; D.R. Horton – Texas, Ltd.; DJH Ranching, LP, CAT HIL Allen, LLC; and CAT HIL Fulshear, LLC.

B. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreements between Fort Bend County and City of Katy and the City of Fulshear for the construction of the Texas Heritage Parkway.

21. AUDITOR:

Take all appropriate action to amend the Petit and Grand Juror Donation Authorization Form to include information for the K9 Officers, Inc. pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 61.003 (a) (4).

22. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

23. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on requests to purchase the following parcels, plus necessary costs, and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, regarding Old Needville Fairchilds Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13109, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds): Parcel No. 005 in the amount of $9,975.65; Parcel No. 13 in the amount of $10,526.45; Parcel No. 15 in the amount of $7,618.45; Parcel No. 18 in the amount of $25,161.45; Parcel No. 19 in the amount of $12,408.45; and Parcel No. 20 in the amount of $4,303.45.

B. Take all appropriate action on Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd., regarding construction of Tamarron Parkway, Precinct 3.

C. Approve the plat for the roads within Tamarron, Section 29, Precinct 3.

D. Approve the plat for the lots within Tamarron, Section 29, Precinct 3.

E. Approve the plat for the roads within Tamarron, Section 36, Precinct 3.

F. Approve the plat for the lots within Tamarron, Section 36, Precinct 3.

24. FIRE MARSHAL: (Part 1 of 2)

A. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9718 Gaines Road in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9908 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 10011 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

D. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 16337 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road requirement as stated in Section 7.1 A of the Fort Bend Count Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

E. Take all appropriate action on request for a variance at 15419 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road Requirement as stated in Section 7.1A of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

25. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Take all appropriate action on the Agreement between Fort Bend County and OakBend Medical Center in the amount of $67,500 to provide colonoscopy services under the 1115 Waiver program from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.

B. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on request to submit proposal letters to the listed foundations for grant funding to support expansion of the Tuberculosis Program: Dr. Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust - $20,000; Frank M. Ewing Foundation - $25,000; Scurlock Foundation - $10,000; The Ellwood Foundation - $10,000; and The West Endowment - $10,000.

C. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on application to the Chatlos Foundation for grant funding in the amount of $10,000 to support expansion of the tuberculosis program, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County.

26. PARKS & RECREATION:

27. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Budget Revision No. 4 between Fort Bend County and the Federal Transit Administration for Federal Award Identification No. TX-90-Y120, to revise the budget and deobligate $26,497 in federal funds for future urbanized area Public Transportation grant.

B. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to the Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Project # RPT 1603 (11) 013 regarding rural transportation services, to revise the budget and extend the term of the agreement until August 31, 2018, with no change in the local match.

28. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to add the Central Appraisal District Additions, Four Corners Community Center, Justice Center Expansion and the Interdepartmental Construction Eldridge location to the term contract with Gillen Pest Control. Inc., pursuant to Bid 18-014, for an amount not to exceed $1,301 for the remainder of the 2018 fiscal year. (Fund: Facilities and Parks)

B. Take all appropriate action on RFQ 18-042 for Design/Build for EMS Squad 2 Paramedic Station.

C. 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 Tiburon, Inc. for Addendum No 7 to Agreement for Tiburon Software Upgrade and License Subscription, for annual maintenance in an amount not to exceed $2,752.81, for a total 2018 expenditure of $323,513.81. (Fund: Information Technology)

D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase animal stall equipment from Priefert Rodeo & Ranch Equipment for the Fairgrounds utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) contract number 170501, for an amount not to exceed $152,048.18. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project)

E. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase fifteen (15) buses for Public Transportation from Texas Bus Sales, pursuant to RFP 17-044. (Fund: Public Transportation Grants)

F. Take all appropriate action on the purchase of one (1) ambulance/bus for Emergency Medical Services from Houston Freightliner, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $720,243.86 utilizing Houston Galveston Area Council Contract Number HT06-16. (Fund: Office of Emergency Management, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant)

H. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-043 for construction of Ludwig Lane, from Dulles to Brand Lane, Fort Bend County Mobility Bond Project 13208.

I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-044 for knuckleboom loader with trash body.

29. RISK MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on the Fort Bend County Employee Benefit Medical plan document, effective January 1, 2018.

30. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to create four new part-time positions in the Sheriff's Office, effective March 6, 2018. (Fund: Sheriff's Office, Bailiffs)

B. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $11,431 as detailed on Auditor's form dated February 28, 2018, to reallocate salary and benefits for Grand Jury Bailiffs from Indigent Defense into Sheriff's Office.

C. Take all appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement Extension between Fort Bend County and City of Houston to participate in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program (ICAC) in the Houston Metropolitan Area and receive grant funds in the amount of $93,574.28 with no cash match required, for March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019.

§ 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.

24. FIRE MARSHAL: (Part 2 of 2)

A. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9718 Gaines Road in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 9908 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

C. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 10011 S. Hwy 6 in Sugar Land, Texas, for a fence requirement as stated in Section 5.1 of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 3.

D. Take all appropriate action on request for variance at 16337 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road requirement as stated in Section 7.1 A of the Fort Bend Count Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

E. Take all appropriate action on request for a variance at 15419 West Bellfort Street in Sugar Land, Texas, for a Fire Department Access Road Requirement as stated in Section 7.1A of the Fort Bend County Junkyard and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yard Ordinance, Precinct 4.

Items 34 & 35

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

35. Adjournment.