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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 7, 2018 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

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

3. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on July 24, 2018, and special meeting/budget workshop held on July 26, 2018.

4. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.:

A. County Judge: Conduct public hearing on the creation of Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 21 for tax abatement purposes pursuant to Section 312.201 and 312.401 of the Texas Property Code.

B. Engineering: Conduct public hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

A. Approve Permit Agreement between Fort Bend County Toll Authority and Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC for use of Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority Right-of-Way.

B. Accept a certain tract of land described under County Clerk's File No. 2015058468 conveyed by Quitclaim Deed from Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC to Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority regarding access to Polo Ranch Residential Community; and record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 3.

C. Accept Dedication Deed for a certain tract of land containing 0.7362 of an acre from Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC for access from FM 1093 to Polo Ranch Residential Community; and record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 3.

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

7. COUNTY JUDGE:

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS

9. ENGINEERING - PAYMENTS:

10. ENGINEERING-PERMITS:

11. ENGINEERING-DEVELOPMENT:

12. 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:

13. FORT BEND COUNTY TOLL ROAD AUTHORITY: The Board of Directors of the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority reviewed the following items at their regular Board meeting held on July 18, 2018, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

14. 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 July 18, 2018, and makes the following recommendations to Commissioners Court:

15. HUMAN RESOURCES:

16. PURCHASING:

17. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

18. COUNTY JUDGE: (Part 1 of 2)

A. Take all appropriate action on Order to Create Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 21, located in Precinct 1, for tax abatement purposes pursuant to Sections 312.201 and 312.401 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Fort Bend Assistance District No. 1

Fort Bend Assistance District No. 7

Fort Bend Assistance District No. 11

18. COUNTY JUDGE: (Part 2 of 2)

B. Take all appropriate action on the collection of optional County fees for vehicle registration, pursuant to Transportation Code Sec. 502.172-173, commencing on January 1, 2019.

C. Take all appropriate action on Order Setting Fees for the Offices of Fort Bend County Sheriff and Constables effective January 1, 2019, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 118.131.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to reappoint Review Committee for the FY 2018 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 2018 Local Solicitation pursuant to the 30-day governmental review policy.

E. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Solar LLC, located in Fort Bend County Reinvestment Zone No. 21.

F. Take all appropriate action on Tax Abatement Agreement between Fort Bend County and Naturebest Pre-Cut & Produce, LLC, located within Missouri City Reinvestment Zone No. 19.

G. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $35,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Facilities, Construction in Progress, to repair drainage issues in the parking lot at the Office of Emergency Management due to safety concerns.

A. Take all appropriate action on letter to Mayor Darryl Humphrey, Sr. in support of the City of Kendleton seeking grant funding for the Humphrey Way road project.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Kem Maresh to waive penalty, interest, and collection fees totaling $1,206.73 on property taxes for tax year 2016, Precinct 1.

A. Take all appropriate action on request by Daniel Law and Annabel Lai to waive penalty and interest totaling $778.37 on property taxes for tax year 2017, Precinct 3.

B. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Solar Powered Speed Awareness Signs between Fort Bend County and Anserra (Katy) Homeowners' Association, Inc., Precinct 3.

21. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4:

Take all appropriate action on request by John Gummelt to waive penalty and interest totaling $454.77 on property taxes for tax year 2017, Precinct 4.

22. AUDITOR:

Take all appropriate action on Resolution Declaring Intention to Advance Funding and Reimburse Facilities Project Expenditures.

A. Take all appropriate action to propose the 2018 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County and take a record vote. Proposed General Fund Tax Rate $0.35700 Proposed Road & Bridge Fund Tax Rate $0.02500 Proposed Interest & Sinking Fund Tax Rate $0.06300 Total Proposed Tax Rate $0.44500

B. Take all appropriate action to propose the FY 2019 salaries for Fort Bend County Elected Officials.

C. Take all appropriate action to set public hearings on the proposal to increase the 2018 Tax Rate for Fort Bend County to be conducted on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 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 2019 Proposed Budget for Fort Bend County to be conducted on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 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.

Take all appropriate action on Constable's Application for Participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program (formerly 1033 Program), and accept the State Plan of Operations between the State of Texas and Fort Bend County, administered by the Office of Constable Pct. 3.

25. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION:

Take all appropriate action on request to amend the Early Voting Schedule for the November 6, 2018 General Election adopted by Commissioners Court on July 24, 2018 to add an early voting location at Stafford City Hall.

26. ENGINEERING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request for temporary road closure, pursuant to Section 251.011 of the Texas Transportation Code Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Work at Davis Road, Pecan Street, Sycamore Road, W Main Street, W Dallas Street and Evergreen to be closed during construction; closure to begin August 8, 2018 through August 15, 2018, Precinct 1.

B. Take all appropriate action on request for relocation expenses in the amount of $3,000 regarding Parcel 11 of FM 762/FM 2759 (Crabb River Road) Mobility Bond Project No. x28, Precinct 1. (Fund: Right of Way)

C. Take all appropriate action on Standard Utility Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $59,117.10 for utility relocations regarding Powerline Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13110, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 01 regarding South Post Oak in the amount of $25,317.45 plus necessary costs, and authorize County Judge to sign all necessary closing documents, regarding the parcel, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

E. Take all appropriate action on acceptance of a certain 1.248 acre tract of land conveyed by Donation Deed from FLC Parkway, LP to Fort Bend County, Texas regarding Lake Olympia Parcel 1, Mobility Bond Project No. 13207, Segment 1 and; record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 1.

F. Take all appropriate action on Standard Utility Agreement between Fort Bend County and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC in an amount not to exceed $126,272.48 for utility relocations regarding Katy Flewellen, Mobility Bond Project No. 13316, Precinct 3. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

G. Take all appropriate action on Advance Funding Agreement for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Off System between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $30,820 regarding upgrading or replacing traffic signal controllers, installing Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras, wireless communication equipment, high site towers and Traffic Management Center equipment at various locations throughout the County, for Traffic Improvements, Mobility Bond Project No.13319, Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

H. Take all appropriate action on No Objection to Entry Agreement between Fort Bend County and Fort Bend County Municipal District No. 151 regarding grading and fill operations for Crossover Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 13307; and record the same in Official Public Records, Precinct 3.

27. FAIRGROUNDS:

Take all appropriate action on Encroachment Agreement between Fort Bend County and Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC regarding County Fairgrounds highway signage.

28. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:

Take all appropriate action on request to create one new part-time position in the Office of Emergency Management effective August 7, 2018 to assist with community preparedness activities including volunteer coordination, training, and outreach. (Fund: Urban Area Security Initiatives Grant)

29. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 3 to the Project Grant Agreement between Fort Bend County and Texas Department of Transportation for Project No. RPT 1702 (11) regarding rural transportation services, to extend the contract expiration date until October 31, 2018, with no change in funding.

30. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on requested changes to the Fort Bend County Purchasing Manual.

B. Take all appropriate action on First Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Whitley Penn, LLP for additional audit services in the amount of $20,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $181,250. (Fund: Non-Departmental Fees)

C. 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 §262.024(a)(2) to protect the public health or safety of the residents, in an amount not to exceed $52,200 for twelve (12) months. (Fund: Sheriff's Office)

D. Take all appropriate action to consider granting an exemption to the competitive bid process as authorized by Section 262.024 (a)(7) Texas Local Government Code for the Lexis Advance Subscription Amendment to purchase law databases available from only one source, Lexis Nexis, in an amount not to exceed $22,800 for the term of April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. (Fund: Library)

E. Take all appropriate action on Third Renewal to Agreement for Pauper Burials, Transports and Related Services between Fort Bend County and Hernandez Funeral Home, pursuant to RFP 16-020. (Fund: Health & Human Services)

F. Take all appropriate action on renewal of Bid 18-022 with increase from Helfman Ford for Vehicle 8, Vehicle 12, and Vehicle 15 through 2019 model run.

G. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase furniture for Mission Bend Library from Krueger International utilizing TCPN Contract No. R180402 for an amount not to exceed $155,452.38. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6)

H. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase furniture for Mission Bend Library from McCoy-Rockford Inc. utilizing the TXMAS-6-711090 Contract for an amount not to exceed $57,097.08. (Fund: Fort Bend County Assistance District No. 6)

I. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement between Fort Bend County and Display Graphics, Inc., pursuant to RFP 14-069 for bus wraps.

J. Take all appropriate action on Bid 18-084 for construction of waterlines in City of Kendleton for Community Development.

K. Take all appropriate action on Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Binkley & Barfield, Inc. in an additional amount of $25,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $423,453 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding A. Myers, Mobility Bond Project No.13102, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

L. Take all appropriate action on Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between Fort Bend County and Geotech Engineering and Testing in an amount not to exceed $68,555 pursuant to SOQ 14-025, regarding professional construction materials testing services for Beechnut Street, Mobility Bond Project No. 13201, Precinct 2. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

M. Take all appropriate action on Change Order 14 to decrease the contract between Fort Bend County and Webber, LLC by $8,645.89 for a total contract amount not to exceed $65,192,653.51 pursuant to Bid No. 16-035 regarding FM 1093/Westpark Extension, Precinct 3. (Fund: Toll Road Revenue Bonds, Series 2016)

31. SHERIFF'S OFFICE:

A. Take all appropriate action on Sheriff's Office Application for Participation in the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program (formerly 1033 Program), and accept the State Plan of Operations between the State of Texas and Fort Bend County, administered by the Sheriff's Office.

B. Take all appropriate action on Addendum to Vehicle Borrower Application and Agreement between Fort Bend County and Mazda North America Operations for vehicles used in the Kids N' Cops Program effective August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019.

C. Take all appropriate action on Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agreement to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $130,000 for use in the strike force/strategic initiative programs administered by the Sheriff's Office, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the period of August 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.

32. Approve Bills.

33. Ratify the release of time-sensitive disbursements by Auditor on August 2, 2018.

Items 34 - 36

34. Meet in Closed Session to deliberate the following matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code:

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

36. Adjournment.

Aug 07, 2018 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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