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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 12, 2019 1:00 P.M. AGENDA

2. Invocation by Venerable Jian Tan Shifu of Chung Tai Zen Center.

3. Pledges of Allegiance by Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant.

4. Approve minutes of regular meeting held on March 5, 2019.

5. Public Comments regarding the Agenda and Announcements.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:00 p.m.: Conduct Public Hearings and take all appropriate action on the following matters:

A. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Scanlan Trace north of Tahoe Basin in Sienna Village of Waters Lake Scanlan Trace West Reserves (Scanlan Oaks Elem. School), Pct. 1.

B. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Sienna Parkway Section 4 Street Dedication, Precinct 1.

C. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Harvest Green, Section 23 and Section 26, Pct. 3.

D. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Trails of Katy, Section 4, Precinct 3.

E. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Anserra, Section 6, Precinct 3.

F. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Grand Mission Estates, Section 23, Precinct 3.

G. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Rustic Meadow Court in Grand Lakes Section 3, Precinct 3.

H. Acceptance of the traffic control plan for Aliana, Section 46, Precinct 4.

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

8. COUNTY JUDGE:

9. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

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. HUMAN RESOURCES:

16. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

17. PURCHASING:

18. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

A. Take all appropriate action on a Resolution Establishing the Fort Bend County Local Government Code §381 Economic Development and Texas Direct Payment Exemption Program and the incorporated rules setting forth the terms of the Program.

B. Take all appropriate action on the Interlocal Agreement for administration of the Fort Bend County Assistance District Use Tax Collections and Use Tax Grants for the Fort Bend County Local Government Code §381 Economic Development and Texas Direct Payment Exemption Program.

C. Take all appropriate action on Agreement between Fort Bend County and Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham, LLP, to provide legal representation for the Fort Bend County Local Government Code §381 Economic Development and Texas Direct Payment Exemption Program.

20. COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $1,583 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Information Technology to allocate funds for the purchase of a laser printer.

A. Take appropriate action on Resolution to the 86th Legislature in Support of Single Member School Board Districts.

B. Take all appropriate action on request by Fiona Au to waive penalty and interest totaling $518.17 on property taxes for tax year 2018, Precinct 4.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $12,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Commissioner, Pct. 4, Travel, to allocate funds for travel and training through September 30, 2019.

Take all appropriate action on Voluntary Housing Buyout Program Application to the Texas General Land Office for Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Assistance regarding houses affected by flooding in 2017 in the amount of $21,155,575 and authorize the county Judge to sign all documents pertaining to the application.

23. CONSTABLE, PCT. 2:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $33,850 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Constable Precinct 2, account as detailed on Director's form submitted March 7, 2019 to allocate funds needed for overtime expenses through September 30, 2019.

24. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

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 Bryan Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17118, Precinct 1.

B. 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 Sims Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17119x, Precinct 1.

C. 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 McCrary Road, Mobility Bond Project No. 17313, Precinct 3.

25. DISTRICT ATTORNEY:

Take all appropriate action on request to ratify amendment to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Prosecution Project grant application approved by Commissioners Court on February 26, 2019, to increase the request for funds from $378,964 to $635,928, with no matching funds required by Fort Bend County, and approve revised Resolution for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.

26. ENGINEERING:

Take all appropriate action on request to purchase Parcel 33 of South Post Oak in the amount of $12,317 plus the necessary closing costs and authorize County Judge to sign all closing documents, Mobility Bond Project No. 13112, Precinct 1. (Fund: 2013 Mobility Bonds)

27. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

A. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on renewal Application to Texas Department of State Health Services for grant funds in the amount of $288,722 for HIV prevention activities, with no cash match required by Fort Bend County for the period ending December 31, 2019.

B. Clinical Health Services: Take all appropriate action on Letter of Intent to the Texas Department of State Health Services for the HIV Prevention Services request regarding Application No. HHS0000778.

C. Social Services: Take all appropriate action on acceptance of funds in the amount of $10,000 from TXU Energy to provide assistance to qualified County residents under the TXU Energy Aid Program.

28. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

A. Take all appropriate action on Amendment No. 1 to the Project Grant Agreement between Texas Department of Transportation and Fort Bend County, Project No. BBF 1902 (11) 45 for Fiscal Year 2019 Section 5339 Federal funds to revise the budget and extend the contract through November 30, 2019, with no change in local match.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to submit an application to Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 Section 5310 Elderly and Disabled federal funds in the amount of $64,738 and a proposed local match of $47,434 with $3,461 in transportation development credits, for assistance with transportation programs, including grantor’s request for submittal of additional information.

29. PURCHASING:

A. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $3,021 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Purchasing, Information Technology, to allocate funds needed to purchase two (2) laptops and scanners for Inventory.

B. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) Explorer, an addition to fleet for Commissioner Pct. 4 from Helfman Ford, pursuant to Bid 15-028 for an amount not to exceed $24,650 and authorize funding for the vehicle from Non-Departmental Contingency.

C. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $24,650 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Commissioner Pct 4, Capital Acquisitions, to allocate funds for vehicle needed for Precinct 4 staff.

D. Take all appropriate action on request to purchase one (1) Tahoe, addition to fleet for County Judge from Caldwell Chevrolet, pursuant to Bid 19-017 for an amount not to exceed $31,690 and authorize funding for the vehicle from Non-Departmental Contingency.

E. Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $31,960 from Non-Departmental Contingency into County Judge, Capital Acquisitions, to allocate funds for vehicle for County Judge.

F. Take all appropriate action on request by Town of Thompsons to purchase surplus property from Fort Bend County, pursuant to Local Government Code Section 263.152(a)(1), specifically a 2003 White Chevrolet truck for $1,900.

G. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services at Fort Bend County Buildings and Facilities between Fort Bend County and McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc., pursuant to cooperative The Interlocal Purchasing System Contract 170104 for additional locations in the amount of $4,992.56 per month, for a total monthly contract amount not to exceed $65,177.72. (Fund: Facilities Management & Planning)

H. Take all appropriate action on Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Auctioneer Services between Fort Bend County and Lemons Auctioneers, LLP, pursuant to RFP 16-082 to extend the Agreement through December 31, 2019.

I. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-049, Utility Vehicles for Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.

J. Take all appropriate action on RFQ 19-020 for Construction Management Services for Westpark Park and Ride.

K. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-028, term contract for Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

L. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-034, term contract for Oil and Lubricants.

M. Take all appropriate action on Bid 19-029, term contract for Bottled Drinking Water.

N. Take all appropriate action on Software License Subscription and Implementation Agreement between Fort Bend County and Origami Risk LLC, pursuant to RFP 18-092 for Risk Management Information System in an amount not to exceed $117,980 for a three year term of service. (Fund: Capital Improvement Project and Information Technology)

O. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Purchase of Transit Buses pursuant to RFP 17-044, to include a price increase on 32-foot buses and on 40-foot buses. (Fund: Public Transportation Grant)

P. Take all appropriate action on Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Property Acquisition Services between Fort Bend County and Percheron Field Services, LLC in an additional amount of $93,550 for a total contract amount not to exceed $704,550 pursuant to SOQ 14-025 regarding 2013 Mobility Bond Projects within Precinct 3. (Fund: Right of Way)

30. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR:

Take all appropriate action on request to transfer the amount of $80,000 from Non-Departmental Contingency into Tax Office, Fees, to allocate funds for ongoing fees to Prosperity Bank through September 30, 2019.

31. Approve Bills.

32. Authorize County Auditor to pay and release time-sensitive disbursements on March 21, 2019, to be ratified by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2019.

Fort Bend Drainage District

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 1

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 2

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 4

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 5

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 6

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 7

Fort Bend County Assistant District No. 8

Items 33 - 35

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

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

35. Adjournment.

Mar 12, 2019 REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

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